Description

For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes, DIAKIDTRUB reports whether a doctor has ever told the person he or she had kidney disease, NOT including "kidney stones or bladder infection."

This question is complementary to KDNYTROUBEV, which was asked of sample adults who do not have confirmed diabetes.

This variable is included in the 1989 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT