Codes
SIBDCSD is a 2-digit numeric variable.
00: None
99: Unknown
Description
For all persons, SIBDCSD reports the number of deceased full biological brothers and sisters the person has. Respondents are instructed not to include adopted, step or half brothers and sisters. The number of living full siblings is found at SIBLIVE.
This variable is included in the 1976 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1976: All persons.
Availability
- 1976
Weights
- 1976 : PERWEIGHT