Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
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| 00 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 01 | Slipping, tripping, or stumbling | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 02 | Jumping or diving | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 03 | Collision with/pushing, shoving by other person | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 04 | Bumping into an object or another person | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| 05 | Being shoved or pushed by another person | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| 06 | Loss of balance/dizziness/fainting/seizure | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 07 | Something else | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 97 | Refused | X | · | X | · | X | X | · | · | · | · | X | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | X | X | X |
| 98 | Not ascertained | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| 99 | Don't know | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For all injury episodes that reportedly occurred during the past 3 months and were caused by a fall, IRFALLWHY reports what caused the person to fall.
IRFALLWHY is an injury-level variable.
IRFALLWHY is part of a series of variables initiated in 1997 that systematically report persons' injuries and poisonings, the cause, what the person was doing while sustaining the injury or poisoning, and where she/he was at the time of the injury or poisoning. For related variables and additional information, please see the User note on Injuries and Poisonings or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1997-2013; 2014 2015 2016 2017: All injuries due to a fall.
Availability
- 1997-2017
Survey Text
| 2017 | 2011 | 2005 | 1999 |
| 2016 | 2010 | 2004 | 1998 |
| 2015 | 2009 | 2003 | 1997 |
| 2014 | 2008 | 2002 | |
| 2013 | 2007 | 2001 | |
| 2012 | 2006 | 2000 |
2017
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2016
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2015
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2014
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2013
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2012
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2011
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2010
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Question ID:FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text:
Question Text:
(book) F8
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
* Ask or verify. What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2009
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2008
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2007
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2006
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2005
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2004
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Question ID: FIJ.131_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: IFALLWHY
Question Text: (book) F8
Question Text: (book) F8
* Ask or verify.
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
What caused [fill: you/ALIAS] to fall?
1 Slipping or tripping
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Jumping or diving
3 Bumping into an object or another person
4 Being shoved or pushed by another person
5 Losing balance or having dizziness (becoming faint or having a seizure)
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: All medically-consulted injury episodes that occurred due to a fall
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2003
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FIJ.180
What caused {you/subject name} to fall? Was it due to:
FWHY
(1) Slipping, tripping or stumbling
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
2002
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FIJ.180
What caused {you/subject name} to fall? Was it due to:
FWHY
(1) Slipping, tripping or stumbling
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
2001
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FIJ.180
What caused {you/subject name} to fall? Was it due to:
FWHY
(1) Slipping, tripping or stumbling
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
2000
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FIJ.180
What caused {you/subject name} to fall? Was it due to:
FWHY
(1) Slipping, tripping or stumbling
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
1997
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FIJ.180
What caused {you/subject's name} to fall? Was it due to:
FWHY
(1) Slipping, tripping or stumbling
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
(2) Jumping or diving
(3) Collision with/pushing, shoving by another person
(4) Loss of balance/dizziness/becoming faint/seizure
(5) Or something else
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(Go to FIJ.200)
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