WTAT25 is a 3-digit numeric variable.

501: 501+ pounds
997: Not in Universe
998: Unknown - not ascertained
999: Unknown - don't know/refused

Description

For sample persons ages 26 and older who do not have confirmed diabetes, WTAT25 reports the person's approximate weight when he or she was 25 years old. If the person was pregnant when she was 25, the person was instructed to report her weight just before she became pregnant.

This question is complementary to DIAWTAT25, which was asked of adults ages 26 and older who have confirmed diabetes.

This variable is included in the 1989 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT