BEDWETYRX is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: None
995: 995+ times
996: Not in Universe
999: Unknown

Description

For sample children ages 3-17, BEDWETYRX reports how many times in the past 12 months the child has wet the bed (including "none").

BEDWETYRX was first introduced as part of a supplement on child health. 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

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT