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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Life Opportunities Survey: Wave One, 2009-2011

Variable Details

VariableHearB
LabelHow would you describe difficulty hearing
Question text (With your hearing aid) how would you describe your difficulty hearing?
Responses
1 No difficulty 643
2 Mild difficulty 2482
3 Moderate difficulty 1277
4 Severe difficulty 223
5 Cannot do 13
-9 Does not apply 42040
-8 No Answer 4
-7 Dont Know 11
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLife Opportunities Survey: Wave One, 2009-2011
Interviewer InstructionsSHOWCARD R1
UniversePeople aged 16 and over in private households in Great Britain. Parents or guardians will also be asked to provide some key data about children, aged 11 to 15. Children will be able to take part in a face-to-face interview when they reach age 16.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort; Respondents will be interviewed every 12 months
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