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PODTRNOPROB
Why no foot treatment: Don't need care
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Description

For persons who reported at least one foot problem during the past 12 months, who still have the problem, and who considered, but did not actually get medical care for their foot problem during the past 12 months, PODTRNOPROB indicates whether the person reported "don't need care" or "problem(s) cured" as a reason for not seeking treatment for his or her foot problems.

PODTRNOPROB was introduced in 1990 as part of the NHIS Podiatry Supplement. 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.

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Universe

  • 1990: Persons with at least one reported foot problem during the past 12 months who still have the problem, who considered getting professional care for the problem, but did not get medical care for the foot problems in the past 12 months.

Availability

  • 1990

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