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PGMEASLES
Mother had measles during pregnancy

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Description

For sample persons under 6 years old whose respondent is their biological mother, PGMEASLES reports if, at any time during her pregnancy, the biological mother had German measles/Rubella/3-day measles or Red measles/8-day measles.

This variable is part of the 1981 Child Health Supplement. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop-down menus and search function to find other variables related to this supplement.

 

The 1981 Child Health Supplement collected information about children 17 years of age and younger on a wide range of topics, including: family structure, child care, breastfeeding, development, medications, birth and prenatal events, hospitalizations and surgery, chronic conditions, weight, school, behavior problems, social issues, and sleep habits. All questions were asked of the adult best able to provide accurate information about the child. The preferred respondents for this supplement, in order of priority, are: biological mother, biological father, an adoptive, step, or foster parent, a legal guardian, a primary caretaker, or another adult.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1981: Sample persons under age 6

Availability

  • 1981

Weights