CMIPERDWHEN
When doctor or other health professional FIRST diagnosed personality disorder
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons who mentioned that they had personality disorder in the past 12 months and who saw a doctor or other health professional for their mental disorder(s), CMIPERDWHEN reports when the doctor or other health professional FIRST diagnosed the person with personality disorder.
This variable is part of the Mental Health Supplement in 1989 that collects information on the amount and distribution of mental illnesses, its effects in terms of disability and chronic impairments, and the kinds of services people receive. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop down menu and search functions for related variables.
Universe
- 1989: Person who reported personality disorder in the past 12 months and saw health professional
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
