Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
81
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 10 | Not known to be limited | X |
| 20 | Limited | · |
| 21 | Unable to attend school | X |
| 22 | Attends special school or limited attendance | X |
| 23 | Attends school, limited in outside activities | X |
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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.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons age 5 to 17.
Availability
- 1981
Survey Text
| 1981 |
Refer to age of sample child.
1[] 5 years old (1)
2[] 6+ years old (M2)
1. What was -- doing most of the past 12 months - going to school or doing something else?
2[] Something else
2. In terms of health, would -- be able to go to school?
2[] N (6)
3a. Does (would) -- have to go to a certain type of school because of -- health?
2[] N
b. Is (would) -- (be) limited in school attendance because of -- health?
2[] N (M3)
Refer to age of sample child and/or to SCHOOL box on HIS-1.
1[] 17 years old and SCHOOL box marked (M3)
2[] 17 years old and SCHOOL box not marked (4)
4. In terms of health, would -- be able to go to school?
2[] N (6)
5a. Does (would) -- have to go to a certain type of school because of -- health?
2[] N
b. Is (would) -- (be) limited in school attendance because of -- health?
2[] N (M3)
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT