DIAPBSAGE is a 2-digit numeric variable.

00: Not in Universe
98: Unknown - not ascertained
99: Unknown - don't know/refused

Description

For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes who ever had painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis, DIAPBSAGE reports the age the person was when first told that he or she had the condition.

This question is complementary to PBSAGE, which was asked of sample adults who do not have confirmed diabetes who ever had painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis.

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