Description

For sample persons age 55 and older who have difficulty walking a quarter of a mile, or about 3 city blocks, FLWALK3BLYRS reports the number of years this difficulty has persisted. See Codes tab for response options.

This variable is part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental condition, the use of help from others to carry on such activities, 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