Description
For sample children under age 18 who have at least four specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS4 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the fourth condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the fourth condition, see KIDC4.
KIDCSYS4 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.
