Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
74
|
---|---|---|
00 | NIU | X |
01 | Doesn't know who to go to | X |
02 | It costs too much | X |
03 | No one in this area straightens teeth | X |
04 | Cannot get appointment | X |
05 | Thinks braces or band would be unattractive | X |
06 | Dentist or orthodontist advised to wait | X |
07 | Don't have time | X |
08 | Too much pain and discomfort involved | X |
09 | Presently wearing retainer or other device | X |
10 | Will start soon (waiting for appointment, etc.) | X |
11 | Waiting until older or until teeth come in | X |
12 | Waiting for other reason | X |
13 | Dentist or orthodontist doesn't feel needed | X |
14 | Parent or child doesn't feel needed | X |
15 | Don't believe in it | X |
16 | Difficulty getting to the orthodontist | X |
17 | Technical problems (mouth too small, soft teeth) | X |
18 | Other reason | X |
99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For persons age 5 to 24 who need orthodontic care (including persons who think they need to have their teeth straightened or who have been told by a dentist that they need to have their teeth straightened)but have not obtained it and reported more than one reason for why they are not currently receiving care, ORTHNOR2 records the second reason.
ORTHNOR2 is part of the Dental Health Supplement. Respondents could report up to three reasons for not receiving orthodontic care; ORTHNORM records the main reason. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see ORTHEVER.
Universe
- 1974: Persons age 5 to 24 who have never had their teeth straightened or had bands on their teeth, and who think teeth need to be straightened or who have ever been told by a dentist or orthodontist that teeth need to be straightened.
Availability
- 1974
Weights
- 1974 : PERWEIGHT

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