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Component Description

The physical functioning section (variable name prefix PFQ) provides self-reported data on functional limitations caused by long-term physical, mental, and emotional problems or illness. It can be used to assess an individual’s level of disability.

Eligible Sample

All survey participants aged 5 years and older were eligible. Those less than 18 years of age were asked about receiving Special Education or Early Intervention Services. Participants aged 5 to 19 years were asked about mobility and those aged 20 years and older were asked about their ability to work.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

The questions were asked in the household interview as a part of a computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) system.

Data Processing and Editing

The data were reviewed for completeness, consistency, and illogical values.

Analytic Notes

Since the questions were asked in the home interview, the interview sample weights may be used in their analysis. However, if the data is joined with data from the Mobile Examination Center (MEC), the MEC sample weights should be used.

Please refer to the NHANES Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues. Both of these are available on the NHANES website. A list of variable names by survey period is presented in Appendix 1.

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 150 YEARS

PFQ020 - Crawl, walk, run, play limitations

Variable Name:
PFQ020
SAS Label:
Crawl, walk, run, play limitations
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} have an impairment or health problem that limits {your/his/her} ability to {walk, run or play} {walk or run}?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CHILD'S AGE = 5-15, DISPLAY "WALK, RUN OR PLAY". IF SP'S AGE = 16-19, DISPLAY "WALK OR RUN".
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 121 121
2 No 2667 2788 PFQ035a
7 Refused 0 2788 PFQ035a
9 Don't know 1 2789 PFQ035a
. Missing 5561 8350

PFQ030 - Long term impairment/health problem

Variable Name:
PFQ030
SAS Label:
Long term impairment/health problem
English Text:
Is this an impairment or health problem that has lasted, or is expected to last 12 months or longer?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 98 98
2 No 19 117
7 Refused 0 117
9 Don't know 4 121
. Missing 8229 8350

PFQ035A - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
PFQ035A
English Instructions:
BOX 1BB. CHECK ITEM PFQ.035A: IF SP AGE <= 17, CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 19 YEARS

PFQ041 - Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention

Variable Name:
PFQ041
SAS Label:
Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
English Text:
Does {SP} receive Special Education or Early Intervention Services?
Target:
Both males and females 5 YEARS - 17 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 226 226
2 No 2259 2485
7 Refused 0 2485
9 Don't know 1 2486
. Missing 5864 8350

PFQ049 - Limitations keeping you from working

Variable Name:
PFQ049
SAS Label:
Limitations keeping you from working
English Text:
The next set of questions is about limitations caused by any long-term physical, mental or emotional problem or illness. Please do not include temporary conditions, such as a cold [or pregnancy]. Does a physical, mental or emotional problem now keep {you/SP} from working at a job or business?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 835 835
2 No 4723 5558
7 Refused 1 5559
9 Don't know 0 5559
. Missing 2791 8350

PFQ051 - Limited in amount of work you can do

Variable Name:
PFQ051
SAS Label:
Limited in amount of work you can do
English Text:
{Are you/Is SP} limited in the kind or amount of work {you/s/he} can do because of a physical, mental or emotional problem?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1130 1130
2 No 4427 5557
7 Refused 1 5558
9 Don't know 1 5559
. Missing 2791 8350

PFQ054 - Need special equipment to walk

Variable Name:
PFQ054
SAS Label:
Need special equipment to walk
English Text:
Because of a health problem, {do you/does SP} have difficulty walking without using any special equipment?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 569 569
2 No 4989 5558
7 Refused 1 5559
9 Don't know 0 5559
. Missing 2791 8350

PFQ057 - Experience confusion/memory problems

Variable Name:
PFQ057
SAS Label:
Experience confusion/memory problems
English Text:
{Are you/Is SP} limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because {you/s/he} experience{s} periods of confusion?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 513 513
2 No 5044 5557
7 Refused 1 5558
9 Don't know 1 5559
. Missing 2791 8350

PFQ058 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
PFQ058
English Instructions:
BOX 1D. CHECK ITEM PFQ.058: IF 'YES' (CODE 1) IN PFQ.049, PFQ.051, PFQ.054, OR PFQ.057, GO TO PFQ.061. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS

PFQ059 - Physical, mental, emotional limitations

Variable Name:
PFQ059
SAS Label:
Physical, mental, emotional limitations
English Text:
{Are you/Is SP} limited in any way in any activity because of a physical, mental or emotional problem?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 97 97
2 No 4037 4134
7 Refused 1 4135
9 Don't know 1 4136
. Missing 4214 8350

PFQ059A - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
PFQ059A
English Instructions:
BOX 1E CHECK ITEM PFQ.059A: IF SP AGE IS <=59 AND 'NO' (CODE 2) ENTERED IN PFQ.049, PFQ.057 AND PFQ.059, GO TO PFQ.090. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS

PFQ061A - Managing money difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061A
SAS Label:
Managing money difficulty
English Text:
The next questions ask about difficulties {you/SP} may have doing certain activities because of a health problem. By "health problem" we mean any long-term physical, mental or emotional problem or illness {not including pregnancy}. By {yourself/himself /herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .managing {your/his/her} money [such as keeping track of {your/his/her} expenses or paying bills]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2071 2071
2 Some difficulty 197 2268
3 Much difficulty 56 2324
4 Unable to do 46 2370
5 Do not do this activity 141 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061B - Walking for a quarter mile difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061B
SAS Label:
Walking for a quarter mile difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .walking for a quarter of a mile [that is about 2 or 3 blocks]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1496 1496
2 Some difficulty 269 1765
3 Much difficulty 87 1852
4 Unable to do 56 1908
5 Do not do this activity 34 1942
7 Refused 1 1943
9 Don't know 0 1943
. Missing 6407 8350

PFQ061C - Walking up ten steps difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061C
SAS Label:
Walking up ten steps difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .walking up 10 steps without resting?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1625 1625
2 Some difficulty 222 1847
3 Much difficulty 51 1898
4 Unable to do 26 1924
5 Do not do this activity 17 1941
7 Refused 1 1942
9 Don't know 1 1943
. Missing 6407 8350

PFQ061D - Stooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061D
SAS Label:
Stooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .stooping, crouching, or kneeling?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1250 1250
2 Some difficulty 707 1957
3 Much difficulty 304 2261
4 Unable to do 190 2451
5 Do not do this activity 60 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061E - Lifting or carrying difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061E
SAS Label:
Lifting or carrying difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .lifting or carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds [like a sack of potatoes or rice]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1768 1768
2 Some difficulty 352 2120
3 Much difficulty 155 2275
4 Unable to do 179 2454
5 Do not do this activity 56 2510
7 Refused 1 2511
9 Don't know 1 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061F - House chore difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061F
SAS Label:
House chore difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .doing chores around the house [like vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, or straightening up]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1790 1790
2 Some difficulty 375 2165
3 Much difficulty 126 2291
4 Unable to do 99 2390
5 Do not do this activity 121 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061G - Preparing meals difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061G
SAS Label:
Preparing meals difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .preparing {your/his/her} own meals?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2089 2089
2 Some difficulty 173 2262
3 Much difficulty 44 2306
4 Unable to do 66 2372
5 Do not do this activity 139 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061H - Walking between rooms on same floor

Variable Name:
PFQ061H
SAS Label:
Walking between rooms on same floor
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .walking from one room to another on the same level?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2187 2187
2 Some difficulty 208 2395
3 Much difficulty 71 2466
4 Unable to do 35 2501
5 Do not do this activity 9 2510
7 Refused 1 2511
9 Don't know 1 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061I - Standingup from armless chair difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061I
SAS Label:
Standingup from armless chair difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .standing up from an armless straight chair?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1891 1891
2 Some difficulty 415 2306
3 Much difficulty 136 2442
4 Unable to do 57 2499
5 Do not do this activity 12 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061J - Getting in and out of bed difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061J
SAS Label:
Getting in and out of bed difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .getting in or out of bed?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1989 1989
2 Some difficulty 385 2374
3 Much difficulty 108 2482
4 Unable to do 25 2507
5 Do not do this activity 4 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061K - Using fork, knife, drinking from cup

Variable Name:
PFQ061K
SAS Label:
Using fork, knife, drinking from cup
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .eating, like holding a fork, cutting food or drinking from a glass?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2325 2325
2 Some difficulty 138 2463
3 Much difficulty 37 2500
4 Unable to do 10 2510
5 Do not do this activity 1 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061L - Dressing yourself difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061L
SAS Label:
Dressing yourself difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .dressing {yourself/himself/herself}, including tying shoes, working zippers, and doing buttons?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2118 2118
2 Some difficulty 289 2407
3 Much difficulty 68 2475
4 Unable to do 32 2507
5 Do not do this activity 4 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061M - Standing for long periods difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061M
SAS Label:
Standing for long periods difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .standing or being on {your/his/her} feet for about 2 hours?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1376 1376
2 Some difficulty 463 1839
3 Much difficulty 264 2103
4 Unable to do 337 2440
5 Do not do this activity 69 2509
7 Refused 1 2510
9 Don't know 2 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061N - Sitting for long periods difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061N
SAS Label:
Sitting for long periods difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .sitting for about 2 hours?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1911 1911
2 Some difficulty 376 2287
3 Much difficulty 142 2429
4 Unable to do 73 2502
5 Do not do this activity 8 2510
7 Refused 1 2511
9 Don't know 1 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061O - Reaching up over head difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061O
SAS Label:
Reaching up over head difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .reaching up over {your/his/her} head?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2007 2007
2 Some difficulty 339 2346
3 Much difficulty 95 2441
4 Unable to do 55 2496
5 Do not do this activity 15 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061P - Grasp/holding small objects difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061P
SAS Label:
Grasp/holding small objects difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .using {your/his/her} fingers to grasp or handle small objects?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2060 2060
2 Some difficulty 344 2404
3 Much difficulty 76 2480
4 Unable to do 29 2509
5 Do not do this activity 2 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061Q - Going out to movies, events difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061Q
SAS Label:
Going out to movies, events difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .going out to things like shopping, movies, or sporting events?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1854 1854
2 Some difficulty 352 2206
3 Much difficulty 123 2329
4 Unable to do 75 2404
5 Do not do this activity 107 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061R - Attending social event difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061R
SAS Label:
Attending social event difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .participating in social activities [visiting friends, attending clubs or meetings or going to parties]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1907 1907
2 Some difficulty 283 2190
3 Much difficulty 95 2285
4 Unable to do 69 2354
5 Do not do this activity 157 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061S - Leisure activity at home difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061S
SAS Label:
Leisure activity at home difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .doing things to relax at home or for leisure [reading, watching TV, sewing, listening to music]?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 2289 2289
2 Some difficulty 171 2460
3 Much difficulty 35 2495
4 Unable to do 12 2507
5 Do not do this activity 4 2511
7 Refused 1 2512
9 Don't know 0 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ061T - Push or pull large objects difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ061T
SAS Label:
Push or pull large objects difficulty
English Text:
By {yourself/himself/herself} and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty {do you/does SP} have . . .pushing or pulling large objects like a living room chair?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ1. DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY CONDITIONS LIKE PREGNANCY OR BROKEN LIMBS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF PFQ.054 = '1' (YES), DO NOT DISPLAY 'B' OR 'C'. IF SP FEMALE, DISPLAY 'NOT INCLUDING PREGNANCY'.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 No difficulty 1471 1471
2 Some difficulty 408 1879
3 Much difficulty 182 2061
4 Unable to do 282 2343
5 Do not do this activity 167 2510
7 Refused 1 2511
9 Don't know 1 2512
. Missing 5838 8350

PFQ066A - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
PFQ066A
English Instructions:
BOX 1F. CHECK ITEM PFQ.066A: IF 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T, CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO PFQ.090.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS

PFQ063A - Health problems causing difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ063A
SAS Label:
Health problems causing difficulty
English Text:
What condition or health problem causes {you/SP} to have difficulty with or need help with {NAME OF UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES/these activities}?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ2. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY UP TO 5 BUT DO NOT PROBE. DO NOT ENTER 'OLD AGE' AS CONDITION -- IF OLD AGE IS REPORTED, PROBE FOR ANY OTHER CONDITION. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS CODED 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T <=3, DISPLAY EACH ITEM NAME IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION. IF MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ARE CODED IN THIS MANNER DISPLAY "THESE ACTIVITIES" IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Arthritis/rheumatism 612 612
11 Back or neck problem 345 957
12 Birth defect 6 963
13 Cancer 22 985
14 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 72 1057
15 Other developmental problem (such as cerebral palsy) 9 1066
16 Diabetes 69 1135
17 Fractures, bone/joint injury 141 1276
18 Hearing problem 15 1291
19 Heart problem 44 1335
20 Hypertension/high blood pressure 41 1376
21 Lung/breathing problem 48 1424
22 Mental retardation 10 1434
23 Other injury 31 1465
24 Senility 9 1474
25 Stroke problem 31 1505
26 Vision/problem seeing 20 1525
27 Weight problem 20 1545
28 Other impairment/problem 203 1748
77 Refused 1 1749
99 Don't know 8 1757
. Missing 6593 8350

PFQ063B - Health problems causing difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ063B
SAS Label:
Health problems causing difficulty
English Text:
What condition or health problem causes {you/SP} to have difficulty with or need help with {NAME OF UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES/these activities}?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ2. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY UP TO 5 BUT DO NOT PROBE. DO NOT ENTER 'OLD AGE' AS CONDITION -- IF OLD AGE IS REPORTED, PROBE FOR ANY OTHER CONDITION. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS CODED 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T <=3, DISPLAY EACH ITEM NAME IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION. IF MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ARE CODED IN THIS MANNER DISPLAY "THESE ACTIVITIES" IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Arthritis/rheumatism 65 65
11 Back or neck problem 263 328
12 Birth defect 4 332
13 Cancer 17 349
14 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 100 449
15 Other developmental problem (such as cerebral palsy) 3 452
16 Diabetes 80 532
17 Fractures, bone/joint injury 109 641
18 Hearing problem 30 671
19 Heart problem 40 711
20 Hypertension/high blood pressure 80 791
21 Lung/breathing problem 24 815
22 Mental retardation 4 819
23 Other injury 16 835
24 Senility 4 839
25 Stroke problem 21 860
26 Vision/problem seeing 22 882
27 Weight problem 23 905
28 Other impairment/problem 122 1027
77 Refused 0 1027
99 Don't know 0 1027
. Missing 7323 8350

PFQ063C - Health problems causing difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ063C
SAS Label:
Health problems causing difficulty
English Text:
What condition or health problem causes {you/SP} to have difficulty with or need help with {NAME OF UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES/these activities}?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ2. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY UP TO 5 BUT DO NOT PROBE. DO NOT ENTER 'OLD AGE' AS CONDITION -- IF OLD AGE IS REPORTED, PROBE FOR ANY OTHER CONDITION. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS CODED 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T <=3, DISPLAY EACH ITEM NAME IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION. IF MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ARE CODED IN THIS MANNER DISPLAY "THESE ACTIVITIES" IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Arthritis/rheumatism 10 10
11 Back or neck problem 24 34
12 Birth defect 6 40
13 Cancer 21 61
14 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 63 124
15 Other developmental problem (such as cerebral palsy) 3 127
16 Diabetes 75 202
17 Fractures, bone/joint injury 69 271
18 Hearing problem 50 321
19 Heart problem 38 359
20 Hypertension/high blood pressure 100 459
21 Lung/breathing problem 37 496
22 Mental retardation 1 497
23 Other injury 14 511
24 Senility 3 514
25 Stroke problem 15 529
26 Vision/problem seeing 33 562
27 Weight problem 26 588
28 Other impairment/problem 58 646
77 Refused 0 646
99 Don't know 0 646
. Missing 7704 8350

PFQ063D - Health problems causing difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ063D
SAS Label:
Health problems causing difficulty
English Text:
What condition or health problem causes {you/SP} to have difficulty with or need help with {NAME OF UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES/these activities}?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ2. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY UP TO 5 BUT DO NOT PROBE. DO NOT ENTER 'OLD AGE' AS CONDITION -- IF OLD AGE IS REPORTED, PROBE FOR ANY OTHER CONDITION. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS CODED 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T <=3, DISPLAY EACH ITEM NAME IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION. IF MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ARE CODED IN THIS MANNER DISPLAY "THESE ACTIVITIES" IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Arthritis/rheumatism 14 14
11 Back or neck problem 7 21
12 Birth defect 2 23
13 Cancer 3 26
14 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 19 45
15 Other developmental problem (such as cerebral palsy) 0 45
16 Diabetes 23 68
17 Fractures, bone/joint injury 38 106
18 Hearing problem 19 125
19 Heart problem 44 169
20 Hypertension/high blood pressure 95 264
21 Lung/breathing problem 32 296
22 Mental retardation 0 296
23 Other injury 4 300
24 Senility 0 300
25 Stroke problem 15 315
26 Vision/problem seeing 51 366
27 Weight problem 36 402
28 Other impairment/problem 32 434
77 Refused 0 434
99 Don't know 0 434
. Missing 7916 8350

PFQ063E - Health problems causing difficulty

Variable Name:
PFQ063E
SAS Label:
Health problems causing difficulty
English Text:
What condition or health problem causes {you/SP} to have difficulty with or need help with {NAME OF UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES/these activities}?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD PFQ2. ENTER ALL THAT APPLY UP TO 5 BUT DO NOT PROBE. DO NOT ENTER 'OLD AGE' AS CONDITION -- IF OLD AGE IS REPORTED, PROBE FOR ANY OTHER CONDITION. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS CODED 'SOME DIFFICULTY' (CODE 2), 'MUCH DIFFICULTY' (CODE 3), OR 'UNABLE TO DO' (CODE 4) IN PFQ.061 A THROUGH T <=3, DISPLAY EACH ITEM NAME IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION. IF MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ARE CODED IN THIS MANNER DISPLAY "THESE ACTIVITIES" IN THE TEXT OF QUESTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Arthritis/rheumatism 1 1
11 Back or neck problem 5 6
12 Birth defect 2 8
13 Cancer 0 8
14 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 3 11
15 Other developmental problem (such as cerebral palsy) 0 11
16 Diabetes 3 14
17 Fractures, bone/joint injury 14 28
18 Hearing problem 14 42
19 Heart problem 20 62
20 Hypertension/high blood pressure 45 107
21 Lung/breathing problem 27 134
22 Mental retardation 0 134
23 Other injury 2 136
24 Senility 2 138
25 Stroke problem 11 149
26 Vision/problem seeing 44 193
27 Weight problem 33 226
28 Other impairment/problem 26 252
77 Refused 0 252
99 Don't know 0 252
. Missing 8098 8350

PFQ090 - Require special healthcare equipment

Variable Name:
PFQ090
SAS Label:
Require special healthcare equipment
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} now have any health problem that requires {you/him/her} to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 530 530
2 No 5028 5558
7 Refused 1 5559
9 Don't know 0 5559
. Missing 2791 8350

Appendix 1. Variable Names by Survey Period for PFQ

Variable Names by Survey Period for PFQ
1999-2000 2001-2002 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008 2009-2010 2011-2012 Label
PFQ010 PFQ010 PFQ010 PFQ010 PFQ010 Physical,mental,emotional limitations
PFQ015 PFQ015 PFQ015 PFQ015 PFQ015 Able to take part in most type of play
PFQ020 PFQ020 PFQ020 PFQ020 PFQ020 PFQ020 PFQ020 Crawl, walk, run, play limitations
PFQ030 PFQ030 PFQ030 PFQ030 PFQ030 PFQ030 PFQ030 Long term impairment/health problem
PFD040 Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
PFQ040 Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
PFQ041 PFQ041 PFQ041 PFQ041 PFQ041 Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
PFQ048 PFQ048 Limitations keeping you from working
PFQ049 PFQ049 PFQ049 PFQ049 PFQ049 Limitations keeping you from working
PFQ050 PFQ050 Limited in amount of work you can do
PFQ051 PFQ051 PFQ051 PFQ051 PFQ051 Limited in amount of work you can do
PFQ054 PFQ054 PFQ054 PFQ054 PFQ054 Need special equipment to walk
PFQ055 PFQ055 Need special equipment to walk
PFQ056 PFQ056 Experience confusion/memory problems
PFQ057 PFQ057 PFQ057 PFQ057 PFQ057 Experience confusion/memory problems
PFQ059 PFQ059 PFQ059 PFQ059 PFQ059 PFQ059 PFQ059 Physical, mental, emotional limitations
PFQ060A PFQ060A Managing money difficulty
PFQ060B PFQ060B Walking for a quarter mile difficulty
PFQ060C PFQ060C Walking up ten steps difficulty
PFQ060D PFQ060D Stooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty
PFQ060E PFQ060E Lifting or carrying difficulty
PFQ060F PFQ060F House chore difficulty
PFQ060G PFQ060G Preparing meals difficulty
PFQ060H PFQ060H Walking between rooms on same floor
PFQ060I PFQ060I Standingup from armless chair difficulty
PFQ060J PFQ060J Getting in and out of bed difficulty
PFQ060K PFQ060K Using fork, knife, drinking from cup
PFQ060L PFQ060L Dressing yourself difficulty
PFQ060M PFQ060M Standing for long periods difficulty
PFQ060N PFQ060N Sitting for long periods difficulty
PFQ060O PFQ060O Reaching up over head difficulty
PFQ060P PFQ060P Grasp/holding small objects difficulty
PFQ060Q PFQ060Q Going out to movies, events difficulty
PFQ060R PFQ060R Attending social event difficulty
PFQ060S PFQ060S Leisure activity at home difficulty
PFQ061A PFQ061A PFQ061A PFQ061A PFQ061A Managing money difficulty
PFQ061B PFQ061B PFQ061B PFQ061B PFQ061B Walking for a quarter mile difficulty
PFQ061C PFQ061C PFQ061C PFQ061C PFQ061C Walking up ten steps difficulty
PFQ061D PFQ061D PFQ061D PFQ061D PFQ061D Stooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty
PFQ061E PFQ061E PFQ061E PFQ061E PFQ061E Lifting or carrying difficulty
PFQ061F PFQ061F PFQ061F PFQ061F PFQ061F House chore difficulty
PFQ061G PFQ061G PFQ061G PFQ061G PFQ061G Preparing meals difficulty
PFQ061H PFQ061H PFQ061H PFQ061H PFQ061H Walking between rooms on same floor
PFQ061I PFQ061I PFQ061I PFQ061I PFQ061I Standingup from armless chair difficulty
PFQ061J PFQ061J PFQ061J PFQ061J PFQ061J Getting in and out of bed difficulty
PFQ061K PFQ061K PFQ061K PFQ061K PFQ061K Using fork, knife, drinking from cup
PFQ061L PFQ061L PFQ061L PFQ061L PFQ061L Dressing yourself difficulty
PFQ061M PFQ061M PFQ061M PFQ061M PFQ061M Standing for long periods difficulty
PFQ061N PFQ061N PFQ061N PFQ061N PFQ061N Sitting for long periods difficulty
PFQ061O PFQ061O PFQ061O PFQ061O PFQ061O Reaching up over head difficulty
PFQ061P PFQ061P PFQ061P PFQ061P PFQ061P Grasp/holding small objects difficulty
PFQ061Q PFQ061Q PFQ061Q PFQ061Q PFQ061Q Going out to movies, events difficulty
PFQ061R PFQ061R PFQ061R PFQ061R PFQ061R Attending social event difficulty
PFQ061S PFQ061S PFQ061S PFQ061S PFQ061S Leisure activity at home difficulty
PFQ061T PFQ061T PFQ061T PFQ061T PFQ061T Push or pull large objects difficulty
PFQ063A PFQ063A PFQ063A PFQ063A PFQ063A Health problems causing difficulty
PFQ063B PFQ063B PFQ063B PFQ063B PFQ063B Health problems causing difficulty
PFQ063C PFQ063C PFQ063C PFQ063C PFQ063C Health problems causing difficulty
PFQ063D PFQ063D PFQ063D PFQ063D PFQ063D Health problems causing difficulty
PFQ063E PFQ063E PFQ063E PFQ063E PFQ063E Health problems causing difficulty
PFD067A PFD067A Health problems causing difficulty
PFD067B PFD067B Health problems causing difficulty
PFD067C PFD067C Health problems causing difficulty
PFD067D PFD067D Health problems causing difficulty
PFD067E PFD067E Health problems causing difficulty
PFD069A PFD069A PFD069A PFD069A Arthritis or rheumatism probl, days
PFD069AG Arthritis or rheumatism problems
PFD069AQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069AU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069B PFD069B PFD069B PFD069B Back or neck problems, days
PFD069BG Back or neck problems
PFD069BQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069BU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069C PFD069C PFD069C PFD069C Cancer condition, days
PFQ069CG Cancer condition
PFQ069CQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069CU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069D PFD069D PFD069D PFD069D Depression/anxiety/emotional probl, days
PFD069DG Depression, anxiety, emotional problems
PFD069DQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069DU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069E PFD069E PFD069E PFD069E Other development problems, days
PFQ069EG Other development problems
PFQ069EQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069EU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069F PFD069F PFD069F PFD069F Diabetes condition, days
PFQ069FG Diabetes condition
PFQ069FQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069FU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069G PFD069G PFD069G PFD069G Fractures/bone/joint injury probl, days
PFQ069GG Fractures, bone, joint injury problems
PFQ069GQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069GU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069H PFD069H PFD069H PFD069H Hearing problems, days
PFQ069HG Hearing problems
PFQ069HQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069HU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069I PFD069I PFD069I PFD069I Heart problems, days
PFD069IG Heart problems
PFD069IQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069IU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069J PFD069J PFD069J PFD069J Hypertension or high blood pressure,days
PFD069JG Hypertension or high blood pressure
PFD069JQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069JU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069K PFD069K PFD069K PFD069K Lung or breathing problems, days
PFQ069KG Lung or breathing problems
PFQ069KQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069KU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069L PFD069L PFD069L PFD069L Mental retardation condition, days
PFQ069LG Mental retardation condition
PFQ069LQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069LU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069M PFD069M PFD069M PFD069M Other injury problems, days
PFQ069MG Other injury problems
PFQ069MQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069MU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069N PFD069N PFD069N PFD069N Senility condition, days
PFQ069NG Senility condition
PFQ069NQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069NU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069O PFD069O PFD069O PFD069O Stroke problems, days
PFQ069OG Stroke problems
PFQ069OQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069OU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069P PFD069P PFD069P PFD069P Vision problems, days
PFD069PG Vision problems
PFD069PQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069PU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069Q PFD069Q PFD069Q PFD069Q Weight problems, days
PFD069QG Weight problems
PFD069QQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069QU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069R PFD069R PFD069R PFD069R Other impairment problems, days
PFD069RG Other impairment problems
PFD069RQ Number of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069RU Unit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ090 PFQ090 PFQ090 PFQ090 PFQ090 PFQ090 PFQ090 Require special healthcare equipment
PFQ100 Special eating utensils
PFQ110 Dressing aids or devices