Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least seven specific listed health conditions, KIDCONSET7 is a recoded variable which reports the length of time since the seventh condition was first noticed, in intervals of 3 months or less, 3-12 months, or more than 12 months ago. For details on the seventh condition, see KIDC7.

KIDCONSET7 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