What aid, if any, do you usually use to walk on a level surface? (Mark one.)

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Lifting or carrying groceries

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing several flights of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing one flight of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Bending, kneeling, stooping

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking more than a mile

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking several blocks

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking one block

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Bathing or dressing yourself

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you feed yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you dress and undress yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you get in and out of bed yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you take a bath or shower?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you do your own grocery shopping?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself.  Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you keep track of and take your medicines?

Computed from Form 151, questions 17-20.  Source: WHI BAC.  Four items describing basic activities (whether can feed yourself, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed.  A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities.  Missing if any of the four items are missing.

Computed from Form 151B, questions 20-23. Source: WHI BAC. Four items describing basic activities (whether can feed yourself, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed. A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities. Missing if any of the four items are missing.

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Lifting or carrying groceries

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Climbing several flights of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Climbing one flight of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line) Bending, kneeling, stooping

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Walking more than a mile

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Walking several blocks

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Walking one block

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle on each line.) Bathing or dressing yourself

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you feed yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you dress and undress yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you get in and out of bed yourself?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you take a bath or shower?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you do your own grocery shopping?

These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each line.) Can you keep track of and take your medicines?

Computed from Form 155, questions 22-25.  Source: WHI BAC.  Four items describing basic activities (whether can eat, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed.  A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities.  Missing if any of the four items are missing.

I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard for me to eat.

I am not always physically able to shop, cook and/or feed myself.

I don’t always have enough money to buy the food I need.

Over the past 2 weeks, on average, how many times has fatigue limited your ability to do what you want?

Over the past 2 weeks, on average, how many times has shortness of breath limited your ability to do what you wanted?

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Lifting or carrying groceries

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Climbing several flights of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Climbing one flight of stairs

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Bending, kneeling, stooping

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Walking more than a mile

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Walking several blocks

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Walking one block

The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Bathing or dressing yourself

Computed from Forms 36/37, questions 85-88.  Source: WHI BAC.  Four items describing basic activities (whether can eat, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed.  A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities.  Missing if any of the four items are missing.

Computed from Forms 36/38, questions 39-42.  Source: WHI BAC.  Four items describing basic activities (whether can eat, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed.  A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities.  Missing if any of the four items are missing.

id	Variable	Description	Collected	File
idWALKAID	VariableAid to walk on a level surface	DescriptionWhat aid, if any, do you usually use to walk on a level surface? (Mark one.)	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idVIGACT	VariableLimited vigorous activities	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idMODACT	VariableLimited moderate activities	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idLIFTGROC	VariableLimited lifting or carrying groceries	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Lifting or carrying groceries	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idSTAIRS	VariableLimited climbing several flights of stairs	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing several flights of stairs	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idSTAIR	VariableLimited climbing one flight of stairs	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing one flight of stairs	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idBENDING	VariableLimited bending, kneeling, stooping	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Bending, kneeling, stooping	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idWALK1M	VariableLimited walking more than one mile	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking more than a mile	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idWALKBLKS	VariableLimited walking several blocks	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking several blocks	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idWALK1BLK	VariableLimited walking one block	DescriptionThe following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking one block	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life

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