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 vitamins or minerals in the past 2 weeks (MVIT2W), MVIT2WRX reports if the person got a prescription from a doctor for them to take or use the medication. MVIT2WRX is part of the "Medicine Use" section of the 1981 Child Health Supplement.
Related Variables about Vitamin or Mineral Use[show more]
For those who respond "yes" to MVIT2W, the following information is collected:
- The main health problem the respondent used the vitamin or mineral for (MVIT2WPROB),
- Whether a doctor recommended the use of a vitamin or mineral (MVIT2WDREC), and
- How often the respondent used the vitamin or mineral in the past 3 months (MVIT2WFREQ)
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 vitamins or minerals in past two weeks (MVIT2W) .
Availability
- 1981
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT