IPUMS NHIS: descr: BORNDIFTIM2

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BORNDIFTIM2

Time born earlier or later than expected: Recode 2

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Code	Label	81
000	NIU	X
001	Born when expected	X
002	Born earlier: 1 to 7 days	X
003	Born earlier: 8 to 21 days	X
004	Born earlier: 22 to 42 days	X
005	Born earlier: 43 to 63 days	X
006	Born earlier: 64 to 140 days	X
007	Born later: 14 days or less	X
008	Born later: 15 to 35 days	X
009	Born later: 36 days or more	X
981	Unascertained if born when expected	X
982	Unascertained timing of birth	X
991	Unknown if born when expected	X
992	Unknown timing of birth	X

Description

For sample persons under age 18 whose respondent is their biological parent, BORNDIFTIM2 indicates if the person was born earlier, later, or about when expected, in number of days. This variable reports the timing of birth in a series of pre-specified time intevals. Please see the Codes tab for additional information about possible responses.

This variable is part of the 1981 and 1988 Child Health Supplement. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop-down menus and search function to find other variables related to this supplement.

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The 1981 and 1988 Child Health Supplement collected information about children 17 years of age and younger on a wide range of topics, including: family structure, child care, breastfeeding, development, medications, birth and prenatal events, hospitalizations and surgery, chronic conditions, weight, school, behavior problems, social issues, and sleep habits. All questions were asked of the adult best able to provide accurate information about the child. The preferred respondents for this supplement, in order of priority, are: biological mother, biological father, an adoptive, step, or foster parent, a legal guardian, a primary caretaker, or another adult.

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