Description
For sample persons aged 55 and older who live in a house/apartment that is owned or being bought by a household member, HOWNCHILD reports whether the person who owns or is buying the house/apartment is the person's child.
This variable was first introduced in 1984 as part of the Supplement on Aging. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
