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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Adult Dental Health Survey, 1998

Variable Details

Variablewhyno2
LabelReasons for not having regular check-ups 2 (D)
Responses
1 Afraid of dentist dont like thought of going 28
2 have no trouble with teeth 32
3 lack of time would go if open different hours 26
4 Apathy laziness dont bother no reason 117
5 afraid dentist will find trouble cause damage 22
6 Not worth it now 2
7 difficult to get appointment 7
8 difficult to get to dentist make journey 27
9 Too expensive 48
10 Moved to new area, moved a lot, was abroad or in Forces 13
11 Not happy with treatment Bad experience 14
12 Was child then and not taken by parents 5
13 other 26
-9 6397
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAdult Dental Health Survey, 1998
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