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WTLAXATIVE
Weight control method: Taking laxatives
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Description

For persons sample persons age 18 and older who are trying to lose weight or trying to maintain their weight, WTLAXATIVE reports if the person is currently taking laxatives to control his or her weight. Please refer to the universe tab for changes in the universe.

Comparability

Changes in survey design (e.g. quarter in which a question is asked) affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.

Universe

  • 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from AIDS supplement) who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1998: Sample adults age 18+ who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight or for whom it was unknown whether they are trying to lose weight.

Availability

  • 1991, 1993, 1995, 1998

Weights