Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
86
|
84
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Daily | X | X |
| 2 | Several times a week | X | X |
| 3 | Once a week | X | X |
| 4 | Less than once a week | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 55 and older in 1984, and persons age 65 and older in 1986, who have difficulty controlling urination, LAURINOFT reports how frequently she/he has this difficulty.
This variable was introduced in 1984 as part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental health 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
- 1984: Sample persons age 55+ who had difficulty controlling urination.
- 1986: Persons age 65+ who have difficulty controlling urination.
Availability
- 1984, 1986
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Weights
- 1986 : PERWEIGHT
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT