Description

For persons who have ever had arthritis or rheumatism in the past 12 months, ARTHHOTPCK reports if the person has ever used hot packs, hot baths, or heating pads for his/her arthritis.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1969

Weights

• 1969 : PERWEIGHT