Description

For sample persons age 20 and older in the second half of 1975, EXBIKEREG indicates whether the respondent rode a bicycle on a regular basis.

For quarters 3 and 4 of 1975, the NHIS included questions related to physical activity. According to the survey form, "the U.S. Public Health Service would like to know how many adults participate in some exercise, or in one or more popular sports." In addition to being questioned about bicycling, respondents were asked if they did any of six other exercises on a regular basis.

Comparability

There were no comparability problems for EXBIKEREG.

Universe

Availability

• 1975

Weights

• 1975 : SUPP1WT