Description
For sample persons ages 55 and older, FLCARRY25YN reports whether the person, by himself/herself and not using aids, has any difficulty lifting or carrying something as heavy as 25 pounds, such as two full bags of groceries.
FLCARRY25YN is part of a series of variables initiated in 1984 dealing with functional limitations. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
