Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Health Survey for England, 2005

Variable Details

Variablemmhss
LabelReason for problems walking
Question text I would now like to test whether you can walk a very short distance comfortably (using awalking stick or other aid if necessary). First, I would like to ask a few questions to check it is safe to carry out the test. Do you have any problems from recent surgery, injury, or other health conditions that might prevent you from walking?
Responses
1 No apparent restriction 2946
2 Yes, recent surgery 14
3 Yes, injury 15
4 Yes, other health condition 70
-9 No answer/refused 0
-8 Don't know 0
-7 Refused/not obtained 0
-6 Schedule not obtained 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 4523
-1 Item not applicable 5729
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationHealth Survey for England, 2005
UniverseAdults (aged 16 and over) and children (aged 0-15 years) in the general population, living in private households in England during 2005. Boost samples of children aged 2-15 and people aged 65 years and over were also included.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The survey is conducted annually.