Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
TMEDHELP
Health professional provided with booklets/videos/other materials
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- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
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- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
TMEDHELP indicates whether a medical professional provided informational materials to help a smoker who was advised to quit smoking.
This variable is a part of the Tobacco Use Supplement.
Universe
- Self-respondent smokers age 15 or older who had seen a medical professional and was advised to quit.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | X | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | X | - |
