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Disability module

Questions 2

disability_w5.health

Long-standing illness or disability

Type: choice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

Text: Do you have any long-standing physical or mental impairment, illness or disability? By 'long-standing' I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to trouble you over a period of at least 12 months.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

disability_w5.disdif

Type of impairment or disability

Type: multichoice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR ANY OTHERS CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does this/Do these health problem(s) or disability(ies) mean that you have substantial difficulties with any of the following areas of your life?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Mobility (moving around at home and walking)e_disdif1 (e_indresp) Mobility (moving around at home and walking)
2Lifting, carrying or moving objectse_disdif2 (e_indresp) Lifting, carrying or moving objects
3Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)e_disdif3 (e_indresp) Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)
4Continence (bladder and bowel control)e_disdif4 (e_indresp) Continence (bladder and bowel control)
5Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)e_disdif5 (e_indresp) Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)
6Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)e_disdif6 (e_indresp) Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)
7Communication or speech problemse_disdif7 (e_indresp) Communication or speech problems
8Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understande_disdif8 (e_indresp) Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand
9Recognising when you are in physical dangere_disdif9 (e_indresp) Recognising when you are in physical danger
10Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)e_disdif10 (e_indresp) Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)
11Difficulties with own personal caree_disdif11 (e_indresp) Difficulties with own personal care
12Other health problem or disabilitye_disdif12 (e_indresp) Other health problem or disability
96None of thesee_disdif96 (e_indresp) None of these

Universe:
if Health = 1 (Has a long-standing illness or disability)

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