Description

For sample children age under age 18, IMPHANDARM reports if the child had a permanent impairment of the fingers, hand, or arm at the time of the interview. The term "permanent impairment" was respondent defined and the condition did not have to be diagnosed by a health professional. Respondents who answered affirmatively were then asked whether the condition was an impairment, stiffness or deformity and which body part was affected.

Related Variables

A related variable, IMPBAKSIDLEG, now have a permanent impairment of the back, side, foot or leg, is also available from the 1988 survey.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1988

Weights

• 1988 : SAMPWEIGHT