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BPLEG

Back pain spread to lower legs or feet
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Description

For sample persons aged 18 and older who worked last year at a civilian job and who had back pain every day for at least 1 week last year, BPLEG reports if the person's back pain had ever spread to his/her lower leg(s) or feet in the last twelve months.

This variable was included in the 1988 Occupational Health supplement.

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Universe

  • 1988: Sample persons aged 18+ who worked last year at a civilian job and who had back pain for at least 1 week last year

Availability

  • 1988

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