HRS/NHATS Variable Database

Derivation of ADL and IADL Variables in NHATS

We created two versions of summary ADL and IADL variables. In this document we provide a description of each version, and the frequency of each variable coded. Finally, we present the cross frequencies of the two versions. The two versions are: 

  1. VERSION 1 (V1_ prefix): According to the algorithm described in “VERSION 1 ALGORITHM” section. (Each ADL and each IADL is coded in the same way, so the same figure applies to all ADLs and IADLs.)
  2. VERSION 2 (V2_prefix): According to the algorithm described in “VERSION 2 / KENNY LAM ALGORITHM” section. (The algorithm varies a little between different ADLs and IADLS, so it is described for each variable.) This algorithm was suggested by Dr. Kenneth Lam.

Version 1 | Version 2

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HRS Lee index file using RAND

This is sum of available items. This score is not missing even if R has some of the 12 items missing. Use with caution.

--12 items
1.Age
2.Gender
3.Diabetes
4.Cancer
5.Lung disease
6.Hart Failure
7.BMI
8.Smoking
9.Bathing_difficulty
10.Managing finance - difficulty
11.Walking several blocks - difficulty
12.Pushing & pulling heavy objects - difficulty

Lee Index (HRS) Zip

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Derived ADL/IADL variables in HRS 1992-2018

This is sum of available items to derive HRS ADLs/IADLs and Glymour memory score and dementia probabilities.

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Composite memory score and Dementia probabilities variables following Wu et al., 2002 methodology, HRS 1992-2018

This is sum of available items to derive HRS ADLs/IADLs and Glymour memory score and dementia probabilities.

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Contact: Grisell Diaz-Ramirez