Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons aged 18 to 69 in the National Health Interview Survey-Disability Survey (NHIS-D) Phase I sample who were unable to work or were limited in the kind or amount of work they could do because of an impairment or a health problem, DPFLTP reports the time unit (months, or years) for the time the person has been unable to work or limited in the kind or amount of work he or she could do.
DPFLTP should be used in conjunction with DPFLNO, which reports the corresponding number of units stated by the respondent.
In 1994 and 1995, this variable is part of the Disability Supplement (NHIS-D) that collects information on disability. NHIS-D included two household interviews: in Phase I all members of sample families were screened for any indication of disability; in Phase II persons with any indication of disability were followed-up for additional information. Phase I includes sensory, communication, and mobility problems; health conditions; activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living; functional limitations; mental health; services and benefits; special health needs of children; early child development; education; relationship to respondent; and perceived disability. Phase II includes four Disability Followback Survey (DFS) questionnaires: one for children, one for adults, one for elderly persons (69 years of age and over) without any indication of disability (also called the Supplement on Aging or SOA; only in 1994), and one for persons with a history of polio.
Universe
- 1994-1995: Persons ages 18 to 69 in the National Health Interview Survey-Disability Survey (NHIS-D) Phase I sample who were reported unable to work or limited in the kind or amount of work because of an impairment or health problem.
Availability
- 1994-1995
Weights
- 1994-1995 : SUPP3WT
