Description

For sample persons under age 3 who have any teeth, TOOTHAGEWK reports the age (in weeks) at which the child's first tooth came in, that is, broke through the gums.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT