Description

For sample persons ages 18 and older who do not have confirmed diabetes, ALBUMIN reports whether the person has ever been told that he or she has protein or albumin in his or her urine.

This question is complementary to DIALBUMIN, which was asked of adults with confirmed diabetes.

This variable is included in the 1989 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

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT