CMISENITECH
Did the doctor call diagnosed senility by a more technical or specific name
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons who mentioned that they had senility in the past 12 months and whose doctor or other health professional ever gave a diagnosis of senility, CMISENITECH reports if the doctor or other health professional used another more technical or specific name to refer to senility when he or she diagnosed the person with senility.
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 senility in the past 12 months and whose doctor or health professional gave the diagnosis
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
