Description

For sample adults aged 18 and over, MDWTLOSADV reports whether, during the past 12 months, a doctor or health professional told the respondent to control weight or lose weight.

MDWTLOSADV 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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 2006

Weights

• 2006 : SAMPWEIGHT