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KIDCSYS13
Type of diagnosis, system affected, child condition 13
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Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least thirteen specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS13 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the thirteenth condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the thirteenth condition, see KIDC13.

KIDCSYS13 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 13 or more listed health conditions.

Availability

  • 1981

Weights