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Number of adults aged 18 years and over with limitation in activity due to chronic back or neck problems

Denominator

Number of adults aged 18 years and over

Methodology

From the 2008 National Health Interview Survey:

[NUMERATOR:]

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, {do/does} [PERSON] need the help of other persons with personal care needs, such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around inside this home?

  1. Yes
  2. No

[If yes:]

{Do/Does} [PERSON] need the help of other persons with:

bathing?

  1. Yes
  2. No

dressing?

  1. Yes
  2. No

eating?

  1. Yes
  2. No

getting in or out of bed or chairs?

  1. Yes
  2. No

using the toilet, including getting to the toilet?

  1. Yes
  2. No

getting around inside the house?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem {do/does} [PERSON] need the help of other persons in handling routine needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the physical, mental, or emotional problem keep [PERSON] from working at a job or business?

  1. Yes
  2. No

{Are/(Other than the persons mentioned are) any of these family members} [PERSON 18+] limited in the kind OR amount of work {you/they} can do because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Because of a health problem, {do/does} {you/anyone} in the family walking without using any special equipment?

  1. Yes
  2. No

{Are/Is} {you/anyone} in the family limited in any way in any activities because of difficulty remembering or because {you/they} experience periods of confusion?

  1. Yes
  2. No

What conditions or health problems cause [PERSON] limitations? [Response categories include: Back or neck problem causes limitation]

How long {have/has} [PERSON] had this back or neck problem?

The condition is considered “chronic” if it has lasted 3 months or more.

Persons are considered limited in activity if they respond “yes” to any of the activity limitation questions: personal care needs; routine needs; or physical, mental, or emotional problems that preclude working or limit the kind or amount of work that can be done.

This Indicator uses Age-Adjustment Groups:

  • Disability Status: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Education Level: 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Race/Ethnicity: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Family Income Level: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Family Type: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Sex: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Health Insurance Status: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64
  • Marital Status: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Metro Location: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Country of Birth: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
  • Total: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+

The estimate for chronic back conditions includes neck problems because of the way the questionnaire was worded.

References

Klein, R.J.; Proctor, S.E.; Boudreault, M.A.; Turczyn, K.M. Healthy People 2010 Criteria for Data Suppression. Statistical Notes No. 24. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2002.