PDBRUSH
Means of preventing tooth decay: Regular brushing and flossing
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
85
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Definitely important | X |
| 2 | Probably important | X |
| 3 | Probably not important | X |
| 4 | Definitely not important | X |
| 5 | Double entry | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older, PDBRUSH indicates how important they believe regular brushing and flossing are for preventing tooth decay.
PDBRUSH was first introduced in 1985 as part of the Dental Health Supplement. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1985
Survey Text
| 1985 |
1985
Survey form
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1. This next question is about preventing TOOTH DECAY.
Hand Card U.
CARD U
Hand Card U.
CARD U
1. Definitely important
2. Probably important
3. Probably not important
4. Definitely not important
9. Don't know or no opinion
2. Probably important
3. Probably not important
4. Definitely not important
9. Don't know or no opinion
After I read each of the following, tell me if you think it is definitely important, probably important, probably not, or definitely not important in preventing TOOTH DECAY. First--
c. Regular brushing and flossing of the teeth?
1 [] Definitely important
2 [] Probably important
3 [] Probably not important
4 [] Definitely not important
9 [] DK/No opinion
2 [] Probably important
3 [] Probably not important
4 [] Definitely not important
9 [] DK/No opinion
Weights
- 1985 : SAMPWEIGHT