Description

For sample persons over age 18, this variable indicates if the respondent ever had any other liver trouble, in addition to the four specific liver conditions asked about prior to the question for LIVEROTHEV. The condition did not have to be diagnosed by a doctor or health professional.

Interviewers asked respondents to report if they EVER had any of 25 conditions, and respondents could indicate yes or no for as many as conditions necessary, but could not specify any "other" condition. (If the sample person reported a condition other than the one being asked about, interviewers re-asked the question to emphasize that they were only interested in the conditions listed on the survey).

Related Variables

In addition to LIVEROTHEV, four other liver conditions were included in the 1983 survey.

This condition was one of 25 health conditions included in the Alcohol and Health Practices module in the 1983 supplement. The Field Representative's Manual mentioned that the conditions included in the inquiry were those that were some of the most common conditions that "may be related in some way....to smoking, alcohol use, or other health practices."

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1983

Weights

• 1983 : SUPP1WT