Description

For sample persons age 55 and older, FLSTAND2HRYN reports if, without using aids, she/he has difficulty standing or being on her/his feet for about two hours.

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

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT