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VSLSWARTH
Arthritic changes in the neck (arthritis,cervical osteophyte) caused swallowing problem
Group: Voice, Speech, and Language — PERSON

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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who have ever had a diagnosis for a swallowing problem that lasted a week or longer, VSLSWARTH reports whether the respondent's swallowing problem was caused by arthritic changes in the neck (e.g., arthritis, cervical osteophyte).

VSLSWARTH 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 ever had a diagnosis for a swallowing problem that lasted a week or longer

Availability

  • 2012

Weights