Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
81
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | 3 months or less | X |
| 2 | Over 3 to lt 12 months | X |
| 3 | 1 year | X |
| 4 | 2 years | X |
| 5 | 3 years | X |
| 6 | 4 years | X |
| 7 | 5+ years | X |
| 8 | Condition cured | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample children under age 18 who have at least four specific listed health conditions, KIDCTIM4 is a recoded variable, which reports how long the child has had the fourth condition listed. For details on the fourth condition, see KIDC4.
KIDCTIM4 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.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons under age 18 with 4 or more listed health conditions.
Availability
- 1981
Survey Text
| 1981 |
(Was it during the past 12 months or before that time?)
(Was it during the past 3 months or before that time?)
5[] Over 3-12 months (6)
6[] More than 12 months ago
b. How old was -- when this was first noticed?
____
(Number)
4[] Years
0 [] Condition from 56, 57, or 58 (NC)
5. Did -- have this condition at any time during the past 12 months?
2[] N (6b)
0 [] Condition from 56, 57, or 58 (NC)
6a. Does -- still have this condition?
2[] N
b. Is this condition completely cured or is it under control?
3[] Under control
4[] Other - Specify ____
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT