Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
irelan
2011
|
jamai
1991
|
puerto
1990
|
puerto
2000
|
puerto
2005
|
puerto
2010
|
puerto
2015
|
puerto
2020
|
usa
1990
|
usa
2000
|
usa
2005
|
usa
2010
|
usa
2015
|
usa
2020
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0 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1 | Mobility limited | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
2 | No mobility limitation | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
8 | Unknown | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- Supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
class Disindep : public Editor {
public:
Disindep(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::jm1991a: {
if (JM1991A_0416() == 9 && JM1991A_0412() == 9)
a = 0;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
DISINDEP indicates whether the respondent had any permanent physical or mental health condition that made it difficult or impossible to be independently mobile. This did not include temporary health problems.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL Ireland |
Jamaica Puerto Rico |
United States |
Comparability — General
The variable is comparable across the U.S. and Puerto Rican samples, with only a small change in the age universe over time. The Irish sample identifies mobility difficulties due to a long-lasting condition. The Jamaican and Uruguayan samples, instead, address physical mobility more explicitly.
DISINDEP is distinct from DISLOWR, which indicates absence or lack of function specifically in a lower limb, and DISMOBIL, which records the inability to walk or climb stairs.
Comparability — Ireland [top]
The variable indicates whether a person is unable to go outside the home alone due to a long-lasting condition or difficulty.
Comparability — Jamaica [top]
The variable indicates whether a person is unable to "move about effectively in his surroundings" as the result of a disability. The 2015 sample identified people age 15+ with independent living difficulty while the 2020 sample include people age 5+ with ambulatory difficulty.
Comparability — Puerto Rico [top]
The variable indicates whether the person's mental or physical condition, lasting six months or more, makes it difficult or impossible for the person to go outside the home alone, for example, to shop or visit a doctor's office.
Comparability — United States [top]
The variable indicates whether the person's mental or physical condition, lasting six months or more, makes it difficult or impossible for the person to go outside the home alone, for example, to shop or visit a doctor's office.
Universe
- Ireland 2011: Present household members
- Jamaica 1991: Persons in private households or selected institutions
- Puerto Rico 1990: Persons age 15+
- Puerto Rico 2000: Persons age 16+
- Puerto Rico 2005: Persons age 16+
- Puerto Rico 2010: Persons age 16+
- Puerto Rico 2015: Persons age 15+
- Puerto Rico 2020: Persons age 5+
- United States 1990: Persons age 15+
- United States 2000: Persons age 16+
- United States 2005: Persons age 16+
- United States 2010: Persons age 16+
- United States 2015: Persons age 15+
- United States 2020: Persons age 5+
Availability
- Ireland: 2011
- Jamaica: 1991
- Puerto Rico: 1990, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020
- United States: 1990, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020
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