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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey Ad Hoc Module Eurostat Dataset, 2002

Variable Details

VariableTYPHPBDI
LabelType of health problem or disbality
Responses
1 Problems with arms/hands (includes arthritis/rheumatism) 1306
2 Problems with legs/feet (includes arthritis/rheumatism) 2541
3 Problems with back/neck (includes arthritis/rheumatism) 3736
4 Difficulty in seeing (with glasses or contact lenses if worn 384
5 Difficulties in hearing (with hearing aids/grommets, if used 561
6 Speech impediment 23
7 Skin conditions, including severe disfigurement, allergies 631
8 Chest/breathing problems, includes asthma and bronchitis 3453
9 Heart, blood pressure or circulation problems 3342
10 Stomach, liver, kidney or digestive problems 1207
11 Diabetes 1074
12 Epilepsy (include fits) 404
13 Mental, nervous or emotional problems 2005
14 Other progressive illnesses (inc cancers NOS, MS, HIV, Park) 748
15 Other longstanding health problems 1973
99 Not Applicable 112672
Sysmiss 96
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey Ad Hoc Module Eurostat Dataset, 2002
UniverseRespondents to the UK QLFS; see main QLFS documentation for details.;National
SamplingSee main QLFS documentation for details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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