Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults aged 18 and over whose doctor or other health professional advised them to quit smoking or using other kinds of tobacco in the past 12 months, SMQADVMD reports whether the health professional was a medical doctor.
SMQADVMD is one of a series of variables related to doctor advice. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 2005: Sample adults 18+ whose doctor or other health professional advised them to quit smoking or using other kinds of tobacco.
- 2010: Sample adults 18+ whose doctor or other health professional advised them to quit smoking or using other kinds of tobacco in the past 12 months.
Availability
- 2005, 2010
Weights
- 2005, 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT
