VSLVCANCER
Cancer anywhere in the head, neck, or throat caused voice problem
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
12
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X |
| 7 | Unknown - refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown - not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown - don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who ever had a voice problem that lasted a week or longer, VSLVCANCER reports if the person was told that her or his voice problems were caused by cancer anywhere in the head, neck, or throat.
VSLVCANCER 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+ who have ever had a diagnosis for a voice problem that lasted a week or longer
Availability
- 2012
Survey Text
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2012
Survey form
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Question ID: ACD.050_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: VSLVDG
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
What diagnoses or reasons were you told caused your voice problems?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 Laryngitis caused by voice misuse, abuse, overuse
02 Laryngitis caused by colds/strep
03 Vocal nodules or polyps
04 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
05 Allergies
06 Airborne irritants or environmental pollutants
07 Head/neck injury
08 Cancer anywhere in the head, neck, or throat
09 Neurological cause (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, etc.)
10 Prescription medication or drugs
11 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't Know
02 Laryngitis caused by colds/strep
03 Vocal nodules or polyps
04 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
05 Allergies
06 Airborne irritants or environmental pollutants
07 Head/neck injury
08 Cancer anywhere in the head, neck, or throat
09 Neurological cause (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, etc.)
10 Prescription medication or drugs
11 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't Know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a diagnosis for a voice problem that lasted a week or longer
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-11,R,D) [cycle through VSLSWDG, VSLSPDG, VSLLGDG if applicable]; then if VSLVYR=1 or VSLSWYR=1 or VSLSPYR=1 or VSLLGYR=1 [goto VSLVDYS, VSLSWDYS, VSLSPDYS, VSLLGDYS series]; else [goto VSLINTYR]
Weights
- 2012 : SAMPWEIGHT