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FLRECHOUTYRS
Years have difficulty reaching out
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Description

For persons age 55 and older who, by herself/himself and not using aids, has a lot of difficulty or is unable to reach out, such as to shake someone's hand, FLRECHOUTYRS reports the number of years that this difficulty has persisted.

This variable is part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities which may be expected in a work setting or in housework, and the number of years this difficulty has persisted. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 1984: Sample persons age 55+ who have difficulty reaching out.

Availability

  • 1984

Weights