Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
17
|
16
|
08
|
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0 | NIU | X | X | X |
1 | No | X | X | X |
2 | Yes | X | X | X |
7 | Unknown-refused | · | · | · |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · | · | · |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample children ages 6 to 17 years who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, VDIFREADYN indicates whether the child wears glasses or contacts to "read books, write, play hand-held games, or do other things that require [child] to see well up close."
This variable is included in the Sample Child Vision Supplement, sponsored by the National Eye Institute.
Universe
- 2008 2016 2017: Sample children age 6-17 who wear glasses or contact lenses.
Availability
- 2008, 2016-2017
Weights
- 2008, 2016-2017 : SAMPWEIGHT

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