Instrument Variable Name: LIFT
Question Text:

(book) CAN8
Which one of the following BEST describes your usual daily activities related to lifting or carrying things? Do NOT include activities done in your leisure time.
Do you (read categories 1-4 below):
*Read if necessary: Pick the one you do MOST often.

1 NOT lift or carry things very often
2 LIFT or carry LIGHT loads
3 LIFT or carry MODERATE loads
4 LIFT or carry HEAVY loads
5 Unable to lift or carry loads
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know

1. You do NOT lift or carry things very often
2. You LIFT or carry LIGHT loads
3. You LIFT or carry MODERATE loads
4. You LIFT or carry HEAVY loads

Universe Text: Sample adults 18+
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FR: SHOW CARD CAN7.

Which one of the following BEST describes your usual daily activities related to lifting or carrying things? Do NOT include activities done in your leisure time.

HELP: DAILY activities may include work, housework if you are a homemaker, going to and attending classes if you are a student, and what you normally do throughout a typical day if you are retired or unemployed. LEISURE activities include exercises, sports, or physically active hobbies that you do in your leisure time.

FR: READ IF NECESSARY:

Pick the one you do MOST often.
Do you (READ CATEGORIES 1-4 BELOW).

1. You Do NOT lift or carry things very often
2. You LIFT or carry LIGHT loads
3. You LIFT or carry MODERATE loads
4. You LIFT or carry HEAVY loads

(1) ... NOT lift or carry things very often?
(2) ... LIFT or carry LIGHT loads?
(3) ... LIFT or carry MODERATE loads?
(4) ... LIFT or carry HEAVY loads?
(5) ... Unable to lift or carry loads?
(6) Other
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know