Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
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05
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0 | NIU | X | X | X |
1 | No | X | X | X |
2 | Yes | X | X | X |
3 | Did not see doctor, past 12 months | X | X | X |
7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults aged 18 and over who saw a doctor or other health professional in the past 12 months, MDEXEREC reports whether, during the past 12 months, the doctor or other health professional recommended the respondent begin or continue to do any type of exercise or physical activity.
MDEXEREC 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
- 2000; 2005; 2010: Sample adults age 18+ who have seen or talked to a doctor about their own health in the past year.
Availability
- 2000, 2005, 2010
Survey Text
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2010
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Question ID: NAD.060_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MDEXER
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did a doctor or other health professional RECOMMEND that you BEGIN or CONTINUE to do any type of exercise or physical activity?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
3 Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who have seen a doctor or other health professional in the PAST 12 MONTHS
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2005
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NAD.060_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MDEXER
Question Text:
Question Text:
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, did a doctor or other health professional RECOMMEND that you BEGIN or CONTINUE to do any type of exercise or physical activity?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
3 Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have seen a doctor or other health professional in the PAST 12 MONTHS
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2000
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Refer to Adult Core, Basic Module.
AMDLONGR/AAU.305 "About how long has it been since you last saw or talked to a doctor or other health care professional about your own health?"
(0) Never
(1) 6 months or less
(2) More than 6 months but not more than 1 year ago
(3,4,5) More than 1 year
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
[If AMDLONGR is not = 1 or 2, then store '3' in MDEXER and go to END_NAD.]
(0) Never
(1) 6 months or less
(2) More than 6 months but not more than 1 year ago
(3,4,5) More than 1 year
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
[If AMDLONGR is not = 1 or 2, then store '3' in MDEXER and go to END_NAD.]
NAD.060
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, did a doctor or other health professional RECOMMEND that you BEGIN or CONTINUE to do any type of exercise or physical activity?
MDEXER
(1) Yes
(2) No
(3) Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(2) No
(3) Did not see a doctor in the PAST 12 MONTHS
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
Weights
- 2000, 2005, 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT