Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
86
|
84
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X | X |
| 01 | Cane or walking stick | X | X |
| 02 | Walker | X | X |
| 03 | Crutches | X | X |
| 04 | Wheelchair | X | X |
| 05 | Artificial leg | X | X |
| 06 | Brace | X | X |
| 07 | Guide dog | X | · |
| 08 | Breathing equipment | X | X |
| 09 | Ramp | X | X |
| 10 | Other equipment | X | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 55 and older in 1984 and age 65 and older in 1986, who, due to a health or physical problem, has difficulty getting outside and reports using special equipment when doing this activity, LAGOUTEQPT1 reports the first type of equipment she/he uses. See the Codes tab for response categories.
Persons could report up to two types of equipment used for this activity. Please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus to find related variables, including additional types of special equipment reported.
Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 55+ who have difficulty getting outside and use special equipment for going outside.
- 1986: Persons age 65+ who have difficulty getting outside and use special equipment getting outside.
Availability
- 1984, 1986
Weights
- 1986 : PERWEIGHT
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT
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