Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least one specific listed health condition, KIDCONSET1 is a recoded variable which reports the length of time since the first condition was first noticed, in intervals of 3 months or less, 3-12 months, or more than 12 months ago. For details on the first condition, see KIDC1.

KIDCONSET1 was introduced in 1981 as part of the Child Health Supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT