Description

For sample children under age 18, OVERWTYR reports responses to the question, "During the past 12 months, has [sample child] had ... Problems with being overweight?"

Comparability

This variable is only available in 2007.

Other IPUMS NHIS variables dealing with body weight are WEIGHT (Weight in pounds without clothes or shoes), BMI (Body mass index), and BMICALC (Body Mass Index, calculated from height and weight). The universe for these variables is limited to adults.

Universe

Availability

• 2007

Weights

• 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT