CARETAKEDAYS
Has someone to take care of them for a few days
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
84
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 10 | No | X |
| 20 | Yes | · |
| 21 | Relative in hh | X |
| 22 | Non-relative in hh | X |
| 23 | Relative not in hh | X |
| 24 | Non-relative not in hh | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample adults age 55 and over, CARETAKEDAYS reports if the person had someone (friend, relative, or neighbor) to take care of them for a few days if necessary.
This variable was introduced as part of the 1984 Study on Aging supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 55+.
Availability
- 1984
Weights
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT