Description

For persons under age 17, PHYSICALYREX reports how many years it has been since the person was taken to a doctor for a routine physical examination or general checkup. For children ages 5-16, the respondent was instructed to include routine physical examinations given in school.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1982

Weights

• 1982 : PERWEIGHT