Description

For all persons ages 2 and older, WSLOWNDENTIM reports the amount of time that a person missed from work or school because of a dental problem or dental visit during the past two weeks. Time is recorded in hours or days.

WSLOWNDENTIM was introduced in 1989 as part of a series of variables used to determine whether an illness or injury has caused persons to restrict their usual activities during the two-week reference period. For related variables and more information about the Dental Health Supplement please use the search function and IPUMS NHIS drop-down menus, or see DENCOND.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT