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DIFFREM
Difficulty remembering


 

Availability
2009

Universe
Persons age 15+.

Codes

Description
DIFFREM indicates whether the respondent has cognitive difficulties (such as remembering, concentrating, or making decisions) because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Comparability — General
This variable is available only in the 2009 CPS.

Comparability with IPUMS-USA
This variable is fully comparable to the IPUMS-USA variable DIFFREM, although the CPS question wording differs slightly from that in the pre-2008 ACS data.

Flags
QDIFREM