Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
98
|
94
|
93
|
91
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · | · | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 18 and over, MDIETASK reports whether, during the last check-up, the doctor asked the respondent about his or her diet and eating habits.
MDIETASK 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 ever had a check-up.
- 1994: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who had a general physical checkup within past 3 years.
- 1998: Sample adults age 18+ who had physical exam within past 3 years.
Availability
- 1991, 1993-1994, 1998
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Weights
- 1991, 1998 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 1993-1994 : SUPP2WT