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Suggested Citation:"Health Care Use." National Research Council. 1998. Providing National Statistics on Health and Social Welfare Programs in an Era of Change: Summary of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/6097.
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APPENDIX C 62 Employment Information on jobs held or retired from for household members aged 16 and older, including: Hours worked How long worked at job Wages Whether health insurance offered Whether self-employed Type of business/industry Job title/main duties Periods of unpaid leave (for people currently working) Whether ever worked and reasons for not working (for adults not currently working) Household Income and Assets Value of major common assets Information on annual income from a number of potential sources asked once each year of participation in the survey; sources include: Wages Social Security AFDC SSI Interest income Rental income Royalties Health Status (asked once a year for each family member) Overall physical and mental health status Activity and functional limitations Mental health assessment For children, special health and education services they receive Health Conditions Medical conditions for each family member (provided by household respondent) Pregnancy status for women ages 15 to 45 Health Care Use Hospital stays Emergency room visits Outpatient department visits Medical provider visits Dental care Home health care Prescription medicines Over-the-counter medications

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