LABEDPERQR
Need help from person or equipment getting out of bed: Recode
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
80
|
79
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No known trouble with activity | X | X |
| 2 | Doesn't do | X | X |
| 3 | Uses equipment only | X | X |
| 4 | Needs help only | X | X |
| 5 | Uses equipment and needs help | X | X |
| 6 | Has trouble, unk if uses equipment/help | X | X |
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Description
For all sample persons, LABEDPERQR reports if, due to a disability or health problem, she/he receives or needs help from another person and/or uses special equipment when getting in and out of bed and/or chairs. 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