Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
99
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 3 | Never had menstrual period | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample female adults ages 18 to 49 who are not currently pregnant AND sample female adults ages 50 and older, MENSYEAR reports whether the respondent had a natural menstrual period in the past 12 months.
MENSYEAR was first introduced in 1999. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1999: Female sample adults age 18 to 49 who are not pregnant (or whose pregnancy status is unknown) and female sample adults age 50+.
Availability
- 1999
Weights
- 1999 : SAMPWEIGHT
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