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VSLSWWK
Swallowing problems last 1+ weeks

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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who had a swallowing problem in the past 12 months and who didn't know how many days in the past year they had that problem, VSLSWWK reports whether or not the person's swallowing problem lasted at least one week.

VSLSWWK 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 had a swallowing problem in the past 12 months who don't know how many days in the past year they have had this problem

Availability

  • 2012

Weights