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Description
For persons with one or more chronic conditions who have mobility limitations due to health issues, LIMOBTP reports the time period (in months or years) the current mobility limitation has persisted for. LIMOBTP should be used in conjunction with LIMOBNO, which reports the corresponding number of units. See LIMOB for information on the amount of mobility limitation.
This variable was introduced in 1972 as part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental condition, the use of help from others to carry on such activities, and the number of years this difficulty has persisted. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
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- 1972: Persons with 1+ chronic conditions who are limited in their mobility.
Availability
- 1972
Survey Text
| 1972 |
Please look at this card (Hand respondent Card M)
Card M
Mobility
In terms of health:
2. Must stay in the house all or most of the time.
3. Need the help of another person in getting around inside or outside the house.
4. Need the help of some special aid, such as a cane or wheelchair in getting around inside or outside the house.
5. Does not need the help of another person or a special aid but has trouble getting around freely.
6. Does not have trouble getting around freely.
Which one of these statements fits -- best in terms of health? (Circle appropriate number)
[] 2 (24a)
[] 3 (24a)
[] 4 (24a)
[] 5 (24a)
[] 6 (NP)
If respondent does not understand or is unable to read the card, ask questions 19-23 for each person.
[End section M]
19. In terms of health must -- stay IN BED all or most of the time?
[] N
20. In terms of health must -- stay IN THE HOUSE all or most of the time?
[] N
21. Does -- need the help of ANOTHER PERSON in getting around inside or outside the house?
[] N
22. Does -- need help of some SPECIAL AID, such as a cane or wheelchair in getting around inside or outside the house?
[] N
23. Although -- does not need the help of another person or a special aid, does he have trouble getting around freely?
6 [] N (NP)
Ask for each person with a limitation reported in item M or in questions 19-23:
24a. About how long has --
(2) had to stay in the house because of health?
(3-4) needed help getting around inside or outside the house?
(5) had trouble getting around freely?
1 ____ Mos.
2 ____ Yrs.
Weights
- 1972 : PERWEIGHT