Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
94
|
91
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 65 and over, MDADLASK reports whether, during the last check-up, the doctor asked the respondent if he or she had difficulty doing every day activities and chores, including preparing meals, managing money, using the telephone, doing light housework, and shopping.
MDADLASK is one of a series of variables dealing with doctor advice. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1991: Sample persons age 65+ who have had a routine check-up.
- 1994: Half of sample persons age 65+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who had a general physical checkup less than 3 years ago.
Availability
- 1991, 1994
Survey Text
| 1994 |
| 1991 |
Refer to age.
[] 2 Other (7)
c. During this last check-up, were you asked about whether you have difficulty doing every day activities and chores, including preparing your meals, managing your money, using the telephone, doing light housework, and shopping?
[] 2 No
[] 9 DK
Refer to age.
8[] Other (8)
c. During this last check-up, were you asked about whether you have difficulty doing every day activities and chores, including preparing your meals, managing your money, using the telephone, doing light housework, and shopping?
2[] No
9[] DK
Weights
- 1991 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 1994 : SUPP2WT