Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
23
|
16
|
91
|
84
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | · | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults and sample children aged 3 to 17, FELYR reports whether or not the person fell in the past 12 months. The question defines "fall" as "unexpectedly dropping to the floor or ground from a standing, walking, or bending position."
The universe for this question has changed extensively since it was first fielded in 1984. Please see the comparability and universe tabs to understand how changes in universe and survey design may affect analyses using this variable.
Prior to 2023, the question for this variable occurred as part of the Sample Adult Balance Supplement, sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). In 2023, the question for this variable occurred as part of the Sponsored Hearing section of the survey.
Comparability
Changes in the universe affect comparability over time. In early years, this variable focused on older adults, but was expanded in 2016 to include sample adults of all ages with no history of balance problems and in 2023 to include all sample adults and sample children. Detailed universe definitions for each sample year can be found on the universe tab.
The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 55+
- 1991: Persons age 65+.
- 2016: Sample adults 18+ who did not have a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months (BALDIZEV) and did not have at least one symptom in the past 12 months.
- 2023: Sample adults 18+ and sample children 3-17
Availability
- 1984, 1991, 2016, 2023
Survey Text
| 2023 |
| 2016 |
| 1991 |
| 1984 |
Variable: BFALL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
the floor or ground from a standing, walking, or bending position.
During the past 12 months, has ^SCNAME fallen at least one time?
Instruction:
Fill ALIAS of HHSTAT_C=1
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
2,RF,DK if GEN.AGE_FINAL[PX_C]=6-17 [goto HRTINNITUS_C]
else [goto HRVLOUD12M_C]
Questionnaire File Name: Sample Adult
Question Text:
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(2,R,D) [goto BFTIME1]
Refer to age
2[] 65 and over (4)
4a. During the past 12 months, has -- fallen?
2[] No (Item B1 for NP)
9[] DK (Item B1 for NP)
b. How many times?
9[] DK
Weights
- 1991 : PERWEIGHT
- 1984, 2016, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT