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BPYRS
Number of years had back pain for at least a week

Codes

BPYRS is a 2-digit numeric variable with no implied decimals.

0: Not in universe
1: Less than 2 years
98: 98+
99: Unknown

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, BPYRS reports the total number of years in which the person has had an episode of back pain lasting a week or more.

This variable was included in the 1988 Occupational Health supplement.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

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

Weights