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KIDCSYS1
Type of diagnosis, system affected, child condition 1

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Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least one specific listed health condition, KIDCSYS1 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the first condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the first condition, see KIDC1.

KIDCSYS1 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

  • 1981: Sample persons under age 18 with at least 1 listed health condition.

Availability

  • 1981

Weights