Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
89
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | Routine physical | X |
2 | Treatment for something else | X |
3 | Screening test for diabetes | X |
4 | Other | X |
8 | Unknown - not ascertained | X |
9 | Unknown - don't know/refused | X |
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Description
For persons ages 18 and older who are either current diabetics or were diabetic during pregnancy and have unknown current status, who reported that their diabetes was discovered by chance, DIAHOWDX reports whether diabetes was discovered during a routine physical, treatment for another health condition, or diabetes screening.
This variable is included in the 1989 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1989: Persons age 18+ who are either current diabetics or were diabetic during pregnancy and have unknown current status, who reported that their diabetes was discovered by chance.
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
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