The results of questions 16 and 17 coupled with other questions will provide important data on the number of people whose activities are reduced because of a disability and the effect of the disability on their lives. In question 16, vision and hearing impairments have been separated and there is a separate category for intellectual disabilities.
[Question 16: Do you have any of the following long-lasting conditions or difficulties?]
All persons should mark 'yes' or 'no' to each of the categories in question 16.
[Question 17: If 'yes' to any the categories specified in question 16, do you have any difficulty in doing any of the following?]
People who answered 'yes' to one of the categories in question 16 should answer 'yes' or 'no' to each of the categories in question 17.