DIAUTI12M is a 2-digit numeric variable.

00: None
95: 95+ times
97: Not in Universe
98: Unknown - not ascertained
99: Unknown - don't know/refused

Description

For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes, DIAUTI12M reports the number of times in the past 12 months the person has had a bladder or urinary tract infection.

This question is complementary to UTI12M, which was asked of sample adults who do not have confirmed diabetes.

This variable is included in the 1989 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT