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NEEDEVICE
Needs (doesn't have) special equipment

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Description

For persons with a completed assistive devises questionnaire, NEEDEVICE reports whether she/he needs any special equipment, such as a brace, aid for getting around, hearing devices, vision devices, or artificial limbs, but does not have it.

NEEDEVICE was first introduced in 1990 as part of a supplement on assistive devices. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1990: Persons with a completed assistive devices questionnaire.

Availability

  • 1990

Weights