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Description
For sample adults who were ever diagnosed with a thyroid problem (hypo or hyper) (THYROIDEV), THYROIDYR identifies those who had a thyroid problem during the past 12 months.
Comparability
This variable is only available in 2002.
Universe
2002: Sample adults age 18+ who were ever told by a doctor that they had thyroid problems.