Description

For sample children age 5 to 17, LASCHOOLACT reports the level of limitation of school activities due to chronic condition(s).

This variable is part of a series of variables introduced in 1991, 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.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT