- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DIFFPHYS indicates whether the respondent has serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
For more information about difficulty variables in the CPS see DIFFANY.
Comparability
This variable is completely comparable across years.
Comparability with IPUMS-USA
This variable is fully comparable to the IPUMS-USA variable DIFFPHYS, although the CPS question wording differs slightly from that in pre-2008 ACS samples.
Universe
- Civilians age 15+.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2009 – 2024 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2025 | X | X | - | X | X | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
