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KIDCSYS11
Type of diagnosis, system affected, child condition 11
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Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least eleven specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS11 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the eleventh condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the eleventh condition, see KIDC11.

KIDCSYS11 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

  • 1981: Sample persons under age 18 with 11 or more listed health conditions.

Availability

  • 1981

Weights