Description

For sample persons ages 55 and over who have difficulty carrying 25 pounds, FLCARRY25YRS reports, in years, for how long she/he has had difficulty lifting or carrying something as heavy as 25 pounds, such as two full bags of groceries.

FLCARRY25YRS 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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT