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DIETYRS
Years followed written diet

Codes

DIETYRS is a 2-digit numeric variable.

00: Less than one year
97: Not in Universe
99: Unknown

Description

For all persons who have ever had diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition and have ever been given a written diet, DIETYRS reports the number of years the person has been or was on a diet for their condition.

This variable is included in the 1976 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1976: All persons who have ever had diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition and have ever been given a written diet.

Availability

  • 1976

Weights