Table 1

A Multiple Cause Indicator Measurement Model in the HAQ Disability Index

Can you:
Without ANY Difficulty
With SOME Difficulty
With MUCH Difficulty
Unable To Do

Dress, including tying shoelaces




Shampoo your hair




Stand up from a straight chair




Get in and out of bed




Cut your meat




Lift a full cup or glass to your mouth




Open a new milk carton




Walk outdoors on flat ground




Climb up five steps




Wash and dry your body




Take a tub bath




Get on and off the toilet




Reach and get down a five pound object




Bend down & pick up clothing from floor




Open car doors




Open jars which have been opened




Turn faucets on and off




Run errands and shop




Get in and out of a car




Do chores i.e. vacuuming or yard work





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