Cognitive ability: Self rated memory, 2-category
Cognitive ability: Recode of the respondent’s perception of his/her memory. Assumes a value of 1 if respondent thinks that his/her memory is poor or fair, else naught.
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Derived variable note:
Cognitive ability: Recode of the respondent's perception of his/her memory. Assumes a value of 1 if respondent thinks that his/her memory is poor or fair, else naught.
Derived variable note:
Uses C_CGSRMEM_DV/
| Value label | Value | Absolute frequency | Relative frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| missing | -9 | 56 | 0.11% |
| proxy | -7 | 3830 | 7.71% |
| refusal | -2 | 108 | 0.22% |
| excellent to good memory | 0 | 29264 | 58.89% |
| poor or fair memory | 1 | 16434 | 33.07% |
| Total | 49692 | 100.0% |
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