Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
89
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes, practice not specified | X |
| 3 | Yes, surgeon of any kind | X |
| 4 | Yes, orthopedist | X |
| 8 | Unknown - not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown - don't know/refused | X |
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Description
For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes, DIAOTHMDYR reports whether, in the past 12 months, the person has seen a medical doctor other than a cardiologist, opthamologist, obstetrician or gynecologist, psychologist or psychiatrist, or dietitian or nutritionist, for any reason.
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+ with confirmed diabetes.
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT