Code book names used by NCHS for measures used in this module

(1994 National Health Interview Survey on Disability, Phase 1. )

  

Measure

Variable name

Learning disability

LEARNR

Mental retardation

RETARDR

Cerebral palsy

CERPALSR

Muscular dystrophy

MUSCDYSR

Spina bifida

SPNBIFR

Cystic Fibrosis

CYSFIBR

Activity limitation

LATOTAL

Difficult with strenuous activity

DIFSTACT

Goes to the doctor or specialist regularly

REGDR

Receives therapy in or out of the home

TXHOME12=yes or TXSCHOOL=yes

Respondent considers person to have a disability

RPPERDIS

Respondent considers this person to have fair or poor health

HEALTH = fair or poor