Description
For sample children under age 18 who have at least ten specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS10 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the tenth condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the tenth condition, see KIDC10.
KIDCSYS10 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.
