Codes

This is a 2-digit numeric variable.

Description

For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes who are now taking insulin, INSLNOFTNO reports the number of times this person uses insulin per day or week. INSLNOFTNO should be combined with the type of time unit (INSLNOFTTP) for the complete frequency with which this person uses insulin.

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