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KETESTPOS

Ketone test positive
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Description

For persons ages 18 and older with confirmed diabetes who have been tested for ketones in the past 6 months, KETESTPOS reports whether any of these tests were positive.

This variable is included in the 1989 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

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Universe

  • 1989: Persons age 18+ with confirmed diabetes who have had their urine tested for ketones in the last six months.

Availability

  • 1989

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