Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
93
|
91
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 65 and over who ever had a routine check-up, CUTBLOOD reports whether the respondent had a blood test to check his or her thyroid function during the last check-up.
CUTBLOOD is part of a series of variables initiated in 1991 dealing with health promotion and disease prevention. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1991: Sample persons age 65+ who have ever had a routine check-up.
- 1993: Half of sample persons age 65+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from AIDS supplement) who have ever had a check-up.
Availability
- 1991, 1993
Weights
- 1991 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 1993 : SUPP2WT
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