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PODTRORTHO
Health prof for foot treatment: Orthopedic specialist
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Description

For persons who reported at least one foot problem during the past 12 months, who still have the problem, and who got medical care for their foot problem during the past 12 months, PODTRORTHO indicates whether the person reported seeing an orthopedic specialist for such care.

PODTRORTHO was introduced in 1990 as part of the NHIS Podiatry Supplement. The purpose of this supplement is to obtain current data concerning problems with the feet, access to foot care, and the amount, frequency, and type of foot care obtained. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

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Universe

  • 1990: Persons with at least one reported foot problem during the past 12 months, who still have the problem, who considered getting professional care for the problem, and who got medical care for the foot problems in the past 12 months.

Availability

  • 1990

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