Codes
DIETYRS is a 2-digit numeric variable.
00: Less than one year
97: Not in Universe
99: Unknown
Description
For all persons who have ever had diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition and have ever been given a written diet, DIETYRS reports the number of years the person has been or was on a diet for their condition.
This variable is included in the 1976 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1976: All persons who have ever had diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition and have ever been given a written diet.
Availability
- 1976
Weights
- 1976 : PERWEIGHT
