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.
