| Title | Overview of the Health Measures in the Health and Retirement Survey |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Wallace, RB, Herzog, AR |
| Journal | The Journal of Human Resources |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | Supplement 1995 |
| Pagination | S84-S107 |
| Call Number | pubs_1994_Wallace_RJHR.pdf |
| Keywords | Consumption and Savings, Health Conditions and Status, Healthcare, Methodology |
| Abstract | This report discusses the conceptual and logistical issues that lead to the items and instruments used to measure health and function status in Wave 1 of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Health status was conceptualized as multidimensional, and included selected major symptoms, diseases and conditions, global self-assessment of health, physical and cognitive functional status, the utilization of health services and selected elements of emotional health. In addition, two physiologic measures were obtained on a sample basis: grip strength and pulmonary maximum expiratory flow rate. Prevalence rates for major conditions and functional states are presented. Correlational analyses generally demonstrated a high rate of convergent, discriminant and construct validity. These findings should assist those intending to analyze HRS data in terms of the focus and utility of the measures employed. |
| Endnote Keywords | Health Status--physical, mental, and emotional/Health Production/Economic Behavior/Health Services/Microeconomic Data Management |
| Endnote ID | 8004 |
| Citation Key | 6536 |
