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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 5, 1991

Variable Details

Variablen501552
LabelCMI:36 B24a) Usually read & understandmagazine/newspaper
Question text Let me ask you first about some of the problems you have with reading. Can you usually read and understand what is written in a magazine or newspaper? IF YES: Can you usually read this easily or is it with difficulty?
Responses
1 Yes, easily 263
2 Yes, with Difficulty 150
3 No 39
Sysmiss 11017
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 5, 1991
UniverseAdults in Great Britain born one particular week in 1958 (NCDS respondents were aged 33 at the time of NCDS5).;National
SamplingNo sampling (total universe);See documentation for further details.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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