Description
For persons who reported at least one foot problem during the past 12 months, who still have the problem, and who got medical care for the problem during the past 12 months, PODTRPHTHER indicates whether the person reported seeing a physical therapist for such care.
PODTRPHTHER 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.
