Description

For sample persons who need help with eating due to a disability or health problem, LAEATGOFT reports the frequency with which she/he receives help with this activity. See Codes tab for response categories.

This variable is part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental 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.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1977

Weights

• 1977 : PERWEIGHT