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CMIOTMDTECH
Did the doctor call this diagnosed other mental disorder by a more technical or specific name

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Description

For persons who mentioned that they had any other mental disorder during the past 12 months (CMIOTMEN12 = 2) and whose doctor or other health professional gave a diagnosis of this other mental disorder, CMIOTMDTECH reports if the doctor or other health professional used another more technical or specific name to refer to the person's other mental disorder.

This variable is part of the Mental Health Supplement in 1989 that collects information on the amount and distribution of mental illnesses, its effects in terms of disability and chronic impairments, and the kinds of services people receive. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop down menu and search functions for related variables.

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Universe

  • 1989: Person who reported other mental disorder in the past 12 months and whose doctor or health professional gave the diagnosis

Availability

  • 1989

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