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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Adult Dental Health Survey, 1998

Variable Details

Variableloften3
LabelReasons for going less often 3 (D)
Responses
1 Have no or less trouble with teeth or gums 3
2 Have fewer teeth now 0
3 cant be bothered, out of habit, no reason, dont know 6
4 Afraid of dentists or injections 6
5 Lack of time, would go if open at different hours 4
6 Difficult to get to dentist or make journey 3
7 Too expensive 6
8 Dont have regular dentist, dentist retired 3
9 Not happy with treatment Bad experience 3
10 Dentist no longer sends reminders 3
11 other 6
-9 6721
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAdult Dental Health Survey, 1998
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