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Scientific Data Documentation
Core Data, 1992
 GUIDELINES

 With the goal of mutual benefit, NCHS requests that recipients of data tapes
 cooperate in certain actions related to their use.

 Any published material derived from the data should acknowledge the National
 Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) as the original source.  The suggested cita-
 tion, "Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview
 Survey, 1992," should appear at the bottom of all tables.  When cited in a
 bibliography, the suggested citation should read:

             National Center for Health Statistics (1993).  Public Use
             Data Tape Documentation, Part I, National Health
             Interview Survey, 1992 (Machine readable data file and
             documentation).  National Center for Health Statistics,
             Hyattsville, MD.  (Producer).  National Technical
             Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce,
             Springfield, VA.  22161 (Distributor)

 It should also include a disclaimer that credits any analyses, interpretations,
 or conclusions reached to the author (recipient of the tape) and not to NCHS,
 which is responsible only for the initial data.  Consumers who wish to publish
 a technical description of the data should make a reasonable effort to insure
 that the description is not inconsistent with that published by NCHS.

 Tape formats, diagnostic recodes, and guidance on weighting and procedures for
 deriving estimates from National Health Interview Survey data tapes are
 included in this volume.  Detailed technical information is also contained in
 the following publications and documents which accompany the NHIS Public Use
 Data Tape Package.  Additional copies of the documentation may be purchased
 from the National Technical Information Service.

           Field Representative's Manual, 1992.  Part II, Public Use
           Data Tape Documentation.

           Medical Coding Manual and Short Index, 1992.  Part III,
           Public Use Data Tape Documentation.

           Kovar MG, Poe GS.  The National Health Interview Survey
           Design, 1973-84, and Procedures, 1975-83.  National
           Center for Health Statistics.  Vital Health Stat 1(18).
           1985.

           Massey JT, Moore TF, Parsons VL, Tadros W.  Design and
           Estimation for the National Health Interview Survey,
           1985-94.  National Center for Health Statistics.  Vital
           Health Stat 2(110).  1989.

           Benson V, Marano M. Current Estimates from the National
           Health Interview Survey, 1992.  National Center for Health
           Statistics.  Vital Health Stat 10(189).  1993.

                                    
 PREFACE

     The basic NHIS tape files are created and maintained by Record Type.  The
     contents of these tape files are presented in the Outline of Items and Codes
     for each record type.  Note that Household items in tape locations 3-24,
     178 and 182-186 are repeated in all records associated with a household;
     Person items in tape locations 25-92 are repeated in all records associated
     with a person.

     Users of the tape files should take note of the following tape character-
     istics:

     1.  Type of Record (Tape Locations 1-2)

         10 = Household Record - The Household file contains one household record
              for each interviewed household and each Type A non-interviewed
              household (see Household locations 28-29).

         20 = Person Record -  The Person file contains one person record for
              each person for whom information was obtained in an interviewed
              household.

         30 = Condition Record - The Condition file contains one condition record
              for each reported condition.

         40 = Doctor Visit Record - The Doctor Visit file contains one record for
              each reported two-week doctor visit (includes telephone calls).

         50 = Hospital Record - The Hospital file contains one record for each
              reported hospitalization (twelve-month recall).

     2.  File Sequence

         Each file is in sequence by the following identifying items:

                                                                    Tape
                   Item                                           Locations

              Year*                                                  3-4
              Quarter                                                 5
              PSU - Random recode                                    6-8
              Week - Census code                                     9-10
              Segment                                               11-12
              Household Number                                      13-14
              Person Number (Blank on Household Record)             15-16
              Record Serial Number (Blank on Household and          17-18
                Person Records)

         *(For 1992, 'year' is necessary because of the addition of an Hispanic
          Oversample.  See page 2 of the Introduction for further information
          regarding the Hispanic Oversample)


   2. File Sequence - continued

     The Year x Quarter x PSU x Week x Segment x Household Number identifies a
     household.

     The Person Number identifies a person within a household.  Records belonging
     to a single family within a household can be identified by using the house-
     hold identifiers (specified above) and location 62.  Unrelated individuals
     will have an "&" or "-" in this location.  Persons within a single family
     will have the same numeric value from 0-9 in this location on all family
     records.

     The Record Serial Number identifies multiple records within a Record Type
     for a person; for example, condition records for a person are identified
     with a unique number beginning with 01 for each condition associated with
     the person.  A person may have zero, one, or a multiple number of
     condition, hospital, and doctor visit records.

 3.  Other Tape Characteristics

     .1   Headers and trailers = Standard IBM labels

     .2   Density = 1600 BPI

     .3   Record length = Fixed length of 335 bytes

     .4   Blocksize = 3350 (10 records per block)

     .5   Tape format = All fields are in character format.

     .6   Data Set Names:

          HOUSEHOLD    = HISY1992.HOUSEHLD

          PERSON       = HISY1992.PERSONSX

          CONDITION    = HISY1992.CONDITON

          HOSPITAL     = HISY1992.HOSPITAL

          DOCTOR VISIT = HISY1992.DRVISITX

 NOTE:    Metropolitan Statistical Areas are those defined for the 1980
          Decennial Census.



 TABLE OF CONTENTS - PART I                                                                          Page

 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................    1

 REFERENCES .............................................................    3

 COMPARED CHANGES........................................................    5

 TAPE FORMATS

       Household Record .................................................    7

       Person Record ....................................................   17

       Condition Record .................................................   41

       Doctor Visit Record ..............................................   73

       Hospital Record ..................................................  103

 DIAGNOSTIC RECODES

       Recode A.  Acute Conditions ......................................  131

       Recode B.  Diseases, Injuries and Impairments ....................  137

       Recode C.  Chronic Conditions and Impairments ....................  161

 TABULATION SPECIFICATIONS AND WEIGHTING - INTRODUCTION .................  171

 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATING CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES .................  173

 TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES ...........................  175

 APPENDICES

       Appendix A.  Codes for Types of Special Places ...................  183

       Appendix B.  Industry Recodes ....................................  187

       Appendix C.  Occupation Recodes ..................................  193

       Appendix D.  Description of Class of Accident Code ...............  201

       Appendix E.  Classification of Operations and Non-operative
                    Procedures for HIS ..................................  203



 INTRODUCTION

 Since 1957, the National Center for Health Statistics has conducted the
 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) annually.  It includes a "core" set of
 questions on health-related variables which generally change little from
 year-to-year and supplements which can vary annually.  In 1982, however,
 fairly substantial changes were made to parts of the core.  These changes
 reflect different concepts in the measurement of health-related variables.
 Therefore, data derived from these changed concepts, particularly limitation
 of activity, acute conditions, disability days and doctor visits, should not
 be compared to data gathered before 1982.  A discussion of these changes and
 the effect on resulting statistics are contained in the Series 1, No. 18
 report and in a special appendix to the Current Estimates, 1982 (Series 10,
 No.  150).  More information on the survey in general and the 1992 version, in
 particular, is found in the Current Estimates Series report included with this
 public use tape documentation.  The NHIS is a personal interview household
 survey using a nationwide sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized
 population of the United States.  The sample is chosen in such a way that each
 person included has a known non-zero probability of selection.  These
 probabilities of selection along with adjustments for nonresponse and
 poststratification are reflected in the sample weights which are provided on
 the Public Use Tape.

 Use of Sample Weights

 Since the NHIS uses a multistage sample designed to represent the civilian
 noninstitutionalized population of the United States, it is necessary to
 utilize the person's basic weight for proper analysis of the data.  In
 addition to the design and ratio adjustments included in the person basic
 weight, the person weight is further modified depending on the variable
 selected (e.g., 2-week bed days), the length of the recall period, and the
 period of time for which the estimate is to be made.

 The chronic condition prevalence factor, however, does not incorporate the
 person weight.  It adjusts the sample for distributional variations (age, sex,
 race) within the one-sixth subsample of persons who are asked one of six
 chronic condition lists.  It must be multiplied by the person weight to create
 prevalence estimates of chronic conditions.  Details are given in the
 documentation preceding the condition record tape layout.

 Sample Design, Variance, Estimation, and Hypothesis Testing

 The data collected in the NHIS are obtained through a complex sample design
 involving both clustering and stratification.  Because of the complex design
 and the ratio adjustments applied to the sample weights (see previous section
 on use of sample weights), the direct application of standard statistical
 analysis methods for variance estimation and hypothesis testing may yield
 misleading results.

 There are computer programs available which provide the capability of variance
 estimation for complex sample designs.  The balanced repeated replication
 approach(1) is utilized in &REPERR-&PSALMS-OSIRIS.IV(2) to calculate the
 variance-covariance matrix.  SESUDAAN(3) SURREGR and SUDAAN(4,5) are programs
 that calculate the variance-covariance matrix using the linearization
 approach(6,7,8) (Taylor series expansion).

 In order to provide the user with the capability of estimating the complex
 sample variances in the NHIS data using the above procedures, we have provided
 the Basic Weight Before Age-Sex-Race Adjustment (loc. 172-177 - Person Record
 only), Substratum Identifier (loc. 178), Full Sample Stratum Identifier (loc.
 179-181), and Strata and Pseudo Primary Sampling Unit (PSU) (loc. 187-189)
 codes on the data tapes.  These variables and the sample weights are necessary
 for the calculation of variances.

 Even though the overall number of persons in this survey is quite large for
 statistical inference purposes, subclass analyses can lead to estimators that
 are unreliable.  Consequently, analyses of subclasses require that the user
 pay particular attention to the coefficient of variation for the estimates of
 means, proportions and totals.  In addition, small sample sizes, or a small
 number of PSU's used in the variance calculations may produce unstable
 estimates of the variances using the above computer programs.

 Hispanic Oversample

 At the request of the National Cancer Institute, one of the cosponsors of the
 1992 NHIS, the Hispanic population was oversampled for the 1992 data collection
 year.  This was accomplished by recontacting Hispanic respondents who had par-
 participated in the 1991 NHIS and asking them to participate in the 1992 survey.
 The recontacted Hispanic households were assigned for interview in 1992 in the
 same week they were assigned for interview in the 1991 NHIS.  They can be
 identified in the 1992 sample by the code for the processing year variable (the
 code is "91" for the supplemental Hispanic respondents and "92" for all other
 other respondents.  Thus, for 1992, processing year must be used in combination
 with other variables to identify a unique household or individual.

 Analysts need to keep in mind this oversample feature when using the 1992 NHIS
 Core data sets.  The sampling weights provided on the tapes take into account
 this oversampling.  Those in the oversample may have also participated in the
 1991 NHIS and anlysts are cautioned to consider the impact of this if they
 combine the 1991 and 1992 data sets.  The oversample respondents can be
 identified in the 1992 data set and potentially eliminated for analysis; how-
 ever, the weights for the remainder of the 1992 respondents on the file would
 no longer be correct and the file would need to be reweighted.  Analysts may
 direct questions about combining 1991 and 1992 or other questions related to
 the 1992 oversample to the Office of Research Methodology at the National Center
 for Health Statistics.



 REFERENCES

 (1)  McCarthy PJ.  Replication: An Approach to the Analysis of Data from
      Complex Surveys.  National Center for Health Statistics.  Vital Health
      Stat 2(14). 1966.

 (2)  Survey Research Center Computer Support Group.  OSIRIS IV User's Manual.
      Institute for Social Research.  1979.

 (3)  Shah BV.  "SESUDAAN:  Standard Errors Program for Computing of Standard-
      ized Rates from Sample Survey Data."  Research Triangle Institute,
      Research Triangle Park, N.C.  RTI/5250-00-01S.  April, 1981.

 (4)  Holt, Mary Margaret (revised April 1982 by B.V. Shah).  "SURREGR:
      Standard Errors of Regression Coefficients from Sample Survey Data."
      Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, N.C.  May, 1977.

 (5)  Shah BV, LaVange LM, Barnwell BG, Killinger JE, and Wheeless SC.
      "Software for Survey Data Analysis."  Research Triangle Institute,
      Research Triangle Park, N.C.  March, 1989.

 (6)  Hidiroglou MA, Fuller WA, and Hickman RD.  "SUPER CARP".  Survey Section,
      Statistical Laboratory, Iowa State University.  Sixth edition.  October,
      1980.

 (7)  Fuller WA.  "PC CARP".  Statistical Laboratory and Department of
      Statistics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.  September, 1989.

 (8)  Contingency Table Analysis for Complex Sample Designs (CPLX).  U.S. Bureau
      of the Census.


 CHANGES IN THE 1992 PUBLIC USE TAPE COMPARED TO 1991

 The 1992 Public Use Tape resembles the 1991 version, with a few exceptions.
 The most notable change in 1992 was the expansion of the race categories.  The
 location and code differences are described below:

 PERSON RECORD VARIABLE:

 Tape Location                  Item and Codes

    146                         NOW GOING TO SCHOOL OR ON
                                VACATION FROM SCHOOL

                                    1.  Yes, going to school
                                    2.  Yes, on vacation from school
                                    3.  No
                                    9.  Unknown
                                Blank.  (Under 12 years or 22+ years)

 PERSON, CONDITION, DOCTOR VISIT,
 AND HOSPITAL RECORD VARIABLES:

 Tape Location                   Item and Codes

     40                          HISPANIC ORIGIN IMPUTED FLAG

                                 0.  Hispanic Origin Known
                                 1.  Hispanic Origin Imputed from
                                     Reference Person

     41-42                       MAIN RACIAL BACKGROUND

                                 01.  White
                                 02.  Black
                                 03.  Indian (American)
                                 04.  Eskimo
                                 05.  Aleut
                                 06.  Chinese
                                 07.  Filipino
                                 08.  Hawaiian
                                 09.  Korean
                                 10.  Vietnamese
                                 11.  Japanese
                                 12.  Asian Indian
                                 13.  Samoan
                                 14.  Guamanian
                                 15.  Other API
                                 16.  Other race
                                 17.  Multiple race
                                 99.  Unknown


 PERSON, CONDITION, DOCTOR VISIT,
 AND HOSPITAL RECORD VARIABLES:

 Tape Location cont.                  Item and Codes

     169                              HISPANIC OVERSAMPLE RECODE

                                      1.  Hispanic nonmover (oversample)
                                          (Sample 911-914)
                                      2.  Hispanic nonmover (Sample 921-924)
                                      3.  Hispanic mover    (Sample 921-924)
                                      4.  Nonhispanic Unit  (Sample 921-924)



     NOTE: In 1992 some deletions and additions occurred
     to the Detail and Standard Industrial Classification and
     Standard Occupational Classification codes which
     caused changes to occupation and industry recode
     categories.  Please see appendixes B and C for a
     complete listing of these codes.



                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                            Outline of Items and Codes
                            Number of Records = 51,643
  HOUSEHOLD RECORD
  _______________________________________________________________________________

    Tape
  Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
  _______________________________________________________________________________

    1-2         -                   RECORD TYPE

                       51,643           10.  Household Record
  _______________________________________________________________________________

    3-4         -                   PROCESSING YEAR

                        2,300           91.  1991
                       49,343           92.  1992*
 _______________________________________________________________________________

    5          -                    PROCESSING QUARTER

                       11,915            1.  Quarter 1
                       13,354            2.  Quarter 2
                       13,258            3.  Quarter 3
                       13,116            4.  Quarter 4
 _______________________________________________________________________________

   6-8      HH-5                    RANDOM RECODE OF PSU NUMBER
 _______________________________________________________________________________

   9-10     HH-5                    WEEK - CENSUS CODE**

                                        01, 21, 41, 61, 81 ... Week 01
                                        02, 22, 42, 62, 82 ... Week 02
                                        03, 23, 43, 63, 83 ... Week 03
                                        04, 24, 44, 64, 84 ... Week 04
                                        05, 25, 45, 65, 85 ... Week 05
                                        06, 26, 46, 66, 86 ... Week 06
                                        07, 27, 47, 67, 87 ... Week 07
                                        08, 28, 48, 68, 88 ... Week 08
                                        09, 29, 49, 69, 89 ... Week 09
                                        10, 30, 50, 70, 90 ... Week 10
                                        11, 31, 51, 71, 91 ... Week 11
                                        12, 32, 52, 72, 92 ... Week 12
                                        13, 33, 53, 73, 93 ... Week 13

 _______________________________________________________________________________
 *  See page 2 of the Introduction for information regarding the addition
    of the Hispanic Oversample in 1992.
 ** This code represents the initial week of assignment.  The interview may be
    re-assigned for administrative purposes.  See Locations 19-20 for the code
    which reflects the actual week assigned for conducting the interview.


                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                 HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________

 Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   11-12    HH-5                    SEGMENT NUMBER

                                    Week plus Segment Number identifies the
                                    segment
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   13-14    HH-5                    HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

                                    Numbered within PSU-Week-Segment
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   15-16       -                    BLANK (Person Number on other record types)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   17-18       -                    BLANK (Record Serial Number on other record
                                           types)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   19-20    HH-5                    PROCESSING WEEK CODE (Numbered within
                                    Quarter)

                        3,098       01.  Week 01
                        4,123       02.  Week 02
                        3,998       03.  Week 03
                        3,952       04.  Week 04
                        4,158       05.  Week 05
                        4,062       06.  Week 06
                        4,070       07.  Week 07
                        4,037       08.  Week 08
                        4,037       09.  Week 09
                        4,003       10.  Week 10
                        4,069       11.  Week 11
                        3,980       12.  Week 12
                        4,056       13.  Week 13

 _______________________________________________________________________________

    21      Recode                  LATE INTERVIEW (OR LAST ATTEMPT) FLAG
                       31,274           0.  Interview not late
                       15,238           1.  One week late
                        4,002           2.  Two weeks late
                        1,129           3.  Unknown
 _______________________________________________________________________________


                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                 HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________
   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________
 22-23      HH-10d                  TYPE OF LIVING QUARTERS:

                                    Housing Unit = (00-07)

                        1,032           00.  Housing unit; kind unknown
                       47,379           01.  House, apartment, flat
                           48           02.  HU in nontransient hotel, motel,
                                             etc.
                           28           03.  HU-permanent in transient hotel,
                                             motel, etc.
                           50           04.  HU in rooming house
                        2,296           05.  Mobile home or trailer with no
                                             permanent room added
                          294           06.  Mobile home or trailer with one or
                                             more permanent rooms added
                           26           07.  HU not specified above

                                    Other Unit = (08-13)

                           18           08.  Quarters not HU in rooming or
                                             boarding house
                            2           09.  Unit not permanent in transient
                                             hotel, motel, etc.
                            7           10.  Unoccupied site for mobile home,
                                             trailer, or tent
                          373           11.  Student quarters in college
                                             dormitory
                           81           12.  Other unit not specified above
                            9           13.  Other unit; kind unknown
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   24       HH-11                   HAS TELEPHONE

                       44,381            1.  Yes, phone number given
                        2,067            2.  Yes, no phone number given
                        2,767            3.  No
                          186            4.  Unknown
                        2,242        Blank.  Non-interview

 _______________________________________________________________________________
   25-26    HH-6                    SPECIAL PLACE (Unedited)

                                    SEE APPENDIX A
                                    Blank.  Not applicable
  ______________________________________________________________________________


                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                 HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________
    27      HH-15                   COMPLETED INTERVIEW

                       49,039           1.  Completed interview - non-military
                                            household
                        2,242           2.  Non-interview
                          362           3.  Completed interview - military
                                            household*
 _______________________________________________________________________________

   28-29    HH-14                   NON-INTERVIEW REASON

                                    Type A

                        1,524           01.  Refused
                          341           02.  No one at home
                          255           03.  Temporarily absent
                          122           04.  Other
                       49,401        Blank.  Not applicable (completed
                                             interview)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   30-33    HH-15                   DATE OF COMPLETION (OR LAST ATTEMPT) OF
                                    INITIAL INTERVIEW (Unedited)

   30-31                            MONTH

                                        01.  January     07.  July
                                        02.  February    08.  August
                                        03.  March       09.  September
                                        04.  April       10.  October
                                        05.  May         11.  November
                                        06.  June        12.  December
                                                  Blank.

   32-33                            DAY

                                    01-31.  Day of Month
                                    Blank.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   34-35    Generated               NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN THE HOUSEHOLD -
                                    (Unrelated individuals are considered to be
                                    one-member families).

                                    Blank.  Non-interview
 _______________________________________________________________________________
 *Spouse or parent is in the Armed Forces.


                            NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS

                                  HOUSEHOLD RECORD
  _______________________________________________________________________________
     Tape
  Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
  _______________________________________________________________________________

    36-55      Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY

                                           00. Not applicable or only unrelated
                                               individuals
                                           01+ Number of persons in family
                                       Blank.  Non-interview

    36-37                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Primary Family

    38-39                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 1

    40-41                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 2

    42-43                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 3

    44-45                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 4

    46-47                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 5

    48-49                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 6

    50-51                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 7

    52-53                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 8

    54-55                              SIZE OF FAMILY - Secondary Family No. 9

 _______________________________________________________________________________

   56-57    Generated                 NUMBER OF UNRELATED INDIVIDUALS

                                          00.  Not applicable
                                          01+  Number of unrelated individuals
                                       Blank.  Non-interview

 _______________________________________________________________________________

                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                 HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________
    58      Generated               REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT - Primary Family

                                        1.  Yes or all adult family members in
                                            Armed Forces
                                    Blank.  Household with unrelated individuals
                                            only or non-interviewed household

    59                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 1

    60                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 2

    61                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 3

    62                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 4

    63                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 5

    64                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 6

    65                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 7

    66                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 8

    67                              REFERENCE PERSON PRESENT -

                                            Secondary Family No. 9
 _______________________________________________________________________________


                           NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                 HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________

  Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________

   68-69    Generated               NUMBER OF PERSON RECORDS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   70-71    Generated               NUMBER OF CONDITION RECORDS FOR THE
                                    HOUSEHOLD
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   72-73    Generated               NUMBER OF TWO-WEEK DOCTOR VISIT RECORDS FOR
                                    THE HOUSEHOLD
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   74-75    Generated               NUMBER OF HOSPITAL RECORDS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD
 _______________________________________________________________________________
     76     A-A2                    CONDITION LIST ASSIGNED

                        8,262            1.  Condition List 1, Skin and
                                             Musculoskeletal
                        8,299            2.  Condition List 2, Impairments
                        8,213            3.  Condition List 3, Digestive
                        8,106            4.  Condition List 4, Miscellaneous
                        8,181            5.  Condition List 5, Circulatory
                        8,202            6.  Condition List 6, Respiratory
                          138            7.  Unknown
                        2,242        Blank.  Non-interview
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   77-177      -                    BLANK
 _______________________________________________________________________________
    178     Master                  TYPE OF SUBSTRATUM
            Record

                        7,452           0.  Permit
                        4,636           1.  Area, oversampled for blacks
                       39,555           2.  Area, not oversampled for blacks
 _______________________________________________________________________________
   179-181      -                   BLANK
 _______________________________________________________________________________
    182     Master                  REGION
            Record
                       10,650           1.  Northeast
                       12,491           2.  Midwest
                       17,012           3.  South
                       11,490           4.  West
 _______________________________________________________________________________


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                HOUSEHOLD RECORD

 _______________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 _______________________________________________________________________________
    183     Master                  GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
            Record
                                        MSA Size

                       22,888               1.  1,000,000 or more
                       13,509               2.  250,000 - 999,999
                        3,162               3.  100,000 - 249,999
                          788               4.  Under 100,000
                       11,296           Blank.  Non-MSA
 _______________________________________________________________________________

    184     -                       BLANK
 _______________________________________________________________________________

    185     Master                  TYPE OF PSU
            Record
                       28,941           1.  MSA - Self-representing
                       11,406           3.  MSA - Nonself-representing
                            0           4.  Non-MSA - Self-representing
                       11,296           6.  Non-MSA - Nonself-representing
 _______________________________________________________________________________

    186     Recode                  MSA - NON-MSA RESIDENCE

                       16,957           1.  MSA - Centra1 City
                       21,437           2.  MSA - Not Centra1 City
                       10,401           3.  Non-MSA - Nonfarm
                          606           4.  Non-MSA - Farm
                        2,242       Blank.  Non-interview
 _______________________________________________________________________________

  187-200   -                       BLANK
 _______________________________________________________________________________

  201-206   -                       QUARTER BASIC WEIGHT

                                    Adjusted by Segment and Special HH Samp1ing
                                    Factors (XXXXX.X)
 _______________________________________________________________________________

  207-335   -                       BLANK
 _______________________________________________________________________________



                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                           Outline of Items and Codes
                          Number of Records = 128,412
 PERSON RECORD
 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   1-2         -                      RECORD TYPE

                           128,412       20.  Person Record
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   3-4         -                      PROCESSING YEAR

                             7,712       91.  1991
                           120,700       92.  1992*
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   5           -                      PROCESSING QUARTER

                            29,480       1.  Quarter 1
                            33,710       2.  Quarter 2
                            32,959       3.  Quarter 3
                            32,263       4.  Quarter 4

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   6-8         HH-5                   RANDOM  RECODE OF  PSU NUMBER

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   9-10        HH-5                   WEEK - CENSUS CODE**
                                         01, 21, 41, 61, 81 ... Week 01
                                         02, 22, 42, 62, 82 ... Week 02
                                         03, 23, 43, 63, 83 ... Week 03
                                         04, 24, 44, 64, 84 ... Week 04
                                         05, 25, 45, 65, 85 ... Week 05
                                         06, 26, 46, 66, 86 ... Week 06
                                         07, 27, 47, 67, 87 ... Week 07
                                         08, 28, 48, 68, 88 ... Week 08
                                         09, 29, 49, 69, 89 ... Week 09
                                         10, 30, 50, 70, 90 ... Week 10
                                         11, 31, 51, 71, 91 ... Week 11
                                         12, 32, 52, 72, 92 ... Week 12
                                         13, 33, 53, 73, 93 ... Week 13

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  *See page 2 of the Introduction for information regarding the addition of the
   Hispanic Oversample in 1992.
 **This code represents the initial week of assignment.   The interview may be
   re-assigned for administrative purposes.  See Locations 19-20 for the code
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   11-12       HH-5                   SEGMENT NUMBER

                                      Week plus Segment Number identifies
                                      the segment
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   13-14       HH-5                   HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

                                      Numbered within PSU-Week-Segment
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   15-16       -                      PERSON NUMBER
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   17-18       -                      BLANK (Record Serial Number on other
                                             record types).
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   19-20       HH-5                   PROCESSING WEEK CODE (Numbered within
                                      Quarter)

                             7,720       01.  Week 01
                            10,333       02.  Week 02
                             9,881       03.  Week 03
                             9,772       04.  Week 04
                            10,255       05.  Week 05
                            10,172       06.  Week 06
                            10,189       07.  Week 07
                            10,147       08.  Week 08
                             9,846       09.  Week 09
                             9,939       10.  Week 10
                            10,231       11.  Week 11
                             9,975       12.  Week 12
                             9,952       13.  Week 13
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   21          Recode                 LATE INTERVIEW (OR LAST ATTEMPT) FLAG

                            81,146        0.  Interview not late
                            36,171        1.  One week late
                             8,672        2.  Two weeks late
                             2,423        3.  Unknown
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   22-23       HH-10d                 TYPE OF LIVING QUARTERS:

                                      Housing Unit = (00-07)

                             1,591       00.  Housing unit; kind unknown
                           119,608       01.  House, apartment, flat
                                74       02.  HU in nontransient hotel,
                                              motel, etc.
                                65       03.  HU-permanent in transient hotel,
                                              motel, etc.
                                55       04.  HU in rooming house
                             5,526       05.  Mobile home or trailer with no
                                              permanent room added
                               773       06.  Mobile home or trailer with one
                                              or more permanent rooms added
                                45       07.  HU not specified above

                                      Other Unit = (08-13)

                                17       08.  Quarters not HU in rooming or
                                              boarding house
                                 2       09.  Unit not permanent in transient
                                              hotel, motel, etc.
                                17       10.  Unoccupied site for mobile home,
                                              trailer, or tent
                               498       11.  Student quarters in college
                                              dormitory
                               129       12.  Other unit not specified above
                                12       13.  Other unit; kind unknown
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   24          HH-11                  HAS TELEPHONE

                           115,644        1.  Yes, phone number given
                             4,782        2.  Yes, no phone number given
                             7,555        3.  No
                               431        4.  Unknown
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   25          A-1                    SEX

                            61,252        1.  Male
                            67,160        2.  Female
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   27-28       Person                 AGE
               Column
                             2,062       00.  Under 1 year
                           126,331    01-98.  Number of years
                                19       99.  99+ years of age
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   29          Recode                 AGE RECODE #1

                            10,724        1.  Under 5 years
                            25,817        2.  5-17 years
                            11,878        3.  18-24 years
                            40,242        4.  25-44 years
                            24,381        5.  45-64 years
                             5,031        6.  65-69 years
                             4,170        7.  70-74 years
                             6,169        8.  75 years and over
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   30          Recode                 AGE RECODE #2

                            12,801        1.  Under 6 years
                            21,981        2.  6-16 years
                            13,637        3.  17-24 years
                            20,403        4.  25-34 years
                            19,839        5.  35-44 years
                            13,828        6.  45-54 years
                            10,553        7.  55-64 years
                             9,201        8.  65-74 years
                             6,169        9.  75 years and over
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   31-32       Recode                 AGE RECODE #3

                             6,511    00-35.  Months
                           121,901       36.  Over 3 years
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   34-39       A-3                    MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH

   34-35                              MONTH
                                         01.  January    07.  July
                                         02.  February   08.  August
                                         03.  March      09.  September
                                         04.  April      10.  October
                                         05.  May        11.  November
                                         06.  June       12.  December
                                                         99.  DK or refused

   36-39                              YEAR OF BIRTH
                                      1800-1899.   1800-1899
                                      1900-1993.   1900-1993
                                           9999.   DK or refused
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   40          Recode                 HISPANIC ORIGIN IMPUTED FLAG

                           124,665       0. Hispanic Origin Known
                             3,747       1. Hispanic Origin Imputed from
                                            Reference Person
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   41-42       L-3                    MAIN RACIAL BACKGROUND*
                                      (See notation for locations 43-45)
                           100,635       01.  White
                            17,784       02.  Black
                             1,231       03.  Indian (American)
                                39       04.  Eskimo
                                12       05.  Aleut
                               738       06.  Chinese
                               757       07.  Filipino
                                38       08.  Hawaiian
                               345       09.  Korean
                               428       10.  Vietnamese
                               395       11.  Japanese
                               396       12.  Asian Indian
                                63       13.  Samoan
                                26       14.  Guamanian
                               412       15.  Other API
                             3,682       16.  Other race
                               248       17.  Multiple race
                             1,183       99.  Unknown
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  produce unreliable estimates; in addition, counts may not agree with those
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   43                                 RECODE 1*          Persons whose Main
                                                         Racial Background
                           105,540        1.  White      (location 41-42) was
                            17,859        2.  Black      "other" or "unknown"
                             5,013        3.  Other      were classified in the
                                                         following recodes by
   44                                 RECODE 2           using the racial
                                                         background observed by
                           105,540        1.  White      the interviewer.  Use
                            22,872        2.  Non-white  of these recodes is
                                                         recommended for
   45                                 RECODE 3           estimating statistics
                                                         for the groups shown
                            17,859        1.  Black      here.
                           110,553        2.  Non-black
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   46-47    A-4                        HISPANIC ORIGIN**

                               263       00.  Multiple Hispanic
                             2,113       01.  Puerto Rican
                               857       02.  Cuban
                             3,904       03.  Mexican-Mexicano
                             6,808       04.  Mexican-American
                               170       05.  Chicano
                             2,085       06.  Other Latin American
                             1,796       07.  Other Spanish
                               109       08.  Spanish, DK type
                               539       09.  Unknown if Spanish origin
                           109,768       10.  Not Spanish origin
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  *This recode is used to categorize race in Current Estimates tables.

 **If unknown, the family reference person code was imputed.  A flag indicating
   imputation is in loc. 40 and the relationship to reference person is in
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   48          L-7                    MARITAL STATUS

                            29,236        0.  Under 14 years
                            57,958        1.  Married - spouse in household
                               809        2.  Married - spouse not in household
                             6,675        3.  Widowed
                             6,764        4.  Divorced
                             2,144        5.  Separated
                            23,929        6.  Never married
                               897        7.  Unknown
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   49          L-1                    VETERAN STATUS

                            76,871        1.  Non-veteran
                                34        2.  WW I
                             3,630        3.  WW II
                             2,082        4.  Korean War
                             3,740        5.  Vietnam veteran
                             1,440        6.  Post-Vietnam
                             2,197        7.  Other service
                               355        8.  Served in Armed Forces, unknown if
                                              war veteran
                             1,522        9.  Unknown if served in Armed Forces
                            36,541    Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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   50          L-1                    ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE STATUS FOR PERSONS ON
                                      ACTIVE DUTY IN ARMED FORCES

                            76,871        0.  Non-veteran
                               986        1.  All service in Guard/Reserve
                             2,007        2.  Some service in Guard/Reserve
                                44        3.  Unknown if all service in
                                              Guard/Reserve
                             9,481        4.  No active service in Guard/Reserve
                             2,482        5.  Unknown if ever active member in
                                              Guard/Reserve or served in Armed
                                              Forces
                            36,541    Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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   51-52       L-2                    EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL - COMPLETED YEARS

                             5,124       00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                            74,786    01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                      College:
                             6,946       13.  1 year
                             8,611       14.  2 years
                             3,230       15.  3 years
                            10,112       16.  4 years
                             2,182       17.  5 years
                             5,215       18.  6 years or more
                             1,482       19.  Unknown
                            10,724    Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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   53          Recode                 EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL RECODE

                             5,124        0.  None; kindergarten only
                            25,022        1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                            15,481        2.  9-11 years (high school)
                            34,283        3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                            18,787        4.  1-3 years (college)
                            10,112        5.  4 years (college graduate)
                             7,397        6.  5+ years (post-college)
                             1,482        7.  Unknown
                            10,724    Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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   54-55       -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE
                                      ADULT FAMILY MEMBER - (Detail)

                               294       00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                            63,088    01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                      College:
                            10,067       13.  1 year
                            14,249       14.  2 years
                             5,403       15.  3 years
                            18,178       16.  4 years
                             4,438       17.  5 years
                            11,728       18.  6 years or more
                               967       19.  Unknown
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   56          -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT
                                      FAMILY MEMBER - Recode

                               294       0.  None; kindergarten only
                             7,296       1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                            11,215       2.  9-11 years (high school)
                            44,577       3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                            29,719       4.  1-3 years (college)
                            18,178       5.  4 years (college graduate)
                            16,166       6.  5+ years (post-college)
                               967       7.  Unknown
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   57          L-8                    FAMILY INCOME $20,000 OR MORE

                            42,413       1.  Less than $20,000
                            81,834       2.  $20,000 or more
                             4,165       3.  Unknown
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   58-59       L-8                    FAMILY INCOME

                               642       00.  Less than  $1,000
                               762       01.  $ 1,000 - $ 1,999
                               853       02.    2,000 -   2,999
                               966       03.    3,000 -   3,999
                             1,322       04.    4,000 -   4,999
                             1,634       05.    5,000 -   5,999
                             1,768       06.    6,000 -   6,999
                             1,766       07.    7,000 -   7,999
                             1,740       08.    8,000 -   8,999
                             1,791       09.    9,000 -   9,999
                             2,502       10.   10,000 -  10,999
                             1,464       11.   11,000 -  11,999
                             2,657       12.   12,000 -  12,999
                             1,749       13.   13,000 -  13,999
                             1,644       14.   14,000 -  14,999
                             2,354       15.   15,000 -  15,999
                             1,617       16.   16,000 -  16,999
                             1,484       17.   17,000 -  17,999
                             2,213       18.   18,000 -  18,999
                             2,702       19.   19,000 -  19,999
                             9,447       20.   20,000 -  24,999
                             8,303       21.   25,000 -  29,999
                             8,549       22.   30,000 -  34,999
                             6,889       23.   35,000 -  39,999
                             6,802       24.   40,000 -  44,999
                             5,907       25.   45,000 -  49,999
                            25,218       26.  $50,000 and over
                            23,667       27.  Unknown
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   60          Recode                 FAMILY INCOME RECODE

                             4,545       0.  Under $5,000
                             3,402       1.  $ 5,000 - $ 6,999
                             5,297       2.    7,000 -   9,999
                            10,016       3.   10,000 -  14,999
                            10,370       4.   15,000 -  19,999
                             9,447       5.   20,000 -  24,999
                            16,852       6.   25,000 -  34,999
                            19,598       7.   35,000 -  49,999
                            25,218       8.  $50,000 or more
                            23,667       9.  Unknown
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   61          Generated              NHIS POVERTY INDEX*

                            98,191       1.  At or above poverty threshold
                            17,138       2.  Below poverty threshold
                            13,083       3.  Unknown
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   62-63                              FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

   62          A-2                    TYPE OF FAMILY
                            13,032       &.  Primary individual
                             1,426       -.  Secondary individual
                           113,645       0.  Primary family
                               309     1-9.  Secondary family

   63          A-2                    RELATIONSHIP TO REFERENCE PERSON
                            12,429       &.  Reference person, living alone
                            37,824       0.  Reference person, 2+ persons in
                                             household
                            28,231       1.  Spouse, other spouse NOT in Armed
                                             Forces and living at home
                               288       2.  Spouse, other spouse IN Armed Forces
                                             and living at home
                            43,064       3.  Child of reference person or spouse
                             2,532       4.  Grandchild of reference person or
                                             spouse
                             1,111       5.  Parent of reference person or spouse
                             2,907       6.  Other relative
                                25       7.  Child of ineligible reference person
                                 1       9.  Unknown
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   64          Recode                 FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECODE
                            12,429        1.  Living alone
                             2,029        2.  Living only with non-relative
                            57,918        3.  Living with spouse
                            56,036        4.  Living with relative - other
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   65-66       Generated              SIZE OF FAMILY*
                                      Unrelated individuals are coded 01
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   67          Generated              SIZE OF FAMILY RECODE
                                        1-8.  Number of members
                                          9.  9+ members
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   68          A-2                    PARENT/OTHER ADULT RELATIVE (under 25
                                      years old and never married)
                            27,723        1.  Both parents, no other relative
                             7,198        2.  Mother only
                               544        3.  Father only
                             3,141        4.  Both parents and other 21+ year
                                              old adult relative
                             2,353        5.  Mother and other 21+ year old
                                              adult relative
                               208        6.  Father and other 21+ year old
                                              adult relative
                               537        7.  No parent, but one 21+ year old
                                              adult relative
                               781        8.  No parent, but two or more 21+
                                              year old adult relative
                               419        9.  Unknown
                             1,967        0.  Other
                            83,541    Blank.  Not applicable (25+ years old or
                                              ever married)
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   69          B-1                    MAJOR ACTIVITY (18+ years old)
               B-8
                            55,573        1.  Working
                            16,610        2.  Keeping house
                             5,443        3.  Going to school
                            13,648        4.  Something else
                               597        5.  Unknown
                            36,541    Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years)

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   70          G-4                    HEALTH STATUS

                            47,627        1.  Excellent
                            36,127        2.  Very Good
                            30,266        3.  Good
                            10,066        4.  Fair
                             3,677        5.  Poor
                               649        6.  Unknown
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   71          Recode                 ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS - (all ages)*

                             5,938        1.  Unable to perform major activity
                             7,301        2.  Limited in kind/amount major
                                              activity
                             5,954        3.  Limited in other activities
                           109,219        4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
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   72          Recode                 ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS MEASURED BY
                                      "ABILITY TO WORK" (18-69 years)

                             5,648        1.  Unable to work
                             4,026        2.  Limited in kind/amount of work
                             3,148        3.  Limited in other activities
                            68,710        4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                            46,880    Blank.  Not applicable (under 18 years,
                                              70+ years)
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   73          B-11                   LIMITATION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
                                      (5-17 years)
                               162        1.  Unable to attend school
                               807        2.  Attends special school/classes
                               134        3.  Needs special school/classes
                               312        4.  Limited in school attendance
                               517        5.  Limited in other activities
                            23,885        6.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                           102,595    Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years
                                              or 18+ years)
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   74          B-14                   NEEDS HELP WITH PERSONAL CARE (5-59 years
                                      old and limited, or age 60-69 years)*

                               885        1.  Unable to perform personal care
                                              needs
                             1,714        2.  Limited in performing other
                                              routine needs
                            18,269        3.  Not limited in performing personal
                                              or routine needs
                               516        4.  Unknown
                           107,028    Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years; 5-59
                                              years not limited; 70+ years old)
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   75          D-1                    EMPLOYMENT STATUS IN PAST 2 WEEKS
                                      (18+ years)

                                      In the Labor Force:  (1-7)

                                        Currently employed: (1-3)
                            56,679        1.  Worked in past 2 weeks
                             1,121        2.  Did not work, has job; not on
                                              lay-off and not looking for work
                                52        3.  Did not work, has job; looking
                                              for work
                                        Unemployed: (4-7)
                               189        4.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off
                                20        5.  Did not work, has job; on lay-
                                              off and looking for work
                               437        6.  Did not work, has job; unknown
                                              if looking or on lay-off
                             2,747        7.  Did not work, has no job;
                                              looking for work or on lay-off

                                      Not in Labor Force (18+ years):  (8)
                            30,626        8.  Not in Labor Force (18+ years)
                            36,541    Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years
                                              old)
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   76          L-6                    CLASS OF WORKER

                            30,626        0.  Not in labor force
                            43,446        1.  Private company
                             1,687        2.  Federal Government employee
                             2,453        3.  State Government employee
                             4,877        4.  Local Government employee
                             1,526        5.  Incorporated business
                             5,594        6.  Self-employed
                               105        7.  Without pay
                                56        8.  Never worked
                             1,501        9.  Unknown
                            36,541    Blank.  Under 18
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   77-79       L-6                    INDUSTRY DETAIL CODE

                            61,245    010-998.  Code number
                            67,167      Blank.  Not applicable
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   80-81       Recode                 INDUSTRY RECODE 1

                                      SEE APPENDIX B
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   82-83       Recode                 INDUSTRY RECODE 2

                                      SEE APPENDIX B
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   84-86       L-6                    OCCUPATION DETAIL CODE

                            61,245    001-998.  Code number
                            67,167      Blank.  Not applicable
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   87-88       Recode                 OCCUPATION RECODE 1

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                                      SEE APPENDIX C

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   91          L-R                    RESPONDENT

                            57,375       1.  Self-entirely
                             6,735       2.  Self-partly
                            63,350       3.  Proxy
                               952       4.  Unknown
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   92          Recode                 CONDITION LIST ASSIGNED AND ASKED

                            21,208       1.  Condition List 1, Skin and
                                                             musculoskeletal
                            21,539       2.  Condition List 2, Impairments
                            20,997       3.  Condition List 3, Digestive
                            20,777       4.  Condition List 4, Miscellaneous
                            20,992       5.  Condition List 5, Circulatory
                            21,036       6.  Condition List 6, Respiratory
                             1,863       7.  Unknown
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   93-94       G-5                    HEIGHT WITHOUT SHOES (18+ years)

                                      36-98.  Number of inches
                                         99.  Unknown
                                      Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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   95-97       G-5                    WEIGHT WITHOUT SHOES (18+ years)

                                      050-500.  Number of pounds
                                          501.  Unknown
                                        Blank.  Under 18 years of age
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   98-99       Recode                 TOTAL RESTRICTED ACTIVITY DAYS IN PAST
                                      TWO WEEKS

                           114,361       00.  None
                            14,051    01-14.  Days
 ______________________________________________________________________________


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                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   100-101     D-4                    BED DAYS IN PAST TWO WEEKS

                           120,456       00.  None
                             7,956    01-14.  Days
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   102-103     D-2                    WORK-LOSS DAYS IN PAST TWO WEEKS (control
                                      on Currently Employed, 75:1-3)
                           125,067       00.  None
                             3,345    01-14.  Days
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   104-105     D-3                    SCHOOL-LOSS DAYS IN PAST TWO WEEKS

                           126,348       00.  None
                             2,064    01-14.  Days
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   106-107     D-6                    OTHER DAYS OF RESTRICTED ACTIVITY IN PAST
                                      TWO WEEKS

                           121,441       00.  None
                             6,971    01-14.  Days
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   108-110     G-2                    BED DAYS IN PAST 12 MONTHS

                            70,743        000.  None
                            56,547    001-365.  1-365 days
                             1,122        366.  Unknown
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   111         Recode                 BED DAYS IN PAST 12 MONTHS - Recode
                            70,743          0.  None
                            43,697          1.  1-7 days
                             9,447          2.  8-30 days
                             2,658          3.  31-180 days
                               745          4.  181-365 days
                             1,122          5.  Unknown
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   112-114     G-3                    DOCTOR VISITS IN PAST 12 MONTHS
                            30,505        000.  None
                            97,352    001-996.  Visits
                                 2        997.  997+ visits
                               553        998.  Unknown
 ______________________________________________________________________________


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORD
                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   115         G-3                    INTERVAL SINCE LAST DOCTOR VISIT

                               283       0.  Never
                            98,508       1.  Less than 1 year
                            12,736       2.  1 to less than 2 years
                            10,561       3.  2 to less than 5 years
                             4,358       4.  5 years or more
                             1,966       5.  Unknown
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   116-117     Generated              NUMBER OF CONDITIONS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   118-119     Generated              NUMBER OF ACUTE INCIDENCE CONDITIONS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   120-121     Generated              NUMBER OF TWO-WEEK DOCTOR VISITS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   122-123     Generated              NUMBER OF SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL EPISODES
                                      IN PAST 12 MONTHS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   124-126     Generated              SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL EPISODE DAYS IN PAST
                                      12 MONTHS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   127-128     Generated              NUMBER OF SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL EPISODES IN
                                      PAST 12 MONTHS EXCLUDING DELIVERY*
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   129-131     Generated              SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL EPISODE DAYS IN PAST
                                      12 MONTHS EXCLUDING DELIVERY*
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   132-133     Generated              NUMBER OF SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL DISCHARGES
                                      IN PAST 6 MONTHS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   134-136     Generated              NUMBER OF DAYS IN SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL IN
                                      PAST 12 MONTHS FOR DISCHARGES IN PAST 6
                                      MONTHS
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   137-138     Generated              NUMBER OF SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL DISCHARGES
                                      IN PAST 6 MONTHS EXCLUDING DELIVERY*
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   139-141     Generated              NUMBER OF DAYS IN SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL IN
                                      PAST 12 MONTHS FOR DISCHARGES IN PAST
                                      6 MONTHS EXCLUDING DELIVERY*
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 *Based on operation codes and reason entered hospital.


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORD
                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   142-143     -                      BLANK
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   144         L-9b                   YEARS LIVED IN STATE OF PRESENT RESIDENCE
                             1,167        1.  Less than 1 year
                             3,508        2.  1 yr., less than 5 years
                             3,291        3.  5 yrs., less than 10 yrs.
                             3,189        4.  10 yrs., less than 15 yrs.
                            66,165        5.  15 years or more
                             2,574        9.  Unknown
                            48,518    Blank.  Not applicable (Foreign born or
                                              less than 18 years of age)
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   145         L-9c                   YEARS LIVED IN UNITED STATES
                               339        1.  Less than 1 year
                             1,766        2.  1 yr., less than 5 years
                             1,841        3.  5 yrs., less than 10 yrs.
                             1,881        4.  10 yrs., less than 15 yrs.
                             5,838        5.  15 years or more
                               312        9.  Unknown
                           116,435    Blank.  Not applicable (U.S. born or less
                                              than 18 years of age)
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   146         L-2                    NOW GOING TO SCHOOL OR ON VACATION
                                      FROM SCHOOL
                            11,021        1.  Yes, going to school
                             2,921        2.  Yes, on vacation from school
                             2,730        3.  No
                             1,282        9.  Unknown
                           110,458    Blank.  (Under 12 years or 22+ years)
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   147-168     -                      BLANK
 ______________________________________________________________________________

     169       Recode                 HISPANIC OVERSAMPLE RECODE
                             7,712        1.  Hispanic nonmover (oversample)
                                              (Sample 911-914)
                             7,949        2.  Hispanic nonmover (Sample 921-924)
                             4,774        3.  Hispanic mover    (Sample 921-924)
                           107,977        4.  Nonhispanic Unit  (Sample 921-924)
 ______________________________________________________________________________


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                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   170-171     -                      BLANK
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   172-177     -                      QUARTER BASIC WEIGHT BEFORE AGE-SEX-RACE
                                      ADJUSTMENT (Has one implied decimal)
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   178         Master                 TYPE OF SUBSTRATUM
               Record
                            18,903       0.  Permit
                            11,877       1.  Area, oversampled for blacks
                            97,632       2.  Area, not oversampled for blacks
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   179-181     -                      FULL SAMPLE STRATUM IDENTIFIER
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   182         Master                 REGION
               Record
                            25,613        1.  Northeast
                            30,758        2.  Midwest
                            41,977        3.  South
                            30,064        4.  West
 ______________________________________________________________________________


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORD
                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   183         Master                 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
               Record
                                         MSA Size
                            57,131        1.  1,000,000 or more
                            33,540        2.  250,000 - 999,999
                             7,986        3.  100,000 - 249,999
                             1,816        4.  Under 100,000
                            27,939    Blank.  Non-MSA
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   184                                BLANK
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   185         Master                 TYPE OF PSU
               Record
                            72,185 1.  MSA - Self-representing
                            28,288       3.  MSA - Nonself-representing
                                 0       4.  Non-MSA - Self-representing
                            27,939       6.  Non-MSA - Nonself-representing
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   186         Recode                 MSA - NON-MSA RESIDENCE

                            42,552       1.  MSA - Central City
                            57,921       2.  MSA - Not Central City
                            26,271       3.  Non-MSA - Nonfarm
                             1,668       4.  Non-MSA - Farm
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   187-189                            PSEUDO PSU CODES
 ______________________________________________________________________________

   190-200                            CHRONIC CONDITION PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE
                                      FACTOR (XX.XXXXXXXXX) - character format
                                      with implied decimal
 ______________________________________________________________________________

                                      FINAL BASIC WEIGHT

   201-209                            QUARTER

   210-218                            SEMI-ANNUAL (WT/2)

   219-227                            ANNUAL (WT/4)
 ______________________________________________________________________________


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                                 PERSON RECORD

 ______________________________________________________________________________
    Tape
  Locations   Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ______________________________________________________________________________

                                      6.5 WEIGHT

   228-236                            QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL, AND ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED RESTRICTED ACTIVITY DAYS
                                      IN PAST 2 WEEKS

   237-245                            QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED BED DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS

   246-254                            QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED WORK-LOSS DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS

   255-263                            QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED SCHOOL-LOSS DAYS IN PAST
                                      2 WEEKS

   264-272                            QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED DOCTOR VISITS IN PAST 12 MONTHS

   273-281                            QUARTER

   282-290                            SEMI-ANNUAL

   291-299                            ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
                                      ESTIMATED SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL EPISODE
                                      DAYS IN PAST 12 MONTHS

   300-308                            QUARTER

   309-317                            SEMI-ANNUAL

   318-326                            ANNUAL
 ______________________________________________________________________________
   327-335                            ANNUAL ESTIMATED NUMBER OF SHORT-STAY
                                      HOSPITAL EPISODES IN PAST 12 MONTHS

 ______________________________________________________________________________



 CONDITION FILE INCLUSIONS

 The Condition file contains the following types of records:

      1.  Condition records, either acute or chronic, which are associated with
          disability days, doctor visits and/or hospitalizations in the two
          weeks preceding the interview (location 107=1 or 2 and 111-112=01-14
          or 109=1).

      2.  Chronic condition records when the condition is reported to be the
          main or secondary cause of activity limitation (location 107=1 and
          126=1 or 2) or limitation in ability to work.

      3.  Chronic condition records reported in response to a check list of
          conditions for each body system, e.g., digestive.  The total sample
          was divided into six subsamples.  Each subsample was asked the set
          of conditions corresponding to one of the six chronic disease check
          lists.

 Use of Condition Records

 NHIS condition records can be used to calculate aggregate estimates and rates
 of the incidence of acute conditions (Recode A), prevalence of selected
 chronic conditions (Recode C), disability days and utilization associated with
 acute or chronic conditions, and chronic conditions causing limitation of
 activity.  Explanations of the procedures used to calculate these figures and
 rates are given below as well as restrictions due to content and reliability
 factors.

 Included below is a list of special codes in ICD format and tape location
 created by NHIS as well as a list of ICD codes not used by NHIS.

 NHIS Created Codes

 The codes listed below are ICD-like codes with meanings specific to NHIS.
 These codes and the Impairment X-codes (see Medical Coding Manual for complete
 list of X-codes) are found in the ICD column locations of the Person,
 Condition, and Doctor Visit Records.  The X of the Impairment Codes is in the
 first of the four columns.

 NHIS Code                                     Category Title

 019                                 Tuberculosis, arrested or inactive

                                     Psychic factors associated with diseases
                                     classified elsewhere in specified system:

   316.0                               Musculoskeletal

   316.1                               Respiratory

   316.2                               Cardiovascular

   316.3                               Skin

   316.4                               Gastrointestinal

   316.5                               Genitourinary

   316.6                               Endocrine

   316.7                               Organs of special sense

   316.8                               Other

   316.9                               Unspecified

   399                                 Rheumatic fever, inactive

   477.7                               Allergies with multiple causes

   693.2                               Skin allergies with multiple causes

   799.5                               Observation with no condition found

                             Codes Not Used by NHIS

 These ICD codes are not specifically used by NHIS.  They are usually included
 in the categories specified:

      Unused ICD                               Coded To:

      009.1                          558

      009.3                          558

      042-044                        799.9

      137-139                        Impairment, as appropriate

      230-234                        Not applicable (not reported in NHIS)

      235-238                        Benign, malignant or unspecified, by site

      268.1                          Not applicable (not reported in NHIS)

      306.0,6,7,8,9                  Code as if non-psychogenic

      315.0-2                        X14

      317-319                        X19

      326                            Code residual effect to appropriate
                                     impairment or ICD 320-325

      331.3,4                        X93

      342                            X41

      343                            X50

      344.0,2-6,8,9                  Less than 3 months, see Medical Coding
                                     Manual, Appendix III
                                     If greater than 3 months, code as
                                     impairment, by site and extent

      353.5                          X70-X79, by site

      369                            X00-X03, by severity and site

      388.2                          X05-X09, by severity and site

      389                            X05-X09, by severity and site

      391                            Usually 398.9 (see Short Index)

      410-412                        414

      429.6                          414

      436                            437

      438                            Appropriate impairment usually (see
                                     Medical Coding Manual, Appendix III)

      520.0-2,5                      X92

      521.6                          X92

      524                            X92

      718.6                          X85

      728.2                          X70-X79, by site

      728.4                          Orthopedic impairment, by site

      728.6                          X74

      734                            X77

      735                            X76

      736                            Impairment, by type, site and cause

      737                            X70

      738                            Impairment, by type, site and cause

      740                            Not applicable (not reported in NHIS)

      741                            X71.9

      742.0,1,3                      X93.9

      743                            Code to equivalent acquired diseases of
                                     the eye 744.0-3388.9 and/or appropriate
                                     impairment

                                     (see Appendix III)

      744.5                          X79.9

      744.8,9                        of face, coded to X90.9
                                     of neck, coded to X79.9

      749                            X91.9

      750.0,1                        X11.9

      753.0                          X31.9

      754.2                          X70.9

      754.3                          X75.9

      754.4                          X76.9

      754.5-7                        X78.9 except flatfoot coded to X77

      754.8                          Appropriate impairment, by type and site

      755                            Appropriate impairment, by type and site

      756.0-3                        Appropriate impairment, by type and site

      758.0                          X19.9

      759.7.9                        X99.9

      761.6                          Not applicable

      779.6                          Not applicable (for fetus)

      781.5                          X74

      783.1                          278.0

      798                            Not applicable

      871.3                          X00-X03

      885-887                        Appropriate impairment, by site

      895-897                        Appropriate impairment, by site

      905.6-8                        X80-89, by site

      905.9                          X20-29, X35, by site

      908.6                          Code to effect

      909.0,1,3,9                    Code to effect

      958                            Code injury only

      960-979                        977.9

      980.987                        989.9

 In addition, the NHIS does not use certain ICD codes, which are conditions
 known to be caused by other conditions.  In the Ninth Revision of the ICD,
 some causal conditions are marked by a dagger and the resulting condition by
 an asterisk.  NHIS codes the dagger and not the asterisk.

 Acute Conditions

 Annual incidence estimates can be calculated by the following:

     1.  Use acute condition records (107:2) and categories from Recode A
         (location 100-103).
     2.  Select those with onset in last two weeks (108:1)
     3.  Use 6.5 weight (228-236) for all four quarters of data.

 Denominators for subdomain rates should be computed by summing the weights for
 the entire domain of interest.

 When associated disability days such as annual bed days are needed, the
 weighted number of bed days in location 246-254 should be substituted for the
 6.5 weight in 3 above).

 For additional examples of calculating estimates associated with acute
 conditions, see the back of this document.

 Chronic Conditions

 Recode C is the list of selected chronic conditions for which NHIS calculates
 prevalence and associated disability and use data.  We feel that the
 collection and coding procedures used do not justify any further breakdown of
 categories for purposes of estimating prevalence from our survey.  These
 categories correspond to questions asked on the six chronic condition lists
 and therefore produce reliable estimates except where the numbers are small.
 In order to obtain NHIS prevalence estimates, use the Recode C categories
 following the Tape Layouts.

 For chronic conditions not specified in the six lists, estimates do not
 reflect prevalence but may be useful in epidemiological investigations.
 For most of the non-list conditions only those resulting in limitation of
 activity, recent disability days, or doctor visits will be included.

 Because chronic conditions-related estimates are made based on a one-sixth
 subsample, many estimates, especially for population subgroups, may not be
 statistically reliable.

 The weights for the six subsamples have been adjusted to the Census population
 controls using the same age-sex-race cells as were used for the entire sample.
 The most accurate chronic condition aggregate estimates for population
 variables other than age, sex and race are achieved by multiplying rates
 calculated for the one-sixth subsample by the population estimate based on the
 total sample.

 For example, to estimate the prevalence of hypertension in the population with
 income $25,000+, the rate calculated using the entire circulatory system
 subsample and those in the sample with hypertensive disease should be
 multiplied times the population estimate from the entire NHIS sample in the
 $25,000 income category.

 In order to calculate annual prevalence estimates:

     1.  Use chronic condition records (107:1)
     2.  Select on the appropriate list number in tape Location 92
     3.  Select on specified codes in Location 104-106 (Recode C).
     4.  Multiply the chronic condition prevalence factor (Location 190-200
         divided by 1,000,000,000 to adjust for the implied decimal) times the
         annual basic weight in location 219-227.

 Rates should be calculated using the population estimates from the subsample
 as the denominator.  Population estimates from the total sample also may be
 used as denominators; however, if rates are to be calculated for groups other
 than those defined by age, sex, and race, it may be preferable to use
 denominators based on the subsample.

 In order to calculate associated disability days, doctor visits, etc., the
 specifications above should be used, substituting the appropriate weight for
 the basic weight factor in 4.  For example, to calculate annual bed day
 estimates based on a two-week recall period, use the chronic condition factor
 multiplied by the weighted bed days in location 246-254.

 Limitation of Activity due to Chronic Condition

 To calculate limitation of activity due to chronic conditions on a condition
 basis, use the entire NHIS sample, rather than the one-sixth subsamples.  NHIS
 recommends that Recode B (Location 97-99) be used to categorize the causal
 conditions.

 Use of Recodes

 Recode A - Recode categories for acute conditions.  It contains the smallest
 categories considered reliable by NHIS for estimating acute conditions.

 Recode B - The recommended recode for limitation of activity.  It corresponds
 directly to Ninth Revision ICD categories.

 Recode C - Recode categories for chronic conditions.  It is used by NHIS for
 estimating prevalence of chronic conditions.



                           Outline of Items and Codes
                           Number of Records = 97,630

 CONDITION RECORD
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________
    1-2      -                      RECORD TYPE

                       97,630           30.  Condition Record
 ________________________________________________________________________________
    3-4      -                      PROCESSING YEAR

                        3,901           91.  1991
                       93,729           92.  1992*
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     5       -                      PROCESSING QUARTER

                       22,285           1.  Quarter 1
                       26,096           2.  Quarter 2
                       24,391           3.  Quarter 3
                       24,858           4.  Quarter 4
 ________________________________________________________________________________
    6-8     HH-5                    RANDOM RECODE OF PSU NUMBER
 ________________________________________________________________________________
    9-10    HH-5                    WEEK - CENSUS CODE**

                                    01, 21, 41, 61, 81 ... Week 01
                                    02, 22, 42, 62, 82 ... Week 02
                                    03, 23, 43, 63, 83 ... Week 03
                                    04, 24, 44, 64, 84 ... Week 04
                                    05, 25, 45, 65, 85 ... Week 05
                                    06, 26, 46, 66, 86 ... Week 06
                                    07, 27, 47, 67, 87 ... Week 07
                                    08, 28, 48, 68, 88 ... Week 08
                                    09, 29, 49, 69, 89 ... Week 09
                                    10, 30, 50, 70, 90 ... Week 10
                                    11, 31, 51, 71, 91 ... Week 11
                                    12, 32, 52, 72, 92 ... Week 12
                                    13, 33, 53, 73, 93 ... Week 13
 ________________________________________________________________________________
  *See page 2 of the Introduction for information regarding the addition of the
   Hispanic Oversample in 1992.

 **This code represents the initial week of assignment.  The interview may be
   re-assigned for administrative purposes.  See Locations 19-20 for the code
   which reflects the actual week assigned for conducting the interview.


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                CONDITION RECORD
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   11-12     HH-5                   SEGMENT NUMBER

                                    Week plus Segment Number identifies the
                                    segment
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   13-14     HH-5                   HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

                                    Numbered within PSU-Week-Segment
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   15-16       -                    PERSON NUMBER
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   17-18       -                    CONDITION SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Serial Number
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   19-20      HH-5                  PROCESSING WEEK CODE (Numbered within
                                    Quarter)
                        5,968       01.  Week 01
                        7,738       02.  Week 02
                        7,388       03.  Week 03
                        7,639       04.  Week 04
                        7,731       05.  Week 05
                        7,617       06.  Week 06
                        7,672       07.  Week 07
                        7,418       08.  Week 08
                        7,669       09.  Week 09
                        7,772       10.  Week 10
                        7,859       11.  Week 11
                        7,574       12.  Week 12
                        7,585       13.  Week 13
 ________________________________________________________________________________

     21      Recode                 LATE INTERVIEW (OR LAST ATTEMPT) FLAG
                       64,052           0.  Interview not late
                       26,344           1.  One week late
                        5,471           2.  Two weeks late
                        1,763           3.  Unknown

 ________________________________________________________________________________

                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                CONDITION RECORD
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________
   22-23    HH-10d                  TYPE OF LIVING QUARTERS:

                                    Housing Unit = (00-07)

                        1,039           00.  Housing unit; kind unknown
                       90,371           01.  House, apartment, flat
                           61           02.  HU in nontransient hotel, motel,
                                             etc.
                           41           03.  HU-permanent in transient hotel,
                                             motel, etc.
                           68           04.  HU in rooming house
                        4,698           05.  Mobile home or trailer with no
                                             permanent room added
                          782           06.  Mobile home or trailer with one or
                                             more permanent rooms added
                           32           07.  HU not specified above

                                    Other Unit = (08-13)

                           24           08.  Quarters not HU in rooming or
                                             boarding house
                            0           09.  Unit not permanent in transient
                                             hotel, motel, etc.
                           12           10.  Unoccupied site for mobile home,
                                             trailer, or tent
                          349           11.  Student quarters in college
                                             dormitory
                          138           12.  Other unit not specified above
                           15           13.  Other unit; kind unknown
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     24     HH-11                   HAS TELEPHONE

                       88,935           1.  Yes, phone number given
                        3,216           2.  Yes, no phone number given
                        5,150           3.  No
                          329           4.  Unknown
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     25     A-1                     SEX

                       40,953           1.  Male
                       56,677           2.  Female
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     26      -                      BLANK
 ________________________________________________________________________________


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                CONDITION RECORD
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   27-28    Person                  AGE
            Column
                          703          00.  Under 1 year
                       96,878       01-98.  Number of years
                           49          99.  99+ years of age
 ________________________________________________________________________________

     29     Recode                  AGE RECODE #1

                        3,643           1.  Under 5 years
                        9,462           2.  5-17 years
                        5,214           3.  18-24 years
                       25,989           4.  25-44 years
                       26,721           5.  45-64 years
                        7,764           6.  65-69 years
                        6,826           7.  70-74 years
                       12,011           8.  75 years and over
 ________________________________________________________________________________

     30     Recode                  AGE RECODE #2

                        4,327           1.  Under 6 years
                        8,046           2.  6-16 years
                        5,946           3.  17-24 years
                       11,917           4.  25-34 years
                       14,072           5.  35-44 years
                       12,958           6.  45-54 years
                       13,763           7.  55-64 years
                       14,590           8.  65-74 years
                       12,011           9.  75 years and over
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   31-32    Recode                  AGE RECODE #3

                        2,284       00-35.  Months
                       95,346          36.  Over 3 years
 ________________________________________________________________________________

     33      -                      BLANK
 ________________________________________________________________________________


                          NHIS PUBLIC USE TAPE RECORDS
                                CONDITION RECORD
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   Tape
 Locations  Item No.   Frequency        Items and Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________
   34-39    A-3                     MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH

   34-35                            MONTH
                                    01.  January      08.  August
                                    02.  February     09.  September
                                    03.  March        10.  October
                                    04.  April        11.  November
                                    05.  May          12.  December
                                    06.  June         99.  DK or refused
                                    07.  July

   36-39                            YEAR OF BIRTH
                                    1800-1899.  1800-1899
                                    1900-1993.  1900-1993
                                         9999.  DK or refused
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     40     Recode                  HISPANIC ORIGIN IMPUTED FLAG

                       95,674          0.  Hispanic Origin Known
                        1,956          1.  Hispanic Origin Imputed from
                                           Reference Person
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   41-42     L-3                     MAIN RACIAL BACKGROUND*
                                    (See notation for locations 43-45)

                       79,498           01.  White
                       13,140           02.  Black
                          919           03.  Indian (American)
                           30           04.  Eskimo
                            6           05.  Aleut
                          293           06.  Chinese
                          325           07.  Filipino
                           25           08.  Hawaiian
                          128           09.  Korean
                          145           10.  Vietnamese
                          193           11.  Japanese
                          139           12.  Asian Indian
                           42           13.  Samoan
                           11           14.  Guamanian
                          146           15.  Other API
                        1,815           16.  Other race
                          190           17.  Multiple race
                          585           99.  Unknown
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 *Some categories may be too small to analyze separately and therefore may
  produce unreliable estimates; in addition, counts may not agree with those
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     43                             RECODE 1*            Persons whose Main
                                                         Racial Background
                       81,911           1.  White        (location 41-42) was
                       13,246           2.  Black        "other" or "unknown"
                        2,473           3.  Other        were classified in the
                                                         following recodes by
     44                             RECODE 2             using the racial
                                                         background observed by
                       81,911           1.  White        the interviewer.  Use of
                       15,719           2.  Non-white    these recodes is
                                                         recommended for
     45                             RECODE 3             estimating statistics
                                                         for the groups shown
                       13,246           1.  Black        here.
                       84,384           2.  Non-black
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   46-47    A-4                     HISPANIC ORIGIN**

                          171           00.  Multiple Hispanic
                        1,495           01.  Puerto Rican
                          565           02.  Cuban
                        1,571           03.  Mexican-Mexicano
                        3,254           04.  Mexican-American
                           68           05.  Chicano
                          979           06.  Other Latin American
                        1,077           07.  Other Spanish
                           71           08.  Spanish, DK type
                          378           09.  Unknown if Spanish origin
                       88,001           10.  Not Spanish origin
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     48     L-7                     MARITAL STATUS

                       10,102           0.  Under 14 years
                       49,808           1.  Married - spouse in household
                          823           2.  Married - spouse not in household
                       12,425           3.  Widowed
                        8,228           4.  Divorced
                        2,372           5.  Separated
                       13,444           6.  Never married
                          428           7.  Unknown
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  *This recode is used to categorize race in the Current Estimates tables.

 **If unknown, the family reference person code was imputed.  A flag
   indicating imputation is in loc. 40 and the relationship to reference
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     49     L-1                     VETERAN STATUS

                       69,028           1.  Non-veteran
                           64           2.  WW I
                        5,642           3.  WW II
                        2,575           4.  Korean War
                        3,089           5.  Vietnam veteran
                          946           6.  Post-Vietnam
                        1,904           7.  Other service
                          292           8.  Served in Armed Forces, unknown if
                                            war veteran
                          985           9.  Unknown if served in Armed Forces
                       13,105       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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     50     L-1                     ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE STATUS FOR PERSONS ON
                                    ACTIVE DUTY IN ARMED FORCES

                       69,028           0.  Non-veteran
                          764           1.  All service in Guard/Reserve
                        2,303           2.  Some service in Guard/Reserve
                           29           3.  Unknown if all service in
                                            Guard/Reserve
                       10,472           4.  No active service in Guard/Reserve
                        1,929           5.  Unknown if ever active member in
                                            Guard/Reserve or if served in Armed
                                            Forces
                       13,105       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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   51-52    L-2                     EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL - COMPLETED YEARS

                        2,445          00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                       62,081       01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                        5,795           13.  1 year
                        6,761           14.  2 years
                        2,646           15.  3 years
                        7,192           16.  4 years
                        1,730           17.  5 years
                        4,367           18.  6 years or more
                          970           19.  Unknown
                        3,643        Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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     53     Recode                  EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL RECODE

                        2,445           0.  None; kindergarten only
                       18,643           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                       14,088           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                       29,350           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                       15,202           4.  1-3 years (college)
                        7,192           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                        6,097           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          970           7.  Unknown
                        3,643       Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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   54-55     -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILY
                                    MEMBER (Detail)

                          345          00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                       52,655       01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                        7,498          13.  1 year
                        9,888          14.  2 years
                        3,964          15.  3 years
                       11,576          16.  4 years
                        3,100          17.  5 years
                        8,119          18.  6 years or more
                          485          19.  Unknown
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     56      -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILY
                                    MEMBER - Recode

                          345           0.  None; kindergarten only
                        8,357           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                       10,374           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                       33,924           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                       21,350           4.  1-3 years (college)
                       11,576           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                       11,219           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          485           7.  Unknown
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     57     L-8                     FAMILY INCOME $20,000 OR MORE

                       42,213           1.  Less than $20,000
                       52,641           2.  $20,000 or more
                        2,776           3.  Unknown
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   58-59    L-8                     FAMILY INCOME

                          518           00.  Less than $ 1,000
                          613           01.  $ 1,000 - $ 1,999
                          798           02.    2,000 -   2,999
                        1,118           03.    3,000 -   3,999
                        1,502           04.    4,000 -   4,999
                        2,158           05.    5,000 -   5,999
                        2,272           06.    6,000 -   6,999
                        2,433           07.    7,000 -   7,999
                        2,035           08.    8,000 -   8,999
                        1,893           09.    9,000 -   9,999
                        2,442           10.   10,000 -  10,999
                        1,597           11.   11,000 -  11,999
                        2,737           12.   12,000 -  12,999
                        1,610           13.   13,000 -  13,999
                        1,475           14.   14,000 -  14,999
                        1,902           15.   15,000 -  15,999
                        1,459           16.   16,000 -  16,999
                        1,356           17.   17,000 -  17,999
                        1,809           18.   18,000 -  18,999
                        2,373           19.   19,000 -  19,999
                        7,573           20.   20,000 -  24,999
                        5,958           21.   25,000 -  29,999
                        5,836           22.   30,000 -  34,999
                        4,404           23.   35,000 -  39,999
                        4,405           24.   40,000 -  44,999
                        3,593           25.   45,000 -  49,999
                       14,705           26.  $50,000 and over
                       17,056           27.  Unknown
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     60     Recode                  FAMILY INCOME RECODE

                        4,549           0.  Under $5,000
                        4,430           1.  $ 5,000 - $ 6,999
                        6,361           2.    7,000 -   9,999
                        9,861           3.   10,000 -  14,999
                        8,899           4.   15,000 -  19,999
                        7,573           5.   20,000 -  24,999
                       11,794           6.   25,000 -  34,999
                       12,402           7.   35,000 -  49,999
                       14,705           8.  $50,000 or more
                       17,056           9.  Unknown
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     61     Generated               NHIS POVERTY INDEX*

                       71,936           1.  Above poverty threshold
                       14,779           2.  Below poverty threshold
                       10,915           3.  Unknown
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   62-63                            FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

     62     A-2                     TYPE OF FAMILY
                       18,447           &.  Primary individual
                        1,085           -.  Secondary individual
                       77,945           0.  Primary family
                          153         1-9.  Secondary family

     63     A-2                     RELATIONSHIP TO REFERENCE PERSON
                       17,872           &.  Reference person, living alone
                       35,015           0.  Reference person, 2+ persons in
                                            household
                       24,180           1.  Spouse, other spouse NOT in Armed
                                            Forces and living at home
                          216           2.  Spouse, other spouse IN Armed Forces
                                            and living at home
                       16,500           3.  Child of reference person or spouse
                          786           4.  Grandchild of reference person or
                                            spouse
                        1,580           5.  Parent of reference person or spouse
                        1,469           6.  Other relative
                           12           7.  Child of ineligible reference person
                            0           9.  Unknown
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     64     Recode                  FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECODE

                       17,872           1.  Living alone
                        1,660           2.  Living only with non-relative
                       49,754           3.  Living with spouse
                       28,344           4.  Living with relative - other
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   65-66    Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY*

                                    Unrelated individuals are coded 01
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     67     Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY RECODE

                                    1-8.  Number of members
                                      9.  9+ members
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     68     A-2                     PARENT/OTHER ADULT RELATIVE (under 25 years
                                    and never married)

                        9,713           1.  Both parents, no other relative
                        3,180           2.  Mother only
                          150           3.  Father only
                          925           4.  Both parents and other 21+ year old
                                            adult relative
                          746           5.  Mother and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                           50           6.  Father and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                          169           7.  No parent, but one 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                          201           8.  No parent, but two or more 21+ year
                                            old adult relatives
                          209           9.  Unknown
                        1,166           0.  Other
                       81,121       Blank.  Not applicable (25+ years old or ever
                                            married)
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     69     B-1                     MAJOR ACTIVITY (18+ years old)
            B-8
                       34,618           1.  Working
                       21,562           2.  Keeping house
                        2,917           3.  Going to school
                       24,745           4.  Something else
                          683           5.  Unknown
                       13,105       Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years)
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     70     G-4                     HEALTH STATUS

                       16,066           1.  Excellent
                       20,819           2.  Very Good
                       27,495           3.  Good
                       20,226           4.  Fair
                       12,656           5.  Poor
                          368           6.  Unknown
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     71     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS - (all ages)*

                       18,253           1.  Unable to perform major activity
                       18,175           2.  Limited in kind/amount major activity
                       13,723           3.  Limited in other activities
                       47,479           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
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     72     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS MEASURED BY
                                    "ABILITY TO WORK" (18-69 years)

                       17,359           1.  Unable to work
                        9,249           2.  Limited in kind/amount of work
                        6,742           3.  Limited in other activities
                       32,338           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                       31,942       Blank.  Not applicable
                                            (under 18 years, 70+ years)
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     73      B-11                   LIMITATION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (5-17 years)

                          313           1.  Unable to attend school
                        1,397           2.  Attends special school/classes
                          230           3.  Needs special school/classes
                          563           4.  Limited in school attendance
                          784           5.  Limited in other activities
                        6,175           6.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                       88,168       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years or 18+
                                            years)
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     74      B-14                   NEEDS HELP WITH PERSONAL CARE (5-59 years old
                                    and limited, or age 60-69 years)*

                        3,106           1.  Unable to perform personal care needs
                        5,701           2.  Limited in performing other routine
                                            needs
                       32,366           3.  Not limited in performing personal or
                                            routine needs
                           41           4.  Unknown
                       56,416       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years; 5-59
                                            years not limited; 70+ years old)
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     75      D-1                    EMPLOYMENT STATUS IN PAST 2 WEEKS (18+ years)

                                    In the Labor Force: (1-7)

                                       Currently Employed: (1-3)
                       34,716              1.  Worked in past 2 weeks
                        1,408              2.  Did not work, has job; not on
                                               lay-off and not looking for work
                           52              3.  Did not work, has job; looking
                                               for work

                                       Unemployed: (4-7)
                          158              4.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off
                           11              5.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off
                                               and looking for work
                          301              6.  Did not work, has job; unknown if
                                               looking or on lay-off
                        2,069              7.  Did not work, has no job; looking
                                               for work or on lay-off
                                    Not in Labor Force (18+ years): (8)
                       45,810              8.  Not in Labor Force (18+ years)
                       13,105          Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years
                                               old)
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     76     L-6                     CLASS OF WORKER

                       45,810           0.  Not in labor force
                       25,930           1.  Private company
                        1,258           2.  Federal Government employee
                        1,930           3.  State Government employee
                        3,613           4.  Local Government employee
                          878           5.  Incorporated business
                        4,143           6.  Self-employed
                           75           7.  Without pay
                           35           8.  Never worked
                          853           9.  Unknown
                       13,105       Blank.  Under 18
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   77-79    L-6                     INDUSTRY DETAIL CODE

                       38,715       010-998.  Code number
                       58,915         Blank.  Not applicable
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   80-81    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   82-83    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 2

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   84-86    L-6                     OCCUPATION DETAIL CODE

                       38,715       001-998.  Code number
                       58,915         Blank.  Not applicable
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   87-88    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX C
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   89-90    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 2

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     91     L-R                     RESPONDENT

                       62,414           1.  Self-entirely
                        5,622           2.  Self-partly
                       28,958           3.  Proxy
                          636           4.  Unknown
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     92     Recode                  CONDITION LIST ASSIGNED AND ASKED

                       18,819           1.  Condition List 1, Skin and
                                                              musculoskeletal
                       17,503           2.  Condition List 2, Impairments
                       12,833           3.  Condition List 3, Digestive
                       14,431           4.  Condition List 4, Miscellaneous
                       14,756           5.  Condition List 5, Circulatory
                       18,006           6.  Condition List 6, Respiratory
                        1,282           7.  Unknown
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   93-96    K-3                     ICD/NHIS CODE (DIAGNOSTIC CODE)

                                    (See ICD-9 rubric and NHIS Medical Coding
                                    Manual, Part III of documentation)
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   97-99    Recode                  CONDITION RECODE (B) (ICD Recode, modified
                                    for NHIS)

                                    (See Diagnostic Recodes Section)
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  100-103   Recode                  ACUTE RECODE (A)

                                    (See Diagnostic Recodes Section)
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  104-106   Recode                  CHRONIC RECODE (C)

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    107     K-3                     CHRONIC/ACUTE CODE

                       83,326           1.  Chronic
                       14,304           2.  Acute
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    108     K-5                     ONSET

                        9,514           1.  During the past 2 weeks
                        6,651           2.  Over 2 weeks to 3 months
                       11,836           3.  Over 3 months to 12 months
                       23,580           4.  Over 1 year to 5 years
                       46,049           5.  Over 5 years
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    109     K-2                     DOCTOR LAST SEEN FOR THIS CONDITION

                          334           0.  Interview week
                       25,356           1.  2-week reference period
                       29,320           2.  Over 2 weeks, less than 6 months
                        9,941           3.  6 months, less than 1 year
                        6,691           4.  1 year, less than 2 years
                        5,730           5.  2 years, less than 5 years
                        6,173           6.  5 years or more
                        1,612           7.  Doctor seen, DK when
                        1,202           8.  DK if doctor seen
                       11,271           9.  Doctor never seen
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    110     Recode                  DOCTOR EVER SEEN FOR THIS CONDITION

                       86,359           1.  Yes
                       11,271           2.  No
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 111-112    K-6                     TOTAL RESTRICTED ACTIVITY DAYS IN PAST 2
                                    WEEKS FOR THIS CONDITION

                       79,761          00.  None
                       17,869       01-14.  1-14 days
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 113-114    K-7                     BED DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS FOR THIS CONDITION

                       88,263          00.  None
                        9,367       01-14.  1-14 days
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 115-116    K-8                     WORK-LOSS DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS FOR THIS
                                    CONDITION (control on Currently Employed,
                                    75:1-3)

                       94,195          00.  None
                        3,435       01-14.  1-14 days
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  117-118   K-9                     SCHOOL-LOSS DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS FOR THIS
                                    CONDITION

                       95,561          00.  None
                        2,069       01-14.  1-14 days
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  119-121   K-10                    BED DAYS IN PAST 12 MONTHS FOR THIS
                                    CONDITION*

                       38,502           000.  None
                        6,429       001-365.  Days
                       38,395           366.  Unknown/not a "check-list"
                                              condition
                       14,304         Blank.  Not a chronic condition
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    122     K-11                    EVER HOSPITALIZED FOR THIS CONDITION*

                        7,608           1.  Yes
                       37,924           2.  No
                       37,794           3.  Unknown/not a "check-list" condition
                       14,304       Blank.  Not a chronic condition
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    123     K-12                    CONDITION STATUS*

                       38,291           1.  Still has condition
                        1,056           2.  Condition cured
                        3,917           3.  Condition under control
                          349           4.  Other
                       39,713           5.  Unknown status/not a "check-list"
                                            condition
                       14,304       Blank.  Not a chronic condition
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    124     K-12                    LENGTH OF TIME HAD CONDITION BEFORE CURED*
                                    (Location 123 coded 2)

                           76           0.  Less than 1 month
                          148           1.  1-3 months
                          160           2.  Over 3 to 6 months
                           53           3.  Over 6 to 12 months
                          139           4.  1 year
                          130           5.  2-4 years
                           80           6.  5-9 years
                           70           7.  10 years or more
                          200           8.  Unknown
                       96,574       Blank.  Not applicable/not a chronic
                                            condition
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    125     K-12                    CONDITION PRESENT IN PAST 12 MONTHS*

                       42,868           1.  Yes
                          226           2.  No
                       40,232           3.  Unknown/not a "check-list" condition
                       14,304       Blank.  Not a chronic condition
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    126     Recode                  CONDITION CAUSES ACTIVITY LIMITATION
                                    (all ages) (Refer to loc. 71 in all records
                                    except household for activity limitation
                                    status.)

                       19,193           1.  Limited, this condition main cause of
                                            limitation
                       12,148           2.  Limited, this condition secondary
                                            cause of limitation
                       18,810           3.  Limited, but not caused by this
                                            condition
                       47,479           4.  Not limited
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    127     Recode                  CONDITION CAUSES LIMITATION IN ABILITY TO
                                    WORK (for all persons 18-69 years of age)

                        9,674           1.  Limited in work, this condition main
                                            cause of this limitation
                        6,428           2.  Limited in work, this condition
                                            secondary cause of this limitation
                       10,506           3.  Limited in work but not caused by
                                            this condition
                       39,080           4.  Not limited in work
                       31,942       Blank.  Not applicable
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    128      -                      ALL INJURIES*

                       11,292           1.  First
                        1,816           2.  Not first
                       84,522       Blank.  Not an injury
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    129     Recode                  IS INJURY ADVERSE REACTION OR COMPLICATION
                                    OF MEDICAL CARE

                           97           1.  Yes, adverse reaction**
                          577           2.  Yes, complication of medical care
                                            (therapeutic misadventure)**
                       12,434           3.  No, other injury
                       84,522       Blank.  Not an injury
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    130     K-14                    PLACE OF ACCIDENT

                        1,204           1.  At home (inside house)
                        1,191           2.  At home (adjacent premises)
                        3,079           3.  Street and highway (including roadway
                                            and public sidewalks)
                          218           4.  Farm
                        2,429           5.  Industrial place (including premises)
                          535           6.  School (including premises)
                          782           7.  Place of recreation and sports,
                                            except school
                        1,445           8.  Other
                        2,225           9.  Unknown
                       84,522       Blank.  Not an injury
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    131      K-15                   AT WORK AT TIME OF ACCIDENT

                        3,376           1.  Yes
                        5,196           2.  No
                        1,866           3.  Not applicable, under 18 at time of
                                            accident
                          421           4.  Not applicable, in Armed Forces
                        2,249           5.  Unknown
                       84,522       Blank.  Not an injury
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    132     K-16                    MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED

                        3,186           1.  Yes
                        8,290           2.  No
                        1,632           3.  Unknown
                       84,522       Blank.  Not an injury
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    133     K-16                    NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED

                        1,857           1.  One
                        1,281           2.  Two or more
                           48           3.  Unknown
                       94,444       Blank.  Not an injury/no or unknown if motor
                                            vehicle involved
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    134     K-16                    MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED

                        2,766           1.  Yes
                          325           2.  No
                           95           3.  Unknown
                       94,444       Blank.  Not an injury/no or unknown if motor
                                            vehicle involved
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 135-137   Recode                  CLASS OF ACCIDENT

                       12,013       111-322.
                          421           400.  SEE APPENDIX D
                          577           500.
                           97           600.
                       84,522         Blank.  Not an injury
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    138    Recode                  SELECTED FIRST INJURY*

                        8,662           1.  First
                        1,068           2.  Not first
                       87,900       Blank.  Not a selected injury
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    139    Recode                  CONDITION CAUSES PERSONAL CARE ACTIVITY
                                   LIMITATION (5-59 years old and limited, or
                                    age 60-69 years)

                        2,599           1.  Limited, condition main cause of
                                            limitation
                        1,465           2.  Limited, condition secondary cause of
                                            limitation
                        4,743           3.  Limited, but not caused by this
                                            condition
                       32,407           4.  Not limited
                       56,416       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years, 5-59
                                            years not limited, 70+ years old)
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 140-168   -                       BLANK
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    169    Recode                  HISPANIC OVERSAMPLE RECORD

                        3,901           1.  Hispanic nonmover (oversample)
                                            (Sample 911-914)
                        4,448           2.  Hispanic nonmover  (Sample 921-924)
                        2,551           3.  Hispanic mover     (Sample 921-924)
                       86,730           4.  Nonhispanic Unit   (Sample 921-924)
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    178     Master                  TYPE OF SUBSTRATUM
            Record
                       11,967           0.  Permit
                        9,365           1.  Area, oversampled for blacks
                       76,298           2.  Area, not oversampled for blacks
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  179-181                           FULL SAMPLE STRATUM IDENTIFIER
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    182     Master                  REGION
            Record
                       18,322           1.  Northeast
                       24,040           2.  Midwest
                       33,530           3.  South
                       21,738           4.  West
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   183      Master                  GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
            Record
                                    MSA Size

                       39,992           1.  1,000,000 or more
                       26,152           2.  250,000 - 999,999
                        6,057           3.  100,000 - 249,999
                        1,503           4.  Under 100,000
                       23,926       Blank.  Non-MSA
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   184        -                     BLANK
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   185      Master                  TYPE OF PSU
            Record
                       51,160           1.  MSA - Self-representing
                       22,544           3.  MSA - Nonself-representing
                            0           4.  Non-MSA - Self-representing
                       23,926           6.  Non-MSA - Nonself-representing
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   186      Recode                  MSA - NON-MSA RESIDENCE

                       32,488           1.  MSA - Central City
                       41,216           2.  MSA - Not Central City
                       22,784           3.  Non-MSA - Nonfarm
                        1,142           4.  Non-MSA - Farm
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  187-189                           PSEUDO PSU CODES
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  190-200                           CHRONIC CONDITION PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE
                                    FACTOR (XX.XXXXXXXXX) - character format with
                                    implied decimal
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                                    FINAL BASIC WEIGHT

  201-209                           QUARTER

  210-218                           SEMI-ANNUAL (WT/2)

  219-227                           ANNUAL (WT/4)
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                                    6.5 WEIGHT

  228-236                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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                                    ESTIMATED RESTRICTED ACTIVITY DAYS IN PAST 2
                                    WEEKS

  237-245                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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                                    ESTIMATED BED DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS

  246-254                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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  255-263                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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                                    ESTIMATED SCHOOL-LOSS DAYS IN PAST 2 WEEKS

  264-272                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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                                    ESTIMATED BED DAYS IN PAST 12 MONTHS

  273-281                           QUARTER

  282-290                           SEMI-ANNUAL

  291-299                           ANNUAL
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    1-2      -                      RECORD TYPE

                       29,215           40.  Two-week Doctor Visit Record
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    3-4      -                      PROCESSING YEAR

                        1,253           91.  1991
                       27,962           92.  1992*
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     5       -                      PROCESSING QUARTER

                        6,653           1.  Quarter 1
                        7,610           2.  Quarter 2
                        7,424           3.  Quarter 3
                        7,528           4.  Quarter 4
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    6-8     HH-5                    RANDOM RECODE OF PSU NUMBER
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    9-10    HH-5                    WEEK - CENSUS CODE**

                                        01, 21, 41, 61, 81 ... Week 01
                                        02, 22, 42, 62, 82 ... Week 02
                                        03, 23, 43, 63, 83 ... Week 03
                                        04, 24, 44, 64, 84 ... Week 04
                                        05, 25, 45, 65, 85 ... Week 05
                                        06, 26, 46, 66, 86 ... Week 06
                                        07, 27, 47, 67, 87 ... Week 07
                                        08, 28, 48, 68, 88 ... Week 08
                                        09, 29, 49, 69, 89 ... Week 09
                                        10, 30, 50, 70, 90 ... Week 10
                                        11, 31, 51, 71, 91 ... Week 11
                                        12, 32, 52, 72, 92 ... Week 12
                                        13, 33, 53, 73, 93 ... Week 13
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  *See page 2 of the Introduction for information regarding the addition of
   the Hispanic Oversample in 1992.

 **This code represents the initial week of assignment.  The interview may be
   re-assigned for administrative purposes.  See Locations 19-20 for the code
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   11-12    HH-5                    SEGMENT NUMBER

                                    Week plus Segment Number identifies the
                                    segment
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   13-14    HH-5                    HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

                                    Numbered within PSU-Week-Segment
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   15-16     -                      PERSON NUMBER
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   17-18     -                      DOCTOR VISIT SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Serial Number
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   19-20    HH-5                    PROCESSING WEEK CODE (Numbered within
                                    Quarter

                        1,698       01.  Week 01
                        2,406       02.  Week 02
                        2,355       03.  Week 03
                        2,211       04.  Week 04
                        2,333       05.  Week 05
                        2,174       06.  Week 06
                        2,290       07.  Week 07
                        2,349       08.  Week 08
                        2,236       09.  Week 09
                        2,273       10.  Week 10
                        2,499       11.  Week 11
                        2,182       12.  Week 12
                        2,209       13.  Week 13
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     21     Recode                  LATE INTERVIEW (OR LAST ATTEMPT) FLAG

                       19,530          0.  Interview not late
                        7,636          1.  One week late
                        1,622          2.  Two weeks late
                          427          3.  Unknown
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   22-23    HH-10d                  TYPE OF LIVING QUARTERS:

                                    Housing Unit = (00-07)

                          321           00.  Housing unit; kind unknown
                       27,288           01.  House, apartment, flat
                           22           02.  HU in nontransient hotel, motel,
                                             etc.
                            9           03.  HU-permanent in transient hotel,
                                             motel, etc.
                           29           04.  HU in rooming house
                        1,230           05.  Mobile home or trailer with no
                                             permanent room added
                          167           06.  Mobile home or trailer with one or
                                             more permanent rooms added
                            5           07.  HU not specified above

                                    Other Unit = (08-13)

                            3           08.  Quarters not HU in rooming or
                                             boarding house
                            0           09.  Unit not permanent in transient
                                             hotel, motel, etc.
                            4           10.  Unoccupied site for mobile home,
                                             trailer, or tent
                          103           11.  Student quarters in college
                                             dormitory
                           34           12.  Other unit not specified above
                            0           13.  Other unit; kind unknown
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     24     HH-11                   HAS TELEPHONE

                       26,722           1.  Yes, phone number given
                          985           2.  Yes, no phone number given
                        1,378           3.  No
                          130           4.  Unknown
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     25     A-1                     SEX

                       11,781           1.  Male
                       17,434           2.  Female
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     26      -                      BLANK
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   27-28    Person                  AGE
            Column
                          837           00.  Under 1 year
                       28,375        01-98.  Number of years
                            3           99.  99+ years of age
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     29     Recode                  AGE RECODE #1

                        2,769           1.  Under 5 years
                        3,319           2.  5-17 years
                        1,845           3.  18-24 years
                        8,238           4.  25-44 years
                        6,721           5.  45-64 years
                        1,854           6.  65-69 years
                        1,572           7.  70-74 years
                        2,897           8.  75 years and over
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     30     Recode                  AGE RECODE #2

                        3,072           1.  Under 6 years
                        2,727           2.  6-16 years
                        2,134           3.  17-24 years
                        4,141           4.  25-34 years
                        4,097           5.  35-44 years
                        3,460           6.  45-54 years
                        3,261           7.  55-64 years
                        3,426           8.  65-74 years
                        2,897           9.  75 years and over
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   31-32    Recode                  AGE RECODE #3

                        2,012        00-35.  Months
                       27,203           36.  Over 3 years
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   34-39    A-3                     MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH

   34-35                            MONTH

                                        01.  January
                                        02.  February
                                        03.  March
                                        04.  April
                                        05.  May
                                        06.  June
                                        07.  July
                                        08.  August
                                        09.  September
                                        10.  October
                                        11.  November
                                        12.  December
                                        99.  DK or refused

   36-39                            YEAR OF BIRTH

                                    1800-1899.  1800-1899
                                    1900-1993.  1900-1993
                                         9999.  DK or refused
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     40     Recode                  HISPANIC ORIGIN IMPUTED FLAG

                       28,572          0.  Hispanic Origin Known
                          643          1.  Hispanic Origin Imputed from
                                           Reference Person
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   41-42    L-3                     MAIN RACIAL BACKGROUND*
                                    (See notation for locations 43-45)

                       23,491           01.  White
                        3,985           02.  Black
                          322           03.  Indian (American)
                           10           04.  Eskimo
                            4           05.  Aleut
                          111           06.  Chinese
                          121           07.  Filipino
                            9           08.  Hawaiian
                           30           09.  Korean
                           29           10.  Vietnamese
                           72           11.  Japanese
                           63           12.  Asian Indian
                            8           13.  Samoan
                            3           14.  Guamanian
                           37           15.  Other API
                          582           16.  Other race
                           59           17.  Multiple race
                          279           99.  Unknown
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   43-45    Recode                  RACE RECODES

     43                             RECODE 1**           Persons whose Main
                                                         Racial Background
                       24,348           1.  White        (location 41-42) was
                        4,018           2.  Black        "other" or "unknown"
                          849           3.  Other        were classified in the
                                                         following recodes by
     44                             RECODE 2             using the racial
                                                         background observed by
                       24,348           1.  White        the interviewer.  Use
                        4,867           2.  Non-white    of these recodes is
                                                         recommended for
     45                             RECODE 3             estimating statistics
                                                         for the groups shown
                        4,018           1.  Black        here.
                       25,197           2.  Non-black
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  *Some categories may be too small to analyze separately and therefore may
   produce unreliable estimates; in addition, counts may not agree with those
   produced by the Census Bureau.

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     46-47    A-4                     HISPANIC ORIGIN*

                           56           00.  Multiple Hispanic
                          480           01.  Puerto Rican
                          147           02.  Cuban
                          423           03.  Mexican-Mexicano
                        1,167           04.  Mexican-American
                           21           05.  Chicano
                          321           06.  Other Latin American
                          430           07.  Other Spanish
                           18           08.  Spanish, DK type
                           97           09.  Unknown if Spanish origin
                       26,055           10.  Not Spanish origin
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     48     L-7                     MARITAL STATUS

                        5,084           0.  Under 14 years
                       14,025           1.  Married - spouse in household
                          321           2.  Married - spouse not in household
                        2,878           3.  Widowed
                        2,010           4.  Divorced
                          627           5.  Separated
                        4,116           6.  Never married
                          154           7.  Unknown
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     49     L-1                     VETERAN STATUS

                       19,181           1.  Non-veteran
                           24           2.  WW I
                        1,445           3.  WW II
                          555           4.  Korean War
                          832           5.  Vietnam veteran
                          276           6.  Post-Vietnam
                          424           7.  Other service
                           74           8.  Served in Armed Forces, unknown if
                                            war veteran
                          316           9.  Unknown if served in Armed Forces
                        6,088       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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 *If unknown, the family reference person code was imputed.  A flag indicating
  imputation is in loc. 40 and the relationship to reference person is in
  loc. 63.

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     50     L-1                     ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE STATUS FOR PERSONS ON
                                    ACTIVE DUTY IN ARMED FORCES

                       19,181           0.  Non-veteran
                          219           1.  All service in Guard/Reserve
                          519           2.  Some service in Guard/Reserve
                           18           3.  Unknown if all service in
                                            Guard/Reserve
                        2,642           4.  No active service in Guard/Reserve
                          548           5.  Unknown if ever active member in
                                            Guard/Reserve or if served in Armed
                                            Forces
                        6,088       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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 51-52    L-2                     EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL - COMPLETED YEARS

                          914          00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                       16,210       01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                        1,738           13.  1 year
                        2,143           14.  2 years
                          778           15.  3 years
                        2,339           16.  4 years
                          550           17.  5 years
                        1,494           18.  6 years or more
                          280           19.  Unknown
                        2,769        Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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     53     Recode                  EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL RECODE

                          914           0.  None; kindergarten only
                        4,719           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                        3,628           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                        7,863           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                        4,659           4.  1-3 years (college)
                        2,339           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                        2,044           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          280           7.  Unknown
                        2,769       Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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   54-55     -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILY
                                    MEMBER (Detail)

                           71          00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                       14,080       01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                        2,407           13.  1 year
                        3,313           14.  2 years
                        1,183           15.  3 years
                        3,930           16.  4 years
                        1,035           17.  5 years
                        3,002           18.  6 years or more
                          194           19.  Unknown
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     56      -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILY
                                    MEMBER - Recode

                           71           0.  None; kindergarten only
                        1,884           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                        2,697           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                        9,499           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                        6,903           4.  1-3 years (college)
                        3,930           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                        4,037           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          194           7.  Unknown
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     57     L-8                     FAMILY INCOME $20,000 OR MORE

                       11,092           1.  Less than $20,000
                       17,262           2.  $20,000 or more
                          861           3.  Unknown
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   58-59    L-8                     FAMILY INCOME

                          161           00.  Less than  $1,000
                          144           01.  $ 1,000 - $ 1,999
                          264           02.    2,000 -   2,999
                          369           03.    3,000 -   3,999
                          391           04.    4,000 -   4,999
                          511           05.    5,000 -   5,999
                          540           06.    6,000 -   6,999
                          556           07.    7,000 -   7,999
                          528           08.    8,000 -   8,999
                          470           09.    9,000 -   9,999
                          636           10.   10,000 -  10,999
                          363           11.   11,000 -  11,999
                          736           12.   12,000 -  12,999
                          389           13.   13,000 -  13,999
                          393           14.   14,000 -  14,999
                          616           15.   15,000 -  15,999
                          383           16.   16,000 -  16,999
                          353           17.   17,000 -  17,999
                          526           18.   18,000 -  18,999
                          638           19.   19,000 -  19,999
                        2,120           20.   20,000 -  24,999
                        1,731           21.   25,000 -  29,999
                        1,870           22.   30,000 -  34,999
                        1,436           23.   35,000 -  39,999
                        1,457           24.   40,000 -  44,999
                        1,254           25.   45,000 -  49,999
                        5,473           26.  $50,000 and over
                        4,907           27.  Unknown
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     60     Recode                  FAMILY INCOME RECODE

                        1,329           0.  Under $5,000
                        1,051           1.  $ 5,000 - $ 6,999
                        1,554           2.    7,000 -   9,999
                        2,517           3.   10,000 -  14,999
                        2,516           4.   15,000 -  19,999
                        2,120           5.   20,000 -  24,999
                        3,601           6.   25,000 -  34,999
                        4,147           7.   35,000 -  49,999
                        5,473           8.  $50,000 or more
                        4,907           9.  Unknown
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     61     Generated               NHIS POVERTY INDEX*

                       22,069           1.  Above poverty threshold
                        4,122           2.  Below poverty threshold
                        3,024           3.  Unknown
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   62-63                            FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

     62     A-2                     TYPE OF FAMILY
                        4,573           &.  Primary individual
                          278           -.  Secondary individual
                       24,318           0.  Primary family
                           46         1-9.  Secondary family

     63     A-2                     RELATIONSHIP TO REFERENCE PERSON
                        4,425           &.  Reference person, living alone
                        9,328           0.  Reference person, 2+ persons in
                                            household
                        7,201           1.  Spouse, other spouse NOT in Armed
                                            Forces and living at home
                           86           2.  Spouse, other spouse IN Armed Forces
                                            and living at home
                        6,942           3.  Child of reference person or spouse
                          454           4.  Grandchild of reference person or
                                            spouse
                          365           5.  Parent of reference person or spouse
                          414           6.  Other relative
                            0           7.  Child of ineligible reference person
                            0           9.  Unknown
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     64     Recode                  FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECODE

                        4,425           1.  Living alone
                          426           2.  Living only with non-relative
                       13,992           3.  Living with spouse
                       10,372           4.  Living with relative - other
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 *Based on family size, number of children under 18 years of age and family
  income using the 1991 poverty levels derived from the August, 1992 Current
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   65-66    Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY*

                                    Unrelated individuals are coded 01
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     67     Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY RECODE

                                        1-8.  Number of members
                                          9.  9+ members
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     68     A-2                     PARENT/OTHER ADULT RELATIVE (under 25 years
                                    old and never married)

                        4,623           1.  Both parents, no other relative
                        1,188           2.  Mother only
                           45           3.  Father only
                          422           4.  Both parents and other 21+ year old
                                            adult relative
                          345           5.  Mother and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                           16           6.  Father and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                           46           7.  No parent, but one 21+ year old
                           80           8.  No parent, but two or more 21+ year
                                            old adult relatives
                           75           9.  Unknown
                          364           0.  Other
                       22,011       Blank.  Not applicable (25+ years old or
                                            ever married)
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     69     B-1                     MAJOR ACTIVITY (18+ years old)
            B-8
                       10,472           1.  Working
                        5,192           2.  Keeping house
                          912           3.  Going to school
                        6,361           4.  Something else
                          190           5.  Unknown
                        6,088       Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years)
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     70     G-4                     HEALTH STATUS

                        5,905           1.  Excellent
                        6,646           2.  Very Good
                        7,835           3.  Good
                        4,986           4.  Fair
                        3,699           5.  Poor
                          144           6.  Unknown
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     71     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS - (all ages)*

                        5,464           1.  Unable to perform major activity
                        3,538           2.  Limited in kind/amount major activity
                        2,375           3.  Limited in other activities
                       17,838           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
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     72     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS MEASURED BY
                                    "ABILITY TO WORK" (18-69 years)

                        4,653           1.  Unable to work
                        1,782           2.  Limited in kind/amount of work
                        1,274           3.  Limited in other activities
                       10,949           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                       10,557       Blank.  Not applicable
                                            (under 18 years, 70+ years)
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    73      B-11                    LIMITATION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (5-17 years)

                          126           1.  Unable to attend school
                          224           2.  Attends special school/classes
                           52           3.  Needs special school/classes
                          142           4.  Limited in school attendance
                          155           5.  Limited in other activities
                        2,620           6.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                       25,896       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years or 18+
                                            years)
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 *This recode is used to categorize persons with limitation of activity in the
  Current Estimates tables.

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     74     B-14                    NEEDS HELP WITH PERSONAL CARE (5-59 years old
                                    and limited, or age 60-69 years)*

                        1,138           1.  Unable to perform personal care needs
                        1,542           2.  Limited in performing other routine
                                            needs
                        7,035           3.  Not limited in performing personal or
                                            routine needs
                           51           4.  Unknown
                       19,449       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years; 5-59
                                            years not limited; 70+ years old)
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     75     D-1                     EMPLOYMENT STATUS IN PAST 2 WEEKS (18+ years)

                                    In the Labor Force: (1-7)

                                     Currently employed: (1-3)

                        9,897           1.  Worked in past 2 weeks
                          895           2.  Did not work, has job; not on lay-off
                                            and not looking for work
                           14           3.  Did not work, has job; looking for
                                            work

                                     Unemployed: (4-7)

                           85           4.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off
                            3           5.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off and
                                            looking for work
                           98           6.  Did not work, has job; unknown if
                                            looking or on lay-off
                          487           7.  Did not work, has no job; looking for
                                            work or on lay-off

                                    Not in Labor Force (18+ years): (8)
                       11,648           8.  Not in Labor Force (18+ years)
                        6,088       Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years
                                            old)

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     76     L-6                     CLASS OF WORKER

                       11,648           0.  Not in labor force
                        7,734           1.  Private company
                          405           2.  Federal Government employee
                          637           3.  State Government employee
                        1,144           4.  Local Government employee
                          288           5.  Incorporated business
                          965           6.  Self-employed
                           19           7.  Without pay
                            6           8.  Never worked
                          281           9.  Unknown
                        6,088       Blank.  Under 18
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   77-79    L-6                     INDUSTRY DETAIL CODE

                       11,479       010-998.  Code number
                       17,736         Blank.  Not applicable
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   80-81    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   82-83    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 2

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   84-86    L-6                     OCCUPATION DETAIL CODE

                       11,479       001-998.  Code number
                       17,736         Blank.  Not applicable
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   87-88    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX C
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   89-90    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 2

                                    SEE APPENDIX C
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     91     L-R                     RESPONDENT

                       16,825           1.  Self-entirely
                        1,625           2.  Self-partly
                       10,529           3.  Proxy
                          236           4.  Unknown
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     92     Recode                  CONDITION LIST ASSIGNED AND ASKED
                        4,792           1.  Condition List 1, Skin and
                                                              musculoskeletal
                        4,757           2.  Condition List 2, Impairments
                        4,729           3.  Condition List 3, Digestive
                        4,627           4.  Condition List 4, Miscellaneous
                        4,901           5.  Condition List 5, Circulatory
                        5,029           6.  Condition List 6, Respiratory
                          380           7.  Unknown
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   93-96    F-1                     DATE OF VISIT

                            0       6666.  During 2 weeks, DK when
                        3,023       7777.  Last week, DK day
                        3,232       8888.  Week before, DK day

   93-94                            MONTH

                        1,843           01.  January
                        1,809           02.  February
                        1,853           03.  March
                        1,990           04.  April
                        1,905           05.  May
                        1,938           06.  June
                        1,976           07.  July
                        1,719           08.  August
                        2,124           09.  September
                        2,007           10.  October
                        1,892           11.  November
                        1,604           12.  December
                          300           99.  DK month

   95-96                            DAY

                       22,660       01-31.  Day of month
                          300          99.  DK day codes for Unknown in month
                                            and day
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   97-98    Recode                  DOCTOR VISIT VALUES (Number of days between
                                    Date of Visit and Interview)

                          262       00.  Visit on last Sunday of reference period
                          577       01.  Visit on second Saturday of reference
                                         period
                        2,398       02.  Visit on second Friday of reference
                                         period
                        2,208       03.  Visit on second Thursday of reference
                                         period
                        2,212       04.  Visit on second Wednesday of reference
                                         period
                        2,162       05.  Visit on second Tuesday of reference
                                         period
                        2,474       06.  Visit on second Monday of reference
                                         period
                          354       07.  Visit on first Sunday of reference
                                         period
                          437       08.  Visit on first Saturday of reference
                                         period
                        1,952       09.  Visit on first Friday of reference
                                         period
                        1,867       10.  Visit on first Thursday of reference
                                         period
                        1,740       11.  Visit on first Wednesday of reference
                                         period
                        1,904       12.  Visit on first Tuesday of reference
                                         period
                        2,113       13.  Visit on first Monday of reference
                                         period
                        6,555       14.  No value (records not coded 01-31 in
                                         Day of Month of Visit)
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     99     Recode                  DAY OF WEEK OF VISIT

                        4,587           1.  Monday
                        4,066           2.  Tuesday
                        3,952           3.  Wednesday
                        4,075           4.  Thursday
                        4,350           5.  Friday
                        1,014           6.  Saturday
                          616           7.  Sunday
                        6,555           8.  Unknown
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    100     Recode                  WEEK OF VISIT

                       15,316           1.  Last week
                       13,599           2.  Week before
                          300           3.  During 2 weeks, DK when
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  101-102                           PLACE OF VISIT

                        3,450           01.  Telephone

                                    Not in Hospital

                        1,301           02.  Home
                       15,981           03.  Doctor's office
                          419           04.  Company or Industrial clinic
                        2,171           05.  Other clinic
                          144           06.  Laboratory
                          660           07.  Other

                                    In Hospital

                        2,358           08.  Outpatient clinic
                        1,159           09.  Emergency Room
                          820           10.  Doctor's office
                          216           11.  Laboratory
                          341           12.  Other
                          195           13.  Unknown
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    103     Recode                  PLACE OF VISIT

                        3,450           1.  Telephone
                       15,981           2.  Doctor's office (not in hospital)
                        2,358           3.  Hospital Outpatient clinic
                        1,159           4.  Hospital Emergency Room
                          820           5.  Doctor's office in hospital
                          419           6.  Company or Industry clinic
                        1,301           7.  Home
                        3,532           8.  Other place (Loc. 101-102 =
                                            5,6,7,11,12)
                          195           9.  Unknown
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    104     F-3                     MEDICAL DOCTOR ACTUALLY TALKED TO

                       21,381           1.  Yes
                        7,315           2.  No
                          519           3.  Unknown
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  105-106   F-3                     KIND OF MEDICAL DOCTOR FOR THIS DOCTOR
                                    VISIT/CONTACT

                        2,096           00.  M.D., DK if G.P. or specialist
                       10,760           01.  General practitioner
                           27           02.  Anesthesiologist
                          515           03.  Dermatologist
                        3,243           04.  Internist
                          484           05.  Neurologist
                        1,774           06.  Obstetrician/Gynecologist
                          781           07.  Ophthalmologist
                        1,446           08.  Orthopedist
                          129           09.  Osteopath
                          497           10.  Otolaryngologist
                           10           11.  Pathologist
                        2,462           12.  Pediatrician
                           36           13.  Proctologist
                          635           14.  Psychiatrist
                          707           15.  Radiologist
                          686           16.  Surgeon (not listed above)
                          603           18.  Urologist
                          384           19.  Other M.D. specialist
                          379           20.  Specialist, DK kind
                           70           21.  Family Practice (specialist)
                        1,350           22.  DK if medical doctor
                          141        Blank.  Not applicable; no medical doctor
                                             reported for this visit/contact
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  107-108   F-3                     TYPE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT SEEN/TALKED TO

                          124           31.  Nurse practitioner
                          151           32.  Physician's assistant
                        3,339           33.  Nurse
                          250           34.  Laboratory technician
                            7           35.  Paramedic
                          807           36.  Physical therapist
                            7           37.  Social worker
                           52           38.  Pharmacist
                          137           39.  X-ray technician
                          211           40.  Other technician
                           64           41.  Dentist/oral surgeon
                           40           42.  Optometrist/Optician
                          612           43.  Chiropractor
                          262           44.  Foot specialist
                            2           45.  Dietician
                          207           46.  Psychologist
                            9           47.  Nutritionist
                            2           48.  Naprapath
                            2           49.  Orthoptic technician/Orthopist
                          544           50.  Other non-medical person
                        1,005           51.  Unknown type of medical assistant
                       21,381        Blank.  Not applicable; medical assistant
                                             not talked to (Location 104 = 1)
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  109-110   F-3                     TYPE OF PERSON TALKED TO/SEEN

                          840           00.  M.D., DK if G.P. or specialist
                        8,731           01.  General practitioner
                           24           02.  Anesthesiologist
                          478           03.  Dermatologist
                        2,386           04.  Internist
                          321           05.  Neurologist
                        1,452           06.  Obstetrician/Gynecologist
                          738           07.  Ophthalmologist
                          956           08.  Orthopedist
                          105           09.  Osteopath
                          423           10.  Otolaryngologist
                            5           11.  Pathologist
                        2,164           12.  Pediatrician
                           19           13.  Proctologist
                          496           14.  Psychiatrist
                          548           15.  Radiologist
                          550           16.  Surgeon (not listed above)
                          435           18.  Urologist
                          268           19.  Other M.D. specialist
                          304           20.  Specialist, DK kind
                           50           21.  Family Practice (specialist)
                          124           31.  Nurse practitioner
                          151           32.  Physician's assistant
                        3,339           33.  Nurse
                          250           34.  Laboratory technician
                            7           35.  Paramedic
                          807           36.  Physical therapist
                            7           37.  Social worker
                           52           38.  Pharmacist
                          137           39.  X-ray technician
                          211           40.  Other technician
                           64           41.  Dentist/Oral surgeon
                           40           42.  Optometrist/Optician
                          612           43.  Chiropractor
                          262           44.  Foot specialist
                            2           45.  Dietician
                          207           46.  Psychologist
                            9           47.  Nutritionist
                            2           48.  Naprapath
                            2           49.  Orthoptic technician/Orthoptist
                          544           50.  Other non-medical person
                        1,005           51.  Not MD; unknown type of medical
                                             assistant
                           88           52.  Unknown if MD
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  111-161                           CONDITIONS FOR WHICH DOCTOR VISITED

  111-127                           CONDITION NO. 1

  111-112   F-4                     SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Condition Serial Number
                                    Blank.

  113-116   Condition               ICD/NHIS CODE
            Record
                          340        0000.  No matched condition record
                       23,568               ICD/NHIS Code (note Unknown = 7999)
                        5,307       Blank.  No condition for this visit

    117     Condition               CHRONIC/ACUTE CODE
            Record
                          340           0.  No matched condition record
                       14,999           1.  Chronic
                        8,569           2.  Acute
                        5,307       Blank.  No condition for this visit

  118-121   Condition               ACUTE RECODE (A)
            Record
                          340            0000.  No matched condition record
                        7,584       1001-5931.  Acute Recode
                          985            5932.  All other acute conditions
                                                including unknowns
                       20,306           Blank.  Chronic condition or no condition
                                                for this visit

  122-124   Condition               CHRONIC RECODE (C)
            Record
                          340           000.  No matched condition record
                       11,057       101-615.  Chronic Recode
                        3,942           999.  All other chronic conditions
                                              including unknowns
                       13,876         Blank.  Acute condition or no condition for
                                              this visit

  125-127   Condition               CONDITION RECODE (B)
            Record
                          340           000.  No matched condition record
                       23,290       010-570.  Condition recode
                          278           990.  All other conditions including
                                              unknown
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  111-161                           CONDITIONS FOR WHICH DOCTOR VISITED - cont...

  128-144                           CONDITION NO. 2

  128-129   F-4                     SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Condition Serial Number
                                    Blank.

  130-133   Condition               ICD/NHIS CODE
            Record
                          105        0000.  No matched condition record
                        4,428               ICD/NHIS Code (note Unknown = 7999)
                       24,682       Blank.  No condition for this visit

    134     Condition               CHRONIC/ACUTE CODE
            Record
                          105           0.  No matched condition record
                        3,231           1.  Chronic
                        1,197           2.  Acute
                       24,682       Blank.  No condition for this visit

  135-138   Condition               ACUTE RECODE (A)
            Record
                          105            0000.  No matched condition record
                          990       1001-5931.  Acute Recode
                          207            5932.  All other acute conditions
                                                including unknowns
                       27,913           Blank.  Chronic condition or no condition
                                                for this visit

  139-141   Condition               CHRONIC RECODE (C)
            Record
                          105           000.  No matched condition record
                        2,436       101-615.  Chronic Recode
                          795           999.  All other chronic conditions
                                              including unknowns
                       25,879         Blank.  Acute condition or no condition for
                                              this visit

  142-144   Condition               CONDITION RECODE (B)
            Record
                          105           000.  No matched condition record
                        4,376       010-570.  Condition recode
                           52           990.  All other conditions including
                                              unknown
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  145-161                           CONDITION NO. 3

  145-146   F-4                     SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Condition Serial Number
                                    Blank.

  147-150   Condition               ICD/NHIS CODE
            Record
                           41        0000.  No matched condition record
                        1,268               ICD/NHIS Code (note Unknown = 7999)
                       27,906       Blank.  No condition for this visit

    151     Condition               CHRONIC/ACUTE CODE
            Record
                           41           0.  No matched condition record
                        1,024           1.  Chronic
                          244           2.  Acute
                       27,906       Blank.  No condition for this visit

  152-155   Condition               ACUTE RECODE (A)
            Record
                           41            0000.  No matched condition record
                          206       1001-5931.  Acute Recode
                           38            5932.  All other acute conditions
                                                including unknowns
                       28,930           Blank.  Chronic condition or no condition
                                                for this visit

  156-158   Condition               CHRONIC RECODE (C)
            Record
                           41           000.  No matched condition record
                          786       101-615.  Chronic Recode
                          238           999.  All other chronic conditions
                                              including unknowns
                       28,150         Blank.  Acute condition or no condition
                                              for this visit

  159-161   Condition               CONDITION RECODE (B)
            Record
                           41           000.  No matched condition record
                        1,259       010-570.  Condition recode
                            9           990.  All other conditions including
                                              unknown
                       27,906         Blank.  No condition for this visit
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    162     F-5                     OPERATIONS PERFORMED DURING THIS VISIT

                        1,153           1.  Yes
                       23,731           2.  No
                          881           3.  Unknown
                        3,450       Blank.  Not applicable (telephone call)
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  163-168   F-5                     OPERATION CODE

  163-164                           OPERATION NO. 1

                                    See Appendix E

  165-166                           OPERATION NO. 2

                                    See Appendix E

  167-168                           OPERATION NO. 3

                                    See Appendix E
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    169     Recode                  HISPANIC OVERSAMPLE RECODE

                        1,253          1.  Hispanic nonmover (oversample)
                                           (Sample 911-914)
                        1,374          2.  Hispanic nonmover (Sample 921-924)
                          975          3.  Hispanic mover    (Sample 921-924)
                       25,613          4.  Nonhispanic Unit  (Sample 921-924)
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  170-177   -                       BLANK
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    178     Master                  TYPE OF SUBSTRATUM
            Record
                        4,295           0.  Permit
                        2,777           1.  Area, oversampled for blacks
                       22,143           2.  Area, not oversampled for blacks
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  179-181   -                       FULL SAMPLE STRATUM IDENTIFIER
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    182     Master                  REGION
            Record
                        6,048           1.  Northeast
                        7,034           2.  Midwest
                        9,410           3.  South
                        6,723           4.  West
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    183     Master                  GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
            Record
                                    MSA Size

                       12,837           1.  1,000,000 or more
                        7,967           2.  250,000 - 999,999
                        1,797           3.  100,000 - 249,999
                          346           4.  Under 100,000
                        6,268       Blank.  Non-MSA
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    184                             BLANK
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    185     Master                  TYPE OF PSU
            Record
                       16,291           1.  MSA - Self-representing
                        6,656           3.  MSA - Nonself-representing
                            0           4.  Non-MSA - Self-representing
                        6,268           6.  Non-MSA - Nonself-representing
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    186     Recode                  MSA - NON-MSA RESIDENCE

                        9,921           1.  MSA - Central City
                       13,026           2.  MSA - Not Central City
                        5,996           3.  Non-MSA - Nonfarm
                          272           4.  Non-MSA - Farm
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  187-189                           PSEUDO PSU CODES
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  190-200                           CHRONIC CONDITION PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE
                                    FACTOR (XX.XXXXXXXXX)
                                    character format with implied decimal
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  201-209                           QUARTER

  210-218                           SEMI-ANNUA1 (WT/2)

  219-227                           ANNUAL (WT/4)
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                                    6.5 WEIGHT

  228-236                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
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    1-2      -                      RECORD TYPE

                       13,111           50.  Hospital Record
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    3-4      -                      PROCESSING YEAR

                          618           91.  1991
                       12,493           92.  1992*
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     5       -                      PROCESSING QUARTER

                        2,911           1.  Quarter 1
                        3,388           2.  Quarter 2
                        3,415           3.  Quarter 3
                        3,397           4.  Quarter 4
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    6-8     HH-5                    RANDOM RECODE OF PSU NUMBER
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    9-10    HH-5                    WEEK - CENSUS CODE**

                                        01, 21, 41, 61, 81 ... Week 01
                                        02, 22, 42, 62, 82 ... Week 02
                                        03, 23, 43, 63, 83 ... Week 03
                                        04, 24, 44, 64, 84 ... Week 04
                                        05, 25, 45, 65, 85 ... Week 05
                                        06, 26, 46, 66, 86 ... Week 06
                                        07, 27, 47, 67, 87 ... Week 07
                                        08, 28, 48, 68, 88 ... Week 08
                                        09, 29, 49, 69, 89 ... Week 09
                                        10, 30, 50, 70, 90 ... Week 10
                                        11, 31, 51, 71, 91 ... Week 11
                                        12, 32, 52, 72, 92 ... Week 12
                                        13, 33, 53, 73, 93 ... Week 13
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  *See page 2 of the Introduction for information regarding the addition of the
   the Hispanic Oversample in 1992.

 **This code represents the initial week of assignment.  The interview may be
   re-assigned for administrative purposes.  See Locations 19-20 for the code
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   11-12    HH-5                    SEGMENT NUMBER

                                    Week plus Segment Number identifies the
                                    segment
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   13-14    HH-5                    HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

                                    Numbered within PSU-Week-Segment
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   15-16    -                       PERSON NUMBER
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   17-18    -                       HOSPITAL SERIAL NUMBER

                                    01-99.  Serial Number
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   19-20    HH-5                    PROCESSING WEEK CODE (Numbered within
                                    Quarter)

                          811       01.  Week 01
                        1,012       02.  Week 02
                        1,024       03.  Week 03
                        1,011       04.  Week 04
                        1,084       05.  Week 05
                        1,005       06.  Week 06
                        1,035       07.  Week 07
                        1,037       08.  Week 08
                        1,052       09.  Week 09
                          955       10.  Week 10
                        1,084       11.  Week 11
                        1,004       12.  Week 12
                          997       13.  Week 13
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     21     Recode                  LATE INTERVIEW (OR LAST ATTEMPT) FLAG

                        8,827           0.  Interview not late
                        3,365           1.  One week late
                          665           2.  Two weeks late
                          254           3.  Unknown
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   22-23    HH-10d                  TYPE OF LIVING QUARTERS:

                                    Housing Unit = (00-07)

                          170           00.  Housing unit; kind unknown
                       12,062           01.  House, apartment, flat
                            7           02.  HU in nontransient hotel, motel,
                                             etc.
                            6           03.  HU-permanent in transient hotel,
                                             motel, etc.
                           12           04.  HU in rooming house
                          694           05.  Mobile home or trailer with no
                                             permanent room added
                          105           06.  Mobile home or trailer with one or
                                             more permanent rooms added
                            5           07.  HU not specified above

                                    Other Unit = (08-13)

                            8           08.  Quarters not HU in rooming or
                                             boarding house
                            0           09.  Unit not permanent in transient
                                             hotel, motel, etc.
                            0           10.  Unoccupied site for mobile home,
                                             trailer, or tent
                           19           11.  Student quarters in college
                                             dormitory
                           21           12.  Other unit not specified above
                            2           13.  Other unit; kind unknown
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     24     HH-11                   HAS TELEPHONE

                       11,761           1.  Yes, phone number given
                          386           2.  Yes, no phone number given
                          929           3.  No
                           35           4.  Unknown
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     25     A-1                     SEX

                        5,285           1.  Male
                        7,826           2.  Female
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   27-28    Person                  AGE
            Column
                          311          00.  Under 1 year
                       12,794       01-98.  Number of years
                            6          99.  99+ years of age
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     29     Recode                  AGE RECODE #1

                          737           1.  Under 5 years
                          839           2.  5-17 years
                        1,215           3.  18-24 years
                        3,765           4.  25-44 years
                        2,849           5.  45-64 years
                        1,017           6.  65-69 years
                          952           7.  70-74 years
                        1,737           8.  75 years and over
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     30     Recode                  AGE RECODE #2

                          824           1.  Under 6 years
                          621           2.  6-16 years
                        1,346           3.  17-24 years
                        2,140           4.  25-34 years
                        1,625           5.  35-44 years
                        1,395           6.  45-54 years
                        1,454           7.  55-64 years
                        1,969           8.  65-74 years
                        1,737           9.  75 years and over
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   31-32    Recode                  AGE RECODE #3

                          564       00-35.  Months
                       12,547          36.  Over 3 years
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   34-39    A-3                     MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH

   34-35                            MONTH

                                        01.  January      08.  August
                                        02.  February     09.  September
                                        03.  March        10.  October
                                        04.  April        11.  November
                                        05.  May          12.  December
                                        06.  June         99.  DK or refused
                                        07.  July

   36-39                            YEAR OF BIRTH

                                    1800-1899.  1800-1899
                                    1900-1993.  1900-1993
                                         9999.  DK or refused
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    40     Recode                  HISPANIC ORIGIN IMPUTED FLAG

                       12,845         0.  Hispanic Origin Known
                          266         1.  Hispanic Origin Imputed from
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 41-42     L-3                     MAIN RACIAL BACKGROUND*
                                   (See notation for locations 43-45)

                       10,371         01.  White
                        1,996         02.  Black
                          151         03.  Indian (American)
                            2         04.  Eskimo
                            0         05.  Aleut
                           37         06.  Chinese
                           40         07.  Filipino
                            2         08.  Hawaiian
                           20         09.  Korean
                           31         10.  Vietnamese
                           24         11.  Japanese
                           11         12.  Asian Indian
                            3         13.  Samoan
                            3         14.  Guamanian
                           26         15.  Other API
                          283         16.  Other race
                           31         17.  Multiple race
                           80         99.  Unknown
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   43-45    Recode                  RACE RECODES

     43                             RECODE 1**           Persons whose Main
                                                         Racial Background
                       10,744           1.  White        (location 41-42) was
                        2,004           2.  Black        "other" or "unknown"
                          363           3.  Other        were classified in the
                                                         following recodes by
     44                             RECODE 2             using the racial
                                                         background observed by
                       10,744           1.  White        the interviewer.  Use
                        2,367           2.  Non-white    of these recodes is
                                                         recommended for
     45                             RECODE 3             estimating statistics
                                                         for the groups shown
                        2,004           1.  Black        here.
                       11,107           2.  Non-black
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   produce unreliable estimates; in addition, counts may not agree with those
   produced by the Census Bureau.

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  46-47     A-4                     HISPANIC ORIGIN*

                           18          00.  Multiple Hispanic
                          220          01.  Puerto Rican
                           70          02.  Cuban
                          328          03.  Mexican-Mexicano
                          477          04.  Mexican-American
                            4          05.  Chicano
                          156          06.  Other Latin American
                          145          07.  Other Spanish
                           11          08.  Spanish, DK type
                           41          09.  Unknown if Spanish origin
                       11,641          10.  Not Spanish origin
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     48     L-7                     MARITAL STATUS

                        1,223           0.  Under 14 years
                        7,293           1.  Married - spouse in household
                          130           2.  Married - spouse not in household
                        1,500           3.  Widowed
                          906           4.  Divorced
                          317           5.  Separated
                        1,680           6.  Never married
                           62           7.  Unknown
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     49     L-1                     VETERAN STATUS

                        9,259           1.  Non-veteran
                            9           2.  WW I
                          956           3.  WW II
                          335           4.  Korean War
                          371           5.  Vietnam veteran
                          124           6.  Post-Vietnam
                          268           7.  Other service
                           46           8.  Served in Armed Forces, unknown if
                                            war veteran
                          167           9.  Unknown if served in Armed Forces
                        1,576       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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 *If unknown, the family reference person code was imputed.  A flag indicating
  imputation is in loc. 40 and the relationship to reference person is in
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     50     L-1                     ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE STATUS FOR PERSONS ON
                                    ACTIVE DUTY IN ARMED FORCES

                        9,259           0.  Non-veteran
                           74           1.  All service in Guard/Reserve
                          299           2.  Some service in Guard/Reserve
                            1           3.  Unknown if all service in
                                            Guard/Reserve
                        1,593           4.  No active service in Guard/Reserve
                          309           5.  Unknown if ever active member in
                                            Guard/Reserve or if served in Armed
                                            Forces
                        1,576       Blank.  Under 18 years of age
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   51-52    L-2                     EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL - COMPLETED YEARS

                          273           00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                        8,375        01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                          741           13.  1 year
                          835           14.  2 years
                          311           15.  3 years
                          976           16.  4 years
                          208           17.  5 years
                          486           18.  6 years or more
                          169           19.  Unknown
                          737        Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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     53     Recode                  EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUAL RECODE

                          273           0.  None; kindergarten only
                        2,194           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                        2,080           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                        4,101           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                        1,887           4.  1-3 years (college)
                          976           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                          694           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          169           7.  Unknown
                          737       Blank.  Under 5 years of age
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   54-55     -                      HIGHEST EDUCATION OF RESPONSIBLE ADULT
                                    FAMILY MEMBER (Detail)

                           51          00.  Never attended; kindergarten only
                        7,457       01-12.  Grades 1-12

                                    College:

                          991          13.  1 year
                        1,254          14.  2 years
                          471          15.  3 years
                        1,470          16.  4 years
                          329          17.  5 years
                          979          18.  6 years or more
                          109          19.  Unknown
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                                    FAMILY MEMBER RECODE

                           51           0.  None; kindergarten only
                        1,135           1.  1-8 years (elementary)
                        1,527           2.  9-11 years (high school)
                        4,795           3.  12 years (high school graduate)
                        2,716           4.  1-3 years (college)
                        1,470           5.  4 years (college graduate)
                        1,308           6.  5+ years (post-college)
                          109           7.  Unknown
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     57     L-8                     FAMILY INCOME $20,000 OR MORE

                        5,950           1.  Less than $20,000
                        6,720           2.  $20,000 or more
                          441           3.  Unknown
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   58-59    L-8                     FAMILY INCOME

                           81           00.  Less than  $1,000
                           80           01.  $ 1,000 - $ 1,999
                          109           02.    2,000 -   2,999
                          159           03.    3,000 -   3,999
                          200           04.    4,000 -   4,999
                          327           05.    5,000 -   5,999
                          322           06.    6,000 -   6,999
                          296           07.    7,000 -   7,999
                          261           08.    8,000 -   8,999
                          315           09.    9,000 -   9,999
                          353           10.   10,000 -  10,999
                          196           11.   11,000 -  11,999
                          341           12.   12,000 -  12,999
                          192           13.   13,000 -  13,999
                          185           14.   14,000 -  14,999
                          268           15.   15,000 -  15,999
                          179           16.   16,000 -  16,999
                          244           17.   17,000 -  17,999
                          278           18.   18,000 -  18,999
                          351           19.   19,000 -  19,999
                          991           20.   20,000 -  24,999
                          839           21.   25,000 -  29,999
                          760           22.   30,000 -  34,999
                          519           23.   35,000 -  39,999
                          594           24.   40,000 -  44,999
                          446           25.   45,000 -  49,999
                        1,671           26.  $50,000 and over
                        2,554           27.  Unknown
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     60     Recode                  FAMILY INCOME RECODE

                          629           0.  Under $5,000
                          649           1.  $ 5,000 - $ 6,999
                          872           2.    7,000 -   9,999
                        1,267           3.   10,000 -  14,999
                        1,320           4.   15,000 -  19,999
                          991           5.   20,000 -  24,999
                        1,599           6.   25,000 -  34,999
                        1,559           7.   35,000 -  49,999
                        1,671           8.  $50,000 or more
                        2,554           9.  Unknown
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     61     Generated               NHIS POVERTY INDEX*

                        9,158           1.  Above poverty threshold
                        2,281           2.  Below poverty threshold
                        1,672           3.  Unknown
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   62-63                            FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

     62     A-2                     TYPE OF FAMILY
                        1,937           &.  Primary individual
                          109           -.  Secondary individual
                       11,032           0.  Primary family
                           33         1-9.  Secondary family

     63     A-2                     RELATIONSHIP TO REFERENCE PERSON
                        1,909           &.  Reference person, living alone
                        4,709           0.  Reference person, 2+ persons in
                                            household
                        3,656           1.  Spouse, other spouse NOT in Armed
                                            Forces and living at home
                           63           2.  Spouse, other spouse IN Armed Forces
                                            and living at home
                        2,093           3.  Child of reference person or spouse
                          159           4.  Grandchild of reference person or
                                            spouse
                          241           5.  Parent of reference person or spouse
                          277           6.  Other relative
                            4           7.  Child of ineligible reference person
                            0           9.  Unknown
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     64     Recode                  FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECODE

                        1,909           1.  Living alone
                          137           2.  Living only with non-relative
                        7,281           3.  Living with spouse
                        3,784           4.  Living with relative - other
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   65-66    Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY*

                                    Unrelated individuals are coded 01
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     67     Generated               SIZE OF FAMILY RECODE

                                        1-8.  Number of members
                                          9.  9+ members
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     68     A-2                     PARENT/OTHER ADULT RELATIVE (under 25 years
                                    old and never married)

                        1,150           1.  Both parents, no other relative
                          389           2.  Mother only
                           24           3.  Father only
                          129           4.  Both parents and other 21+ year old
                                            adult relative
                          143           5.  Mother and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                            8           6.  Father and other 21+ year old adult
                                            relative
                           28           7.  No parent, but one 21+ year old
                                            adult relative
                           32           8.  No parent, but two or more 21+ year
                                            old adult relatives
                           60           9.  Unknown
                          172           0.  Other
                       10,976       Blank.  Not applicable (25+ years old or ever
                                            married)
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     69     B-1                     MAJOR ACTIVITY (18+ years old)
            B-8
                        3,974           1.  Working
                        3,178           2.  Keeping house
                          318           3.  Going to school
                        3,944           4.  Something else
                          121           5.  Unknown
                        1,576       Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years)
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     70     G-4                     HEALTH STATUS

                        2,119           1.  Excellent
                        2,331           2.  Very Good
                        3,579           3.  Good
                        2,720           4.  Fair
                        2,305           5.  Poor
                           57           6.  Unknown
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     71     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS - (all ages)*

                        3,073           1.  Unable to perform major activity
                        1,770           2.  Limited in kind/amount major activity
                        1,299           3.  Limited in other activities
                        6,969           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
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     72     Recode                  ACTIVITY LIMITATION STATUS MEASURED BY
                                    "ABILITY TO WORK" (18-69 years)

                        2,618           1.  Unable to work
                          774           2.  Limited in kind/amount of work
                          514           3.  Limited in other activities.
                        4,940           4.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                        4,265       Blank.  Not applicable (under 18 years; 70+
                                            years)
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     73     B-11                    LIMITATION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (5-17 years)

                           68           1.  Unable to attend school
                           88           2.  Attends special school/classes
                            5           3.  Needs special school/classes
                           82           4.  Limited in school attendance
                           62           5.  Limited in other activities
                          534           6.  Not limited (includes unknowns)
                       12,272       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years; 18+
                                            years)
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     74     B-14                    NEEDS HELP WITH PERSONAL CARE (5-59 years old
                                    and limited, or age 60-69 years)*

                          641           1.  Unable to perform personal care needs
                          798           2.  Limited in performing other routine
                                            needs
                        3,324           3.  Not limited in performing personal or
                                            routine needs
                           20           4.  Unkown
                        8,328       Blank.  Not applicable (under 5 years; 5-59
                                            years not limited; 70+ years old)
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     75     D-1                     EMPLOYMENT STATUS IN PAST 2 WEEKS (18+ years)

                                    In the Labor Force: (1-7)

                                     Currently employed: (1-3)

                        3,679           1.  Worked in past 2 weeks
                          377           2.  Did not work, has job; not on lay-off
                                            and not looking for work
                            4           3.  Did not work, has job; looking for
                                            work

                                     Unemployed: (4-7)

                           42           4.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off
                            1           5.  Did not work, has job; on lay-off and
                                            looking for work
                           57           6.  Did not work, has job; unknown if
                                            looking or on lay-off
                          291           7.  Did not work, has no job; looking for
                                            work or on lay-off

                                    Not in Labor Force (18+ years): (8)
                        7,084           8.  Not in Labor Force (18+ years)
                        1,576       Blank.  Not applicable (Under 18 years old)
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     76     L-6                     CLASS OF WORKER

                        7,084           0.  Not in labor force
                        3,157           1.  Private company
                          120           2.  Federal Government employee
                          186           3.  State Government employee
                          382           4.  Local Government employee
                           94           5.  Incorporated business
                          374           6.  Self-employed
                           10           7.  Without pay
                            9           8.  Never worked
                          119           9.  Unknown
                        1,576       Blank.  Under 18
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   77-79    L-6                     INDUSTRY DETAIL CODE

                        4,451       010-998.  Code number
                        8,660         Blank.  Not applicable
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   80-81    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   82-83    Recode                  INDUSTRY RECODE 2

                                    SEE APPENDIX B
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   84-86    L-6                     OCCUPATION DETAIL CODE

                        4,451       001-998.  Code number
                        8,660         Blank.  Not applicable
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   87-88    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 1

                                    SEE APPENDIX C
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   89-90    Recode                  OCCUPATION RECODE 2

                                    SEE APPENDIX C
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     91     L-R                     RESPONDENT

                        8,221           1.  Self-entirely
                          913           2.  Self-partly
                        3,881           3.  Proxy
                           96           4.  Unknown
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     92     Recode                  CONDITION LIST ASSIGNED AND ASKED

                        2,167           1.  Condition List 1, Skin and
                                                              Musculoskeletal
                        2,155           2.  Condition List 2, Impairments
                        2,060           3.  Condition List 3, Digestive
                        2,205           4.  Condition List 4, Miscellaneous
                        2,103           5.  Condition List 5, Circulatory
                        2,250           6.  Condition List 6, Respiratory
                          171           7.  Unknown
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   93-94    Recode                  HOSPITAL EPISODE NUMBER FOR SHORT-STAY
                                    HOSPITALS IN PAST YEAR

                       12,812         01+.  Number
                          299       Blank.  Long-stay hospitals
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   95-96    J-6                     TYPE OF SERVICE

                       11,710           01.  General
                          100           02.  Psychiatric
                            2           03.  Tuberculosis
                           34           04.  Maternity
                            9           06.  Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat
                          241           07.  Children's
                            4           08.  Orthopedic
                            0           09.  Contagious Disease
                            9           10.  Chronic Disease
                            1           11.  Hospital department of institution
                           86           12.  All other
                            0           89.  In index, unknown type
                          182           90.  DK (entry of DK for hospital name
                                             and Not Reported, less than 31
                                             nights in hospital
                           44           92.  DK (entry of DK for hospital name
                                             and Not Reported - 31 or more
                                             nights in hospital)
                           48           93.  Hospitalized in Foreign Country,
                                             not in index
                            0           94.  Nursing personal, and domiciliary
                                             care homes
                            6           95.  Nursing home, assumed from title
                            5           98.  Osteopathic
                          630           99.  Not identified as a hospital, not
                                             in index
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     97     Recode                  RECODE FOR TYPE OF SERVICE

                       12,812           1.  Short-stay hospitals (Codes 01, 04,
                                            06, 07, 11, 89, 90, 98, 99)
                          251           2.  Long-stay hospitals (Codes 02, 03,
                                            08, 09, 10, 12, 92, 94, 95)
                           48           3.  Not in index (Code 93)
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   98-99    J-6                     TYPE OF OWNERSHIP

                                    1.  Governmental, nonfederal
                          388               12.  State
                          468               13.  County
                          288               14.  City
                           30               15.  City-county
                          621               16.  Hospital district

                                    2.  Nonprofit
                        2,111               21.  Church operated or related
                        6,686               23.  Other nonprofit
                            0               24.  Nonprofit, N.O.S.

                                    3.  Proprietary
                            1               31.  Individual
                           52               32.  Partnership
                        1,225               33.  Corporation (profit)
                            0               34.  Proprietary, N.O.S.

                                    4.  Government, Federal
                           31               41.  Air Force
                           60               51.  Army
                           18               61.  Navy
                            0               62.  Department of Defense, N.O.S.
                           14               71.  Public Health Service
                          201               81.  Veterans Administration
                            2               91.  Other Federal

                                    5.  All other
                            0               89.  In index, unknown type
                          182               90.  DK (entry of DK for hospital
                                                 name and Not Reported, less
                                                 than 31 nights in hospital)
                           44               92.  DK (entry of DK for hospital
                                                 name and Not Reported - 31 or
                                                 more nights in hospital)
                           48               93.  Hospitalized in Foreign Country,
                                                 not in index
                            6               95.  Nursing home, assumed from title
                            5               98.  Osteopathic
                          630               99.  Not identified as a hospital,
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  100-105   J-2                     DATE OF ADMISSION

  100-101                           MONTH

                        1,078           01.  January
                        1,122           02.  February
                        1,086           03.  March
                        1,088           04.  April
                        1,088           05.  May
                        1,098           06.  June
                        1,119           07.  July
                        1,089           08.  August
                          998           09.  September
                        1,092           10.  October
                        1,124           11.  November
                        1,129           12.  December

  102-103                           DAY OF MONTH

                                    01-31.  Day of month

  104-105                           YEAR

                            0           88.  1988
                            1           89.  1989
                            7           90.  1990
                        6,048           91.  1991
                        7,054           92.  1992
                            1           93.  1993
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  106-109   Derived                 NUMERICAL VALUE OF DATE OF ADMISSION

                                    0001-1837.  Date Values
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    110     Derived                 ADMISSION RECODE

                          527            1.  Admission in past 2 weeks
                       12,286            2.  Admission 2 weeks to a year ago
                          298            3.  Admission prior to past 12 months
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  111-114   Derived                 NUMERICAL VALUE FOR DATE OF INTERVIEW

                       13,111       1466-1837.  Values
                            0            9999.  Unknown
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  115-118   Derived                 DERIVED DATE OF DISCHARGE

                       13,111       0002-1837.  Values
                            0            9999.  Unknown
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  119-121   Derived                 NUMBER OF NIGHTS IN PAST 12 MONTHS

                                    000-365.  Number of nights
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  122-123   Derived                 NUMBER OF NIGHTS IN PAST 2 WEEKS

                                    00-14.  Number of nights
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  124-126   Derived                 J - VALUE

                           91         Blank.  Negative value
                       13,020       000-364.  Value
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    127     Recode                  J - RECODE

                           91            0.  Still in hospital
                          653            1.  Discharges past 2 weeks (000-013)
                        6,346            2.  Discharges in 2 weeks to 6 months
                                             (014-181)
                        6,021            3.  Discharges in 6-12 months (182-364)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  128-131   J-3                     TOTAL NIGHTS IN HOSPITAL

                                    0001-0425.  Nights
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    132     Recode                  SHORT-STAY HOSPITAL DISCHARGE (based on
                                    6-month recall)*

                        6,860           1.  Yes
                        6,251           2.  No
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    133     J-5                     OPERATION PERFORMED DURING STAY

                        6,595           1.  Yes
                        6,313           2.  No
                          203           3.  Unknown
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  134-139   J-5                     OPERATION CODES (See Appendix E)

  134-135                           OPERATION NUMBER 1

                        6,595       00-99.
                        6,516       Blank.

  136-137                           OPERATION NUMBER 2

                          644       00-99.
                       12,467       Blank.

  138-139                           OPERATION NUMBER 3

                           64       00-99.
                       13,047       Blank.
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  140-144   -                       BLANK
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    145     Recode                  HOSPITALIZATION FOR DELIVERY (Based on
                                    Operation Codes, Appendix E and reason
                                    entered hospital)

                        1,776           1.  Yes, delivery
                       11,335           2.  No
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   146-168  -                       BLANK
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    169     Recode                  HISPANIC OVERSAMPLE RECODE

                          618         1.  Hispanic nonmover (Oversample)
                                          (Sample 911-914)
                          634         2.  Hispanic nonmover (Sample 921-924)
                          404         3.  Hispanic mover    (Sample 921-924)
                       11,455         4.  Nonhispanic Unit  (Sample 921-924)
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   170-177     -                    BLANK
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    178     Master                  TYPE OF SUBSTRATUM
            Record
                        1,499           0.  Permit
                        1,453           1.  Area, oversampled for blacks
                       10,159           2.  Area, not oversampled for blacks
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   179-181     -                    FULL SAMPLE STRATUM IDENTIFIER
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    182     Master                  REGION
            Record
                        2,541           1.  Northeast
                        3,371           2.  Midwest
                        4,705           3.  South
                        2,494           4.  West
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    183     Master                  GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
            Record
                                    MSA Size

                        5,215           1.  1,000,000 or more
                        3,435           2.  250,000 - 999,999
                          806           3.  100,000 - 249,999
                          174           4.  Under 100,000
                        3,481       Blank.  Non-MSA
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    184        -                    BLANK
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    185     Master                  TYPE OF PSU
            Record
                        6,676           1.  MSA - Self-representing
                        2,954           3.  MSA - Nonself-representing
                            0           4.  Non-MSA - Self-representing
                        3,481           6.  Non-MSA - Nonself-representing
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    186     Recode                  MSA - NON-MSA RESIDENCE

                        4,358           1.  MSA - Central City
                        5,272           2.  MSA - Not Central City
                        3,327           3.  Non-MSA - Nonfarm
                          154           4.  Non-MSA - Farm
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  187-189                           PSEUDO PSU CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  190-200                           CHRONIC CONDITION PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE
                                    FACTOR (XX.XXXXXXXXX) - character format
                                    with implied decimal
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                    FINAL BASIC WEIGHT

  201-209                           QUARTER

  210-218*                          SEMI-ANNUAL (WT/2)

  219-227                           ANNUAL (WT/4)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                    6.5 WEIGHT

  228-236                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Use these locations for estimates of hospital discharges and days based on
  a 6-month period.

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                                    ESTIMATED NIGHTS IN HOSPITAL IN PAST 2 WEEKS

  237-245                           QUARTER, SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                    ESTIMATED NIGHTS IN HOSPITAL IN PAST 12
                                    MONTHS

  246-254                           QUARTER

  255-263                           SEMI-ANNUAL

  264-272                           ANNUAL
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                    ESTIMATED TOTAL NIGHTS IN HOSPITAL

  273-281                           QUARTER

  282-290*                          SEMI-ANNUAL

  291-299                           ANNUAL
 ________________________________________________________________________________

  300-335                           BLANK
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Use these locations for estimates of hospital discharges and days based on
  a 6-month period.


 DIAGNOSTIC RECODE A

 Acute Conditions

 I.  Purpose - Recode A consists of 32 4-digit categories of frequently
     reported acute conditions.  The NHIS routinely publishes acute
     condition incidence estimates and other related acute condition data
     using these specific recode categories.

 II.  Format and Content - The first digit of this 4-digit recode separates
      the data into five major condition groups, and the second digit into
      subcategories of these five.  The third and fourth digits are the basic
      units of the recode.

 III.  Definition of Acute Condition - An acute condition is any disease or
       injury with onset in the 3-month reference period prior to the week of
       interview except for certain conditions always classified as chronic
       regardless of onset.  Acute conditions must also have either activity
       restriction or medical attention.  Current deliveries, normal or
       complicated, and current complications of pregnancy and puerperium are
       always considered acute conditions.  The incidence of acute conditions
       is limited to acute conditions with onset in the 2-week reference period
       prior to the interview week.

 This recode is different from Acute Condition Recode 2, used prior to 1982.


 Acute Condition Recode A

 Recode
 Number              Title                               ICD-9 Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________

            INFECTIVE AND PARASITIC DISEASES

 1001       Common Childhood Diseases              033, 052, 055, 056, 072
 1002       Intestinal virus, NOS                  008.8
 1003       Viral Infections, Unspecified          079.9
 1004       Other                                  (001-136, except for
                                                   above)*

            RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

 2105       Common Cold                            460
 2106       Other Acute Upper Respiratory
              Infections                           461-465

 2207       Influenza                              487

 2308       Acute Bronchitis                       466
 2309       Pneumonia                              480-483, 485, 486

 2310       Other Respiratory Conditions           470, 475, 478. ,0-7,9,
                                                   495, 500-508, 510-515,
                                                   516. ,0,2,3,8,9, 518, 519

            DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CONDITIONS

 3411       Dental Conditions                      520. ,6-9,
                                                   521. ,0-5,7-9,
                                                   522, 523, 525
 3412       Indigestion, Nausea and Vomiting       536.8, 787.0
 3413       Other Digestive Conditions             (520-579, and 787,
                                                   except for above)*

            INJURIES

 4514       Fractures, Dislocations                800-839
 4515       Sprains and Strains                    840-848
 4516       Open Wounds and Lacerations            870-884, 890-894
 4517       Contusions and Superficial Injuries    910-929
 4518       Other Current Injuries                 (800-999, except for
                                                   above)*

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Excludes ICD codes defined by the NHIS as chronic and ICD codes not used by
  NHIS.


 Recode
 Number              Title                               ICD-9 Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________
            ALL OTHER ACUTE CONDITIONS

 5619       Eye conditions                         360. ,0,3,5,6,8,9,
                                                   363. ,0-2,6-9,
                                                   364. ,0-6,8,9
                                                   368. ,0,2-4,8,9,
                                                   370. ,0,4-6,8,9,
                                                   371. ,0-2,4-9,
                                                   372. ,4,5,8,9,
                                                   373. ,0,2,8,9,
                                                   374, 375,
                                                   376. ,0,1,3,5,6,8,9,
                                                   378. ,0-6,8,9,
                                                   379. ,0,1,3,4,8,9

 5620       Acute Ear Infections                   380.1, 381, 382,
                                                   383. ,0-2,9,
                                                   384.0, 386.3

 5621       Other Ear Conditions                   380. ,0,2-9, 383.3,8,
                                                   384. ,2,8,9, 385,
                                                   386. ,0-2,4-9, 387,
                                                   388. ,0,1,3-9

 5722       Acute Urinary Tract Infections         580, 581, 590,
                                                   595. ,0-3,8,9, 597,
                                                   598.0, 599.0

 5723       Other Urinary Conditions               582-589, 591, 593, 596,
                                                   598. ,1-9, 599. ,1-9

 5724       Disorders of Menstruation              625.3,4, 626. ,0-6,8,9

 5725       Other Disorders of Female              614-624, 625. ,0-2,5-9,
             Genital Tract                         626.7, 628. ,0,2-9, 629

 5726       Delivery and Other Conditions of       630-676
             Pregnancy and Puerperium

 5827       Skin Conditions                        680-684, 686, 690, 691,
                                                   693, (693.2 NHIS code),
                                                   694-698, 700-705,
                                                   706. ,0,1,3,8,9, 707-709

 Recode
 Number              Title                               ICD-9 Codes
 ________________________________________________________________________________

            ALL OTHER ACUTE CONDITIONS (Continued)

 5828       Acute Back, Spine and Neck Pain        723.1, 724.1-3,5

 5829       Other Musculoskeletal Conditions       710. ,0-2,4,8,9, 717,
                                                   718. ,0-5,8,9, 719,
                                                   720.1,2, 722,
                                                   723. ,0,2-4,6-9,
                                                   724. ,0,4,6-9,
                                                   726. ,1,3-9, 727,
                                                   728. ,0,1,3,5,7-9,
                                                   729.  2-6,8,9,
                                                   730. ,0-3,9, 731. ,0,2,
                                                   732, 733. ,1,3-9, 739

 5930       Headache, excluding migraine           307.8, 784.0**

 5931       Fever, NOS                             780.6

 5932       All Other Acute Conditions             (All remaining ICD Codes)*

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Excludes ICD codes defined by the NHIS as chronic and ICD codes not used by
  NHIS

 **NHIS codes tension headache to 784.0


 DIAGNOSTIC RECODE B

  Diseases, Injuries and Impairments

  I.   Purpose - Recode B is a listing of diseases and injuries developed by
       the World Health Assembly (WHA) and modified by the NHIS to include
       special impairment codes and residual categories.  This recode, without
       NHIS modifications, also appears in Volume 1 of the International
       Classification of Diseases (1975 Revision).

       The recode is intended to provide data users with a classification
       scheme whereby the NHIS diagnostic categories are more closely grouped
       according to the standard International Classification of Disease
       groupings.  This recode is primarily used by NHIS to classify conditions
       reported as causing activity limitation.  For data users interested in
       producing chronic condition prevalence estimates, see also Diagnostic
       Recode C.

 II.   Format and Content - Recode B is a 3-digit recode that can be tabulated
       in two ways.  The first 2 digits represent more general groupings of
       condition categories and range from 01-57 and 99.  For more detailed
       condition categories, the complete 3-digit number - from 010-570 and
       990 - is used.

       The NHIS has modified this recode in two ways.  First, the NHIS
       diagnostic coding procedure uses an X-code designation for impairments
       instead of an ICD number.  For this recode, the X-codes are reassigned
       to the recode categories that would have been used under the ICD scheme.
       Secondly, residual categories have been added to accommodate all
       conditions coded by the NHIS.  A code with the letter "A" following
       indicates conditions coded by the NHIS only.

 This recode is the same as Recode 5 used prior to 1982.


                              Diagnostic Recode B
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 01                Intestinal Infectious Diseases         001-009.0,2

         010       Cholera                                001

         011       Typhoid fever                          002.0

         012       Shigellosis                            004

         013       Food poisoning                         003, 005

         014       Amoebiasis                             006

         015       Intestinal infections due to other     007, 008
                   specified organism

         016       Ill-defined intestinal infections      009.0,2

         019       Residual                               002.1-3,9

 02                Tuberculosis                           010-018, 019-A

         020       Pulmonary tuberculosis                 011

         021       Other respiratory tuberculosis         010, 012

         022       Tuberculosis of meninges and           013
                   central nervous system

         023       Tuberculosis of intestines             014
                   peritoneum and mesenteric glands

         024       Tuberculosis of bones and joints       015

         025       Tuberculosis of genitourinary system   016

         029       Residual                               017, 018, 019-A

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 03                Other Bacterial Diseases               020-027, 030-041

         030       Plague                                 020

         031       Brucellosis                            023

         032       Leprosy                                030

         033       Diphtheria                             032

         034       Whooping cough                         033

         035       Streptococcal sore throat,             034, 035
                   scarlatina and erysipelas

         036       Meningococcal infection                036

         037       Tetanus                                037

         038       Septicaenia                            038

         039       Residual                               021, 022, 024-027,
                                                          031, 039-041

 04                Viral Diseases                         045-057, 060-066,
                                                          070-079

         040       Acute poliomyelitis                    045

         041       Smallpox                               050

         042       Measles                                055

         043       Rubella                                056

         044       Yellow fever                           060

         045       Arthropod-borne encephalitis           062-064

         046       Viral hepatitis                        070

         047       Rabies                                 071

         048       Trachoma                               076

         049       Residual                               046-049, 051-054,
                                                          057, 061, 065,
                                                          066, 072-075, 077-079

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 05                Rickettsiosis and Other Arthropod-     080-088
                   borne Diseases

         050       Louse-borne typhus                     080

         051       Other rickettsiosis                    081-083

         052       Malaria                                084

         053       Leishmaniasis                          085

         054       Trypanosomiasis                        086

         059       Residual                               087, 088

 06                Venereal Diseases                      090-099

         060       Syphilis                               090-097

         061       Gonococcal infections                  098

         069       Residual                               099

 07                Other Infectious and Parasitic         100-104, 110-112,
                   Diseases and Late Effects of           114-118,120-136
                   Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

         070       Non-syphilitic spirochaetal diseases   100-104

         071       Mycosis                                110-112, 114-118

         072       Schistosomiasis                        120

         073       Echinococcosis                         122

         074       Filarial infection and dracontiasis    125

         075       Ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis       126

         076       Other helminthiasis                    121, 123, 124,
                                                          127-129

         079       Residual                               130-136

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 08                Malignant Neoplasm of Lip, Oral        140-149
                   Cavity and Pharynx

         080       Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral        140-149
                   cavity and pharynx

 09                Malignant of Neoplasm of Digestive     150-159
                   Organs and Peritoneum

         090       Malignant neoplasm of oesophagus       150

         091       Malignant neoplasm of stomach          151

         092       Malignant neoplasm or small            152
                   intestine, including duodenum

         093       Malignant neoplasm of colon            153

         094       Malignant neoplasm of rectum,          154
                   rectosigmoid junction and anus

         095       Malignant neoplasm of liver,           155.0
                   specified as primary

         096       Malignant neoplasm of pancreas         157

         099       Residual                               155.1,2, 156, 158,
                                                          159

 10                Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory      160-165
                   and Inthrathoracic Organs

         100       Malignant neoplasm of larynx           161

         101       Malignant neoplasm of trachea,         162
                   brochus and lung

         109       Residual                               160, 163-165

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 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 11                Malignant Neoplasm of Bone,            170-175
                   Connective Tissue, Skin and Breast

         110       Malignant neoplasm of bone, and        170
                   articular cartilage

         111       Malignant melanoma of skin             172

         112       Other malignant neoplasm of skin       173

         113       Malignant neoplasm of female breast    174

         119       Residual                               171, 175

 12                Malignant Neoplasm of Genitourinary    179-189
                   Organs

         120       Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri     180

         121       Malignant neoplasm of placenta         181

         122       Malignant neoplasm of uterus,          179, 182
                   other and unspecified

         123       Malignant neoplasm of ovary and        183
                   other uterine adnexa

         124       Malignant neoplasm of prostate         185

         125       Malignant neoplasm of testis           186

         126       Malignant neoplasm of bladder          188

         129       Residual                               184, 187, 189

 13                Malignant Neoplasm of Other and        190-199
                   Unspecified Sites

         130       Malignant neoplasm of brain            191

         139       Residual                               190, 192-199

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 14                Malignant Neoplasm of Lymphatic and    200-208
                   Haemopoietic Tissue

         140       Hodgkin's disease                      201

         141       Leukemia                               204-208

         149       Residual                               200, 202, 203

 15                Benign Neoplasm                        210-229

         150       Benign neoplasm of skin                216

         151       Benign neoplasm of breast              217

         152       Benign neoplasm of uterus              218, 219

         153       Benign neoplasm of ovary               220

         154       Benign neoplasm of kidney and other    223
                   urinary organs

         155       Benign neoplasm of nervous system      225

         156       Benign neoplasm of thyroid             226

         159       Residual                               210-215, 221, 222,
                                                          224, 227-229

 17                Other and Unspecified Neoplasm         239

         170       Other and unspecified neoplasm         239

 18                Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases,      240-246, 250-259,
                   Immunity Disorders                     270-279

         180       Disorders of thyroid gland             240-246

         181       Diabetes mellitus                      250

         182       Hyperlipoproteinaemia                  272.0, 272.1

         183       Obesity of non-endocrine origin        278.0

         189       Residual                               251-259, 270, 271,
                                                          272.2-9, 273-277,
                                                          278.1-4,8, 279

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 19                Nutritional Deficiencies               260-268.0,2,9, 269

         190       Kwashiorkor                            260

         191       Nutritional marasmus                   261

         192       Other protein-calorie malnutrition     262, 263

         193       Avitaminosis                           264-267, 268.0,2,9,
                                                          269

 20                Disease of Blood and Blood-forming     280-289
                   Organs

         200       Anaemias                               280-285

         209       Residual                               286-289

 21                Mental disorders                       290-305, 306.1-5,
                                                          307-314, 315.4,5,8,9,
                                                          316-A, X10, X14, X19

         210       Senile and presenile organic           290
                   psychotic conditions

         211       Schizophrenic psychoses                295

         212       Affective psychoses                    296

         213       Other psychoses                        291-294, 297-299

         214       Neurotic and personality disorders     300, 301

         215       Alcohol dependence syndrome            303

         216       Drug dependence                        304

         217       Physiological malnutrition arising     306.1-5
                   from mental factors

         218       Mental retardation                     X19

         219       Residual                               302, 305, 307-314,
                                                          315.4,5,8,9,316-A,
                                                          X10, X14

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 22                Disease of the Nervous System          320, 322-325, 330,
                                                          331.0-2,8,9,
                                                          332-337, 340, 341,
                                                          344.1, 345-352,
                                                          353.0-4,6,8,9,
                                                          354-359, X40, X41.1-
                                                          8,.X,.Y, X41.9,
                                                          (X42-X49, X51-X60,
                                                          X63, X64)*, X50.9,
                                                          X61***

         220       Meningitis                             320, 322

         221       Parkinson's disease                    332

         222       Other degenerative and hereditary      330, 331.0-2,8,9,
                   disorders of the central nervous       333-336
                   system

         223       Multiple sclerosis                     340

         224       Infantile cerebral palsy and other     344.1, X40, X41.9,
                   paralytic syndromes                    X50.9, (X42-X49,
                                                          X51-X60, X63, X64)*

         225       Epilepsy                               345

         229       Residual                               323-325, 337, 341,
                                                          346-352, 353.0-
                                                          4,6,8,9, 354-359,
                                                          X41.1-8,.X,.Y, X61***

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Excludes .0

 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 23                Disorders of the Eye and Adnexa        360-368, 370-379,
                                                          X00*, (X01, X02,
                                                          X04)*

         230       Glaucoma                               365

         231       Cataract                               366

         232       Blindness and low vision               X00*

         233       Conjunctivitis                         372.0-3

         234       Disorders of lacrimal system           375

         235       Strabismus and other disorders of      378
                   binocular eye movements

         239       Residual                               360-364, 367, 368,
                                                          370, 371,372.4-9,
                                                          373, 374, 376, 377,
                                                          379, (X01, X02, X04)*

 24                Disease of the Ear and Mastoid         380-387, 388.0,1,3-9,
                   Process                                (X05, X08)*, (X06,
                                                          X07, X09)*

         240       Otitis media and mastoiditis           381-383

         241       Deafness                               (X05, X08)*

         249       Residual                               380, 384-387,
                                                          388.0.1,3-9,
                                                          (X06, X07, X09)*

 25                Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart    390, 392-398, 399-A
                   Disease

         250       Acute rheumatic fever                  390, 392

         251       Chronic rheumatic heart disease        393-398

         259       Residual                               399-A

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Excludes .0

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 26                Hypertensive Disease                   401-405

         260       Hypertensive heart disease             402, 404

         269       Residual                               401, 403, 405

 27                Ischaemic Heart Disease                413, 414

         271       Ischaemic heart disease                413, 414

 28                Disease of Pulmonary Circulation and   415-417, 420-428,
                   Other Forms of Heart Disease           429.0-5,8,9

         280       Pulmonary embolism                     415.1

         281       Cardiac dysrhythmias                   427

         289       Residual                               415.0, 416, 417,
                                                          420-426, 428,
                                                          429.0-5,8,9

 29                Cerebrovascular Disease                430-435, 437, X50***

         290       Subarachnoid haemorrhage               430

         291       Intracerebral and other intracranial   431, 432
                   haemorrhage

         292       Cerebral infarction                    433, 434

         294       Cerebral atherosclerosis               437.0

         299       Residual                               435, 437.1-6,8,9,
                                                          X50***

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 30                Other Diseases of the                  440-444, 446-448,
                   Circulatory System                     451-459

         300       Atherosclerosis                        440

         301       Arterial embolism and thrombosis       444

         302       Other diseases of arteries,            441-443, 446-448
                   arterioles and capillaries

         303       Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,           451-453
                   venous embolism and thrombosis

         304       Varicose veins of lower extremities    454

         305       Hemorrhoids                            455

         309       Residual                               456-459

 31                Diseases of the Upper Respiratory      460-465, 470-478,
                   Tract                                  477.7-A

         310       Acute tonsillitis                      463

         311       Acute laryngitis and tracheitis        464

         312       Other acute upper respiratory          460-462, 465
                   infections

         313       Deflected nasal septum and             470, 471
                   nasal polyps

         314       Chronic pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis   472, 473
                   and sinusitis

         315       Chronic diseases of tonsils and        474
                   adenoids

         319       Residual                               475-478, 477.7-A

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 32                Other Diseases of the Respiratory      466, 480-483,
                   System                                 485-487, 490-496,
                                                          500-508, 510-516, 518,
                                                          519, X30***

         320       Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis     466

         321       Pheumonia                              480-483, 485, 486

         322       Influenza                              487

         323       Bronchitis, chronic and                490-493
                   unspecified, emphysema and asthma

         324       Bronchietasis                          494

         325       Other chronic obstructive              495, 496
                   pulmonary disease

         326       Pheumonconiosis and other lung         500-508
                   disease due to external agents

         327       Pleurisy                               511

         329       Residual                               510, 512-516, 518,
                                                          519, X30***

 33                Diseases of Oral Cavity, Salivary      520.3,4,6-9, 521-523,
                   Glands and Jaws                        525-529, X92

         330       Diseases of teeth and supporting       520.3,4,6-9, 521-523,
                   structures                             525, X92

         331       Disease of the jaw                     526

         339       Residual                               527-529

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 34                Diseases of Other Parts of the         530-537, 540-543,
                   Digestive System                       550-553,555-558, 560,
                                                          562, 564-579

         340       Diseases of oesophagus                 530

         341       Ulcer of stomach and duodenum          531-533

         342       Appendicitis                           540-543

         343       Hernia of abdominal cavity             550-553

         344       Intestinal obstruction without         560
                   mention of hernia

         345       Diverticula of intestine               562

         346       Other functional digestive disorders   564

         347       Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis    571

         348       Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis       574-575.1

         349       Residual                               534-537, 555-558,
                                                          565-570 572,573,
                                                          575.0,2-6,8,9,
                                                          576-579

 35        Diseases of Urinary System                     580-599, X31***, X62

         350       Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and      580-589
                   nephrosis

         351       Infections of kidney                   590

         352       Urinary calculus                       592, 594

         353       Cystitis                               595

         359       Residual                               X31***, X62, 591, 593,
                                                          596-599

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 36                Disease of Male Genital Organs         600-608

         360       Hyperplasia of prostate                600

         361       Hydrocele                              603

         362       Redundant prepucs and phimosis         605

         363       Infertility, male                      606

         369       Residual                               601, 602, 604, 607, 608

 37                Diseases of Female Genital Organs      610, 611, 614-629,
                                                          X32***

         370       Diseases of breast                     610, 611, X32***

         371       Salpingitis and oophoritis             614.0-2

         372       Inflammatory diseases of pelvic        614.3-9
                   cellular tissue and peritoneum

         373       Inflammatory diseases of uterus,       615, 616
                   vagina and vulva

         374       Uterovaginal prolapse                  618

         375       Menstrual disorders                    626.0-5

         376       Infertility, female                    628

         379       Residual                               617, 619-625,
                                                          626.6-9, 627, 629

 38                Abortion                               630-639

         380       Spontaneous abortion                   634

         381       Legally induced abortion               635

         382       Illegally induced abortion             636

         389       Residual                               630-633, 637-639

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 39                Direct Obstetric Causes                640-646, 651-676

         390       Haemorrhage of pregnancy and           640, 641, 666
                   childbirth

         391       Toxaemia of pregnancy                  642.4-9, 643

         392       Infections of genitourinary tract      646.6
                   in pregnancy

         393       Obstructed labor                       660

         394       Complications of the puerperium        670-676

         399       Residual                               642.0-3, 644, 645,
                                                          646.0-5,7-9,
                                                          651-659, 661-665,
                                                          667-669

 40                Indirect Obstetric Causes              647, 648

         400       Indirect obstetric causes              647, 648

 41                Normal Delivery                        650

         410       Normal delivery                        650

 42                Diseases of Skin and Subcutaneous      680-686, 690-693,
                   Tissue                                 693.2-A,
                                                          694-698, 700-709

         420       Infections of skin and subcutaneous    680-686
                   tissue

         429       Residual                               690-693, 693.2-A,
                                                          694-698, 700-709

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 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 43                Disease of the Musculoskeletal         710-712, 714-727,
                   System and Connective Tissue           728.0,1,3,5,8,9,
                                                          729-733, 739,
                                                          (X20-X29, X33-X35,
                                                          X73-X78)***,
                                                          (X70, X79, X90,
                                                          X93)***, X80,
                                                          X84-X86, X89

         430       Rheumatoid arthritis, except spine     714

         431       Other arthropathies                    710-712, 715, 716

         432       Other disorders of joints              717-719

         433       Ankylosing spondylitis                 720.0

         434       Other dorsopathies                     720.1-724, X80

         435       Rheumatism, excluding the back         725-727, 728.0,1
                                                          3,5,8,9, 729, X86

         436       Osteomyelitis, periostitis and other   730
                   infections involving bone

         437       Acquired deformities of limbs          (X20-X29, X33-X35,
                                                          X73-X78)***

         439       Residual                               731-733, 739,
                                                          (X70, X79, X90,
                                                          X93)***,
                                                          X84, X85, X89

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 ***Includes all 4th digits except .9

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 44                Congenital Anomalies                   742.2,4,5,8,9, 744.4,
                                                          745-748, 750.2-9,
                                                          751, 752, 753.1-9,
                                                          754.0,1, 756.4-9,
                                                          757, 758.1-9, 759.0-
                                                          6,8, (X20-X29, X33-
                                                          X35, X70, X73, X74,
                                                          X76-X78, X93)**,
                                                          X71.9, X75.9,
                                                          (X30-X32, X79,
                                                          X90)**

         440       Spina bifida and hydrocephalus         X71.9

         441       Other deformities of central           742.2,4,5,8,9
                   nervous system

         442       Congenital anomalies of heart and      745-747
                   circulatory system

         443       Cleft palate and cleft lip             749, X91.9

         444       Other deformities of digestive         750.2-9, 751
                   system

         445       Undescended testicle                   752.5

         446       Congenital dislocation of hip          X75.9

         447       Other congenital anomalies of          (X20-X29, X33-X35,
                   musculoskeletal system                 X70, X73, X74,
                                                          X76-X78, X93)**,
                                                          754.0,1, 756.4-9

         449       Residual                               744.4, 748, 752.0-4,
                                                          6-9, 753.1-9, 757,
                                                          758.1-9, 759.0-6,8,
                                                          (X30-X32, X79, X90)**

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 **Includes 4th digit .9 only.

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 45                Certain Conditions Originating in      760, 761.0-5,7-9,
                   the Perinatal Period                   762-778, 779.0-5,8,9,
                                                          X61.9

         450       Maternal conditions affecting fetus    760
                   or newborn

         451       Obstetric complications affecting      761.0-5,7-9, 762, 763
                   fetus or newborn

         452       Slow fetal growth, fetal               764, 765
                   malnutrition and immaturity

         453       Birth trauma                           767, X61.9

         454       Hypoxia, birth asphyxia and other      768-770
                   respiratory conditions

         455       Haemolytic disease of fetus or         773
                   newborn

         459       Residual                               766, 771, 772,
                                                          774-778, 779.0-5,8,9

 46                Signs, Symptoms and Ill-Defined        780, 781.0-4,6,7,9,
                   Conditions                             782, 783.0,2-6,9
                                                          784-797, 799,
                                                          799.5-A, X11, X12

         460       Pyrexia of unknown origin              780.6

         461       Symptoms involving heart               785.0-3

         462       Renal colic                            788.0

         463       Retention of urine                     788.2

         464       Abdominal pain                         789.0

         465       Senility without mention of            797
                   psychosis

         467       Respiratory failure                    799.1

         469       Residual                               780.0-5,7-9, 781.0-4,6,
                                                          7,9, 782, 783.0,2-6,9,
                                                          784.4-6,9, 786, 787,
                                                          788.1,3,4-9, 789.1-5,9,
                                                          790-796, 799.0,2-4,8,9,
                                                          799.5-A, X11, X12
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 47                Fractures                              800-829

         470       Fracture of skull and face             800-804

         471       Fracture of neck and trunk             805-809

         472       Fracture of humerus, radius and ulna   812, 813

         473       Fracture of neck of femur              820

         474       Fracture of other parts of femur       821

         475       Fracture of tibia, fibula and ankle    823,824

         476       Other fractures of limbs               810-811, 814-819,
                                                          822, 825, 829

         479       Residual                               826-828

 48                Dislocations, Sprains and Strains      830-848

         480       Dislocations, sprains, and strains     830-848

 49                Intracranial and Internal Injuries     850-854, 860-869,
                   Including Nerves                       950-957, X00.0,
                                                          X05.0, X08.0,
                                                          (X42-X49, X51-X60,
                                                          X63, X64)****

         490       Concussion                             850

         491       Other intracranial injuries            851-854, 950, 951,
                                                          X00.0, X05.0, X08.0

         499       Residual                               860-869, 952-957,
                                                          (X42-X49,X51-X60,
                                                          X63, X64)****
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 ****Includes 4th digit .0 only.

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 50                Open Wounds and Injury to Blood        870-884*****,
                   Vessels                                890-894, 900-904

         500       Open wound of eye, ear and head        870-873*****

         501       Open wound of upper limb               880-884

         502       Open wound of lower limb               890-894

         509       Residual                               874-879, 900-904

 51                Effects of Foreign Body Entering       930-939
                   Through Orifice

         510       Effects of foreign body entering       930-939
                   through orifice

 52                Burns                                  940-949

         520       Burn confined to eye and adnexa        940

         521       Burn of wrist and hand                 944

         529       Residual                               941-943, 945-949

 53                Poisonings and Toxic Effects           977.9******, 979,
                                                          988, 989*******

         530       Medicinal agents                       977.9******, 979

         539       Residual                               988, 989*******

 54                Complications of Medical and           996-999
                   Surgical Care

         540       Complications of medical and           996-999
                   surgical care

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 *****871.3 is not used by NHIS.  Instead these conditions are assigned to the
      appropriate visual impairment X-code.

 ******Anything classifiable to 960-978 is coded by NHIS to 977.9.

 *******Anything classifiable to 980-987 is coded by NHIS to 989.9.
1                                   - 159 -

                        National Health Interview Survey
                              Diagnostic Recode B
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 2-digit 3-digit                                          NHIS Diagnostic
 Recode  Recode          Category                         Code Inclusions
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 55                Other Injuries, Early Complications    910-929, 959, 990-995
                   of Trauma

         550       Other injuries, early complications    910-929, 959, 990-995
                   of trauma

 56                Late Effects of Injuries, of           905.0-5, 906, 907,
                   Poisonings, of Toxic Effects and of    908.0-5,9, 909.2,4
                   Other External Causes

         560       Late effects of injuries, of           905.0-5, 906, 907,
                   poisonings, of toxic effects and of    908.0-5,9, 909.2,4
                   other external causes

 57                Present Effects of Injuries, NEC       X01.0, X02.0, X04.0,
                                                          X06.0, X07.0, X09.0

         570       Present effects of injuries, NEC       X01.0, X02.0, X04.0,
                                                          X06.0, X07.0, X09.0

 99                Residual, All Other Conditions         All other not listed
                                                          codes

         990       Residual, all other conditions         All other not listed
                                                          codes


 DIAGNOSTIC RECODE C

 Chronic Conditions and Impairments

 I.  Purpose - Recode C consists of 134 3-digit categories of chronic
     conditions and impairments.  The categories correspond to the conditions
     that appear on the six (6) NHIS check-lists of selected chronic
     conditions.  These categories are used by NHIS to produce prevalence
     estimates of selected chronic conditions.

 II.  Format and Content - The first digit of this 3-digit recode identifies
      the specific chronic condition check-list number, i.e., 1-6, that
      corresponds to the number of the list used on the NHIS questionnaire.
      The second and third digits are numbered sequentially within each of the
      6 lists.  Each condition group contains between 15 and 43 2-digit
      categories.

 III.  Definition of Chronic Condition and Impairment - In most cases, a
       chronic condition or an impairment is any departure from normal health
       with onset more than 3 months from date of interview.  Certain chronic
       conditions and impairments are classified as chronic, however,
       regardless of date of onset.  Complications of pregnancy are always
       classified as acute.  All chronic conditions and impairments are counted
       whether or not they necessitated activity restriction or medical care.
       Impairments coded with an "X" in the first digit are, by definition,
       chronic.

 This recode is different from Chronic Condition Recode 3, used prior to 1982.

 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                          Title                       by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST I: SELECTED SKIN AND MUSCULOSKELETAL
                   CONDITIONS

 101               Arthritis                              711. ,0,9, 712. ,8,9,
                                                          714-716, 720.0, 721

 102               Rheumatism, unspecified                729.0

 103               Gout, including gouty arthritis        274

 104               Sciatica (including lumbago)           724.2,3

 105               Intervertebral disc disorders          722

 106               Bone spur/tendinitis NOS               726. ,9

 107               Disorders of bone or cartilage         730. ,0-3,9,
                                                          731. ,0,2, 732, 733

 108               Bunion                                 727.1

 109               Bursitis, NEC                          726.0-8, 727. ,0,2-9

 110               Sebaceous skin cyst                    706.2

 111               Acne                                   706.0,1

 112               Psoriasis                              696

 113               Dermatitis                             690-694 (693.2 NHIS
                                                          code)

 114               Dry (itching) skin NEC                 698.9

 115               Chronic ulcer of skin                  707

 116               Ingrown nails                          703.0

 117               Corns and calluses                     700

 118               Benign neoplasms of the skin           216

 119               Malignant neoplasms of the skin        172, 173

 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                          Title                       by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST II:  IMPAIRMENTS

 201               Blind - Both eyes                           X00
 202               Other Visual Impairment                     X01-X03

 203               Deaf - Both ears                            X05
 204               Other Hearing Impairments                   X06-X09

 205               Stammering and Stuttering                   X10
 206               Other Speech Impairments                    X11

 207               Impairment of Sensation                     X12

 208               Mental Retardation                          X19

                   Absence Upper Extremities
 209                 Both Arms/Hands                           X20,X21
 210                 One Hand/Arm                              X23,X24
 211                 Fingers - One or Both Hands               X22,X25

                   Absence Lower Extremities
 212                 One or Both Legs                          X26,X28
 213                 Feet/Toes - One or Both Limbs             X27,X29

 214               Absence Lung                                X30
 215                 Kidney                                    X31
 216                 Breast                                    X32
 217                 Bone, Joint,
                     Muscle of extremity                       X34
 218               Tips of Fingers, Toes                       X35

                   Paralysis of Extremities - Complete
 219                 Entire Body                               X40
 220                 One Side of Body - Hemiplegia             X41
 221                 Both Legs - Paraplegia                    X46
 222                 Other paralysis                           X42-X45, X47-X49

                   Paralysis of Extremities - Partial
 223                 Cerebral Palsy                            X50
 224                 One Side of Body Only - Hemiparesis       X51
 225                 Legs - Both or Paraparesis                X56
 226                 Other paralysis                           X52-X55, X57-X59


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                          Title                       by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST II:  IMPAIRMENTS (Continued)

 227               Paralysis - Complete or Partial -
                     Other site                                X60-X64

                   Deformity/Orthopedic Impairment:
                     Back
 228                   Curvature or other deformity of
                         back or spine                         X70
 229                   Orthopedic Impairment                   X80
 230                   Spina Bifida                            X71

                     Other Upper Extremities
 231                   Hands, Fingers only                     X74
 232                   Orthopedic Impairment - Shoulder(s)     X84
 233                   Other                                   X73

                     Lower Extremities
 234                   Flatfeet                                X77
 235                   Clubfoot                                X78
 236                   Other                                   X75,X76,X85,X86

 237               Other Deformities/
                     Orthopedic Impairment                     X79,X89

 238               Cleft Palate                                X91

 239               Color Blindness                             368.5

 240               Tinnitus                                    388.3

 241               Cataracts                                   366

 242               Glaucoma                                    365

 243               Diseases of Retina                          361,362. ,1-9


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                            Title                     by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST III:  SELECTED DIGESTIVE CONDITIONS

 301               Gallbladder stones                     574

 302               Liver diseases including cirrhosis     571, 572, 573. ,0,3-9

 303               Gastric ulcer                          531

 304               Duodenal ulcer                         532

 305               Peptic ulcer                           533

 306               Hernia of abdominal cavity             550-553

 307               Disease of the esophagus               530

 308               Gastritis and duodenitis               535

 309               Indigestion                            536.8

 310               Other functional disorders of          536 (except .8), 787
                   stomach and digestive system

 311               Enteritis and colitis                  555, 556, 558

 312               Spastic colon                          564.1

 313               Diverticula of intestines              562

 314               Constipation                           564.0

 315               Other stomach and
                     intestinal disorders                 534, 537, 560, 569

 316               Malignant neoplasms of stomach,
                   intestines, colon, and rectum          151-154


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                            Title                     by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

               LIST IV:  SELECTED CONDITIONS OF THE
                         GENITOURINARY, NERVOUS, ENDOCRINE,
                         METABOLIC AND BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING SYSTEMS

 401               Goiter                                 240, 241, 242.0-3

 402               Other disorders of the thyroid         242.4,8,9, 243-246

 403               Diabetes                               250

 404               Anemias                                280-285

 405               Epilepsy                               345

 406               Migraine headache                      346

 407               Other headache                         784.0
                     (excludes tension headache)

 408               Neuralgia or neuritis, unspecified     729.2

 409               Kidney stones                          592

 410               Kidney infections                      590

 411               Other kidney trouble, NEC              581-583, 593

 412               Bladder infections                     595. ,0-3,8,9

 413               Other disorders of bladder             594.1, 596

 414               Diseases of prostate                   600-602
                                                          (ex 601.4)

 415               Multiple sclerosis                     340

 416               Inflammatory disease of female
                     genital organs                       614-616

 417               Non-Inflammatory disease of female
                     genital organs                       620-624

 418               Menstrual disorders                    626


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                            Title                     by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

               LIST IV:  SELECTED CONDITIONS OF THE
                         GENITOURINARY, NERVOUS, ENDOCRINE,
                         METABOLIC AND BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING
                         SYSTEMS (Continued)

 419               Other disorders of female              617-619, 625, 627,
                   genital organs                         628. ,0,2-9, 629.
                                                          0,1,8

 420               Female trouble, NOS                    629. ,9

 421               Malignant neoplasm of breast -
                     female                               174

 422               Malignant neoplasms of female
                     genital organs                       179-184

 423               Malignant neoplasm of prostate         185

 424               Benign neoplasm of breast - female     217

 425               Benign neoplasms of female
                     genital organs                       218-221


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                          Title                       by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST V:  SELECTED CIRCULATORY CONDITIONS

 501               Rheumatic fever with or without        390, 392-398,
                   heart disease                          399 (NHIS code only)

 502               Ischemic heart disease                 413, 414 (NHIS
                                                          includes 410-412 and
                                                          429.6 in 414)

                   Heart rhythm disorders
 503                 Tachycardia or rapid heart           427.0-3, 785.0
 504                 Heart murmurs                        785.2
 505                 Other and unspecified heart          427. ,4-6,8,9, 785.1
                       rhythm disorders

 506               Congenital heart disease               745, 746

 507               Other selected diseases of heart       415-417, 420. ,9,
                   (excludes hypertension)                421. ,0,9, 422. ,9,
                                                          423, 424, 425. .0-
                                                          5,9, 426, 428, 429. ,
                                                          0-5,8,9

 508               High blood pressure (hypertension)     401-405

 509               Cerebrovascular disease                430-435, 437 (NHIS
                                                          includes 436 and 438
                                                          in 437)

 510               Hardening of the arteries              440

 511               Aneurysm                               441. ,0-6, 442

 512               Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis            451

 513               Varicose veins of lower extremities    454

 514               Hemorrhoids                            455

 515               Poor circulation                       459. ,8,9


 Recode                                               ICD Inclusion as modified
 Number                            Title                     by the NHIS
 ______________________________________________________________________________

           LIST VI:  SELECTED RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

 601               Chronic Bronchitis                     490, 491

 602               Asthma                                 493

 603               Hay fever/allergic rhinitis without
                     asthma                               477 (477.7 NHIS code)

 604               Nasal polyps                           471

 605               Chronic sinusitis                      473

 606               Deviated Nasal Septum                  470

 607               Chronic disease of tonsils
                     and adenoids                         474

 608               Chronic laryngitis                     476

 609               Emphysema                              492

 610               Pleurisy                               511

 611               Pneumoconiosis and asbestosis          500-505

 612               Tuberculosis (pulmonary)               011, 019 (NHIS code)

 613               Malignant neoplasms of lung            162. ,2-9
                     and bronchus

 614               Other diseases of lung                 515, 518

 615               Malignant neoplasms of other           160, 161, 162.0, 163
                     respiratory sites

 999               ALL OTHER SELECTED CHRONIC             All remaining ICD
                   CONDITIONS                             and NHIS codes*

 ______________________________________________________________________________
 *Excludes always acute codes and ICD codes not used by NHIS.


 TABULATION SPECIFICATIONS AND WEIGHTING

 INTRODUCTION

  The tabulation specifications which were used to tabulate data for the
  "Current Estimates" report are attached.  A brief description of the
  key points of each tabulation used to prepare each table is shown on
  the attached chart.

  The weight for an event occurring or not occurring (binomial 1 or 0)
  uses the basic weights for the person.  Similarly, if the event has
  occurred and when it occurs it can have a frequency of 1, 2, 3, etc.;
  the weight shown includes the cross product of the person's basic
  weight times the frequency.  For instance, if a person is injured and
  requires 5 days in bed, the weight shown in the appropriate table is
  the person's basic weight times 5.

  In most instances in the Health Interview Survey there are three
  reference periods used to make estimates:  the 2-week reference period,
  6 months, and 12 months.  In producing estimates two types of weights
  are presented in the tape records; the basic weight and the 6.5 weight.

  The 6.5 weight is a modification of the basic weight obtained by
  multiplying the basic weight by 6.5.  The figure 6.5 indicates that
  2 weeks multiplied by 6.5 represents 13 weeks or one calendar quarter.
  Summing over 4 calendar quarters equals 52 weeks.  The basic weight for
  a quarter is 4 times the size of the annual weight (divide basic
  quarter weight by 4 to get annual weight).

  To illustrate the use of reference periods, suppose we have a person
  whose basic weight is 6,000 in the tape for the quarter.  This person's
  annual weight is 6,000/4 = 1,500.  His 6.5 weight is obtained by
  multiplying 6,000 x 6.5 to obtain the 6.5 weight of 39,000.  Therefore,
  if this person had 2 doctor visits occurring in the 2-week reference
  period, his contribution to the annual volume of doctor visits would
  have been 39,000 x 2 or 78,000.  If he had been discharged from a
  hospital once during the 6 months prior to interview, his contribution
  to the annual volume of hospital discharges would be 1,500 x 2 or 3,000
  for the full year's sample, or 6,000 x 2 or 12,000 for a sample of one
  quarter.  If the reference period was 12 months, the weight for the
  year's sample is 1,500 (or 6,000 for the quarterly sample).

  The weights are presented in character format in the tape in Locations
  190-236.  Locations from 237 onward contain cross products of variables
  with frequency greater than one.  For instance, the number of
  restricted activity days in the Person Record Locations 98-99 may be
  5 days.  As a convenience in tabulation, these 5 days have been
  multiplied times the appropriate weight (the 6.5 weight in Locations
  228-236) to obtain the weighted estimate of restricted activity days
  in Locations 237-245.

  A table summarizing these tape locations and their uses follows:

 SUMMARY OF WEIGHTS IN THE 1992 NHIS PERSON RECORD

 Tape location   Name of Weight Field              Notes:
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   190-200       CHRONIC CONDITION PREVALENCE      Multiply by final basic weight
                 AND INCIDENCE FACTOR              to obtain prevalence of
                                                   chronic conditions

 ________________________________________________________________________________

                 FINAL BASIC WEIGHT

   201-209       QUARTER                           Use one quarter of data

   210-218       SEMI-ANNUAL                       Use two quarters of data

   219-227       ANNUAL                            Use entire data file
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   228-236       6.5 WEIGHT                        Use for event data with
                                                   2-week recall period
                 Content of field is 6.5
                 times the Quarter Weight.
 ________________________________________________________________________________

   237-245       ESTIMATED RESTRICTED              Use one quarter to produce
                 ACTIVITY DAYES (BASED             estimate for the quarter;
                 ON TWO-WEEK RECALL)               use entire file to produce
                 Content of field is               annual estimate.  This field
                 number of restricted              is already weighted.
                 activity days times
                 6.5 Weight.
 ________________________________________________________________________________


 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATING THE CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

 The accompanying instructions show procedures for deriving estimates from
 Health Interview Survey data tapes.  The publication, "Current Estimates",
 for the year 1992 is used as a source for the examples.

 Instructions for inclusions and all appropriate weights are included for each
 table specified.  In cases where classifications such as "other" may not be
 clear or where several fields must be specified to produce a single variable,
 for example, persons injured, the variables needed will be listed.


 TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

   TABLE                                                   TAPE
  NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________
                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

     1-15     Incidence of Acute Conditions

              Inclusions:

              Condition records                              1-2          30
              Acute                                          107          2
              Onset in 2 weeks                               108          1

              Use:

              Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    1001-5932
     1-5      Denominator for rates is population:
                  see Table 78 specifications
    11-15     Restrict numerator to medically attended       110          1
              Denominator is all acute conditions

              Weight:

              (2 week reference) inflated by 6.5 to        228-236
              obtain a quarterly estimate.  Annual
              estimate is the sum of 4 quarterly
              estimates.

   16-25     Restricted Activity Days Associated With
             Acute Conditions

             Inclusions:

             Condition records                              1-2          30
             Acute                                          107          2

             Use:

             Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    1001-5932
   16-20     Denominator is population:
                see Table 78 specifications

             Weight:

             2 week restricted activity days              237-245


                 TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

   TABLE                                                   TAPE
  NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

    26-35     Bed Days Associated with Acute Conditions

              Inclusions:

              Condition records                              1-2          30
              Acute                                          107          2

              Use:

              Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    1001-5932
    26-30     Denominator is population:
                 see Table 78 specifications

              Weight:

              2 week bed days                              246-254

    36-45     Work-Loss Days Associated with Acute
              Conditions

              Inclusions:

              Condition records                              1-2          30
              Acute                                          107          2

              Use:

              Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    1001-5932
    36-40     Denominator is currently employed
              population:  see Table 78 specifications

              Weight:

              2 week work-loss days                        255-263

                    TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

    TABLE                                                   TAPE
   NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
   ______________________________________________________________________________

                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

    46-49     School-Loss Days Associated with Acute
              Conditions

              Inclusions:

              Condition records                              1-2          30
              Acute                                          107          2

              Use:

              Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    1001-5932
    46-47     Denominator is population ages 5-17
                 see Table 78 specifications

              Weight:

              2 week school-loss days                      264-272

      50      Acute Conditions per Quarter

              Use specifications for Tables 1-10              5       1,2,3 or 4
              but also use processing quarter

    51-52     Episodes of Persons Injured

              Inclusions:

              Condition records                              1-2          30
              Onset in 2 weeks                               108          1
              First injury                                   128          1
                                        and
              Acute Condition Recode A                     100-103    4514-4518
              (injuries)
                                        or
              Impairments due to injury                       93          X
                                                              96          0


                   TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

   TABLE                                                   TAPE
  NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
  ______________________________________________________________________________
                        ANNUAL ESTIMATES

   51-52     Episodes of Persons Injured - continued

             Use:

             Type/place of accident
             (all included records)
             Moving motor vehicle involved (total)          134          1
                                                      and   130         1-9
                                           (traffic)        134          1
                                                      and   130          3
                                           (no)             134         2,4
             At work           (yes)                        131          1
                               (no)                         131          2
             Place of accident (home)                       130         1-2
                               (street)                     130          3
                               (industrial place)           130          5
                               (other)                      130       4,6-8
     51      Denominator is population:
                (For person injured at work
                denominator is 18+ population)

                see specifications for Table 78

             Weight:

             6.5 weight (2 week reference)                228-236

   53-54     Restricted Activity Days Associated
             with Persons Injured

             Use:

             Specifications for Tables 51-52 except
             weight for days, delete specification 108:1
             and change specification so that 128:1

             Weight:                                      237-245

   55-56     Bed Days Associated with Persons Injured

             Use:

             Specifications for Tables 51-52 except
             weight for days, delete specification 108:1
             and change specifications so that 128:1

             Weight:                                      246-254

                   TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

   TABLE                                                   TAPE
  NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
  ______________________________________________________________________________
                        ANNUAL ESTIMATES

   57-66     Prevalence of Selected Chronic Conditions

            Inclusions:

            Condition records                              1-2          30
            Chronic                                        107          1

            Use:

            Control on chronic condition list asked and     92    1,2,3,4,5 or
            use only Chronic Condition Recode C with     104-106       6
            location 104 equal to value in location 92

            Weight:

            Chronic condition factor                     190-200
            Multiplied by final basic weight             219-227
  57-61     Denominator is population:
               see specification for Table 78

  67-68     Limitation of Activity Due to Chronic Conditions

            Inclusions:

            Person records                                 1-2          20

            Use:

            LA-1 Unable to perform major activity           71           1

            LA-2 Limited in kind/amount of major            71           2
                 activity

            LA-3 Limited in other activity                  71           3

            LA-4 Not Limited (includes unknowns)            71           4

            Weight:                                      219-227

     67     Denominator for percent distribution is
            population.

                    TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

    TABLE                                                   TAPE
   NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

      69      Person Disability Days

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Weight:

              Restricted activity days                     237-245
              Bed days                                     246-254
              School-loss days (ages 5-17)                 264-272
              Work-loss days (for currently employed)      255-263
              Denominator for rates is appropriate
              population:
                see specifications for Table 78

      70      Respondent Assessed Health Status

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Weight:                                      219-227

      71      Physician Contacts:  Place and Rate

              Inclusions:

              Doctor Visit records                           1-2          40

              Use:

              Place of visit                                 103         1-8(9)

              Weight:

              6.5 weight (2 week)                          228-236
              Denominator for rate columns are population:
                 see specifications for Table 78
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 Codes in parenthesis are unknowns which are included in totals but not in
 specific categories.


                    TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

    TABLE                                                   TAPE
   NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

      72      Interval Since Physician Contact

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Use:

              Interval since doctor seen                     115         0-4(5)
              NOTE:  5 years and over                        115         0,4
                     (includes never)

              Weight:                                      219-227

    73-74     Short Stay Hospital Episodes
              (12 month reference)

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Use:

              To define number of episodes                 122-123
              To define non-delivery episodes              127-128

              Weights:

              Final basic weight                           219-227
      73      Denominator for percent distribution
              is population

    75-76     Short Stay Hospital Episode Days

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Use:

              To define number of episodes                 122-123
              To define non-delivery episodes              127-128
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 Codes in parenthesis are unknowns which are included in totals but not in
 specific categories.

                   TABULATING DATA FOR CURRENT ESTIMATES TABLES

   TABLE                                                   TAPE
  NUMBERS                    ITEMS                       LOCATIONS      CODES
 ________________________________________________________________________________
                         ANNUAL ESTIMATES

              Weight:

              Short stay hospital episode days             124-126 x 219-227
              (all episodes)*
              Short stay hospital episode days             129-131 x 219-227
              (excluding deliveries)*
      75      Denominator for rates is population with
              appropriate number of episodes
                 (from Table 74)

      77      Short Stay Hospital Discharges, Days,
              Average Length of Stay (ALOS)
              (6 month reference)

              Inclusions:

              Hospital Records                               1-2          50
                                          with               132           1

              Use:

              All specified records for hospitalizations
              for all reasons

              Hospitalizations for deliveries                145           1

              Weight:

              Short stay hospital discharges               210-218
              Short stay hospital days                     282-290
              Denominator for discharge rate is
              population
              Denominator for ALOS is discharges

      78      Population

              Inclusions:

              Person records                                 1-2          20

              Use:

              All records for total population
              Currently employed population                   75         1-3

              Weight:                                      219-227
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *These weights reflect a modification from previous years (1982-1990).


 APPENDIX A                          

 CODES FOR TYPES OF SPECIAL PLACES

      CODES               TYPES

               I.  SPECIFIED INSTITUTIONS

               Correctional Institutions
      11-------State and Federal penitentiaries, prisons, and reformatories
      11-------State and Federal prison farms and camps
      11-------County and city jails, workhouses, penitentiaries
      11-------County and city prison farms and camps
      11-------Federal detention headquarters
      12-------State and Federal training or industrial schools
      12-------County and municipal training or industrial schools
      12-------Private schools for delinquents, such as "House of the Good
               Shepherd," "Boys Town," etc.

               Mental Institutions
      21-------Homes and training schools for mentally handicapped
      21-------Homes, training schools, colonies, and villages for epileptics
      21-------State, Federal, county and city hospitals for mentally ill
      21-------Private hospitals and sanitariums for mentally ill
      22-------Hospitals and centers for the treatment of alcoholics and drug
               addicts
      23-------Veterans Administration mental hospitals

               Home for the Aged, Infirm, and Needy
      31-------Orphan asylums
      31-------Children's homes
      32-------County homes, almshouses, poor farms, etc.
      33-------Fraternal or religious homes for the aged
      34-------Commercial homes for the aged
      35-------Homes and schools for the blind
      36-------Homes and schools for the deaf
      37-------Hospital or resident schools, orthopedic hospitals, and homes
               for the crippled
      38-------Soldiers' and sailors' homes
      39-------Veterans Administration homes (domiciliary care)

      40-------Nursing, Convalescent, and Rest Homes

               Other Hospitals and Homes Providing Specialized Care
      51-------Tuberculosis sanitariums
      52-------Veterans Administration tuberculosis hospitals
      53-------Homes for incurables
      53-------Hospices
      54-------Chronic and cancer hospitals
      55-------Maternity homes for unmarried mothers
      56-------Detention and receiving homes
      57-------Hospitals and homes for other specialized care

      CODES               TYPES

               II.  OTHER SPECIAL PLACES

               0ther Special Places
      61-------Veterans Administration General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
      62-------Facilities for the Treatment of the Physically ill
               This type of facility treats physical disorders and is one in
               which the patient stays for a relatively short period of time.
               Examples of this type of special place are:

               1.  General or emergency hospital; children's hospital;
                   maternity hospital
               2.  Infirmary

      71-------Hotels, transient-type
      71-------Motels, transient-type
      71-------Tourist camp or court (like motels except units are detached),
               transient-type
      72-------Hotels, nontransient type
      72-------Motels, nontransient type
      72-------Tourist camp or court, nontransient type
      73-------YMCA, YMHA, YWCA, transient type
      74-------YMCA, YMHA, YWCA, nontransient type
      75-------Private residential clubs
      76-------Rooming and boarding houses.  Those that meet the special place
      76-------Tourist homes                 definition.

               A private residential club, rooming or boarding house, or
               tourist home is to be classified as a special place only if it
               contains five or more rooms or groups of rooms to be rented out.
               If there are fewer than five rooms or groups of rooms for rent,
               combine these rooms or groups of rooms with the landlord's
               quarters (or with each other if the landlord does not live
               in the structure).

      77-------Combination tourist-trailer court, transient-type
      78-------Combination tourist-trailer court, nontransient type
      79-------Groups of five or more vacation cabins under single management,
               transient-type

               Facilities for Housing Students
      81-------School dormitory
      81-------Fraternity
      81-------Sorority

     CODES               TYPES

              II.  OTHER SPECIAL PLACES

              Facilities for Housing Students---continued
      82-------School with resident students (other than for the needy or
               infirm and other than resident schools with separate codes 83
               and 84-----see below).*
      83-------Schools with resident students and with predominantly non-
               salaried faculty such as nuns or priests.*
      84-------Schools with resident students and operated primarily for
               religious training (other than those with predominantly non-
               salaried faculty) such as Bible Institutes.*

               Facilities for Housing Workers
      85-------Dormitory for workers (other than specified for codes 86, 87 and
               88).
      86-------Bunkhouse (provided that it has or is expected to have quarters
               for 5 or more farm or ranch hands).
      87-------Labor camp
      87-------Logging camp
      88-------Migratory workers' camp (those that meet the special place
               definition).

               Additional Other Places
      91-------Convents and other sisters' residences (those that meet the
               special place definition).
      91-------Monasteries, other brothers' residences, and rectories (those
               that meet the special place definition).
      92-------Communes
      93-------Halfway houses--when occupants live there on a voluntary basis
               (assign halfway houses for persons not there on a voluntary
               basis to the appropriate institutional code).

      00-------Nurses' Homes
      01-------Flophouses, railroad stations
      01-------Missions, Salvation Army Shelters
      02-------Recreational and religious camps (adults or family)
      03-------Recreational and religious camps (children's)
      04-------Trailer camps
      05-------Tent camps
      06-------Armed forces installations
      07-------Armed forces hospitals
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *For a school with resident faculty only, assign code 82, 83, or 84 as
  appropriate.
                      

 APPENDIX B
                                                                      APPENDIX B
 INDUSTRY RECODES OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________

     Recodes
 ---------------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Industry Title            SIC Code*
  80-81  82-83 (Chrs. 77-79)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    01    01   010-012,020,030   AGRICULTURE                 01-02,071-072,074-
                                                             076,078
    02    01   031-032           FORESTRY AND FISHERIES      08-09
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    10    02   040-042,050       MINING                      10,12-14
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    20    03   060               CONSTRUCTION                15-17
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (30-34,
  40-46) (04)        -           MANUFACTURING:

 (30-34)                         NONDURABLE GOODS

    30    04   100-102,110-112,  Food and kindred products   201-209
               120-122

    31    04   132,140-142,      Textile mill and finished   221-229,231-239
               150-152           textile products

    32    04   171-172           Printing, publishing and    271-279
                                 allied industries

    33    04   180-182,190-192   Chemicals and allied        281-287,289
                                 products

    34    04   130,160-162,      Other nondurable goods      21,261-263,265,267,
               200-201,210-212,                              291,295,299,301-306,
               220-222                                       308,311,313-317,319

 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Industrial Classification

                             INDUSTRY RECODES OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Industry Title            SIC Code*
  80-81  82-83 (Chrs. 77-79)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (30-34,
  40-46) (04)        -           MANUFACTURING: - continued

 (40-46)                         DURABLE GOODS

    40    04   230-232,241-242   Furniture, lumber and wood  241-245,249,25

    41    04   270-272,280       Primary metal industries    331-332,334,3331,
                                                             3334,3339,3351,3353-
                                                             3357,3363-3366,3369,
                                                             339

    42    04   281-282,290-292,  Fabricated metal            341-349
               300               industries, including
                                 ordnance

    43    04   310-312,320-322,  Machinery, except           351-359
               331-332           electrical

    44    04   340-342,350       Electrical machinery,       361-367,369
                                 equipment and supplies

    45    04   351-352,360-362,  Transportation equipment    371-376,379
               370

    46    04   250-252,261-262,  Other and not specified     321-329,381-382,384-
               301,371-372,      durable goods               387,39
               380-381,390-392
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (50-54) (05)        -           TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS
                                 AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES

    50    05   400               Railroads                   40

    51    05   410-411           Trucking service and        421-423
                                 warehousing

    52    05   401-402,412,      Other transportation        41,43-47
               420-422,432

    53    05   440-442           Communications              481-484,489

    54    05   450-452,470-472   Utilities and sanitary      491-497
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Industrial Classification

                             INDUSTRY RECODES OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Industry Title            SIC Code*
  80-81  82-83 (Chrs. 77-79)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    60    06   500-502,510-512,  WHOLESALE TRADE             501-509,511-519
               521,530-532,
               540-542,550-552,
               560-562,571

 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (61-65)  (07)       -           RETAIL TRADE

    61    07   591-592,600       General merchandise stores  531,533,539

    62    07   601-602,610-611   Food, bakery and dairy      541-546,549
                                 stores

    63    07   612,620-622       Automotive dealers and      551-557,559
                                 gasoline stations

    64    07   641               Eating and drinking places  58

    65    07   580-582,590,623,  Other and not specified     521,523,525-527,56,
               630-633,640,642,  retail trade                571-572,5731,5734-
               650-652,660-663,                              5736,591-594,5961-
               670-672,681-682,                              5963,598,5992-5995,
               691                                           5999
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (70-71) (08)        -           FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL
                                 ESTATE

    70    08   700-702           Banking and credit          60-61
                                 agencies

    71    08   710-712           Insurance, real estate,     62-65,67
                                 and other finance
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Industrial Classification

                            INDUSTRY RECODES OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1   No. 2
  Chrs.   Chrs.  Detail Code              Industry Title           SIC Code*
  80-81   82-83 (Chrs. 77-79)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (75-85) (09-12)     -           SERVICES:

 (75-76)   (09)                  BUSINESS AND REPAIR SERVICES

    75    09   721-722,731-732,  Business services           731-738,751,752,
               740-742,750                                   7542

    76    09   751-752,760       Repair services             753,7549,762-764,
                                                             7692,7694,7699

 (77-78)   (10)      -           PERSONAL SERVICES

    77    10   761               Private households          88

    78    10   762,770-772,      Other personal services     701-704,721-726,729
               780-782,790-791

    79    11   800-802,810       ENTERTAINMENT AND           781-784,791-794,799
                                 RECREATION SERVICES

 (80-85)   (12)     -            PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED
                                 SERVICES

    80    12   831               Hospitals                   806

    81    12   812,820-822,830,  Health services, except     801-803,8041-8043,
               832,840           hospitals                   8049,805,807-809

    82    12   842,850           Elementary and secondary    821-822
                                 schools and colleges

    83    12   851-852,860       Other educational services  823-824,829

    84    12   861-863,870-873,  Social services, religious  832-833,835-836,
               880-881           and membership              839,84,861-866,869
                                 organizations

    85    12   841,882,890-893   Legal, engineering and      81,871-874,899
                                 other professional services
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Industrial Classification

                             INDUSTRY RECODES OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
    Recodes
 ----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Industry Title            SIC Code*
  80-81  82-83 (Chrs. 77-79)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    90    13   900-901,910,      PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION       911-913,919,92-97
               921-922,930-932
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    95    14   998 and all       UNKNOWN INDUSTRY                    -
               other codes       (Includes never worked)
               except 997
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    96    14   997               REFUSED, CLASSIFIED, ETC.
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    97    15   Not applicable    NOT IN LABOR FORCE - codes Blank
                                 and 8 in current activity recode
                                 (loc. 75) (Under 18 or 18+ and
                                 not in Labor Force).
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    98    16   991               ARMED FORCES (excludes Reserves
                                 and National Guard)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Industrial Classification

                              INDUSTRY RECODE TITLES

 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                                             Recode No. 1
     Code                             Titles                 Inclusions
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    01    AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES                01,02

    02    MINING                                             10

    03    CONSTRUCTION                                       20

    04    MANUFACTURING                                      30-34, 40-46

    05    TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC    50-54
          UTILITIES

    06    WHOLESALE TRADE                                    60

    07    RETAIL TRADE                                       61-65

    08    FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE                70-71

    09    BUSINESS AND REPAIR SERVICES                       75-76

    10    PERSONAL SERVICES                                  77-78

    11    ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES              79

    12    PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES                  80-85

    13    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION                              90

    14    UNKNOWN (includes never worked, refused,           95-96
          classified, etc.)

    15    NOT IN LABOR FORCE                                 97

    16    ARMED FORCES                                       98



 APPENDIX C

 OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title          SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (01-03) (01)       -            EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE,             -
                                 AND MANAGERIAL OCCUPATIONS
    01    01   003-006           Officials and administrators,  111-113
                                 public administration

    02    01   007-009,013-019,  Managers and administrators,   121-128,131-1344,
               021-022           except public administration   1351-1354,1359,
                                                                136-139

    03    01   023-029,033-037   Management related occupations 1412,1414-1415,
                                                                1419,142-143,
                                                                1442-1443,1449,
                                                                145,1472-1473,149
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (04-11) (02)       -            PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY                 -
                                 OCCUPATIONS
    04    02   044-049,053-059   Engineers                      1622-1628,1632-
                                                                1637,1639

    05    02   043,063           Architects and surveyors       161,164

    06    02   064-069,073-079   Natural mathematical and       171-172,1732-
               083               computer scientists            1733,1739,1842-
                                                                1843,1845-1847,
                                                                1849,1852-1855

    07    02   084-089           Health diagnosing occupations  261-262,27,281,
                                                                283,289

    08    02   095-099,103-106   Health assessment and          29,301-302,3031-
                                 treating occupations           3034,3039,304,

    09    02   113-119,123-129,  Teachers, librarians and       2212-2218,2222-
               133-139,143-149,  counselors                     2228,2231-2238,
               153-159,163-165                                  2242-2247,2249,
                                                                231-233,235,236,
                                                                239,24,251,252

    10    02   183-189,193-195,  Writers, artists,              34,321-329,331-
               197-199           entertainers and athletes      333,398

    11    02   166-169,173-179   Other professional specialty   1912-1916,1919,
                                 occupations                    192,2032-2033,
                                                                2042,2049,211-212
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification.

                            OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title       SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (12-13) (03)       -            TECHNICIANS AND RELATED                -
                                 SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
    12    03   203-208           Health technologists and       362-366,369
                                 technicians

    13    03   213-218,223-229,  Technologists, technicians     3711-3713,3719,
               233-235           except health                  372-373,382,3831-
                                                                3833,384,389,392-
                                                                393,396,3971-
                                                                3972,3974,399,825
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (14-16) (04)       -            SALES OCCUPATIONS                      -
    14    04   243               Supervisors and proprietors    40

    15    04   253-259           Sales representatives,         4122-4124,4152-
                                 commodities and finance        4153,421,423-424

    16    04   263-269,274-278,  Other sales                    4342-4348,4351-
               283-285                                          4354,4356,4359,
                                                                4362-4367,4369,
                                                                444-447,449
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (17-21) (05)       -            ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT                -
                                 OCCUPATIONS, INCLUDING CLERICAL
    17    05   308-309           Computer equipment operators   4612-4613

    18    05   313-315           Secretaries, stenographers     4622-4624
                                 and typists

    19    05   337-339,343-344   Financial records processing   4712-4713,4715-
                                 occupations                    4716,4718

    20    05   354-357           Mail and message distributing  4742-4745

    21    05   303-307,316-319,  Other administrative support   4511-4514,4516,
               323,325-329,                                     4519,4521-4529,
               335-336,345-348,                                 463,4642-4645,
               353,359,363-366,                                 4649,4662-4664,
               368,373-379,383-                                 4692,4694,4696,
               387,389                                          4699,4722-4723,
                                                                4729,4732-4733,
                                                                4739,4751-4759,
                                                                4782-4784,4786-
                                                                4787,4791-4795,
                                                                4799
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification.

                            OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title       SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    22    06   403-407           PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD OCCUPATIONS  502-507,509
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (23-24) (07)       -            PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

    23    07   413-414,416-418,  Police and firefighters        5111-5112,5122-
               423-424                                          5123,5132-5134

    24    07   415,425-427       Other protective service       5113,5142,5144,
                                 occupations                    5149

 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (25-28) (08)       -            SERVICE OCCUPATIONS, EXCEPT
                                 PROTECTIVE AND HOUSEHOLD

    25    08   433-436,438-439,  Food service                   5211-5219
               443-444

    26    08   445-447           Health service                 5232-5233,5236

    27    08   448-449,453-455   Cleaning and building service  5241-5242,5244-
                                                                5246,5249

    28    08   456-459,461-469   Personal service               5251-5258,5262-
                                                                5264,5269
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (29-31) (09)       -            FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHING
                                 OCCUPATIONS

    29    09   473-476           Farm operators and managers    5512-5515,5522-
                                                                5525

    30    09   477,479,483-489   Farm workers and other         5611-5619,5621-
                                 agricultural workers           5622,5624-5625,
                                                                5627

    31    09   494-499           Forestry and fishing           571-573,579,
                                 occupations                    583-584,8241(pt.)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification.

                            OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title       SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (32-34) (10)       -            PRECISION PRODUCTION, CRAFT
                                 AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS

    32    10   503,505-509,      Mechanics and repairers        60,6111-6118,
               514-519,523,                                     613-614,6151-
               525-527,529                                      6159,616,6171-
               533-536,538-539,                                 6179
               543-544,547,549

    33    10   553-558,563-567,  Construction and extractive    6311-6316,6318,
               569,573,575-577,  trades                         632,6412-
               579,583-585,                                     6414(pt.),6422,
               587-589,593-599,                                 6424,6432-6433,
               613-617                                          6442-6444,645,
                                                                6462-6468,6472-
                                                                6476,6479,652-
                                                                654,656

    34    10   628,634-637,639   Precision production           67,71,6811-6814,
               643-647,649,      occupations                    6816-6817,6821-
               653-659,666-669,                                 6824,6829,6831-
               674-679,683-684,                                 6832,6835,6839,
               686-689,693-696,                                 6844,6852-6854,
               699                                              6856,6859,6861-
                                                                6862,6864-6867,
                                                                6869,6871-6873,
                                                                6879,6881-6882,
                                                                691-696,
                                                                7477(pt.),7668,
                                                                7677(pt.),7752,
                                                                828
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification

                            OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title       SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
                               OPERATORS, FABRICATORS AND LABORERS

 (35-36) (11)                  MACHINE OPERATORS, ASSEMBLERS
                               AND INSPECTORS
 35    11    703-709,713-715,  Machine operators and          6841-6842,6849,
             717,719,723-729,  tenderers, except precision    6855,6863,6868,
             733-739,743-745,                                 7312-7319,7322,
             747-749,753-759,                                 7324,7326,7329,
             763-766,768-769,                                 7339,7342-7344,
             773-774,777,779                                  7349,7431-7435,
                                                              7439,7443-7444,
                                                              7449,7451-7452,
                                                              7459,7462-7463,
                                                              7467,7472,7474,
                                                              7476-7478,7479,
                                                              7512-7519,7522,
                                                              7529,7539,7542-
                                                              7544,7549,7631-
                                                              7636,7639,7642-
                                                              7644,7649,7651-
                                                              7652,7654-7659,
                                                              7661-7667,7669,
                                                              7671-7676,
                                                              7677(pt.),
                                                              7678-7679

  36    11   783-787,789,      Fabricators, assemblers,       7332-7333,7532-
             793,795-799       inspectors and samplers        7533,7714,7717,
                                                              772,774,7753-
                                                              7759,782-785,787
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 (37-39) (12)       -          TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL
                               MOVING OCCUPATIONS

  37    12   803-804,806,808-  Motor vehicle operators        8111,8212-8216,
             809,813-814                                      8218-8219,874

  38    12   823-826,828-829,  Other transportation, except   8113,8232-8233,
             833-834           motor vehicles                 8239,8241(pt.),
                                                              8242-8245

  39    12   843-845,848-849,  Material moving equipment      812,8312-8319
             853,855-856,859   operators
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification

                            OCCUPATION RECODE OUTLINE
 ________________________________________________________________________________
     Recodes
 -----------------
  No. 1  No. 2
  Chrs.  Chrs.  Detail Code              Occupation Title       SOC Code*
  87-88  89-90  (Chrs. 84-86)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 (40-41) (13)                    HANDLERS, EQUIPMENT CLEANERS,
                                 HELPERS AND LABORERS

    40    13   869               Construction laborers          871

    41    13   864-868,874-878,  Freight, stock and material    85,861-863,
               883,885,887-889   handlers                       8641-8646,
                                                                8648,865,
                                                                8722-8726,873,
                                                                875,8761,8769
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    95    14   998 and all       UNKNOWN OCCUPATION
               other codes       (Includes never worked)
               except 997
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    96    14   997               REFUSED, CLASSIFIED, ETC.
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    97    15   Not applicable    NOT IN LABOR FORCE - codes Blank
                                 and 8 in current activity recode
                                 (Loc. 75).  (Under 18 or 18+
                                 and Not in Labor Force)
 ________________________________________________________________________________

    98    16   905               MILITARY
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 *Standard Occupational Classification


                            OCCUPATION RECODE TITLES
 ________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                Recode No. 1
    Code                             Titles                     Inclusions
 ________________________________________________________________________________

            MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY OCCUPATIONS

    01    EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL OCCUPATIONS     01-03

    02    PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY OCCUPATIONS                       04-11

              TECHNICAL, SALES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
                            OCCUPATIONS

    03    TECHNICIANS AND RELATED SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS              12-13

    04    SALES OCCUPATIONS                                        14-16

    05    ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS, INCLUDING            17-21
          CLERICAL

                         SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

    06    PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD OCCUPATIONS                            22

    07    PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS                           23-24

    08    SERVICE OCCUPATIONS, EXCEPT PROTECTIVE AND               25-28
          HOUSEHOLD

    09    FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHING OCCUPATIONS                29-31

    10    PRECISION PRODUCTION, CRAFT AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS       32-34

                  OPERATORS, FABRICATORS AND LABORERS

    11    MACHINE OPERATORS, ASSEMBLERS AND INSPECTORS             35-36

    12    TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS           37-39

    13    HANDLERS, EQUIPMENT CLEANERS, HELPERS AND LABORERS       40-41

    14    UNKNOWN OCCUPATION (includes never worked, refused,      95-96
          classified, etc.)

    15    NOT IN LABOR FORCE                                       97

    16    MILITARY                                                 98



 APPENDIX D

 DESCRIPTION OF CLASS OF ACCIDENT CODE

 The three-digit Class of Accident Code described in detail below classifies
 accidents as follows.  Priority is given to Codes 400, 500, 600 in that order.

     Total Motor Vehicle Accidents = Codes 1 and 2 in first digit of recode

       Moving Motor Vehicle
                         Accidents = Code 1 in first digit of recode

       Nonmoving Motor Vehicle
                         Accidents = Code 2 in first digit of recode

     Total Work Accidents          = Code 1 in second digit of recode

     Total Home Accidents          = Code 1 in third digit of recode

 ______________________________________________________________________________

   Class of                                          SOURCE - TAPE LOCATIONS
   Accident              Description
    Recode                                       132     134     130       131
 Loc. 135-137                                     MV     MMV    Where?    Work?
 ______________________________________________________________________________

     111          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1       1,2       1
                  at work - at home

     112          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1        3        1
                  at work- not at home-
                  street or highway

     113          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1   Not 1-3       1
                  at work - not at home -
                  not on street or highway

     121          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1       1,2   Not 1,4
                  not at work - at home -
                  not on street or highway

     122          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1       3      Not 1
                  not at work - not at home -
                  on street or highway

     123          Moving motor vehicle -          1       1   Not 1-3   Not 1-4
                  not at work - not at home
                  not on street or highway
 ______________________________________________________________________________

                     DESCRIPTION OF CLASS OF ACCIDENT CODE

 ______________________________________________________________________________

   Class of                                          SOURCE - TAPE LOCATIONS
   Accident           Description
    Recode                                       132     134     130       131
 Loc. 135-137                                     MV     MMV    Where?    Work?
 ______________________________________________________________________________

     211          Nonmoving motor vehicle -       1    Not 1      1,2       1
                  at work - at home

     212          Nonmoving motor vehicle -       1    Not 1   Not 1,2      1
                  at work - not at home

     221          Nonmoving motor vehicle -       1    Not 1      1,2   Not 1,4
                  not at work - at home

     222          Nonmoving motor vehicle -       1    Not 1   Not 1,2  Not 1,4
                  not at work - not at home

     311          Non-motor vehicle -          Not 1      -       1,2       1
                  at work - at home

     312          Non-motor vehicle -          Not 1      -    Not 1,2      1
                  at work - not at home

     321          Non-motor vehicle            Not 1      -       1,2  Not 1,4
                  not at work - at home

     322          Non-motor vehicle -          Not 1      -    Not 1,2  Not 1,4
                  not at work - not at home

     400          Injured in Armed Forces         -       -       -         4

     500          Therapeutic misadventure        -       -       -      Not 4

     600          Injury Condition/Adverse        -       -       -      Not 4
                  Reaction
 ______________________________________________________________________________

 APPENDIX E

                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 OPERATION, TYPE UNKNOWN, SITE UNKNOWN

 00  Operation, no site or type

        Includes:  operation NEC on gland NOS, or "side," or other very ill-
                   defined site. Use 00 when it is known that an operation was
                   performed, but there is no information about the kind of
                   operation or about the body system or part involved.

 OPERATIONS ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (01-05)

 01  Incision and excision of skull, brain, and cerebral meninges

 02  Other operations on skull, brain, and cerebral meninges

 03  Operations on spinal cord and spinal canal structures

 04  Operations on cranial and peripheral nerves

 05  Operations on sympathetic nerves or ganglia

 OPERATIONS ON THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (06-07)

 06  Operations on thyroid and parathyroid glands

 07  Operations on other endocrine glands

 OPERATIONS ON THE EYE (08-16)

 08  Operations on eyelids

 09  Operations on lacrimal system (tear ducts)

 10  Operations on conjuctiva

 11  Operations on cornea

 12  Operations on iris, ciliary body, sclera, and anterior chamber

 13  Operations on lens

 14  Operations on retina, choroid, vitreous, and posterior chamber

 15  Operations on extraocular muscles

 16  Operations on orbit and eyeball


                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 OPERATIONS ON THE EAR (18-20)

 18  Operations on external ear

 19  Reconstructive operations on middle ear

 20  Other operations on middle and inner ear

 OPERATIONS ON THE NOSE, MOUTH AND PHARYNX (21-29)

 21  Operations on the nose

        Includes:  operations on bone and skin of nose

 22  Operations on nasal sinuses

 23  Removal and restoration of teeth

 24  Other operations on teeth, gums and alveoli

 25  Operations on tongue

 26  Operations on salivary glands and ducts

 27  Other operations on mouth and face

        Includes:  operations on lips, palate and soft tissue of face and mouth,
                   except tongue and gingiva.

 28  Operations on tonsils and adenoids

 29  Operations on pharynx

 OPERATIONS ON THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (30-34)

 30  Excision of larynx

 31  Other operations on larynx and trachea

 32  Excision of lung and bronchus

 33  Other operations on lung and bronchus

 34  Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum and diaphragm


                                                                       
                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 OPERATIONS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (35-39)

 35  Operations on valves and septa of heart

 36  Operations on vessels of heart

 37  Other operations on heart and pericardium

 38  Incision, excision and occlusion of vessels

 39  Other operations on vessels

 OPERATIONS ON THE HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM (40-41)

 40  Operations on lymphatic system

 41  Operations on bone marrow and spleen

 OPERATIONS ON THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (42-54)

 42  Operations on the esophagus

 43  Incision and excision of stomach

 44  Other operations on stomach

 45  Incision, excision, and anastomosis of intestine

 46  Other operations on intestine

 47  Operations on appendix

 48  Operations on rectum and perirectal tissue

 49  Operations on anus

 50  Operations on liver

 51  Operations on gallbladder and biliary tract
        Includes:  operations on common bile duct, cystic duct and hepatic duct

 52  Operations on pancreas

 53  Repair of hernia

 54  Other operations on abdominal region
        Includes:  operations on epigastric region, flank, groin region, inguinal
                   region, loin region, male pelvic cavity, mesentery, omentum,
                   peritoneum and retroperitoneal tissue space
                                                                     

                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 OPERATIONS ON THE URINARY SYSTEM (55-59)

 55  Operations on kidney

        Includes:  operations on renal pelvis

 56  Operations on ureter

 57  Operations on urinary bladder

 58  Operations on urethra

 59  Other operations on urinary tract

 OPERATIONS ON MALE GENITAL ORGANS (60-64)

 60  Operations on prostate and seminal vesicles

 61  Operations on scrotum and tunica vaginalis

 62  Operations on testes

 63  Operations on spermatic cord, epididymis, and vas deferens

 64  Operations on penis

 OPERATIONS ON THE FEMALE GENITAL ORGANS (65-71)

 65  Operations on ovary

 66  Operations on fallopian tubes

 67  Operations on cervix

 68  Other incision and excision of uterus

 69  Other operations on uterus and supporting structures

 70  Operations on vagina and cul-de-sac

 71  Operations on vulva and perineum


                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________
 OBSTETRICAL PROCEDURES (72-75)

 72  Forceps, vacuum, and breech delivery

 73  Other procedures inducing or assisting delivery

        Includes:  spontaneous delivery with manual assistance

 74  Caesarean section and removal of fetus

 75  Other obstetric operations

        For HIS, includes also "normal delivery"

 OPERATIONS ON THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM (76-84)

 76  Operations on facial bones and joints

        Excludes: accessory sinuses (22); nasal bones (21); and skull (01-02)

 77  Incision, excision and division of other bones

        Excludes:  operations on facial bones (76); joint structures (80-81);
                   nasal bones (21); and skull (01-02)

 78  Other operations on bones, except facial bones

        Excludes:  operations on joint structures (80-81); nasal bones (21); and
                   skull (01-02)

 79  Reduction of fracture and dislocation

        Includes:  application of cast or splint; reduction with insertion of
                   traction device

        Excludes:  external fixation alone for immobilization of fracture (93);
                   internal fixation without reduction of fracture (78);
                   operations on facial bones (76); nasal bones (21); orbit (76);
                   skull (02); vertebrae (03); removal of cast or splint (97);
                   replacement of cast or splint (97); and traction alone for
                   reduction of fracture (93)

 80  Incision and excision of joint structures

        Includes:  operations on capsule of joint; cartilage; condyle; ligament;
                   meniscus; and synovial membrane
        Excludes:  cartilage of ear (18); nose (21); and joints of face (76)


                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 OPERATIONS ON THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM (76-84) - continued

 81  Repair and plastic operations on joint structures

        Includes:  operations on ankle; knee; shoulder; elbow; wrist; hip;
                   vertebrae; fingers; and toes not codable elsewhere and when
                   condition is not specified and tissue (such as skin, bone,
                   etc.) is not apparent.

 82  Operations on muscle, tendon and fascia of hand

        Includes:  operations on synovial membrane and tendon sheath

 83  Operations on muscle, tendon, fascia and bursa, except hand

        Includes:  operations on synovial membrane and tendon sheaths.
        Excludes:  hand (82); diaphram (34); and muscles of eye (15).

 84  Other procedures on musculoskeletal system.

 OPERATIONS ON THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (85-86)

 85  Operations on the breast

        Includes:  operations on skin of breast and previous mastectomy site
                   (female or male).

 86  Operations on skin and subcutaneous tissue

        Includes:  operations on hair follicles; male perineum; nails; sebaceous
                   glands subcutaneous fat pads; and superficial fossae.

        Includes also:  operations on regions such as arm; armpit; back; cheek;
                        buttock; chin; feet; forearm; forehead; hand; head; heel;
                        leg; neck; scalp; temple: temporal region; and thigh when
                        specific tissue (such as bone; cartilage; joint; etc.)
                        involved is not mentioned.

        Excludes:  those on skin of anus (49); breast (85); ear (18); eyebrow
                   (08); eyelid (08); female perineum (71); lips (27); nose (21);
                   penis (64); scrotum (61); and vulva (71).

        Excludes also:  operations on the head when a specific part (such as
                        brain) is mentioned

                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES (87-99)

 87  Diagnostic radiology

        Includes:  diagnostic X-rays of face, head, neck, brain, skull, spine,
                   chest, digestive tract, urinary system, genital organs,
                   abdomen and breast.
        Excludes:  angiography (88).

 88  Other diagnostic radiology and related techniques

        Includes:  CAT scan of abdomen; skeletal X-rays of extremities;
                   arteriograms using contrast material; and X-rays of veins.
        Excludes:  angiogram of eye (95).

 89  Interview, evaluation, consultation, and examination

        Includes:  diagnostic interviews; neurological exams; gynecological
                   exams: dental exams; digital exams of rectum; pacemaker
                   checks; electrocardiograms and general physical exams.

 90  Microscopic examination-I

        Includes:  microscopic examination of specimen from nervous system,
                   spinal fluid, endocrine glands, eye, ear, nose, throat,
                   larynx, trachea, bronchus, pleura, lung, of sputum, and blood.

 91  Microscopic examination - II

        Includes:  microscopic examination of specimen from liver, bile ducts or
                   passage, pancreas, peritoneal, retroperitoneal, kidney,
                   ureter, perirenal, periureteral tissue, bladder, urethra,
                   prostate, seminal vesicle, urine, semen, and female genital
                   tract.

 92  Nuclear medicine

        Includes:  scans radiation therapy (cobalt) (iodine).

 93  Physical therapy, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and related
     procedures

        Includes:  diagnostic physical therapy; physical therapy exercises such
                   as breathing exercises; manual traction; training in use of
                   prosthesis; whirlpool treatments; heat therapy; skeletal
                   traction; speech and reading training for blind; play therapy;
                   education therapy; artificial respiration, mouth to mouth
                   resuscitation; oxygen and helium therapy.


                         CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATIONS AND
                        NON-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES, FOR HIS
 ________________________________________________________________________________

 MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES (87-99) - continued

 94  Psychiatric interviews, consultations and evaluations

        Includes:  routine psychiatric visits; psychoanalysis; psychiatric
                   electroshock therapy and other non-operative procedures
                   relating to the psyche.

 95  Ophthalmologic and otologic diagnosis and treatment

        Includes:  eye exams; functional tests of eye; fitting glasses, contact
                   lens; hearing tests; and fitting hearing aids.

 96  Nonoperative intubation and irrigation

        Includes:  insertion of airway tubes; ear packing; vaginal packing;
                   insertion of vaginal diaphragm; rectal packing; dilation of
                   rectum and anus; manual reduction of hernia; gastric lavage;
                   irrigation of ostomies; cleaning of eye, ear and nose; lavage
                   of bronchus and trachea

 97  Replacement and removal of therapeutic appliances

        Includes:  replacement of ostomy tubes; replacement of casts; removal of
                   nasal packing, removal of dental wiring; removal of sutures
                   from head and neck; removal of drainage tubes; removal of IUD
                   and removal of sutures from genital tract.

 98  Nonoperative removal of foreign body

        Includes:  removal of foreign body from digestive system, ear, nose,
                   larynx, vagina, etc. WITHOUT INCISION.

 99  Other nonoperative procedures

        Includes:  blood transfusions, exchange transfusions, injections or
                   infusions of therapeutic or prophylactic substances; cardiac
                   pacemaker (battery and sensing types), acupuncture and fitting
                   of dentures.




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