Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least two specific listed health conditions, KIDCONSET2 is a recoded variable which reports the length of time since the second condition was first noticed, in intervals of 3 months or less, 3-12 months, or more than 12 months ago. For details on the second condition, see KIDC2.

KIDCONSET2 was introduced in 1981 as part of the Child Health Supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT