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BORNGESTAGE
Estimated gestational age of child

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Description

For sample persons under age 18, BORNGESTAGE reports the estimated gestational age of the person. BORNGESTAGE is a recoded variable that was created using information on how many months pregnant the person's biological mother was when the person was born, and how many weeks earlier or later than expected the person was born.

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.

 

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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1988: Sample persons under age 18.

Availability

  • 1988

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