Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons under age 18 who took antibiotics in the past 2 weeks (MANTI2W), MANTI2WFREQ reports the frequency the person took or used the medication during the past 3 months. MANTI2WFREQ is part of the "Medicine Use" section of the 1981 Child Health Supplement.
Related Variables about Antibiotic Use
For those who respond "yes" to MANTI2W, the following information is also collected:
- The main health problem the respondent used the antibiotic for (MANTI2WPROB),
- Whether the respondent obtained the antibiotic via prescription (MANTI2WRX), and
- Whether a doctor recommended the use of the antibiotic (MANTI2WDREC)
For a complete list of the medicines asked about in the Medicine Use section, please see MALL2W.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons under age 18 who took antibiotics in past two weeks (MANTI2W).
Availability
- 1981
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT