KIDCSYS5
Type of diagnosis, system affected, child condition 5
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample children under age 18 who have at least five specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS5 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the fifth condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the fifth condition, see KIDC5.
KIDCSYS5 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.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons under age 18 with 5 or more listed health conditions.
Availability
- 1981
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT
