/************************************************************************************************/ /* Stata User File for H94B Data */ /* */ /* This file contains information and a sample Stata program to create a permanent */ /* Stata dataset for users who want to use Stata in processing the MEPS data provided */ /* in this PUF release. Stata (StataCorp) has the capability to produce */ /* appropriate standard errors for estimates from a survey with a complex sample */ /* design such as the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). */ /* The input file for creating a permanent Stata dataset is the ASCII data file */ /* (H94B.DAT) supplied in this PUF release, which in turn can be extracted from the */ /* .EXE file. After entering the Stata interactive environment access the Stata DO-File */ /* editor by clicking on the appropriate icon in the command line at the top of the */ /* screen. Copy and paste the following Stata commands into the editor and save as a */ /* DO file. A DO file is a Stata program which may then be executed using the DO command. */ /* For example, if the DO file is named H94B.DO and is located in the directory */ /* C:\MEPS\PROG, then the file may be executed by typing the following command into */ /* the Stata command line: */ /* do C:\MEPS\PROG\H94B.DO */ /* The program below will output the Stata dataset H94B.DTA */ /************************************************************************************************/ #delimit ; cd C:\MEPS\DATA; log using H94B.log, replace; clear; * INPUT ALL VARIABLES; infix long DUID 1-5 int PID 6-8 str DUPERSID 9-16 str EVNTIDX 17-28 byte EVENTRN 29-29 str FFEEIDX 30-41 byte PANEL 42-43 int DVDATEYR 44-47 byte DVDATEMM 48-49 byte DVDATEDD 50-51 byte GENDENT 52-53 byte DENTHYG 54-55 byte DENTTECH 56-57 byte DENTSURG 58-59 byte ORTHODNT 60-61 byte ENDODENT 62-63 byte PERIODNT 64-65 byte DENTYPE 66-67 byte EXAMINE 68-69 byte CLENTETX 70-71 byte CLENTETH 72-73 byte JUSTXRYX 74-75 byte JUSTXRAY 76-77 byte FLUORIDE 78-79 byte SEALANTX 80-81 byte SEALANT 82-83 byte FILLINGX 84-85 byte FILLING 86-87 byte INLAY 88-89 byte CROWNSX 90-91 byte CROWNS 92-93 byte ROOTCANX 94-95 byte ROOTCANL 96-97 byte GUMSURGX 98-99 byte GUMSURG 100-101 byte RECLVISX 102-103 byte RECLVIS 104-105 byte EXTRACT 106-107 byte IMPLANTX 108-109 byte IMPLANT 110-111 byte ABSCESS 112-113 byte ORALSURX 114-115 byte ORALSURG 116-117 byte BRIDGESX 118-119 byte BRIDGES 120-121 byte DENTUREX 122-123 byte DENTURES 124-125 byte REPAIR 126-127 byte ORTHDONX 128-129 byte ORTHDONT 130-131 byte WHITENX 132-133 byte WHITEN 134-135 byte TMDTMJ 136-137 byte DENTPROX 138-139 byte DENTPROC 140-141 str DENTOTHX 142-166 str DENTOTHR 167-191 byte DENTMED 192-193 byte FFDVTYPE 194-195 byte FFBEF05 196-197 byte FFTOT06 198-199 double DVSF05X 200-206 double DVMR05X 207-213 double DVMD05X 214-220 double DVPV05X 221-227 double DVVA05X 228-234 double DVTR05X 235-241 double DVOF05X 242-248 double DVSL05X 249-255 double DVWC05X 256-262 double DVOR05X 263-269 double DVOU05X 270-275 double DVOT05X 276-282 double DVXP05X 283-289 double DVTC05X 290-297 byte IMPFLAG 298-298 double PERWT05F 299-310 int VARSTR 311-313 byte VARPSU 314-314 using H94B.dat; *DEFINE VARIABLE LABELS; label variable DUID "DWELLING UNIT ID"; label variable PID "PERSON NUMBER"; label variable DUPERSID "PERSON ID (DUID + PID)"; label variable EVNTIDX "EVENT ID"; label variable EVENTRN "EVENT ROUND NUMBER"; label variable FFEEIDX "FLAT FEE ID"; label variable PANEL "PANEL NUMBER"; label variable DVDATEYR "EVENT DATE - YEAR"; label variable DVDATEMM "EVENT DATE - MONTH"; label variable DVDATEDD "EVENT DATE - DAY"; label variable GENDENT "GENERAL DENTIST SEEN"; label variable DENTHYG "DENTAL HYGIENIST SEEN"; label variable DENTTECH "DENTAL TECHNICIAN SEEN"; label variable DENTSURG "DENTAL SURGEON SEEN"; label variable ORTHODNT "ORTHODONTIST SEEN"; label variable ENDODENT "ENDODONTIST SEEN"; label variable PERIODNT "PERIODONTIST SEEN"; label variable DENTYPE "OTHER DENTAL SPECIALIST SEEN"; label variable EXAMINE "GENERAL EXAM OR CONSULTATION"; label variable CLENTETX "EDITED CLENTETH"; label variable CLENTETH "CLEANING, PROPHYLAXIS, OR POLISHING"; label variable JUSTXRYX "EDITED JUSTXRAY"; label variable JUSTXRAY "X-RAYS, RADIOGRAPHS OR BITEWINGS"; label variable FLUORIDE "FLUORIDE TREATMENT"; label variable SEALANTX "EDITED SEALANT"; label variable SEALANT "SEALANT APPLICATION"; label variable FILLINGX "EDITED FILLING"; label variable FILLING "FILLINGS"; label variable INLAY "INLAYS"; label variable CROWNSX "EDITED CROWNS"; label variable CROWNS "CROWNS OR CAPS"; label variable ROOTCANX "EDITED ROOTCANL"; label variable ROOTCANL "ROOT CANAL"; label variable GUMSURGX "EDITED GUMSURG"; label variable GUMSURG "PERIODONTAL SCALING, ROOT PLANING OR GUM"; label variable RECLVISX "EDITED RECLVIS"; label variable RECLVIS "PERIODONTAL RECALL VISIT"; label variable EXTRACT "EXTRACTION, TOOTH PULLED"; label variable IMPLANTX "EDITED IMPLANT"; label variable IMPLANT "IMPLANTS"; label variable ABSCESS "ABSCESS OR INFECTION TREATMENT"; label variable ORALSURX "EDITED ORALSURG"; label variable ORALSURG "ORAL SURGERY"; label variable BRIDGESX "EDITED BRIDGES"; label variable BRIDGES "BRIDGES"; label variable DENTUREX "EDITED DENTURES"; label variable DENTURES "DENTURES OR PARTIAL DENTURES"; label variable REPAIR "REPAIR OF BRIDGES/DENTURES OR RELINING"; label variable ORTHDONX "EDITED ORTHDONT"; label variable ORTHDONT "ORTHODONTIA, BRACES OR RETAINERS"; label variable WHITENX "EDITED WHITEN"; label variable WHITEN "BONDING, WHITENING, OR BLEACHING"; label variable TMDTMJ "TREATMENT FOR TMD OR TMJ"; label variable DENTPROX "EDITED DENTPROC"; label variable DENTPROC "OTHER DENTAL PROCEDURES"; label variable DENTOTHX "EDITED DENTOTHR"; label variable DENTOTHR "OTHER SPECIFIED DENTAL PROCEDURES"; label variable DENTMED "RECEIVED MEDICINE INCLUDING FREE SAMPLE"; label variable FFDVTYPE "FLAT FEE BUNDLE"; label variable FFBEF05 "TOTAL # OF VISITS IN FF BEFORE 2005"; label variable FFTOT06 "TOTAL # OF VISITS IN FF AFTER 2005"; label variable DVSF05X "AMOUNT PAID, FAMILY (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVMR05X "AMOUNT PAID, MEDICARE (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVMD05X "AMOUNT PAID, MEDICAID (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVPV05X "AMOUNT PAID, PRIVATE INSURANCE (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVVA05X "AMOUNT PAID, VETERANS (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVTR05X "HC-AMTPD, TRICARE/CHAMPVA (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVOF05X "AMOUNT PAID, OTHER FEDERAL (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVSL05X "AMOUNT PAID, STATE & LOCAL GOV (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVWC05X "AMOUNT PAID, WORKERS COMP (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVOR05X "AMOUNT PAID, OTHER PRIVATE (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVOU05X "AMOUNT PAID, OTHER PUBLIC (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVOT05X "AMOUNT PAID, OTHER INSURANCE (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVXP05X "SUM OF DVSF05X-DVOT05X (IMPUTED)"; label variable DVTC05X "HHLD REPORTED TOTAL CHARGE (IMPUTED)"; label variable IMPFLAG "IMPUTATION STATUS"; label variable PERWT05F "EXPENDITURE FILE PERSON WEIGHT, 2005"; label variable VARSTR "VARIANCE ESTIMATION STRATUM, 2005"; label variable VARPSU "VARIANCE ESTIMATION PSU, 2005"; *DEFINE VALUE LABELS FOR REPORTS; label define H94B0001X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0002X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0003X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0004X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0005X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0006X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0007X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0008X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0009X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0010X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0011X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0012X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0013X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0014X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0015X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0016X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0017X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" ; label define H94B0018X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" ; label define H94B0019X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 2005 "2005" ; label define H94B0020X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0021X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0022X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0023X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0024X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0025X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0026X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0027X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0028X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0029X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0030X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0031X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0032X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0033X -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0034X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0035X 1 "ROUND 1" 2 "ROUND 2" 3 "ROUND 3" 4 "ROUND 4" 5 "ROUND 5" ; label define H94B0036X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0037X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0038X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0039X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 FLAT FEE STEM" 2 "2 FLAT FEE LEAF" ; label define H94B0040X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 0 "0" ; label define H94B0041X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0042X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0043X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0044X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0045X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0046X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0047X 0 "0 NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IMPUTATION" 1 "1 COMPLETE HC DATA" 2 "2 COMPLETE MPC DATA" 3 "3 FULLY IMPUTED" 4 "4 PARTIALLY IMPUTED" 5 "5 CAPITATION IMPUTATION" ; label define H94B0048X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0049X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0050X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0051X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0052X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0053X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0054X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0055X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0056X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0057X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0058X 10 "PANEL 10" 9 "PANEL 9" ; label define H94B0059X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0060X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0061X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0062X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0063X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0064X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0065X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0066X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0067X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0068X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; label define H94B0069X -1 "-1 INAPPLICABLE" -7 "-7 REFUSED" -8 "-8 DK" -9 "-9 NOT ASCERTAINED" 1 "1 YES" 2 "2 NO" ; * ASSOCIATE VARIABLES WITH VALUE LABEL DEFINITIONS; label value ABSCESS H94B0001X; label value BRIDGES H94B0002X; label value BRIDGESX H94B0003X; label value CLENTETH H94B0004X; label value CLENTETX H94B0005X; label value CROWNS H94B0006X; label value CROWNSX H94B0007X; label value DENTHYG H94B0008X; label value DENTMED H94B0009X; label value DENTPROC H94B0010X; label value DENTPROX H94B0011X; label value DENTSURG H94B0012X; label value DENTTECH H94B0013X; label value DENTURES H94B0014X; label value DENTUREX H94B0015X; label value DENTYPE H94B0016X; label value DVDATEDD H94B0017X; label value DVDATEMM H94B0018X; label value DVDATEYR H94B0019X; label value DVMD05X H94B0020X; label value DVMR05X H94B0021X; label value DVOF05X H94B0022X; label value DVOR05X H94B0023X; label value DVOT05X H94B0024X; label value DVOU05X H94B0025X; label value DVPV05X H94B0026X; label value DVSF05X H94B0027X; label value DVSL05X H94B0028X; label value DVTC05X H94B0029X; label value DVTR05X H94B0030X; label value DVVA05X H94B0031X; label value DVWC05X H94B0032X; label value DVXP05X H94B0033X; label value ENDODENT H94B0034X; label value EVENTRN H94B0035X; label value EXAMINE H94B0036X; label value EXTRACT H94B0037X; label value FFBEF05 H94B0038X; label value FFDVTYPE H94B0039X; label value FFTOT06 H94B0040X; label value FILLING H94B0041X; label value FILLINGX H94B0042X; label value FLUORIDE H94B0043X; label value GENDENT H94B0044X; label value GUMSURG H94B0045X; label value GUMSURGX H94B0046X; label value IMPFLAG H94B0047X; label value IMPLANT H94B0048X; label value IMPLANTX H94B0049X; label value INLAY H94B0050X; label value JUSTXRAY H94B0051X; label value JUSTXRYX H94B0052X; label value ORALSURG H94B0053X; label value ORALSURX H94B0054X; label value ORTHDONT H94B0055X; label value ORTHDONX H94B0056X; label value ORTHODNT H94B0057X; label value PANEL H94B0058X; label value PERIODNT H94B0059X; label value RECLVIS H94B0060X; label value RECLVISX H94B0061X; label value REPAIR H94B0062X; label value ROOTCANL H94B0063X; label value ROOTCANX H94B0064X; label value SEALANT H94B0065X; label value SEALANTX H94B0066X; label value TMDTMJ H94B0067X; label value WHITEN H94B0068X; label value WHITENX H94B0069X; *DISPLAY A DESCRIPTION OF STATA FILE; describe; *LIST FIRST 20 OBSERVATIONS IN THE FILE; list in 1/20; save H94B, replace; #delimit cr * data file is stored in H94B.dta * log file is stored in H94B.log log close /************************************************************************************************ NOTES: 1. This program has been tested on Stata Version 10 (for Windows). 2. This program will create a permanent Stata dataset. All additional analyses can be run using this dataset. In addition to the dataset, this program creates a log file named H94B.LOG and a data file named H94B.DTA. If these files (H94B.DTA and H94B.LOG) already exist in the working directory, they will be replaced when this program is executed. 3. If the program ends prematurely, the log file will remain open. Before running this program again, the user should enter the following Stata command: log close 4. The cd command assigns C:\MEPS\DATA as the working directory and location of the input ASCII and output .DTA and .LOG files and can be modified by the user as necessary. 5. Stata commands end with a carriage return by default. The command #delimit ; temporarily changes the command ending delimiter from a carriage return to a semicolon. 6. The infix command assumes that the input variables are numeric unless the variable name is prefaced by str. For example, DUPERSID is the a string (or character) variable. ************************************************************************************************/