TIMWTCAREMIN is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: Not in Universe
995: 995+ times
996: It varies
997: Unknown-refused
998: Unknown-not ascertained
998: Unknown-don't know

Description

For sample persons aged 18 and over who had a usual source of medical care or had a place they went most often for care, TIMWTCAREMIN reports the usual waiting time once the respondent arrives at her/his usual place of care before getting medical care, in minutes.

TIMWTCAREMIN is a variable dealing with access to care. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

Availability

• 1992

Weights

• 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT