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ARTHRLHANDED
Arthritis: person is right or left handed
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Description

For persons in 1969 who have ever had arthritis or rheumatism in the past 12 months and their fingers are affected by arthritis and sample adults in 1988 who had a civilian job in the past 12 months, ARTHRLHANDED reports if the person is right handed or left handed.

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Comparability

Changes in the universe limit the comparability of this variable.

Universe

  • 1969: Persons who had arthritis or rheumatism in the past 12 months and fingers are affected by arthristis.
  • 1988: Sample persons aged 18+ who worked last year at a civilian job

Availability

  • 1969, 1988

Weights