Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
89
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 10 to 69 who do not appropriately and independently take care of their own personal care needs, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and going to the toilet, and who had a serious mental disorder during the past 12 months, CMIINMENDIS indicates if the reason for the sample person not being able to manage his or her own personal care needs is because of his or her mental disorder(s).
CMIINMENDIS is part of the Mental Health Supplement in 1989 that collects information on the amount and distribution of illness, its effects in terms of disability and chronic impairments, and the kinds of services people receive. For more information about this supplement and other related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1989: Persons age 10 to 69 who do not appropriately take care of their own personal care needs, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and going to the toilet, on their own and without help and who had a serious mental disorder during the past 12 months.
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT