Description
For children ages 0 to 17, CHPMED reports if the child currently needs or uses medicine prescribed by a doctor, other than vitamins.
IPUMS MEPS reports the universe for each variable based on a thorough review of the original MEPS documentation. Investigating the data may reveal cases that do not meet the stated universe. Users are encouraged to validate universes for their analyses.
In 2000 CHPMED was asked on the Parent Administered Questionnaire (PAQ), a pencil-and-paper survey. For 2001 forward CHPMED is part of the Children with Special Health Care Needs Screener (CSHCN), which is collected on the Child Preventive Health Supplement. See CHSPECND for information on the CSHCN and LESSHLTHY for more information on the Child Preventive Health Supplement.
Codes and Frequencies
Universe
- 2000-2021: Children ages 0-17.
Availability
- 2000-2021