Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
81
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons under age 18 who took tranquilizers or sedatives in the past 2 weeks (MTRAN2W), MTRAN2WRX reports if the person got a prescription from a doctor for them to take or use the medication. MTRAN2WRX is part of the "Medicine Use" section of the 1981 Child Health Supplement.
Related Variables about Tranquilizer or Sedative Use[show more]
For those who respond "yes" to MTRAN2W, the following information is collected:
- The main health problem the respondent used the tranquilizer or sedative for (MTRAN2WPROB),
- Whether a doctor recommended the use of a tranquilizer or sedative (MTRAN2WDREC), and
- How often the respondent used the tranquilizer or sedative in the past 3 months (MTRAN2WFREQ)
For a complete list of the medicines asked about in the Medicine Use section, please see MALL2W.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons under age 18 who took tranquilizers or sedatives in past two weeks (MTRAN2W).
Availability
- 1981
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Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT