Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
80
|
79
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Not need help | · | · |
| 11 | No known problem | X | X |
| 12 | Doesn't do | X | X |
| 20 | Needs help | · | · |
| 21 | Uses equipment only | X | X |
| 22 | Needs help only | X | X |
| 23 | Uses equipment and needs help | X | X |
| 24 | Needs help, unk type | X | X |
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Description
For all sample persons LABATHPERQR reports if, due to a disability or health problem, she/he receives or needs help from another person and/or uses special equipment when bathing, including sponge baths. See Codes tab for response categories.
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.
Universe
- 1979-1980: All persons.
Availability
- 1979-1980
Weights
- 1979-1980 : PERWEIGHT