Variable Details

Available Studies

ROS, MAP, Clinical Core, LATC

Scaled?

Not Scaled

Variable Type

Longitudinal

Variable Name

joints_yn

Presence of joint pain
Presence of pain or aching in joints

Joint pain is self-reported based on the following question:

Since the last interview on [last interview date], have you had any pain or aching in any of your joints on most days for at least one month?

Value	Response
0	No - No pain in joints on most days for at least 1 month out of the past year
1	Yes - Pain in joints on most days for at least 1 month out of the past year

The provided reference describes the baseline version of this variable.