Codes and Frequencies
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Description
For sample persons aged 18 and over, MDEXERASK reports whether, during the last check-up, the doctor asked the respondent the amount of physical activity or exercise he or she gets.
MDEXERASK is one of a series of variables dealing with doctor advice. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who ever had routine physical or for whom it was unknown if they ever had a routine physical.
- 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from AIDS supplement) who have ever had a check-up.
- 1994: Half of sample persons age 18+ who had routine physical exam within past 3 years.
- 1998: Sample adults age 18+ who had physical exam within past 3 years.
Availability
- 1991, 1993-1994, 1998
Weights
- 1991, 1998 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 1993-1994 : SUPP2WT
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