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Description

For sample children age 4 to 17, DIFRX6MO indicates whether, during the past 6 months, the child was prescribed or was taking prescription medication for difficulties with emotions, concentration, behavior, or being able to get along with others.

For children with an affirmative response to DIFRX6MO, interviewers asked a follow-up question about who first prescribed the medication. Possible responses were:

• family doctor (DIFRXFAMD)

• mental health professional (DIFRXMHPROF)

• other person (DIFRXOTHER)

Comparability

There are no comparability problems with DIFRX6MO.

Universe

Availability

• 2010

Weights

• 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT