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VSLSPDENT
Dentist, Orthodontist, or Oral Surgeon provided speech services
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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who received treatment/rehabilitative services for a speech problem in the past 12 months, VSLSPDENT reports whether a dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon provided the treatment.

VSLSPDENT 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+ who have received treatment/rehabilitative services for a speech problem in the past 12 months

Availability

  • 2012

Weights