PGFLUORTP
Means of preventing gum disease: Use fluoride tpast and mwash
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 | · |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older, PGFLUORTP indicates how important they believe using fluoride toothpaste or fluoride mouth rinse is for preventing gum disease.
PGFLUORTP 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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2. Now I'm going to ask about preventing GUM DISEASE. In your opinion, how important or not important is each of the following in preventing GUM DISEASE
d. Using fluoride toothpaste or fluoride mouth rinse?
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