LATOILTONSET
Onset of condition causing need for help using toilet
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
77
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Last week | · |
| 2 | Week before | X |
| 3 | 2 weeks to 3 months | X |
| 4 | 3 to 12 months | X |
| 5 | 12+ months | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons who need help with using the toilet due to a disability or health problem, LATOILTONSET reports how long it has been since the onset of the condition which causes the need for help with using the toilet.
This variable was introduced in 1977 as 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
- 1977: Persons who need help using the toilet because of a disability or health problem.
Availability
- 1977
Weights
- 1977 : PERWEIGHT