Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
89
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | Sick/symptoms | X |
2 | By chance | 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, DIAWHENDX reports whether the person was sick or had symptoms of diabetes when it was discovered, or if the diabetes was discovered by chance.
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.
Availability
- 1989
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT

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