VSLSTDEG
Degree of stammering or stuttering problem
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
12
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Mild | X |
| 2 | Moderate | X |
| 3 | Severe | X |
| 7 | Unknown - refused | X |
| 8 | Unknown - not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown - don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who had a stuttering or stammering problem in the past 12 months that lasted for at least a week, VSLSTDEG reports the degree of the problem (mild, moderate, or severe).
VSLSTDEG 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.
Universe
- 2012: Sample adults 18+ with a stuttering or stammering problem in the past 12 months for a week or longer
Availability
- 2012
Weights
- 2012 : SAMPWEIGHT
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