Source variable
Urban
Urban
Overview
- Description
- Urban/Rural flag: Y=Urban; N=Rural. Urban is defined by a non-missing CBSA (core-based statistical area) code or a MSA (metropolitan statistical area) code > 0.
- Question Prologue
- None
Data Source
Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services (NHIRS)
Source Documentation
Indicators using this Source Variable (2)
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