Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
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23
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22
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21
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20
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19
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18
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17
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16
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15
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | No difficulty | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Some difficulty | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | A lot of difficulty | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 4 | Cannot do at all | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · | · | · | · | · | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults age 18 and older, LAWALKCLIMDIF reports the level of difficulty she/he faces when walking or climbing steps.
This variable was first introduced in 2010 as part of the Quality of Life supplement and was included in that supplement through 2017. Beginning in 2018, this item was included on the sample adult questionnaire.
Comparability
Changes in survey design before 2019 (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. In 2018, this item was included on the sample adult questionnaire.
Questionnaire design changes introduced in 2019 limit comparability with earlier years. The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.
Universe
- 2010: One quarter of sample adults, included in quality of life supplement (and excluded from family disability supplement).
- 2011: Sample adults 18+ who were selected to receive the Family Disability questions (FDB).
- 2012-2017: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
- 2018: Sample adults age 18+.
- 2019-2023: Sample adults age 18+.
Availability
- 2010-2023
Survey Text
| 2023 | 2019 | 2015 | 2011 |
| 2022 | 2018 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 2021 | 2017 | 2013 | |
| 2020 | 2016 | 2012 |
2023
Survey form
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Question ID: MOB.0010.00.1
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty,
a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
Response:a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
1 - No difficulty
2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+
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2022
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Question ID: MOB.0010.00.1
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty,
a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
Response:a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
1 - No difficulty
2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+
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2021
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Question ID: MOB.0010.00.1
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
Response:1 - No difficulty
2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+
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2020
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Question ID: MOB.0010.00.1
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty,
a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
Response:a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
1 - No difficulty
2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Some difficulty
3 - A lot of difficulty
4 - Cannot do at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+
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2019
Survey form
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Question ID: MOB.0010.00.1
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Response:
Variable: DIFF_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?
Response:
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Universe:2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Sample Adults 18+
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2018
Survey form
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Questionnaire File Name: Sample Adult
Question Text:
Questionnaire File Name: Sample Adult
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+
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2017
Survey form
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2016
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2015
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2014
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2013
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2012
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2011
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Question ID: AFD.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
Question Text:
Question Text:
Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Functioning and Disability (AFD) section
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2010
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Question ID: QOL.180_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: MOB_SS
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
Do you have any difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or are you unable to do this?
1 No difficulty
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/Unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Some difficulty
3 A lot of difficulty
4 Cannot do at all/Unable to do
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who were not asked the family disability questions (FDB) and were randomly selected to receive the Quality of Life (QOL) section
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Weights
- 2018-2023 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 2010-2017 : SUPP1WT