Description
For sample persons ages 12-21, SDSTERXLIFE reports how many times, in pre-specified intervals, the person has taken steroid pills or shots without a doctor's prescription.
This variable is part of the 1992 Youth Risk Behavior supplement. The supplement includes questions about injury risks, physical fights, weapons use, cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco, alcohol and illegal drug use, AIDS/HIV education, diet and nutrition, physical activities, staying away from home, and sexual behaviors. For more information or related variables please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.
