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VSLLGSLPYR
Seen speech-language pathologist (SLP) or other health care professional for problem using or understanding words or sentences in past 12 months
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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who had a problem understanding words or sentences in the past 12 months that lasted for at least a week, VSLLGSLPYR reports whether they saw a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or other health care professional for language problems in the past year.

VSLLGSLPYR is part of the Adult Voice, Speech and Language Supplement. For related variables and more information, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see VSLDIAG, which reports on diagnosis, VSLVDAYS, which reports on the problem duration and extent, and VSLVSLPYR, which reports on treatment.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 2012: Sample adults 18+ with a language problem in the past 12 months for a week or longer

Availability

  • 2012

Weights