Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
91
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older who, due to a physical or mental health condition, has difficulty walking a quarter of a mile (about 3 city blocks), or does not do this activity at all, FLWALK3BNHEL reports if she/he needs help from another person when doing this activity.
This variable is part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental health 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.
Universe
- 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who have difficulty walking quarter mile.
Availability
- 1991
Weights
- 1991 : SAMPWEIGHT