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KIDCSYS8
Type of diagnosis, system affected, child condition 8
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Description

For sample children under age 18 who have at least eight specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS8 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the eighth condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the eighth condition, see KIDC8.

KIDCSYS8 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 8 or more listed health conditions.

Availability

  • 1981

Weights