Description

For all persons, PODCINFEC indicates whether the respondent reported that anyone in the family had had a foot infection, including athlete's foot, other fungal infections, and warts during the past 12 months.

PODCINFEC is part of the NHIS Podiatry Supplement, introduced in 1990. The purpose of this supplement is to obtain current data concerning problems with the feet, access to foot care, and the amount, frequency, and type of foot care obtained. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1990

Weights

• 1990 : PERWEIGHT