Description

For sample adults, HEADINJEV reports whether the respondent has ever had injury to the head or brain.

HEADINJEV is part of a series of variables from 2008 dealing with adult conditions, including: low blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid conditions, chronic infection, inner ear problems, epilepsy or seizures, cerebral palsy, spinal cord, neck, head or brain injury, movement disorders, headaches, and hearing. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 2008

Weights

• 2008 : SAMPWEIGHT