The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) - 2013

Background

From BRFSS Overview

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a collaborative project between all of the states in the United States (US) and participating US territories and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BRFSS is administered and supported by CDC’s Population Health Surveillance Branch, under the Division of Population Health at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. BRFSS is an ongoing surveillance system designed to measure behavioral risk factors for the non-institutionalized adult population (18 years of age and older) residing in the US. The BRFSS was initiated in 1984, with 15 states collecting surveillance data on risk behaviors through monthly telephone interviews. Over time, the number of states participating in the survey increased; by 2001, 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands were participating in the BRFSS. Today, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam collect data annually and American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau collect survey data over a limited point- in-time (usually one to three months). In this document, the term “state” is used to refer to all areas participating in BRFSS, including the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The BRFSS objective is to collect uniform, state-specific data on preventive health practices and risk behaviors that are linked to chronic diseases, injuries, and preventable infectious diseases that affect the adult population. Factors assessed by the BRFSS in 2013 include tobacco use, HIV/AIDS knowledge and prevention, exercise, immunization, health status, healthy days — health-related quality of life, health care access, inadequate sleep, hypertension awareness, cholesterol awareness, chronic health conditions, alcohol consumption, fruits and vegetables consumption, arthritis burden, and seatbelt use. Since 2011, BRFSS conducts both landline telephone- and cellular telephone-based surveys. In conducting the BRFSS landline telephone survey, interviewers collect data from a randomly selected adult in a household. In conducting the cellular telephone version of the BRFSS questionnaire, interviewers collect data from an adult who participates by using a cellular telephone and resides in a private residence or college housing.

Health characteristics estimated from the BRFSS pertain to the non-institutionalized adult population, aged 18 years or older, who reside in the US. In 2013, additional question sets were included as optional modules to provide a measure for several childhood health and wellness indicators, including asthma prevalence for people aged 17 years or younger.

Dataset notes

  • The dataset is provided in both Stata (.dta) and R Workspace (.Rdata) formats. Categorical values are factors in the R workspace, and value labels are attached in the Stata version (except when a categorical variable contains more than 50 categories.

  • All missing values are coded NA in the R Workspace. For Stata, missing values are coded missing using the following codes: . (numbers) or empty text field: BLANK; .a: Don’t know/Not sure; .b: Refused; .c: Zero (none); .d: Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing

  • Many variables, such as age, race, education, as well as variables that measure counts of events (drinks, times eating fruit, etc.) have alternate versions in the Calculated Variables section of the dataset. Review this section prior to choosing variables for analysis.

  • The skip logic used in the survey is contained in the notes section for each variable where present.

Table of Contents

Main Survey - Section 0 - Record Identification

Main Survey - Section 1 - Health Status

Main Survey - Section 2 - Healthy Days - Health-Related Quality of Life

  • physhlth: Number Of Days Physical Health Not Good
  • menthlth: Number Of Days Mental Health Not Good
  • poorhlth: Poor Physical Or Mental Health

Main Survey - Section 3 - Health Care Access

  • hlthpln1: Have Any Health Care Coverage
  • persdoc2: Multiple Health Care Professionals
  • medcost: Could Not See Dr. Because Of Cost
  • checkup1: Length Of Time Since Last Routine Checkup

Main Survey - Section 4 - Inadequate Sleep

Main Survey - Section 5 - Hypertension Awareness

  • bphigh4: Ever Told Blood Pressure High
  • bpmeds: Currently Taking Blood Pressure Medication

Main Survey - Section 6 - Cholesterol Awareness

  • bloodcho: Ever Had Blood Cholesterol Checked
  • cholchk: How Long Since Cholesterol Checked
  • toldhi2: Ever Told Blood Cholesterol High

Main Survey - Section 7 - Chronic Health Conditions

  • cvdinfr4: Ever Diagnosed With Heart Attack
  • cvdcrhd4: Ever Diagnosed With Angina Or Coronary Heart Disease
  • cvdstrk3: Ever Diagnosed With A Stroke
  • asthma3: Ever Told Had Asthma
  • asthnow: Still Have Asthma
  • chcscncr: (Ever Told) You Had Skin Cancer?
  • chcocncr: (Ever Told) You Had Any Other Types Of Cancer?
  • chccopd1: (Ever Told) You Have (Copd) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema Or
  • havarth3: Told Have Arthritis
  • addepev2: Ever Told You Had A Depressive Disorder
  • chckidny: (Ever Told) You Have Kidney Disease?
  • diabete3: (Ever Told) You Have Diabetes

Main Survey - Section 8 - Demographics

  • veteran3: Are You A Veteran
  • marital: Marital Status
  • children: Number Of Children In Household
  • educa: Education Level
  • employ1: Employment Status
  • income2: Income Level
  • weight2: Reported Weight In Pounds
  • height3: Reported Height In Feet And Inches
  • numhhol2: Household Telephones
  • numphon2: Residential Phones
  • cpdemo1: Do You Have A Cell Phone For Personal Use?
  • cpdemo4: What Percent Of All Calls Are Received On Your Cell Phone?
  • internet: Internet Use In The Past 30 Days?
  • renthom1: Own Or Rent Home
  • sex: Respondents Sex
  • pregnant: Pregnancy Status
  • qlactlm2: Activity Limitation Due To Health Problems
  • useequip: Health Problems Requiring Special Equipment
  • blind: Blind Or Difficulty Seeing
  • decide: Difficulty Concentrating Or Remembering
  • diffwalk: Difficulty Walking Or Climbing Stairs
  • diffdres: Difficulty Dressing Or Bathing
  • diffalon: Difficulty Doing Errands Alone

Main Survey - Section 9 - Tobacco Use

  • smoke100: Smoked At Least 100 Cigarettes
  • smokday2: Frequency Of Days Now Smoking
  • stopsmk2: Stopped Smoking In Past 12 Months
  • lastsmk2: Interval Since Last Smoked
  • usenow3: Use Of Smokeless Tobacco Products

Main Survey - Section 10 - Alcohol Consumption

  • alcday5: Days In Past 30 Had Alcoholic Beverage
  • avedrnk2: Avg Alcoholic Drinks Per Day In Past 30
  • drnk3ge5: Binge Drinking
  • maxdrnks: Most Drinks On Single Occasion Past 30 Days

Main Survey - Section 11 - Fruits and Vegetables

  • fruitju1: How Many Times Did You Drink 100 Percent Pure Fruit Juices?
  • fruit1: How Many Times Did You Eat Fruit?
  • fvbeans: How Many Times Did You Eat Beans Or Lentils?
  • fvgreen: How Many Times Did You Eat Dark Green Vegetables?
  • fvorang: How Many Times Did You Eat Orange-Colored Vegetables?
  • vegetab1: How Many Times Did You Eat Other Vegetables?

Main Survey - Section 12 - Exercise (Physical Activity)

  • exerany2: Exercise In Past 30 Days
  • exract11: Type Of Physical Activity
  • exeroft1: How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming
  • exerhmm1: Minutes Or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming
  • exract21: Other Type Of Physical Activity Giving Most Exercise During Past Month
  • exeroft2: How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming
  • exerhmm2: Minutes Or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming
  • strength: How Many Times Did You Do Physical Activities Or Exercises To Strengthen Your Mu

Main Survey - Section 13 - Arthritis Burden

  • lmtjoin3: Limited Because Of Joint Symptoms
  • arthdis2: Does Arthritis Affect Whether You Work
  • arthsocl: Social Activities Limited Because Of Joint Symptoms
  • joinpain: How Bad Was Joint Pain

Main Survey - Section 14 - Seatbelt Use

  • seatbelt: How Often Use Seatbelts In Car?

Main Survey - Section 15 - Immunization

  • flushot6: Adult Flu Shot/Spray Past 12 Mos
  • flshtmy2: When Received Most Recent Seasonal Flu Shot/Spray
  • tetanus: Received Tetanus Shot Since 2005?
  • pneuvac3: Pneumonia Shot Ever

Main Survey - Section 16 - HIV/AIDS

Optional Module 1 - Pre-Diabetes

  • pdiabtst: Had A Test For High Blood Sugar In Past Three Years
  • prediab1: Ever Been Told You Have Pre-Diabetes Or Borderline Diabetes

Optional Module 2 - Diabetes

  • diabage2: Age When Told Diabetic
  • insulin: Now Taking Insulin
  • bldsugar: How Often Check Blood For Glucose
  • feetchk2: How Often Check Feet For Sores Or Irritations
  • doctdiab: Times Seen Health Professional For Diabetes
  • chkhemo3: Times Checked For Glycosylated Hemoglobin
  • feetchk: Times Feet Check For Sores/Irritations
  • eyeexam: Last Eye Exam Where Pupils Were Dilated
  • diabeye: Ever Told Diabetes Has Affected Eyes
  • diabedu: Ever Taken Class In Managing Diabetes

Optional Module 3 - Healthy Days (Symptoms)

  • painact2: How Many Days Hard To Do Usual Activities In Past 30 Days
  • qlmentl2: How Many Days Depressed In Past 30 Days
  • qlstres2: How Many Days Felt Anxious In Past 30 Days
  • qlhlth2: How Many Days Full Of Energy In Past 30 Days

Optional Module 4 - Health Care Access

  • medicare: Do You Have Medicare?
  • hlthcvrg: Health Insurance Coverage
  • delaymed: Delayed Getting Medical Care
  • dlyother: Delayed Getting Medical Care Other Response
  • nocov121: Without Health Care Coverage Past 12 Months
  • lstcovrg: Time Since Last Had Health Care Coverage
  • drvisits: Doctor Visits Past 12 Months
  • medscost: Could Not Get Medicine Due To Cost
  • carercvd: Satisfied With Care Received
  • medbills: Currently Have Medical Bills

Optional Module 5 - Sugar Drinks

  • ssbsugar: How Often Do You Drink Regular Soda Or Pop?
  • ssbfrut2: How Often Did You Drink Sugar-Sweetened Drinks?

Optional Module 6 - Sodium or Salt-Related Behavior

  • wtchsalt: Watching Sodium Or Salt Intake
  • longwtch: How Long Watching Salt/Sodium Intake
  • dradvise: Doctor Advised Reduced Sodium/Salt Intake

Optional Module 7 - Adult Asthma History

  • asthmage: Age At Asthma Diagnosis
  • asattack: Asthma During Past 12 Months
  • aservist: Emergency Asthma Care During Past 12 Months
  • asdrvist: Urgent Asthma Treatment During Past 12 Months
  • asrchkup: Routine Asthma Care During Past 12 Months
  • asactlim: Activities Limited Due To Asthma During Past 12 Months
  • asymptom: Asthma Symptoms During Past 30 Days
  • asnoslep: Sleep Difficulty Due To Asthma During Past 30 Days
  • asthmed3: Days Used Prescribed Preventative Asthma Med In Past 30 Days
  • asinhalr: Times Used Asthma Inhaler During An Attack In Past 30 Days

Optional Module 8 - Cardiovascular Health

  • harehab1: Outpatient Rehab After Heart Attack Hosp Stay
  • strehab1: Outpatient Rehab After Hosp Stay For Stroke
  • cvdasprn: Take Aspirin Daily Or Every Other Day
  • aspunsaf: Health Makes Taking Aspirin Unsafe
  • rlivpain: Take Aspirin To Relieve Pain
  • rduchart: Take Aspirin To Reduce Chance Of Heart Attack
  • rducstrk: Take Aspirin To Reduce Chance Of Stroke

Optional Module 9 - Arthritis Management

  • arttoday: What Can You Do Because Of Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms
  • arthwgt: Dr. Suggest Lose Weight For Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms
  • arthexer: Dr. Suggest Use Of Physical Activity Or Exercise For Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms
  • arthedu: Ever Taken Class In Managing Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms

Optional Module 10 - Influenza

  • imfvplac: Where Did You Get Your Last Flu Shot/Vaccine?

Optional Module 11 - Adult Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

  • hpvadvc2: Ever Had The HPV Vaccination?
  • hpvadsht: Number Of HPV Shots Received

Optional Module 12 - Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

  • hadmam: Have You Ever Had A Mammogram
  • howlong: How Long Since Last Mammogram
  • profexam: Ever Had Breast Physical Exam By Doctor
  • lengexam: How Long Since Last Breast Physical Exam
  • hadpap2: Ever Had A Pap Test
  • lastpap2: How Long Since Last Pap Test
  • hadhyst2: Had Hysterectomy

Optional Module 13 - Colorectal Cancer Screening

  • bldstool: Ever Had Blood Stool Test Using Home Kit
  • lstblds3: Time Since Last Blood Stool Test
  • hadsigm3: Ever Had Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy
  • hadsgco1: Was Last Test A Sigmoidoscopy Or Colonoscopy
  • lastsig3: Time Since Last Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy

Optional Module 14 - Prostate Cancer Screening

  • pcpsaad2: Has A Health Professional Ever Talked With You About The Advantages Of The PSA Test
  • pcpsadi1: Has A Health Professional Ever Talked With You About The Disadvantages Of The PSA Test
  • pcpsare1: Has A Doctor Ever Recommended That You Have A PSA Test?
  • psatest1: Ever Had PSA Test
  • psatime: Time Since Last PSA Test
  • pcpsars1: What Was The Main Reason You Had This PSA Test?

Optional Module 15 - Prostate Cancer Screening Decision Making Module

  • pcpsade1: Why Was PSA Test Done?
  • pcdmdecn: Who Made The Decision With You To Have PSA Test?

Optional Module 16 - Reactions to Race

  • rrclass2: How Do Other People Usually Classify You In This Country?
  • rrcognt2: How Often Do You Think About Your Race?
  • rratwrk2: How Do You Feel You Were Treated At Work Compared To People Of Other Races In Pa
  • rrhcare3: When Seeking Health Care Past 12 Months, Was Experience Worse, Same, Better Than
  • rrphysm2: Times Past 30 Days Felt Physical Symptoms Because Of Treatment Due To Your Race
  • rremtsm2: Times Past 30 Days Felt Emotionally Upset Because Of Treatment Due To Your Race

Optional Module 17 - Mental Illness and Stigma

  • misnervs: How Often Feel Nervous Past 30 Days
  • mishopls: How Often Feel Hopeless Past 30 Days
  • misrstls: How Often Feel Restless Past 30 Days
  • misdeprd: How Often Feel Depressed Past 30 Days
  • miseffrt: How Often Feel Everything Was An Effort Past 30 Days
  • miswtles: How Often Feel Worthless Past 30 Days
  • misnowrk: Emotional Problem Kept You From Doing Work Past 30 Days
  • mistmnt: Receiving Medicine Or Treatment From Health Pro For Emotional Problem
  • mistrhlp: Mental Health Treatment Can Help People Lead Normal Life
  • misphlpf: People Are Generally Caring Toward People With Mental Illness

Optional Module 19 - Social Context

  • scntmony: Times Past 12 Months Worried/Stressed About Having Enough Money To Pay Your Rent
  • scntmeal: Times Past 12 Months Worried/Stressed About Having Enough Money To Buy Nutritiou
  • scntpaid: How Are You Generally Paid For The Work You Do
  • scntwrk1: How Many Hours Per Week Do You Work
  • scntlpad: How Were You Generally Paid For The Work You Did
  • scntlwk1: How Many Hours Per Week Did You Work
  • scntvot1: Did You Vote In The Last Presidential Election?

Optional Module 20 - Random Child Selection

Optional Module 21 - Childhood Asthma Prevalence

  • casthdx2: Hlth Pro Ever Said Child Has Asthma
  • casthno2: Child Still Have Asthma?

Optional Module 22 - Emotional Support and Life Satisfaction

  • emtsuprt: How Often Get Emotional Support Needed
  • lsatisfy: Satisfaction With Life

Cell Phone Introduction

  • ctelnum1: Correct Phone Number?
  • cellfon2: Is This A Cellular Telephone?
  • cadult: Are You 18 Years Of Age Or Older?
  • pvtresd2: Do You Live In A Private Residence?
  • cclghous: Do You Live In College Housing?
  • cstate: Are You A Resident Of [State]?
  • landline: Do You Also Have A Landline Telephone?
  • pctcell: What Percent Of Your Calls Are Received On Your Cell Phone?

Questionnaire Version

  • qstver: Questionnaire Version Identifier

Questionnaire Language

Weighting Variables

  • mscode: Metropolitan Status Code
  • _ststr: Sample Design Stratification Variable
  • _strwt: Stratum Weight
  • _rawrake: Raw Weighting Factor Used In Raking
  • _wt2rake: Design Weight Used In Raking
  • _imprace: Imputed Race/Ethnicity Value
  • _impnph: Imputed Number Of Phones
  • _impeduc: Imputed Education Level
  • _impmrtl: Imputed Marital Status
  • _imphome: Imputed Rent Or Own Home Status

Child Demographic Variables

  • _chispnc: Child Hispanic, Latino/A, Or Spanish Origin Calculated Variable
  • _crace1: Child Non-Hispanic Race Including Multiracial
  • _impcage: Imputed Child Age
  • _impcrac: Imputed Child Race/Ethnicity
  • _impcsex: Imputed Child Gender
  • _cllcpwt: Final Child Weight: Land-Line And Cell-Phone Data

Weighting Variables (2)

  • _dualuse: Dual Phone Use Categories
  • _dualcor: Dual Phone Use Correction Factor
  • _llcpwt2: Truncated Design Weight Used In Adult Combined Land Line And Cell Phone Raking
  • _llcpwt: Final Weight: Land-Line And Cell-Phone Data

Calculated Variables

  • _rfhlth: Adults With Good Or Better Health
  • _hcvu651: Respondents Aged 18-64 With Health Care Coverage
  • _rfhype5: High Blood Pressure Calculated Variable
  • _cholchk: Cholesterol Checked Calculated Variable
  • _rfchol: High Cholesterol Calculated Variable
  • _ltasth1: Lifetime Asthma Calculated Variable
  • _casthm1: Current Asthma Calculated Variable
  • _asthms1: Computed Asthma Status
  • _drdxar1: Respondents Diagnosed With Arthritis
  • _prace1: Computed Preferred Race
  • _mrace1: Calculated Non-Hispanic Race Including Multiracial
  • _hispanc: Hispanic, Latino/A, Or Spanish Origin Calculated Variable
  • _race: Computed Race-Ethnicity Grouping
  • _raceg21: Computed Non-Hispanic Whites/All Others Race Categories Race/Ethnic Group Codes
  • _racegr3: Computed Five Level Race/Ethnicity Category.
  • _race_g1: Computed Race Groups Used For Internet Prevalence Tables
  • _ageg5yr: Reported Age In Five-Year Age Categories Calculated Variable
  • _age65yr: Reported Age In Two Age Groups Calculated Variable
  • _age_g: Imputed Age In Six Groups
  • htin4: Computed Height In Inches
  • htm4: Computed Height In Meters
  • wtkg3: Computed Weight In Kilograms
  • _bmi5: Computed Body Mass Index
  • _bmi5cat: Computed Body Mass Index Categories
  • _rfbmi5: Overweight Or Obese Calculated Variable
  • _chldcnt: Computed Number Of Children In Household
  • _educag: Computed Level Of Education Completed Categories
  • _incomg: Computed Income Categories
  • _smoker3: Computed Smoking Status
  • _rfsmok3: Current Smoking Calculated Variable
  • drnkany5: Drink Any Alcoholic Beverages In Past 30 Days
  • drocdy3_: Computed Drink-Occasions-Per-Day
  • _rfbing5: Binge Drinking Calculated Variable
  • _drnkdy4: Computed Number Of Drinks Of Alcohol Beverages Per Day
  • _drnkmo4: Computed Total Number Drinks A Month
  • _rfdrhv4: Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable
  • _rfdrmn4: Adult Men Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable
  • _rfdrwm4: Adult Women Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable
  • ftjuda1_: Computed Fruit Juice Intake In Times Per Day
  • frutda1_: Computed Fruit Intake In Times Per Day
  • beanday_: Computed Bean Intake In Times Per Day
  • grenday_: Computed Dark Green Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day
  • orngday_: Computed Orange-Colored Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day
  • vegeda1_: Computed Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day
  • _misfrtn: The Number Of Missing Fruit Responses
  • _misvegn: The Number Of Missing Vegetable Responses
  • _frtresp: Missing Any Fruit Responses
  • _vegresp: Missing Any Vegetable Responses
  • _frutsum: Total Fruits Consumed Per Day
  • _vegesum: Total Vegetables Consumed Per Day
  • _frtlt1: Consume Fruit 1 Or More Times Per Day
  • _veglt1: Consume Vegetables 1 Or More Times Per Day
  • _frt16: Reported Consuming Fruit >16/Day
  • _veg23: Reported Consuming Vegetables >23/Day
  • _fruitex: Fruit Exclusion From Analyses
  • _vegetex: Vegetable Exclusion From Analyses
  • _totinda: Leisure Time Physical Activity Calculated Variable
  • metvl11_: Activity Met Value For First Activity
  • metvl21_: Activity Met Value For Second Activity
  • maxvo2_: Estimated Age-Gender Specific Maximum Oxygen Consumption
  • fc60_: Estimated Functional Capacity
  • actin11_: Estimated Activity Intensity For First Activity
  • actin21_: Estimated Activity Intensity For Second Activity
  • padur1_: Minutes Of First Activity
  • padur2_: Minutes Of Second Activity
  • pafreq1_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For First Activity
  • pafreq2_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For Second Activity
  • _minac11: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity
  • _minac21: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity
  • strfreq_: Strength Activity Frequency Per Week
  • pamiss1_: Missing Physical Activity Data
  • pamin11_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity
  • pamin21_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity
  • pa1min_: Minutes Of Total Physical Activity Per Week
  • pavig11_: Minutes Of Vigorous Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity
  • pavig21_: Minutes Of Vigorousphysical Activity Per Week For Second Activity
  • pa1vigm_: Minutes Of Total Vigorous Physical Activity Per Week
  • _pacat1: Physical Activity Categories
  • _paindx1: Physical Activity Index
  • _pa150r2: 150 Minute Physical Activity Calculated Variable
  • _pa300r2: 300 Minute Physical Activity Calculated Variable
  • _pa30021: 300 Minute Physical Activity 2-Level Calculated Variable
  • _pastrng: Muscle Strengthening Recommendation
  • _parec1: Aerobic And Strengthening Guideline
  • _pastae1: Aerobic And Strengthening (2-Level)
  • _lmtact1: Limited Usual Activities
  • _lmtwrk1: Limited Work Activities
  • _lmtscl1: Limited Social Activities
  • _rfseat2: Always Or Nearly Always Wear Seat Belts
  • _rfseat3: Always Wear Seat Belts
  • _flshot6: Flu Shot Calculated Variable
  • _pneumo2: Pneumonia Vaccination Calculated Variable
  • _aidtst3: Ever Been Tested For HIV Calculated Variable
  • _age80: Imputed Age Value Collapsed Above 80
Variable List

Section 0

**_state**: State FIPS Code

State FIPS Code

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Alabama 6,503 1.32 1.32
2 Alaska 4,578 0.93 2.25
4 Arizona 4,252 0.86 3.12
5 Arkansas 5,268 1.07 4.19
6 California 11,518 2.34 6.53
8 Colorado 13,649 2.78 9.31
9 Connecticut 7,710 1.57 10.87
10 Delaware 5,206 1.06 11.93
11 District of Columbia 4,931 1.00 12.94
12 Florida 34,186 6.95 19.89
13 Georgia 8,138 1.65 21.54
15 Hawaii 7,858 1.60 23.14
16 Idaho 5,630 1.14 24.28
17 Illinois 5,608 1.14 25.43
18 Indiana 10,338 2.10 27.53
19 Iowa 8,157 1.66 29.19
20 Kansas 23,282 4.73 33.92
21 Kentucky 11,013 2.24 36.16
22 Louisiana 5,251 1.07 37.23
23 Maine 8,097 1.65 38.87
24 Maryland 13,011 2.65 41.52
25 Massachusetts 15,071 3.06 44.58
26 Michigan 12,759 2.59 47.18
27 Minnesota 14,340 2.92 50.10
28 Mississippi 7,453 1.52 51.61
29 Missouri 7,118 1.45 53.06
30 Montana 9,693 1.97 55.03
31 Nebraska 17,139 3.49 58.51
32 Nevada 5,101 1.04 59.55
33 New Hampshire 6,463 1.31 60.87
34 New Jersey 13,386 2.72 63.59
35 New Mexico 9,316 1.89 65.48
36 New York 8,979 1.83 67.31
37 North Carolina 8,860 1.80 69.11
38 North Dakota 7,806 1.59 70.70
39 Ohio 11,971 2.43 73.13
40 Oklahoma 8,244 1.68 74.81
41 Oregon 5,949 1.21 76.02
42 Pennsylvania 11,429 2.32 78.34
44 Rhode Island 6,531 1.33 79.67
45 South Carolina 10,717 2.18 81.85
46 South Dakota 6,895 1.40 83.25
47 Tennessee 5,815 1.18 84.43
48 Texas 10,917 2.22 86.65
49 Utah 12,769 2.60 89.25
50 Vermont 6,392 1.30 90.55
51 Virginia 8,464 1.72 92.27
53 Washington 11,162 2.27 94.54
54 West Virginia 5,899 1.20 95.74
55 Wisconsin 6,589 1.34 97.08
56 Wyoming 6,454 1.31 98.39
66 Guam 1,897 0.39 98.78
72 Puerto Rico 6,011 1.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

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fmonth: File Month

File Month

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 January 46,003 9.35 9.35
2 February 40,549 8.25 17.60
3 March 40,314 8.20 25.80
4 April 44,861 9.12 34.92
5 May 39,362 8.00 42.92
6 June 37,118 7.55 50.47
7 July 47,639 9.69 60.16
8 August 39,660 8.06 68.22
9 September 36,833 7.49 75.71
10 October 45,007 9.15 84.87
11 November 38,348 7.80 92.66
12 December 36,079 7.34 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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idate: Interview Date

Interview Date

Variable type: date

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imonth: Interview Month

Interview Month

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 January 34,172 6.95 6.95
2 February 42,899 8.72 15.67
3 March 44,452 9.04 24.71
4 April 42,895 8.72 33.43
5 May 40,388 8.21 41.65
6 June 37,932 7.71 49.36
7 July 43,659 8.88 58.24
8 August 42,335 8.61 66.85
9 September 38,567 7.84 74.69
10 October 42,315 8.60 83.29
11 November 41,929 8.53 91.82
12 December 40,230 8.18 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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iday: Interview Day

Interview Day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 15,708 3.19 3.19
2 2 18,604 3.78 6.98
3 3 20,171 4.10 11.08
4 4 19,795 4.03 15.10
5 5 21,551 4.38 19.49
6 6 21,722 4.42 23.90
7 7 21,242 4.32 28.22
8 8 20,592 4.19 32.41
9 9 20,779 4.23 36.64
10 10 20,877 4.25 40.88
11 11 20,778 4.23 45.11
12 12 19,256 3.92 49.02
13 13 18,837 3.83 52.85
14 14 17,641 3.59 56.44
15 15 16,588 3.37 59.81
16 16 16,189 3.29 63.10
17 17 16,814 3.42 66.52
18 18 16,064 3.27 69.79
19 19 15,513 3.15 72.94
20 20 14,388 2.93 75.87
21 21 13,524 2.75 78.62
22 22 13,791 2.80 81.42
23 23 13,016 2.65 84.07
24 24 12,016 2.44 86.51
25 25 11,218 2.28 88.80
26 26 11,559 2.35 91.15
27 27 9,828 2.00 93.14
28 28 10,763 2.19 95.33
29 29 8,973 1.82 97.16
30 30 9,172 1.87 99.02
31 31 4,804 0.98 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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iyear: Interview Year

Interview Year

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
2013 2013 486,094 98.85 98.85
2014 2014 5,679 1.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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dispcode: Final Disposition

Final Disposition (of interview)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1100 Completed Interview 433,220 88.09 88.09
1200 Partially Complete Interview 58,553 11.91 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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seqno: Annual Sequence Number

Annual Sequence Number

Variable type: identification Notes: Value should be unique for a state for a year.

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**_psu**: Primary Sampling Unit (Equal to Annual Sequence Number)

Primary Sampling Unit (Equal to Annual Sequence Number)

Variable type: identification Notes: Value should be unique for a state for a year.

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ctelenum: Correct Telephone Number?

Correct Telephone Number?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 491,737 99.99 99.99
NA [Missing] 36 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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pvtresd1: Private Residence?

Is this a private residence? [READ ONLY IF NECESSARY: “By private residence, we mean someplace like a house or apartment.”]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 360,035 73.21 73.21
2 No 44 0.01 73.22
NA [Missing] 131,694 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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colghous: Do You Live In College Housing?

Do you live in college housing?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 44 0.01 0.01
NA [Missing] 491,729 99.99 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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stateres: Resident Of State

Do you reside in ____(state)____?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 360,071 73.22 73.22
NA [Missing] 131,702 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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cellfon3: Cellular Telephone

*Is this a cellular telephone? (Telephone service over the internet counts as landline service (includes Vonage, Magic Jack and other home-based phone services).)[Read only if necessary: “By cellular (or cell) telephone we mean a telephone that is mobile and usable outside of your neighborhood.”]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Not a cellular phone 356,564 72.51 72.51
NA [Missing] 135,209 27.49 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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ladult: Are You 18 Years Of Age Or Older?

Are You 18 Years Of Age Or Older?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes, Male Respondent 19 0.00 0.00
2 Yes, Female Respondent 19 0.00 0.01
NA [Missing] 491,735 99.99 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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numadult: Number Of Adults In Household

Number of Adults in Household

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 130,490 26.53 26.53
2 2 184,606 37.54 64.07
3 3 32,145 6.54 70.61
4 4 9,955 2.02 72.63
5 5 2,161 0.44 73.07
6 6 530 0.11 73.18
7 7 97 0.02 73.20
8 8 39 0.01 73.21
9 9 19 0.00 73.21
10 10 7 0.00 73.21
11 11 1 0.00 73.21
12 12 5 0.00 73.22
14 14 1 0.00 73.22
15 15 1 0.00 73.22
16 16 2 0.00 73.22
17 17 2 0.00 73.22
18 18 1 0.00 73.22
32 32 1 0.00 73.22
45 45 1 0.00 73.22
NA [Missing] 131,709 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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nummen: Number Of Adult Men In Household

Number of Adult Men in Household

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 0 101,787 20.70 20.70
1 1 228,780 46.52 67.22
2 2 25,174 5.12 72.34
3 3 3,697 0.75 73.09
4 4 517 0.11 73.20
5 5 75 0.02 73.21
6 6 17 0.00 73.21
7 7 2 0.00 73.21
8 8 7 0.00 73.22
9 9 2 0.00 73.22
14 14 1 0.00 73.22
16 16 1 0.00 73.22
17 17 2 0.00 73.22
40 40 1 0.00 73.22
NA [Missing] 131,710 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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numwomen: Number Of Adult Women In Household

Number of Adult Women in Household

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 0 42,614 8.67 8.67
1 1 281,877 57.32 65.98
2 2 30,951 6.29 72.28
3 3 4,014 0.82 73.09
4 4 487 0.10 73.19
5 5 89 0.02 73.21
6 6 14 0.00 73.21
7 7 7 0.00 73.22
8 8 3 0.00 73.22
9 9 4 0.00 73.22
10 10 2 0.00 73.22
16 16 1 0.00 73.22
NA [Missing] 131,710 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the landline survey.

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Section 1

genhlth: General Health

Would you say that in general your health is:

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Excellent 85,532 17.39 17.39
2 Very good 159,104 32.35 49.75
3 Good 150,548 30.61 80.36
4 Fair 66,700 13.56 93.92
5 Poor 27,909 5.68 99.60
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 969 0.20 99.79
NA Refused 1,004 0.20 100.00
NA [Missing] 7 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _rfhlth for another version of this question.

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Section 2

physhlth: Number Of Days Physical Health Not Good

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 20,115 4.09 4.09
2 2 26,768 5.44 9.53
3 3 15,860 3.23 12.76
4 4 8,360 1.70 14.46
5 5 14,223 2.89 17.35
6 6 2,420 0.49 17.84
7 7 9,071 1.84 19.69
8 8 1,542 0.31 20.00
9 9 352 0.07 20.07
10 10 10,569 2.15 22.22
11 11 113 0.02 22.24
12 12 1,018 0.21 22.45
13 13 139 0.03 22.48
14 14 5,164 1.05 23.53
15 15 9,541 1.94 25.47
16 16 258 0.05 25.52
17 17 172 0.03 25.56
18 18 318 0.06 25.62
19 19 60 0.01 25.63
20 20 6,203 1.26 26.90
21 21 1,270 0.26 27.15
22 22 130 0.03 27.18
23 23 99 0.02 27.20
24 24 138 0.03 27.23
25 25 2,510 0.51 27.74
26 26 140 0.03 27.77
27 27 241 0.05 27.82
28 28 969 0.20 28.01
29 29 450 0.09 28.11
30 30 38,343 7.80 35.90
NA Don’t know/Not sure 8,712 1.77 37.67
0 None 304,262 61.87 99.54
NA Refused 2,233 0.45 100.00
NA [Missing] 10 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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menthlth: Number Of Days Mental Health Not Good

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 15,209 3.09 3.09
2 2 23,531 4.78 7.88
3 3 13,592 2.76 10.64
4 4 6,655 1.35 11.99
5 5 16,637 3.38 15.38
6 6 1,866 0.38 15.76
7 7 6,353 1.29 17.05
8 8 1,247 0.25 17.30
9 9 198 0.04 17.34
10 10 11,911 2.42 19.77
11 11 74 0.02 19.78
12 12 809 0.16 19.94
13 13 95 0.02 19.96
14 14 2,493 0.51 20.47
15 15 10,923 2.22 22.69
16 16 160 0.03 22.72
17 17 104 0.02 22.75
18 18 183 0.04 22.78
19 19 44 0.01 22.79
20 20 6,629 1.35 24.14
21 21 498 0.10 24.24
22 22 112 0.02 24.26
23 23 61 0.01 24.28
24 24 88 0.02 24.29
25 25 2,313 0.47 24.76
26 26 89 0.02 24.78
27 27 165 0.03 24.82
28 28 674 0.14 24.95
29 29 414 0.08 25.04
30 30 25,521 5.19 30.23
NA Don’t know/Not sure 6,336 1.29 31.52
0 None 334,490 68.02 99.53
NA Refused 2,290 0.47 100.00
NA [Missing] 9 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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poorhlth: Poor Physical Or Mental Health

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 12,122 2.46 2.46
2 2 13,815 2.81 5.27
3 3 8,490 1.73 7.00
4 4 4,777 0.97 7.97
5 5 8,890 1.81 9.78
6 6 1,559 0.32 10.10
7 7 4,883 0.99 11.09
8 8 1,128 0.23 11.32
9 9 211 0.04 11.36
10 10 7,480 1.52 12.88
11 11 80 0.02 12.90
12 12 756 0.15 13.05
13 13 90 0.02 13.07
14 14 2,630 0.53 13.61
15 15 7,881 1.60 15.21
16 16 167 0.03 15.24
17 17 130 0.03 15.27
18 18 204 0.04 15.31
19 19 41 0.01 15.32
20 20 5,358 1.09 16.41
21 21 763 0.16 16.56
22 22 115 0.02 16.59
23 23 63 0.01 16.60
24 24 99 0.02 16.62
25 25 2,042 0.42 17.04
26 26 98 0.02 17.06
27 27 140 0.03 17.08
28 28 518 0.11 17.19
29 29 195 0.04 17.23
30 30 22,340 4.54 21.77
NA Don’t know/Not sure 4,659 0.95 22.72
0 None 141,598 28.79 51.51
NA Refused 1,293 0.26 51.77
NA [Missing] 237,158 48.23 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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Section 3

hlthpln1: Have Any Health Care Coverage

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare, or Indian Health Service?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 434,627 88.38 88.38
2 No 55,242 11.23 99.61
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,023 0.21 99.82
NA Refused 881 0.18 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 Notes: Refer to _hcvu651 for another version of this question.

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persdoc2: Multiple Health Care Professionals

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider? (If “No” ask “Is there more than one or is there no person who you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?”.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes, only one 369,084 75.05 75.05
2 More than one 41,306 8.40 83.45
3 No 79,587 16.18 99.63
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,176 0.24 99.87
NA Refused 620 0.13 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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medcost: Could Not See Dr. Because Of Cost

Was there a time in the past 12 months when you needed to see a doctor but could not because of cost?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 60,104 12.22 12.22
2 No 430,446 87.53 99.75
NA Don’t know/Not sure 933 0.19 99.94
NA Refused 290 0.06 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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checkup1: Length Of Time Since Last Routine Checkup

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup? [A routine checkup is a general physical exam, not an exam for a specific injury, illness, or condition.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 356,253 72.44 72.44
2 Within past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 57,338 11.66 84.10
3 Within past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago) 33,659 6.84 90.95
4 5 or more years ago 33,717 6.86 97.80
NA Don’t know/Not sure 5,743 1.17 98.97
8 Never 4,523 0.92 99.89
NA Refused 540 0.11 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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Section 4

sleptim1: How Much Time Do You Sleep

I would like to ask you about your sleep pattern.

On average, how many hours of sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 227 0.05 0.05
2 2 1,071 0.22 0.26
3 3 3,502 0.71 0.98
4 4 14,270 2.90 3.88
5 5 33,423 6.80 10.67
6 6 106,143 21.58 32.26
7 7 142,496 28.98 61.23
8 8 141,151 28.70 89.94
9 9 23,807 4.84 94.78
10 10 12,107 2.46 97.24
11 11 832 0.17 97.41
12 12 3,672 0.75 98.16
13 13 198 0.04 98.20
14 14 445 0.09 98.29
15 15 368 0.07 98.36
16 16 368 0.07 98.44
17 17 34 0.01 98.44
18 18 159 0.03 98.47
19 19 13 0.00 98.48
20 20 64 0.01 98.49
21 21 3 0.00 98.49
22 22 10 0.00 98.49
23 23 4 0.00 98.49
24 24 34 0.01 98.50
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 6,540 1.33 99.83
NA Refused 832 0.17 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99

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Section 5

bphigh4: Ever Told Blood Pressure High

Have you EVER been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that you have high blood pressure? (If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask “Was this only when you were pregnant?”.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 198,874 40.44 40.44
2 Yes, but female told only during pregnancy 3,673 0.75 41.19
3 No 282,760 57.50 98.69
4 Told borderline high or pre-hypertensive 5,056 1.03 99.71
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 932 0.19 99.90
NA Refused 471 0.10 100.00
NA [Missing] 7 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _rfhype5 for another version of this question.

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bpmeds: Currently Taking Blood Pressure Medication

Are you currently taking medicine for your high blood pressure?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 166,155 33.79 33.79
2 No 32,372 6.58 40.37
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 282 0.06 40.43
NA Refused 65 0.01 40.44
NA [Missing] 292,899 59.56 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: Notes: bphigh4 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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Section 6

bloodcho: Ever Had Blood Cholesterol Checked

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you EVER had your blood cholesterol checked?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 423,926 86.20 86.20
2 No 58,859 11.97 98.17
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 8,791 1.79 99.96
NA Refused 197 0.04 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 Notes: Refer to _cholchk for another version of this question.

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cholchk: How Long Since Cholesterol Checked

About how long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 323,367 65.76 65.76
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 49,549 10.08 75.83
3 Within the past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago) 30,000 6.10 81.93
4 5 or more years ago 15,742 3.20 85.13
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 5,034 1.02 86.16
NA Refused 233 0.05 86.20
NA [Missing] 67,848 13.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: bloodcho is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing. Refer to _cholchk for another version of this question.

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toldhi2: Ever Told Blood Cholesterol High

Have you EVER been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 183,556 37.33 37.33
2 No 236,626 48.12 85.44
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 3,254 0.66 86.10
NA Refused 490 0.10 86.20
NA [Missing] 67,847 13.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: bloodcho is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing. Refer to _rfchol for another version of this question.

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Section 7

cvdinfr4: Ever Diagnosed With Heart Attack

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 29,278 5.95 5.95
2 No 459,912 93.52 99.47
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,341 0.48 99.95
NA Refused 241 0.05 100.00
NA [Missing] 1 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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cvdcrhd4: Ever Diagnosed With Angina Or Coronary Heart Disease

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had angina or coronary heart disease?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 29,048 5.91 5.91
2 No 458,292 93.19 99.10
NA Don’t know/Not sure 4,175 0.85 99.95
NA Refused 258 0.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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cvdstrk3: Ever Diagnosed With A Stroke

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had a stroke.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 20,391 4.15 4.15
2 No 469,918 95.56 99.70
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,283 0.26 99.96
NA Refused 181 0.04 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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asthma3: Ever Told Had Asthma

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 67,174 13.66 13.66
2 No 423,040 86.02 99.68
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,391 0.28 99.97
NA Refused 168 0.03 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 Notes: Refer to _ltasth1 and _asthms1 for other versions of this question.

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asthnow: Still Have Asthma

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

Do you still have asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 45,630 9.28 9.28
2 No 19,678 4.00 13.28
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,824 0.37 13.65
NA Refused 42 0.01 13.66
NA [Missing] 424,599 86.34 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing. Refer to _casthm1 and _drdxar1 for other versions of this question.

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chcscncr: (Ever Told) You Had Skin Cancer?

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had skin cancer?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 45,529 9.26 9.26
2 No 444,940 90.48 99.73
NA Don’t know / Not sure 1,121 0.23 99.96
NA Refused 183 0.04 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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chcocncr: (Ever Told) You Had Any Other Types Of Cancer?

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you had any other types of cancer?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 47,139 9.59 9.59
2 No 443,482 90.18 99.77
NA Don’t know / Not sure 922 0.19 99.95
NA Refused 230 0.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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chccopd1: (Ever Told) You Have (Copd) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema Or

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 40,675 8.27 8.27
2 No 448,383 91.18 99.45
NA Don’t know / Not sure 2,521 0.51 99.96
NA Refused 193 0.04 100.00
NA [Missing] 1 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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havarth3: Told Have Arthritis

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia? (Arthritis diagnoses include: rheumatism, polymyalgia rheumatica; osteoarthritis (not osteporosis); tendonitis, bursitis, bunion, tennis elbow; carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome; joint infection, etc.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 165,192 33.59 33.59
2 No 323,602 65.80 99.39
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,707 0.55 99.94
NA Refused 272 0.06 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 Notes: Refer to _drdxar1 for another version of this question.

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addepev2: Ever Told You Had A Depressive Disorder

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you that you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 95,776 19.48 19.48
2 No 393,709 80.06 99.53
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,732 0.35 99.89
NA Refused 556 0.11 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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chckidny: (Ever Told) You Have Kidney Disease?

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you have kidney disease? Do NOT include kidney stones, bladder infection or incontinence.(Incontinence is not being able to control urine flow.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 15,908 3.23 3.23
2 No 474,153 96.42 99.65
NA Don’t know / Not sure 1,459 0.30 99.95
NA Refused 253 0.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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diabete3: (Ever Told) You Have Diabetes

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes”, “No”, or you’re “Not sure”:

(Ever told) you have diabetes (If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask “Was this only when you were pregnant?”. If Respondent says pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes, use response code 4.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 62,345 12.68 12.68
2 Yes, but female told only during pregnancy 4,607 0.94 13.61
3 No 415,394 84.47 98.08
4 No, pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes 8,596 1.75 99.83
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 581 0.12 99.95
NA Refused 243 0.05 100.00
NA [Missing] 7 0.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Section 8

veteran3: Are You A Veteran

Have you ever served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, either in the regular military or in a National Guard or military reserve unit? (Active duty does not include training for the Reserves or National Guard, but DOES include activation, for example, for the Persian Gulf War.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 61,505 12.51 12.51
2 No 429,527 87.34 99.85
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 166 0.03 99.88
NA Refused 330 0.07 99.95
NA [Missing] 245 0.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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marital: Marital Status

Are you: (marital status)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Married 253,290 51.51 51.51
2 Divorced 70,385 14.31 65.82
3 Widowed 65,774 13.37 79.19
4 Separated 10,664 2.17 81.36
5 Never married 75,066 15.26 96.63
6 A member of an unmarried couple 13,173 2.68 99.30
NA Refused 3,032 0.62 99.92
NA [Missing] 389 0.08 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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children: Number Of Children In Household

How many children less than 18 years of age live in your household?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 53,200 10.82 10.82
2 2 46,647 9.49 20.30
3 3 19,812 4.03 24.33
4 4 6,931 1.41 25.74
5 5 2,091 0.43 26.17
6 6 824 0.17 26.33
7 7 242 0.05 26.38
8 8 102 0.02 26.40
9 9 45 0.01 26.41
10 10 33 0.01 26.42
11 11 5 0.00 26.42
12 12 6 0.00 26.42
13 13 11 0.00 26.42
14 14 4 0.00 26.43
15 15 2 0.00 26.43
16 16 1 0.00 26.43
17 17 2 0.00 26.43
24 24 1 0.00 26.43
0 None 359,551 73.11 99.54
NA Refused 1,826 0.37 99.91
NA [Missing] 437 0.09 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: Refer to _chldcnt for another version of this question.

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educa: Education Level

What is the highest grade or year of school you completed?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Never attended school or only kindergarten 675 0.14 0.14
2 Grades 1 through 8 (Elementary) 13,375 2.72 2.86
3 Grades 9 through 11 (Some high school) 28,082 5.71 8.57
4 Grade 12 or GED (High school graduate) 142,953 29.07 37.64
5 College 1 year to 3 years (Some college 134,242 27.30 64.93
6 College 4 years or more (College graduate) 170,173 34.60 99.54
NA Refused 1,747 0.36 99.89
NA [Missing] 526 0.11 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _educag for another version of this question.

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employ1: Employment Status

Are you currently…?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Employed for wages 202,169 41.11 41.11
2 Self-employed 39,853 8.10 49.21
3 Out of work for 1 year or more 14,081 2.86 52.08
4 Out of work for less that 1 year 12,241 2.49 54.57
5 A homemaker 31,654 6.44 61.00
6 A student 12,664 2.58 63.58
7 Retired 138,311 28.12 91.70
8 Unable to work 37,419 7.61 99.31
NA Refused 2,713 0.55 99.86
NA [Missing] 668 0.14 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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income2: Income Level

Is your annual household income from all sources: (If respondent refuses at any income level, code “Refused.”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Less than $10,000 25,411 5.17 5.17
2 Less than $15,000 ($10,000 to less than $15,000) 26,759 5.44 10.61
3 Less than $20,000 ($15,000 to less than $20,000) 34,885 7.09 17.70
4 Less than $25,000 ($20,000 to less than $25,000) 41,738 8.49 26.19
5 Less than $35,000 ($25,000 to less than $35,000) 48,863 9.94 36.13
6 Less than $50,000 ($35,000 to less than $50,000) 61,506 12.51 48.63
7 Less than $75,000 ($50,000 to less than $75,000) 65,238 13.27 61.90
8 $75,000 or more 115,982 23.58 85.48
NA Don’t know/Not sure 34,946 7.11 92.59
NA Refused 35,559 7.23 99.82
NA [Missing] 886 0.18 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: Refer to _incomg for another version of this question.

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weight2: Reported Weight In Pounds

About how much do you weigh without shoes? (If respondent answers in metrics, put a 9 in the first column)[Round fractions up.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[50 - 0999] Weight (pounds) 470,161 95.61 95.61
[9000 - 9998] Weight (kilograms) 918 0.19 95.80
NA Don’t know/Not sure 6,746 1.37 97.17
NA Refused 12,760 2.59 99.76
NA [Missing] 1,188 0.24 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 7777, 9999, BLANK Notes: Numbers from 9,000 to 9,9998 denote kilograms. Values between 50 and 999 denote pounds. Refer to ** for another version of this question.

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height3: Reported Height In Feet And Inches

About how tall are you without shoes? (If respondent answers in metrics, put a 9 in the first column)[Round fractions down.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[200 - 711] Height (ft / in) 482,293 98.07 98.07
[9000 - 9998] Height (meters / centimeters) 1,876 0.38 98.45
NA Don’t know/Not sure 3,426 0.70 99.15
NA Refused 2,872 0.58 99.73
NA [Missing] 1,306 0.26 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 7777, 9999, BLANK Notes: Numbers from 9,000 to 9,9998 denote meters and centimeters (1 digit for meters, 2 for centimeters). Values between 200 and 711 denote feet and inches (1 digit for feet, 2 for inches). Refer to htm4 and ** for other versions of this question.

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numhhol2: Household Telephones

Do you have more than one telephone number in your household? Do not include cell phones or numbers that are only used by a computer or fax machine.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 16,569 3.37 3.37
2 No 340,784 69.30 72.67
NA Don’t know/Not sure 173 0.04 72.70
NA Refused 1,268 0.26 72.96
NA [Missing] 132,979 27.04 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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numphon2: Residential Phones

How many of these telephone numbers are residential numbers?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 Residential telephone number 8,128 1.65 1.65
2 2 Residential telephone numbers 7,031 1.43 3.08
3 3 Residential telephone numbers 823 0.17 3.25
4 4 Residential telephone numbers 145 0.03 3.28
5 5 Residential telephone numbers 40 0.01 3.29
6 6 or More Residential telephone numbers 17 0.00 3.29
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 174 0.04 3.33
NA Refused 206 0.04 3.37
NA [Missing] 475,209 96.63 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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cpdemo1: Do You Have A Cell Phone For Personal Use?

Do you have a cell phone for personal use? Please include cell phones used for both business and personal use.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 279,470 56.83 56.83
2 No 77,164 15.69 72.52
NA Don’t know/Not sure 181 0.04 72.56
NA Refused 1,908 0.39 72.94
NA [Missing] 133,050 27.06 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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cpdemo4: What Percent Of All Calls Are Received On Your Cell Phone?

Thinking about all the phone calls that you receive on your landline or cell phone, what percent, between 0 and 100, are received on your cell phone?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 100] Enter Percent (1 to 100) 245,616 49.95 49.95
NA Don’t know/Not sure 12,721 2.59 52.54
0 Zero 18,966 3.86 56.40
NA Refused 2,023 0.41 56.81
NA [Missing] 212,447 43.20 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: cpdemo1 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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internet: Internet Use In The Past 30 Days?

Have you used the internet in the past 30 days?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 367,590 74.75 74.75
2 No 119,277 24.25 99.00
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 366 0.07 99.08
NA Refused 1,994 0.41 99.48
NA [Missing] 2,546 0.52 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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renthom1: Own Or Rent Home

Do you own or rent your home? (Home is defined as the place where you live most of the time/the majority of the year.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Own 351,655 71.51 71.51
2 Rent 110,961 22.56 94.07
3 Other arrangement 20,724 4.21 98.29
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 761 0.15 98.44
NA Refused 4,777 0.97 99.41
NA [Missing] 2,895 0.59 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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sex: Respondents Sex

Indicate sex of respondent.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Male 201,275 40.93 40.93
2 Female 290,498 59.07 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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pregnant: Pregnancy Status

To your knowledge, are you now pregnant?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 3,044 0.62 0.62
2 No 73,926 15.03 15.65
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 241 0.05 15.70
NA Refused 389 0.08 15.78
NA [Missing] 414,173 84.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1 or age is greater than 44.

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qlactlm2: Activity Limitation Due To Health Problems

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 116,637 23.72 23.72
2 No 363,794 73.98 97.69
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,779 0.36 98.06
NA Refused 2,369 0.48 98.54
NA [Missing] 7,194 1.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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useequip: Health Problems Requiring Special Equipment

Do you now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 55,795 11.35 11.35
2 No 425,670 86.56 97.90
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 315 0.06 97.97
NA Refused 1,848 0.38 98.34
NA [Missing] 8,145 1.66 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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blind: Blind Or Difficulty Seeing

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 25,919 5.27 5.27
2 No 454,786 92.48 97.75
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 897 0.18 97.93
NA Refused 1,545 0.31 98.25
NA [Missing] 8,626 1.75 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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decide: Difficulty Concentrating Or Remembering

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 50,659 10.30 10.30
2 No 428,128 87.06 97.36
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,879 0.38 97.74
NA Refused 1,898 0.39 98.13
NA [Missing] 9,209 1.87 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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diffwalk: Difficulty Walking Or Climbing Stairs

Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 86,476 17.58 17.58
2 No 392,538 79.82 97.41
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,230 0.25 97.66
NA Refused 1,784 0.36 98.02
NA [Missing] 9,745 1.98 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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diffdres: Difficulty Dressing Or Bathing

Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 21,627 4.40 4.40
2 No 458,031 93.14 97.54
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 400 0.08 97.62
NA Refused 1,628 0.33 97.95
NA [Missing] 10,087 2.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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diffalon: Difficulty Doing Errands Alone

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 38,582 7.85 7.85
2 No 439,845 89.44 97.29
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 931 0.19 97.48
NA Refused 1,834 0.37 97.85
NA [Missing] 10,581 2.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Section 9

smoke100: Smoked At Least 100 Cigarettes

Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life? [Note: 5 packs = 100 cigarettes]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 215,244 43.77 43.77
2 No 261,621 53.20 96.97
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,784 0.36 97.33
NA Refused 1,549 0.31 97.65
NA [Missing] 11,575 2.35 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _smoker3 for another version of this question.

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smokday2: Frequency Of Days Now Smoking

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Every day 55,157 11.22 11.22
2 Some days 21,455 4.36 15.58
3 Not at all 138,218 28.11 43.68
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 101 0.02 43.71
NA Refused 253 0.05 43.76
NA [Missing] 276,589 56.24 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: smoke100 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing. Refer to _smoker3 for another version of this question.

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stopsmk2: Stopped Smoking In Past 12 Months

During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 43,696 8.89 8.89
2 No 32,612 6.63 15.52
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 192 0.04 15.56
NA Refused 66 0.01 15.57
NA [Missing] 415,207 84.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: smoke100 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing or smokday2 is coded 3, 7, 9, or missing.

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lastsmk2: Interval Since Last Smoked

How long has it been since you last smoked a cigarette, even one or two puffs?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past month (less than 1 month ago) 3,152 0.64 0.64
2 Within the past 3 months (1 month but less than 3 months ago) 3,023 0.61 1.26
3 Within the past 6 months (3 months but less than 6 months ago) 3,206 0.65 1.91
4 Within the past year (6 months but less than 1 year ago) 4,852 0.99 2.89
5 Within the past 5 years (1 year but less than 5 years ago) 17,439 3.55 6.44
6 Within the past 10 years (5 years but less than 10 years ago) 13,899 2.83 9.27
7 10 years or more 90,582 18.42 27.69
8 Never smoked regularly 1,204 0.24 27.93
NA Don’t know/Not sure 670 0.14 28.07
NA Refused 103 0.02 28.09
NA [Missing] 353,643 71.91 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: smoke100 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing or smokday2 is coded 7, 9, or missing, or stopsmk2 is coded 1, 2, 7, or 9.

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usenow3: Use Of Smokeless Tobacco Products

Do you currently use chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus every day, some days, or not at all? (Snus (Swedish for snuff) is a moist smokeless tobacco, usually sold in small pouches that are placed under the lip against the gum.)[Snus (rhymes with ´goose´)]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Every day 8,769 1.78 1.78
2 Some days 6,861 1.40 3.18
3 Not at all 462,129 93.97 97.15
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 158 0.03 97.18
NA Refused 1,755 0.36 97.54
NA [Missing] 12,101 2.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Section 10

alcday5: Days In Past 30 Had Alcoholic Beverage

During the past 30 days, how many days per week or per month did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, a malt beverage or liquor?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Days per week 63,144 12.84 12.84
[201 - 299] Days in the past 30 days 172,368 35.05 47.89
NA Don’t know/Not sure 3,192 0.65 48.54
0 No drinks in past 30 days 236,617 48.12 96.66
NA Refused 3,393 0.69 97.35
NA [Missing] 13,059 2.66 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: The first digit denotes days per week (1) or days per month (2). The remaining digits indicate the count of days. Refer to drnkany5, drocdy3_, and _drnkdy4 for other versions of this question.

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avedrnk2: Avg Alcoholic Drinks Per Day In Past 30

One drink is equivalent to a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a drink with one shot of liquor. During the past 30 days, on the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average? (A 40 ounce beer would count as 3 drinks, or a cocktail drink with 2 shots would count as 2 drinks.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] Number of drinks 231,283 47.03 47.03
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,934 0.60 47.63
NA Refused 827 0.17 47.80
NA [Missing] 256,729 52.20 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: alcday is coded 888, 777, or 999. Refer to _drnkdy4 for other versions of this question.

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drnk3ge5:Binge Drinking

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] Number of drinks 58,831 25.07 25.07
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,560 0.01 25.08
0 None 172,592 0.35 25.43
NA Refused 667 0.00 25.43
NA [Missing] 257,123 0.52 25.95
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: alcday is coded 888, 777, or 999. Refer to _rfbing5 for another version of this question.

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maxdrnks: Most Drinks On Single Occasion Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, what is the largest number of drinks you had on any occasion?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] Number of drinks 226,941 46.15 46.15
NA Don’t know/Not sure 6,087 1.24 47.39
NA Refused 1,226 0.25 47.63
NA [Missing] 257,519 52.37 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: alcday is coded 888, 777, or 999.

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Section 11

fruitju1: How Many Times Did You Drink 100 Percent Pure Fruit Juices?

During the past month, how many times per day, week or month did you drink 100 percent PURE fruit juices? Do not include fruit-flavored drinks with added sugar or fruit juice you made at home and added sugar to. Only include 100 percent juice.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 92,099 18.73 18.73
[201 - 299] Times per week 72,444 14.73 33.46
[301 - 399] Times per month 111,063 22.58 56.04
300 Less than one time per month 6,473 1.32 57.36
0 Never 173,503 35.28 92.64
NA Don’t know/Not sure 8,618 1.75 94.39
NA Refused 3,143 0.64 95.03
NA [Missing] 24,430 4.97 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to ftjuda1_, _misfrtn, _frtresp, _frutsum, _frtlt1, _frt16, and _fruitex for other versions of this question.

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fruit1: How Many Times Did You Eat Fruit?

*During the past month, not counting juice, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat fruit? Count fresh, frozen, or canned fruit.(Read only if necessary: “Your best guess is fine. Include apples, bananas, applesauce, oranges, grape fruit, fruit salad, watermelon, cantaloupe or musk melon, papaya, lychees, star fruit,)*

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 211,211 42.95 42.95
[201 - 299] Times per week 103,644 21.08 64.02
[301 - 399] Times per month 124,128 25.24 89.27
300 Less than one time per month 1,139 0.23 89.50
0 Never 17,870 3.63 93.13
NA Don’t know/Not sure 5,350 1.09 94.22
NA Refused 3,039 0.62 94.84
NA [Missing] 25,392 5.16 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to ftjuda1_, _misfrtn, _frtresp, _frutsum, _frtlt1, _frt16, and _fruitex for other versions of this question.

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fvbeans: How Many Times Did You Eat Beans Or Lentils?

During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat cooked or canned beans, such as refried, baked, black, garbanzo beans, beans in soup, soybeans, edamame, tofu or lentils. Do NOT include long green beans.(Read only if necessary: “Include round or oval beans or peas such as navy, pinto, split peas, cow peas, garbanzo beans, lentils, soy beans and tofu. Do NOT include long green beans such as string beans, broad or winged beans, or pole beans.”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 27,008 5.49 5.49
[201 - 299] Times per week 145,238 29.53 35.03
[301 - 399] Times per month 200,669 40.81 75.83
300 Less than one time per month 3,723 0.76 76.59
0 Never 77,680 15.80 92.38
NA Don’t know/Not sure 8,041 1.64 94.02
NA Refused 2,919 0.59 94.61
NA [Missing] 26,495 5.39 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to beanday_ for another version of this question.

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fvgreen: How Many Times Did You Eat Dark Green Vegetables?

During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat dark green vegetables for example broccoli or dark leafy greens including romaine, chard, collard greens or spinach?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 86,099 17.51 17.51
[201 - 299] Times per week 163,664 33.28 50.79
[301 - 399] Times per month 168,235 34.21 85.00
300 Less than one time per month 2,141 0.44 85.43
0 Never 36,487 7.42 92.85
NA Don’t know/Not sure 4,809 0.98 93.83
NA Refused 2,920 0.59 94.42
NA [Missing] 27,418 5.58 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to grenday_, _misvegn, _vegresp, _vegesum, _veglt1, _veg23, and _vegetex for other versions of this question.

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fvorang: How Many Times Did You Eat Orange-Colored Vegetables?

During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat orange-colored vegetables such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin, winter squash, or carrots? (Read only if needed: “Winter squash have hard, thick skins and deep yellow to orange flesh. They include acorn, buttercup, and spaghetti squash.”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 31,939 6.49 6.49
[201 - 299] Times per week 156,730 31.87 38.37
[301 - 399] Times per month 197,004 40.06 78.43
300 Less than one time per month 3,631 0.74 79.16
0 Never 65,933 13.41 92.57
NA Don’t know/Not sure 5,509 1.12 93.69
NA Refused 2,888 0.59 94.28
NA [Missing] 28,139 5.72 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to orngday_, _misvegn, _vegresp, _vegesum, _veglt1, _veg23, and _vegetex for other versions of this question.

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vegetab1: How Many Times Did You Eat Other Vegetables?

Not counting what you just told me about, during the past month, about how many times per day, week, or month did you eat OTHER vegetables? Examples of other vegetables include tomatoes, tomato juice or V-8 juice, corn, eggplant, peas, lettuce, cabbage, and white potatoes that are not fried such as baked or mashed potatoes.(Read only if needed: “Do not count vegetables you have already counted and do not include fried potatoes.”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 153,138 31.14 31.14
[201 - 299] Times per week 138,659 28.20 59.34
[301 - 399] Times per month 152,221 30.95 90.29
300 Less than one time per month 818 0.17 90.46
0 Never 8,015 1.63 92.09
NA Don’t know/Not sure 6,561 1.33 93.42
NA Refused 3,238 0.66 94.08
NA [Missing] 29,123 5.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 555 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining digits indicate the count of times. Refer to vegeda1_, _misvegn, _vegresp, _vegesum, _veglt1, _veg23, and _vegetex for other versions of this question.

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Section 12

exerany2: Exercise In Past 30 Days

During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 332,429 67.60 67.60
2 No 125,314 25.48 93.08
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 561 0.11 93.19
NA Refused 2,154 0.44 93.63
NA [Missing] 31,315 6.37 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: If 2, 7, or 9 is indicated, skip to strength. Refer to _totinda for another version of this question.

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exract11: Type Of Physical Activity

What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Active Gaming Devices (Wii Fit, Dance, Dance revolution) 304 0.06 0.06
2 Aerobics video or class 8,179 1.66 1.72
3 Backpacking 42 0.01 1.73
4 Badminton 39 0.01 1.74
5 Basketball 2,239 0.46 2.20
6 Bicycling machine exercise 7,214 1.47 3.66
7 Bicycling 8,566 1.74 5.41
8 Boating (Canoeing, rowing, kayaking, sailing for pleasure or camping) 194 0.04 5.44
9 Bowling 678 0.14 5.58
10 Boxing 309 0.06 5.65
11 Calisthenics 4,990 1.01 6.66
12 Canoeing/rowing in competition 106 0.02 6.68
13 Carpentry 190 0.04 6.72
14 Dancing-ballet, ballroom, Latin, hip hop, etc 2,508 0.51 7.23
15 Elliptical/EFX machine exercise 5,839 1.19 8.42
16 Fishing from river bank or boat 328 0.07 8.48
17 Frisbee 111 0.02 8.51
18 Gardening (spading, weeding, digging, filling) 20,014 4.07 12.58
19 Golf (with motorized cart) 4,452 0.91 13.48
20 Golf (without motorized cart) 2,059 0.42 13.90
21 Handball 22 0.00 13.91
22 Hiking - cross-country 2,617 0.53 14.44
23 Hockey 284 0.06 14.50
24 Horseback riding 549 0.11 14.61
25 Hunting large game - deer, elk 294 0.06 14.67
26 Hunting small game - quail 140 0.03 14.70
27 Inline Skating 27 0.01 14.70
28 Jogging 3,270 0.66 15.37
29 Lacrosse 26 0.01 15.37
30 Mountain climbing 53 0.01 15.38
31 Mowing lawn 1,457 0.30 15.68
32 Paddleball 31 0.01 15.68
33 Painting/papering house 83 0.02 15.70
34 Pilates 679 0.14 15.84
35 Racquetball 253 0.05 15.89
36 Raking lawn 235 0.05 15.94
37 Running 23,153 4.71 20.65
38 Rock Climbing 153 0.03 20.68
39 Rope skipping 41 0.01 20.69
40 Rowing machine exercise 249 0.05 20.74
41 Rugby 38 0.01 20.74
42 Scuba diving 21 0.00 20.75
43 Skateboarding 149 0.03 20.78
44 Skating - ice or roller 197 0.04 20.82
45 Sledding, tobogganing 23 0.00 20.82
46 Snorkeling 32 0.01 20.83
47 Snow blowing 41 0.01 20.84
48 Snow shoveling by hand 504 0.10 20.94
49 Snow skiing 605 0.12 21.06
50 Snowshoeing 126 0.03 21.09
51 Soccer 960 0.20 21.28
52 Softball/Baseball 730 0.15 21.43
53 Squash 34 0.01 21.44
54 Stair climbing/Stair master 909 0.18 21.63
55 Stream fishing in waders 6 0.00 21.63
56 Surfing 180 0.04 21.66
57 Swimming 3,371 0.69 22.35
58 Swimming in laps 1,630 0.33 22.68
59 Table tennis 43 0.01 22.69
60 Tai Chi 285 0.06 22.75
61 Tennis 1,469 0.30 23.05
62 Touch football 102 0.02 23.07
63 Volleyball 493 0.10 23.17
64 Walking 179,996 36.60 59.77
66 Waterskiing 99 0.02 59.79
67 Weight lifting 10,222 2.08 61.87
68 Wrestling 109 0.02 61.89
69 Yoga 2,691 0.55 62.44
71 Childcare 575 0.12 62.55
72 Farm/Ranch Work (caring for livestock, stacking hay, etc.) 1,164 0.24 62.79
73 Household Activities (vacuuming, dusting, home repair, etc.) 2,116 0.43 63.22
74 Karate/Martial Arts 640 0.13 63.35
75 Upper Body Cycle (wheelchair sports, ergometer, etc.) 208 0.04 63.39
76 Yard work (cutting/gathering wood, trimming hedges, etc.) 4,931 1.00 64.39
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 899 0.18 64.58
98 Other______ 14,118 2.87 67.45
NA Refused 457 0.09 67.54
NA [Missing] 159,623 32.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: exerany2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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exeroft1: How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming

How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per week 234,098 47.60 47.60
200 1 0.00 47.60
[201 - 299] Times per month 93,468 19.01 66.61
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,336 0.48 67.08
NA Refused 427 0.09 67.17
NA [Missing] 161,443 32.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Notes: First number denotes times per week (1) or month (2). The remaining digits indicate the count of times.

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exerhmm1: Minutes Or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming

And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1-759] Hours and minutes 321,751 65.43 65.43
NA Don’t know/Not sure 5,527 1.12 66.55
[800-959] Hours and minutes 1,586 0.32 66.87
NA Refused 382 0.08 66.95
NA [Missing] 162,527 33.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Notes: Minutes of activity (likely). exerany2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or exract11 is coded 77 or 99.

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exract21: Other Type Of Physical Activity Giving Most Exercise During Past Month

What other type of physical activity gave you the next most exercise during the past month?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Active Gaming Devices (Wii Fit, Dance, Dance revolution) 508 0.10 0.10
2 Aerobics video or class 5,291 1.08 1.18
3 Backpacking 40 0.01 1.19
4 Badminton 46 0.01 1.20
5 Basketball 2,421 0.49 1.69
6 Bicycling machine exercise 6,483 1.32 3.01
7 Bicycling 9,358 1.90 4.91
8 Boating (Canoeing, rowing, kayaking, sailing for pleasure or camping) 448 0.09 5.00
9 Bowling 977 0.20 5.20
10 Boxing 286 0.06 5.26
11 Calisthenics 5,366 1.09 6.35
12 Canoeing/rowing in competition 198 0.04 6.39
13 Carpentry 422 0.09 6.48
14 Dancing-ballet, ballroom, Latin, hip hop, etc 3,090 0.63 7.10
15 Elliptical/EFX machine exercise 4,061 0.83 7.93
16 Fishing from river bank or boat 927 0.19 8.12
17 Frisbee 171 0.03 8.15
18 Gardening (spading, weeding, digging, filling) 16,092 3.27 11.42
19 Golf (with motorized cart) 3,079 0.63 12.05
20 Golf (without motorized cart) 1,807 0.37 12.42
21 Handball 27 0.01 12.42
22 Hiking - cross-country 2,444 0.50 12.92
23 Hockey 173 0.04 12.96
24 Horseback riding 784 0.16 13.12
25 Hunting large game - deer, elk 344 0.07 13.19
26 Hunting small game - quail 237 0.05 13.23
27 Inline Skating 38 0.01 13.24
28 Jogging 2,132 0.43 13.68
29 Lacrosse 28 0.01 13.68
30 Mountain climbing 54 0.01 13.69
31 Mowing lawn 2,902 0.59 14.28
32 Paddleball 19 0.00 14.29
33 Painting/papering house 221 0.04 14.33
34 Pilates 1,018 0.21 14.54
35 Racquetball 252 0.05 14.59
36 Raking lawn 395 0.08 14.67
37 Running 9,714 1.98 16.64
38 Rock Climbing 169 0.03 16.68
39 Rope skipping 103 0.02 16.70
40 Rowing machine exercise 377 0.08 16.78
41 Rugby 35 0.01 16.78
42 Scuba diving 41 0.01 16.79
43 Skateboarding 142 0.03 16.82
44 Skating - ice or roller 214 0.04 16.86
45 Sledding, tobogganing 52 0.01 16.87
46 Snorkeling 41 0.01 16.88
47 Snow blowing 117 0.02 16.91
48 Snow shoveling by hand 1,530 0.31 17.22
49 Snow skiing 750 0.15 17.37
50 Snowshoeing 201 0.04 17.41
51 Soccer 796 0.16 17.57
52 Softball/Baseball 796 0.16 17.74
53 Squash 45 0.01 17.74
54 Stair climbing/Stair master 3,027 0.62 18.36
55 Stream fishing in waders 26 0.01 18.37
56 Surfing 164 0.03 18.40
57 Swimming 5,303 1.08 19.48
58 Swimming in laps 1,710 0.35 19.82
59 Table tennis 55 0.01 19.84
60 Tai Chi 378 0.08 19.91
61 Tennis 1,178 0.24 20.15
62 Touch football 130 0.03 20.18
63 Volleyball 598 0.12 20.30
64 Walking 44,854 9.12 29.42
66 Waterskiing 85 0.02 29.44
67 Weight lifting 18,444 3.75 33.19
68 Wrestling 117 0.02 33.21
69 Yoga 4,560 0.93 34.14
71 Childcare 2,610 0.53 34.67
72 Farm/Ranch Work (caring for livestock, stacking hay, etc.) 1,757 0.36 35.03
73 Household Activities (vacuuming, dusting, home repair, etc.) 14,959 3.04 38.07
74 Karate/Martial Arts 392 0.08 38.15
75 Upper Body Cycle (wheelchair sports, ergometer, etc.) 334 0.07 38.22
76 Yard work (cutting/gathering wood, trimming hedges, etc.) 10,345 2.10 40.32
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 3,028 0.62 40.94
88 No other activity 109,455 22.26 63.19
98 Other______ 17,938 3.65 66.84
NA Refused 921 0.19 67.03
NA [Missing] 162,143 32.97 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: exerany2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or exract11 is coded 77 or 99.

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exeroft2: How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming

How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
2 1 0.00 0.00
[101 - 199] Times per week 142,129 28.90 28.90
[201 - 299] Times per month 71,429 14.52 43.43
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,976 0.40 43.83
NA Refused 362 0.07 43.90
NA [Missing] 275,876 56.10 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Notes: First number denotes times per week (1) or month (2). Remaining numbers represent the counts of times.

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exerhmm2: Minutes Or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, Or Swimming

And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No time 2 0.00 0.00
[1-759] Hours and minutes 206,325 41.96 41.96
NA Don’t know/Not sure 4,190 0.85 42.81
[800-959] Hours and minutes 1,774 0.36 43.17
NA Refused 424 0.09 43.25
NA [Missing] 279,058 56.75 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Notes: Minutes of activity (likely). exerany2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or exract11 is coded 77 or 99, or exract21 is coded 77, 88, or 99.

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strength: How Many Times Did You Do Physical Activities Or Exercises To Strengthen Your Mu

During the past month, how many times per week or per month did you do physical activities or exercises to STRENGTHEN your muscles? [Do NOT count aerobic activities like walking, running, or bicycling. Count activities using your own body weight like yoga, sit-ups or push-ups and those using weight machines, free weights, or elastic bands.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per week 112,881 22.95 22.95
[201 - 299] Times per month 55,163 11.22 34.17
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,930 0.60 34.77
0 Never 283,900 57.73 92.50
NA Refused 2,683 0.55 93.04
NA [Missing] 34,216 6.96 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes times per week (1) or month (2). Remaining numbers represent the counts of times.

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Section 13

lmtjoin3: Limited Because Of Joint Symptoms

Arthritis can cause symptoms like pain, aching, or stiffness in or around a joint.

Are you now limited in any way in any of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 76,306 15.52 15.52
2 No 77,101 15.68 31.19
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,074 0.22 31.41
NA Refused 749 0.15 31.57
NA [Missing] 336,543 68.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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arthdis2: Does Arthritis Affect Whether You Work

Are you now limited in any way in any of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

Do arthritis or joint symptoms now affect whether you work, the type of work you do or the amount of work you do?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 48,877 9.94 9.94
2 No 101,661 20.67 30.61
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,758 0.56 31.17
NA Refused 1,772 0.36 31.53
NA [Missing] 336,705 68.47 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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arthsocl: Social Activities Limited Because Of Joint Symptoms

During the past 30 days, to what extent has your arthritis or joint symptoms interfered with your normal social activities, such as going shopping, to the movies, or to religious or social gatherings?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 A lot 28,847 5.87 5.87
2 A little 37,097 7.54 13.41
3 Not at all 87,279 17.75 31.16
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 781 0.16 31.32
NA Refused 886 0.18 31.50
NA [Missing] 336,883 68.50 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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joinpain: How Bad Was Joint Pain

Please think about the past 30 days, keeping in mind all of your joint pain or aching and whether or not you have taken medication. DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS, how bad was your joint pain ON AVERAGE? [Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is no pain or aching and 10 is pain or aching as bad as it can be.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[0 - 10] Enter number [0 - 10] 147,740 30.04 30.04
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,392 0.49 30.53
NA Refused 1,054 0.21 30.74
NA [Missing] 340,587 69.26 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Section 14

seatbelt: How Often Use Seatbelts In Car?

How often do you use seat belts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say—

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always 390,314 79.37 79.37
2 Nearly always 34,501 7.02 86.38
3 Sometimes 13,732 2.79 89.18
4 Seldom 5,716 1.16 90.34
5 Never 7,442 1.51 91.85
NA Don’t know/Not sure 321 0.07 91.92
8 Never drive or ride in a car 1,140 0.23 92.15
NA Refused 2,781 0.57 92.71
NA [Missing] 35,826 7.29 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Section 15

flushot6: Adult Flu Shot/Spray Past 12 Mos

Now I will ask you questions about the flu vaccine. There are two ways to get the flu vaccine, one is a shot in the arm and the other is a spray, mist, or drop in the nose called FluMist™.

During the past 12 months, have you had either a flu shot or a flu vaccine that was sprayed in your nose? (A new flu shot came out in 2011 that injects vaccine into the skin with a very small needle. It is called Fluzone Intradermal vaccine. This is also considered a flu shot.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 208,387 42.37 42.37
2 No 242,939 49.40 91.78
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 959 0.20 91.97
NA Refused 2,791 0.57 92.54
NA [Missing] 36,697 7.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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flshtmy2: When Received Most Recent Seasonal Flu Shot/Spray

During what month and year did you receive your most recent flu shot injected into your arm or flu vaccine that was sprayed in your nose?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[12012 - 122013] Month / Year 194,578 39.57 39.57
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 13,097 2.66 42.23
NA Refused 615 0.13 42.35
NA [Missing] 283,483 57.65 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: date Missing values: 777777, 999999, BLANK Notes: First two numbers denote the month, the second four the year.

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tetanus: Received Tetanus Shot Since 2005?

Since 2005, have you had a tetanus shot? (If yes, ask: “Was this Tdap, the tetanus shot that also has pertussis or whooping cough vaccine?”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes, received Tdap 80,782 16.43 16.43
2 Yes, received tetanus shot, but not Tdap 33,332 6.78 23.20
3 Yes, received tetanus shot but not sure what type 114,130 23.21 46.41
4 No, did not receive any tetanus since 2005 180,163 36.64 83.05
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 43,420 8.83 91.88
NA Refused 2,820 0.57 92.45
NA [Missing] 37,126 7.55 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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pneuvac3: Pneumonia Shot Ever

A pneumonia shot or pneumococcal vaccine is usually given only once or twice in a person´s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. Have you ever had a pneumonia shot?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 161,784 32.90 32.90
2 No 245,512 49.92 82.82
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 44,318 9.01 91.83
NA Refused 2,770 0.56 92.40
NA [Missing] 37,389 7.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _pneumo2 for another version of this question.

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Section 16

hivtst6: Ever Tested HIV

Have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation. Include testing fluid from your mouth.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 132,093 26.86 26.86
2 No 305,106 62.04 88.90
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 12,004 2.44 91.34
NA Refused 3,753 0.76 92.11
NA [Missing] 38,817 7.89 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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hivtstd3: Month And Year Of Last HIV Test

Not including blood donations, in what month and year was your last HIV test? (If response is before January 1985, code “777777”.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[11985 - 122014] Month / Year 104,423 21.23 21.23
NA Don’t know/Not sure 27,198 5.53 26.76
NA Refused 392 0.08 26.84
NA [Missing] 359,760 73.16 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: date Missing values: 777777, 999999, BLANK Notes: First two numbers denote the month, the second four the year. Note that for some cases, the month is not known. hivtst6 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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whrtst10: Location Of Last HIV Test

Where did you have your last HIV test — at a private doctor or HMO office, at a counseling and testing site, in the emergency room, as an inpatient in a hospital, at a clinic, in a jail or prison, at a drug treatment facility, at home, or somewhere else?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Private doctor or HMO 58,565 11.91 11.91
2 Counseling and testing site 4,928 1.00 12.91
3 Hospital inpatient 13,105 2.66 15.58
4 Clinic 28,774 5.85 21.43
5 Jail or prison (or other correctional facility) 1,608 0.33 21.75
6 Drug treatment facility 692 0.14 21.89
7 At home 3,589 0.73 22.62
8 Somewhere else 15,294 3.11 25.73
9 Emergency room 2,323 0.47 26.21
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,033 0.41 26.62
NA Refused 978 0.20 26.82
NA [Missing] 359,884 73.18 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: hivtst6 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 1

pdiabtst: Had A Test For High Blood Sugar In Past Three Years

Have you had a test for high blood sugar or diabetes within the past three years?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 140,494 28.57 28.57
2 No 84,613 17.21 45.77
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 10,524 2.14 47.91
NA Refused 161 0.03 47.95
NA [Missing] 255,981 52.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 1.

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prediab1: Ever Been Told You Have Pre-Diabetes Or Borderline Diabetes

Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes? (If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask: “Was this only when you were pregnant?”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 22,432 4.56 4.56
2 Yes, during pregnancy 2,832 0.58 5.14
3 No 209,142 42.53 47.67
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 881 0.18 47.84
NA Refused 133 0.03 47.87
NA [Missing] 256,353 52.13 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 1. If diabete3 is coded 4, recode prediab1 to 1.

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Optional Module 2

diabage2: Age When Told Diabetic

How old were you when you were told you have diabetes?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 97] Age in years [97 = 97 and older] 34,126 6.94 6.94
NA Don’t know/Not sure 2,117 0.43 7.37
NA Refused 169 0.03 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,361 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 98, 99, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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insulin: Now Taking Insulin

Are you now taking insulin?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 11,695 2.38 2.38
2 No 24,658 5.01 7.39
NA Refused 58 0.01 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,362 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 9, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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bldsugar: How Often Check Blood For Glucose

About how often do you check your blood for glucose or sugar? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do NOT include times when checked by a health professional.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 22,923 4.66 4.66
[201 - 299] Times per week 5,886 1.20 5.86
[301 - 399] Times per month 1,984 0.40 6.26
[401 - 499] Times per year 763 0.16 6.42
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 563 0.11 6.53
0 Never 4,172 0.85 7.38
NA Refused 118 0.02 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,364 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), month (3), or year (4). The remaining numbers represent the counts of times. diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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feetchk2: How Often Check Feet For Sores Or Irritations

About how often do you check your feet for any sores or irritations? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do NOT include times when checked by a health professional.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 22,200 4.51 4.51
[201 - 299] Times per week 5,610 1.14 5.66
[301 - 399] Times per month 1,878 0.38 6.04
[401 - 499] Times per year 528 0.11 6.14
555 No feet 295 0.06 6.20
NA Don’t know/Not sure 961 0.20 6.40
0 Never 4,729 0.96 7.36
NA Refused 204 0.04 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,368 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes times per day (1), week (2), month (3), or year (4). The remaining numbers represent the counts of times. diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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doctdiab: Times Seen Health Professional For Diabetes

About how many times in the past 12 months have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for your diabetes?About how many times in the past 12 months have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for your diabetes?*

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] Times 30,949 6.29 6.29
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,489 0.30 6.60
0 None 3,728 0.76 7.35
NA Refused 232 0.05 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,375 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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chkhemo3: Times Checked For Glycosylated Hemoglobin

A test for “A one C” measures the average level of blood sugar over the past three months. About how many times in the past 12 months has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional checked you for “A one C”?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] 29,069 5.91 5.91
NA Don’t know/Not sure 3,203 0.65 6.56
0 None 2,464 0.50 7.06
98 Never heard of “A one C” test 1,498 0.30 7.37
NA Refused 161 0.03 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,378 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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feetchk: Times Feet Check For Sores/Irritations

About how many times in the past 12 months has a health professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] 25,519 5.19 5.19
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,324 0.27 5.46
0 None 9,096 1.85 7.31
NA Refused 156 0.03 7.34
NA [Missing] 455,678 92.66 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing, or feetchk2 is coded 555.

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eyeexam: Last Eye Exam Where Pupils Were Dilated

When was the last time you had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated? This would have made you temporarily sensitive to bright light.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past month (anytime less than 1 month ago) 7,119 1.45 1.45
2 Within the past year (1 month but less than 12 months ago) 18,286 3.72 5.17
3 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 4,536 0.92 6.09
4 2 or more years ago 4,621 0.94 7.03
NA Don’t know/Not sure 544 0.11 7.14
0 Never 1,213 0.25 7.39
NA Refused 70 0.01 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,384 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: 8 Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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diabeye: Ever Told Diabetes Has Affected Eyes

Has a doctor ever told you that diabetes has affected your eyes or that you had retinopathy?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 7,048 1.43 1.43
2 No 28,809 5.86 7.29
NA Don’t know/Not sure 491 0.10 7.39
NA Refused 40 0.01 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,385 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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diabedu: Ever Taken Class In Managing Diabetes

Have you ever taken a course or class in how to manage your diabetes yourself?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 19,626 3.99 3.99
2 No 16,618 3.38 7.37
NA Don’t know/Not sure 109 0.02 7.39
NA Refused 35 0.01 7.40
NA [Missing] 455,385 92.60 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: diabete3 is coded 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 3

painact2: How Many Days Hard To Do Usual Activities In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did pain make it hard for you to do your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 30] Number of days 161 0.03 0.03
NA Don’t know/Not sure 15 0.00 0.04
0 None 323 0.07 0.10
NA Refused 3 0.00 0.10
NA [Missing] 491,271 99.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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qlmentl2: How Many Days Depressed In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, for about how may days have you felt sad, blue, or depressed?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 30] Number of days 212 0.04 0.04
NA Don’t know/Not sure 11 0.00 0.05
0 None 276 0.06 0.10
NA Refused 3 0.00 0.10
NA [Missing] 491,271 99.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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qlstres2: How Many Days Felt Anxious In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt worried, tense, or anxious?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 30] Number of days 242 0.05 0.05
NA Don’t know/Not sure 13 0.00 0.05
0 None 242 0.05 0.10
NA Refused 4 0.00 0.10
NA [Missing] 491,272 99.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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qlhlth2: How Many Days Full Of Energy In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt very healthy and full of energy?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 30] Number of days 364 0.07 0.07
NA Don’t know/Not sure 38 0.01 0.08
0 None 97 0.02 0.10
NA Refused 2 0.00 0.10
NA [Missing] 491,272 99.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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Optional Module 4

medicare: Do You Have Medicare?

Do you have Medicare? (Medicare is a coverage plan for people 65 or over and for certain disabled people.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 134,647 27.38 27.38
2 No 178,204 36.24 63.62
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,842 0.37 63.99
NA Refused 521 0.11 64.10
NA [Missing] 176,559 35.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: hlthpln1 is coded 2, 7, or 9.

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hlthcvrg: Health Insurance Coverage

Are you CURRENTLY covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? [Select all that apply]

Value Value Label
1 Your employer
2 Someone else’s employer
3 A plan that you or someone else buys on your own
4 Medicaid or Medical Assistance [or substitute state program name]
5 The military, CHAMPUS, or the VA [or CHAMP-VA]
6 The Indian Health Service [or the Alaska Native Health Service]
7 Some other source
0 None
NA Don’t know/Not sure
NA Refused
NA [Missing]

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: The numbers denote options provided to respondents. Respondents could choose multiple options. A tabulation is not provided because of the number of unique combinations. The data are a string and will need to be processed prior to use.

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delaymed: Delayed Getting Medical Care

Other than cost, there are many other reasons people delay getting needed medical care.

Have you delayed getting needed medical care for any of the following reasons in the past 12 months? Select the most important reason.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 You couldn’t get through on the telephone 2,531 0.51 0.51
2 You couldn’t get an appointment soon enough 18,585 3.78 4.29
3 Once you got there, you had to wait too long to see the doctor 9,406 1.91 6.21
4 The (clinic/doctor’s) office wasn’t open when you got there 2,375 0.48 6.69
5 You didn’t have transportation 12,045 2.45 9.14
6 Other 15,428 3.14 12.28
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,919 0.39 12.67
8 No, I did not delay getting medical care / did not need medical care 286,406 58.24 70.91
NA Refused 960 0.20 71.10
NA [Missing] 142,118 28.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: delaymed is not coded 6.

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dlyother: Delayed Getting Medical Care Other Response

Delayed Getting Medical Care Other Response

Variable type: free form answer Missing values: BLANK Notes: This vatriable contains text for respondents who answered “other” on the prior question.

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nocov121: Without Health Care Coverage Past 12 Months

In the PAST 12 MONTHS was there any time when you did NOT have ANY health insurance or coverage?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 14,917 3.03 3.03
2 No 294,584 59.90 62.94
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 416 0.08 63.02
NA Refused 514 0.10 63.12
NA [Missing] 181,342 36.88 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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lstcovrg: Time Since Last Had Health Care Coverage

About how long has it been since you last had health care coverage?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 6 months or less 5,029 1.02 1.02
2 More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago 3,139 0.64 1.66
3 More than 1 year, but not more than 3 years ago 7,622 1.55 3.21
4 More than 3 years 15,440 3.14 6.35
5 Never 5,426 1.10 7.45
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,857 0.38 7.83
NA Refused 660 0.13 7.97
NA [Missing] 452,600 92.03 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: /hlthpln1 is coded 1 or nocov12 is not equal to missing.

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drvisits: Doctor Visits Past 12 Months

How many times have you been to a doctor, nurse, or other health professional in the past 12 months?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 76] Number of times 301,957 61.40 61.40
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 11,330 2.30 63.71
0 None 35,415 7.20 70.91
NA Refused 895 0.18 71.09
NA [Missing] 142,176 28.91 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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medscost: Could Not Get Medicine Due To Cost

Was there a time in the past 12 months when you did not take your medication as prescribed because of cost? Do not include over-the-counter (OTC) medication.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 28,305 5.76 5.76
2 No 292,529 59.48 65.24
3 No medication was prescribed 28,046 5.70 70.94
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 491 0.10 71.04
NA Refused 206 0.04 71.09
NA [Missing] 142,196 28.91 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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carercvd: Satisfied With Care Received

In general, how satisfied are you with the health care you received? Would you say—

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Very satisfied 227,745 46.31 46.31
2 Somewhat satisfied 98,500 20.03 66.34
3 Not at all satisfied 12,034 2.45 68.79
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,237 0.45 69.24
8 Not applicable 7,955 1.62 70.86
NA Refused 1,091 0.22 71.08
NA [Missing] 142,211 28.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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medbills: Currently Have Medical Bills

Do you currently have any medical bills that are being paid off over time? (This could include medical bills being paid off with a credit card, through personal loans, or bill paying arrangements with hospitals or other providers. The bills can be from earlier years as well as this year.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 63,779 12.97 12.97
2 No 283,431 57.63 70.60
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 2,006 0.41 71.01
NA Refused 333 0.07 71.08
NA [Missing] 142,224 28.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Optional Module 5

ssbsugar: How Often Do You Drink Regular Soda Or Pop?

Now I would like to ask you some questions about sugary beverages

During the past 30 days, how often did you drink regular soda or pop that contains sugar? Do not include diet soda or diet pop.(You can answer times per day, week, or month: for example, twice a day, once a week, and so forth.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 14,746 3.00 3.00
[201 - 299] Times per week 16,091 3.27 6.27
[301 - 399] Times per month 26,399 5.37 11.64
NA Don’t know/Not sure 578 0.12 11.76
0 Never 46,165 9.39 21.14
NA Refused 121 0.02 21.17
NA [Missing] 387,673 78.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes numbers of times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining numbers represent the counts of times.

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ssbfrut2: How Often Did You Drink Sugar-Sweetened Drinks?

During the past 30 days, how often did you drink sugar-sweetened fruit drinks (such as Kool-aid and lemonade), sweet tea, and sports or energy drinks (such as Gatorade and Red Bull)? Do not include 100 percent fruit juice, diet drinks, or artificially sweetened drinks. (You can answer times per day, week, or month: for example, twice a day, once a week, and so forth.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Times per day 11,315 2.30 2.30
[201 - 299] Times per week 14,330 2.91 5.21
[301 - 399] Times per month 22,837 4.64 9.86
NA Don’t know/Not sure 747 0.15 10.01
0 Never 54,677 11.12 21.13
NA Refused 113 0.02 21.15
NA [Missing] 387,754 78.85 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes numbers of times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining numbers represent the counts of times.

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Optional Module 6

wtchsalt: Watching Sodium Or Salt Intake

Now I would like to ask you some questions about sodium or salt intake. Most of the sodium or salt we eat comes from processed foods and foods prepared in restaurants. Salt also can be added in cooking or at the table.

Are you currently watching or reducing your sodium or salt intake?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 74,473 15.14 15.14
2 No 53,694 10.92 26.06
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 683 0.14 26.20
NA Refused 877 0.18 26.38
NA [Missing] 362,046 73.62 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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longwtch: How Long Watching Salt/Sodium Intake

How many days, weeks, months, or years have you been watching or reducing your sodium or salt intake?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[101 - 199] Days 2,103 0.43 0.43
[201 - 299] Weeks 1,153 0.23 0.66
[301 - 399] Months 6,697 1.36 2.02
[401 - 499] Years 53,353 10.85 12.87
555 All my life 7,373 1.50 14.37
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 3,587 0.73 15.10
NA Refused 174 0.04 15.14
NA [Missing] 417,333 84.86 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: First number denotes numbers of times per day (1), week (2), or month (3). The remaining numbers represent the counts of times. wtchsalt is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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dradvise: Doctor Advised Reduced Sodium/Salt Intake

Has a doctor or other health professional ever advised you to reduce sodium or salt intake?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 35,314 7.18 7.18
2 No 92,811 18.87 26.05
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 701 0.14 26.20
NA Refused 827 0.17 26.36
NA [Missing] 362,120 73.64 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Optional Module 7

asthmage: Age At Asthma Diagnosis

Previously you said you were told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma.

How old were you when you were first told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that you had asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[11 - 96] Age in years [96 = 96 and older] 876 0.18 0.18
97 Age 10 or younger 561 0.11 0.29
NA Don’t know/Not sure 131 0.03 0.32
NA Refused 7 0.00 0.32
NA [Missing] 490,198 99.68 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 98, 99, BLANK Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asattack: Asthma During Past 12 Months

During the past 12 months, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack?

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: 1 | Yes | 500 | 0.10 | 0.10 2 | No | 476 | 0.10 | 0.20 NA | Don’t know/Not sure | 3 | 0.00 | 0.20 NA | [Missing] | 490,794 | 99.80 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, BLANK Notes: Skip to asrchkup if 2 or 7. asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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aservist: Emergency Asthma Care During Past 12 Months

During the past 12 months, how many times did you visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of your asthma?

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: [1 - 87] | Number of visits [87 = 87 or more] | 214 | 0.04 | 0.04 0 | None | 271 | 0.06 | 0.10 NA | Don’t know/Not sure | 13 | 0.00 | 0.10 NA | Refused | 1 | 0.00 | 0.10 NA | [Missing] | 491,274 | 99.90 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 98, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asattack is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asdrvist: Urgent Asthma Treatment During Past 12 Months

If one or more visits to Q3, fill in “Besides those emergency room or urgent care center visits,”]

During the past 12 months, how many times did you see a doctor, nurse or other health professional for urgent treatment of worsening asthma symptoms?

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: [1 - 87] | Number of visits [87 = 87 or more] | 214 | 0.04 | 0.04 0 | None | 271 | 0.06 | 0.10 NA | Don’t know/Not sure | 13 | 0.00 | 0.10 NA | Refused | 1 | 0.00 | 0.10 NA | [Missing] | 491,274 | 99.90 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 98, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asattack is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asrchkup: Routine Asthma Care During Past 12 Months

During the past 12 months, how many times did you see a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for a routine checkup for your asthma?

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: [1 - 87] | Number of visits [87 = 87 or more] | 557 | 0.11 | 0.11 0 | None | 384 | 0.08 | 0.19 NA | Don’t know/Not sure | 37 | 0.01 | 0.20 NA | [Missing] | 490,795 | 99.80 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 98, BLANK Recoded to zero: 88 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asactlim: Activities Limited Due To Asthma During Past 12 Months

During the past 12 months, how many days were you unable to work or carry out your usual activities because of your asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 365] Number of days 287 0.06 0.06
NA Don’t know/Not sure 66 0.01 0.07
0 None 610 0.12 0.20
NA Refused 13 0.00 0.20
NA [Missing] 490,797 99.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asymptom: Asthma Symptoms During Past 30 Days

Symptoms of asthma include cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and phlegm production when you don´t have a cold or respiratory infection. During the past 30 days, how often did you have any symptoms of asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Less than once a week 192 0.04 0.04
2 Once or twice a week 194 0.04 0.08
3 More that 2 times a week, but not every day 94 0.02 0.10
4 Every day, but not all the time 115 0.02 0.12
5 Every day, all the time 79 0.02 0.14
NA Don’t know/Not sure 34 0.01 0.14
0 Not at any time 261 0.05 0.20
NA Refused 6 0.00 0.20
NA [Missing] 490,798 99.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: 8 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asnoslep: Sleep Difficulty Due To Asthma During Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, how many days did symptoms of asthma make it difficult for you to stay asleep? Would you say…

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 One or two 123 0.03 0.03
2 Three to four 92 0.02 0.04
3 Five 35 0.01 0.05
4 Six to ten 33 0.01 0.06
5 More than ten 71 0.01 0.07
NA Don’t know/Not sure 24 0.00 0.08
0 None 331 0.07 0.14
NA Refused 4 0.00 0.14
NA [Missing] 491,060 99.86 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: 8 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asymptom is coded 8.

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asthmed3: Days Used Prescribed Preventative Asthma Med In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, how many days did you take a prescription asthma medication to PREVENT an asthma attack from occurring?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 to 14 days 196 0.04 0.04
2 15 to 24 days 37 0.01 0.05
3 25 to 30 days 361 0.07 0.12
NA Don’t know/Not sure 12 0.00 0.12
0 Never 363 0.07 0.20
NA Refused 4 0.00 0.20
NA [Missing] 490,800 99.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: 8 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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asinhalr: Times Used Asthma Inhaler During An Attack In Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, how often did you use a prescription asthma inhaler DURING AN ASTHMA ATTACK to stop it?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 to 4 times (in the past 30 days) 262 0.05 0.05
2 5 to 14 times (in the past 30 days) 91 0.02 0.07
3 15 to 29 times (in the past 30 days) 45 0.01 0.08
4 30 to 59 times (in the past 30 days) 55 0.01 0.09
5 60 to 99 times (in the past 30 days) 32 0.01 0.10
6 100 or more times (in the past 30 days) 17 0.00 0.10
NA Don’t know/Not sure 22 0.00 0.11
0 Never (include no attack in past 30 day 443 0.09 0.20
NA Refused 4 0.00 0.20
NA [Missing] 490,802 99.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Recoded to zero: 8 Notes: asthma3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 8

harehab1: Outpatient Rehab After Heart Attack Hosp Stay

Following your heart attack, did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation? This is sometimes called “rehab.”

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 2,998 0.61 0.61
2 No 5,540 1.13 1.74
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 98 0.02 1.76
NA Refused 114 0.02 1.78
NA [Missing] 483,023 98.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: cvdinfr4 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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strehab1: Outpatient Rehab After Hosp Stay For Stroke

Following your stroke did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation? This is sometimes called “rehab.”

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 1,959 0.40 0.40
2 No 4,200 0.85 1.25
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 64 0.01 1.27
NA Refused 79 0.02 1.28
NA [Missing] 485,471 98.72 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: cvdstrk3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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cvdasprn: Take Aspirin Daily Or Every Other Day

Do you take aspirin daily or every other day?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 46,953 9.55 9.55
2 No 89,250 18.15 27.70
NA Don’t know/Not sure 214 0.04 27.74
NA Refused 818 0.17 27.91
NA [Missing] 354,538 72.09 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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aspunsaf: Health Makes Taking Aspirin Unsafe

Do you have a health problem or condition that makes taking aspirin unsafe for you? (If “Yes,” ask “Is this a stomach condition?”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes, not stomach related 6,368 1.29 1.29
2 Yes, stomach problems 5,003 1.02 2.31
3 No 77,120 15.68 17.99
NA Don’t know/Not sure 902 0.18 18.18
NA Refused 864 0.18 18.35
NA [Missing] 401,516 81.65 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: cvdasprn4 is coded 1.

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rlivpain: Take Aspirin To Relieve Pain

Do you take aspirin to relieve pain?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 9,296 1.89 1.89
2 No 37,407 7.61 9.50
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 211 0.04 9.54
NA Refused 31 0.01 9.55
NA [Missing] 444,828 90.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: aspunsaf is coded 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9.

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rduchart: Take Aspirin To Reduce Chance Of Heart Attack

Do you take aspirin to reduce the chance of a heart attack?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 40,139 8.16 8.16
2 No 5,593 1.14 9.30
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,149 0.23 9.53
NA Refused 61 0.01 9.55
NA [Missing] 444,831 90.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: aspunsaf is coded 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9.

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rducstrk: Take Aspirin To Reduce Chance Of Stroke

Do you take aspirin to reduce the chance of a stroke?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 31,986 6.50 6.50
2 No 11,173 2.27 8.78
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 3,681 0.75 9.52
NA Refused 100 0.02 9.55
NA [Missing] 444,833 90.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: aspunsaf is coded 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9.

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Optional Module 9

arttoday: What Can You Do Because Of Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms

Earlier you indicated that you had arthritis or joint symptoms.

Thinking about your arthritis or joint symptoms, which of the following best describes you TODAY?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 I can do everything I would like to do 4,866 0.99 0.99
2 I can do most things I would like to do 8,807 1.79 2.78
3 I can do some things I would like to do 5,624 1.14 3.92
4 I can hardly do anything I would like to do 2,247 0.46 4.38
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 114 0.02 4.40
NA Refused 332 0.07 4.47
NA [Missing] 469,783 95.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9 or missing.

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arthwgt: Dr. Suggest Lose Weight For Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms

Has a doctor or other health professional EVER suggested losing weight to help your arthritis or joint symptoms?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 7,648 1.56 1.56
2 No 13,904 2.83 4.38
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 116 0.02 4.41
NA Refused 316 0.06 4.47
NA [Missing] 469,789 95.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9 or missing.

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arthexer: Dr. Suggest Use Of Physical Activity Or Exercise For Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms

Has a doctor or other health professional EVER suggested physical activity or exercise to help your arthritis or joint symptoms? (If the respondent is unclear about whether this means an increase or decrease in physical activity, this means increase.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 11,964 2.43 2.43
2 No 9,469 1.93 4.36
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 222 0.05 4.40
NA Refused 327 0.07 4.47
NA [Missing] 469,791 95.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9 or missing.

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arthedu: Ever Taken Class In Managing Arthritis Or Joint Symptoms

Have you EVER taken an educational course or class to teach you how to manage problems related to your arthritis or joint symptoms?

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: 1 | Yes | 2,489 | 0.51 | 0.51 2 | No | 19,114 | 3.89 | 4.39 NA | Don’t know/Not Sure | 59 | 0.01 | 4.40 NA | Refused | 309 | 0.06 | 4.47 NA | [Missing] | 469,802 | 95.53 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: havarth3 is coded 2, 7, 9 or missing.

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Optional Module 10

imfvplac: Where Did You Get Your Last Flu Shot/Vaccine?

At what kind of place did you get your last flu shot/vaccine?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 A doctor’s office or health maintenance organization (HMO) 9,663 1.96 1.96
2 A health department 505 0.10 2.07
3 Another type of clinic or health center (Example: a community health center) 1,602 0.33 2.39
4 A senior, recreation, or community center 426 0.09 2.48
5 A store (Examples: supermarket, drug store) 4,983 1.01 3.49
6 A hospital (Example: inpatient) 1,371 0.28 3.77
7 An emergency room 24 0.00 3.78
8 Workplace 3,418 0.70 4.47
9 Some other kind of place 829 0.17 4.64
10 Received vaccination in Canada/Mexico (Volunteered – Do not read) 3 0.00 4.64
11 A school 197 0.04 4.68
NA Don’t know / Not sure 62 0.01 4.69
NA Refused 74 0.02 4.71
NA [Missing] 468,616 95.29 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: flushot6 is coded 2, 7, or 9.

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Optional Module 11

hpvadvc2: Ever Had The HPV Vaccination?

A vaccine to prevent the human papilloma virus or HPV infection is available and is called the cervical cancer or genital warts vaccine, HPV shot, [Fill: if female “GARDASIL or CERVARIX”, if male “GARDASIL”].

Have you ever had the HPV vaccination? (Human Papilloma Virus (Human Pap•uh•loh•muh Virus), Gardasil (Gar•duh• seel), Cervarix (Serv a rix))

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 1,361 0.28 0.28
2 No 11,714 2.38 2.66
3 Doctor refused when asked 21 0.00 2.66
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 851 0.17 2.84
NA Refused 13 0.00 2.84
NA [Missing] 477,813 97.16 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: age is greater than 49.

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hpvadsht: Number Of HPV Shots Received

How many HPV shots did you receive?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 1 267 0.05 0.05
2 2 199 0.04 0.09
3 All shots 735 0.15 0.24
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 156 0.03 0.28
NA Refused 4 0.00 0.28
NA [Missing] 490,412 99.72 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK Notes: age is greater than 49 or hpvadvc2 is coded 2, 3, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 12

hadmam: Have You Ever Had A Mammogram

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 24,588 5.00 5.00
2 No 5,371 1.09 6.09
NA Don’t know/Not sure 26 0.01 6.10
NA Refused 524 0.11 6.20
NA [Missing] 461,264 93.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1.

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howlong: How Long Since Last Mammogram

How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 14,999 3.05 3.05
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 4,064 0.83 3.88
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 1,676 0.34 4.22
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 1,291 0.26 4.48
5 5 or more years ago 2,312 0.47 4.95
NA Don’t know/Not sure 190 0.04 4.99
NA Refused 47 0.01 5.00
NA [Missing] 467,194 95.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1 or hadmam is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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profexam: Ever Had Breast Physical Exam By Doctor

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 26,836 5.46 5.46
2 No 2,965 0.60 6.06
NA Don’t know/Not sure 152 0.03 6.09
NA Refused 541 0.11 6.20
NA [Missing] 461,279 93.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1.

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lengexam: How Long Since Last Breast Physical Exam

How long has it been since your last breast exam?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 16,669 3.39 3.39
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 4,174 0.85 4.24
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 1,706 0.35 4.59
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 1,299 0.26 4.85
5 5 or more years ago 2,569 0.52 5.37
NA Don’t know/Not sure 374 0.08 5.45
NA Refused 40 0.01 5.46
NA [Missing] 464,942 94.54 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1 or profexam is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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hadpap2: Ever Had A Pap Test

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 28,110 5.72 5.72
2 No 1,686 0.34 6.06
NA Don’t know/Not sure 136 0.03 6.09
NA Refused 544 0.11 6.20
NA [Missing] 461,297 93.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1.

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lastpap2: How Long Since Last Pap Test

How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 12,466 2.53 2.53
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 4,851 0.99 3.52
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 2,409 0.49 4.01
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 2,017 0.41 4.42
5 5 or more years ago 5,833 1.19 5.61
NA Don’t know/Not sure 484 0.10 5.71
NA Refused 44 0.01 5.71
NA [Missing] 463,669 94.29 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1 or hadpap2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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hadhyst2: Had Hysterectomy

Have you had a hysterectomy? (A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus (womb).)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 10,275 2.09 2.09
2 No 19,316 3.93 6.02
NA Don’t know/Not sure 68 0.01 6.03
NA Refused 542 0.11 6.14
NA [Missing] 461,572 93.86 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: sex is coded 1 or pregnant is coded 1.

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Optional Module 13

bldstool: Ever Had Blood Stool Test Using Home Kit

A blood stool test is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 31,617 6.43 6.43
2 No 48,458 9.85 16.28
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 624 0.13 16.41
NA Refused 89 0.02 16.43
NA [Missing] 410,985 83.57 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 50.

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lstblds3: Time Since Last Blood Stool Test

How long has it been since you had your last blood stool test using a home kit?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 8,873 1.80 1.80
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 4,343 0.88 2.69
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 3,214 0.65 3.34
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 4,021 0.82 4.16
5 5 or more years ago 10,234 2.08 6.24
NA Don’t know/Not sure 884 0.18 6.42
NA Refused 43 0.01 6.43
NA [Missing] 460,161 93.57 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 50 or bldstool is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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hadsigm3: Ever Had Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the colon for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 58,307 11.86 11.86
2 No 21,921 4.46 16.31
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 416 0.08 16.40
NA Refused 98 0.02 16.42
NA [Missing] 411,031 83.58 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 50.

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hadsgco1: Was Last Test A Sigmoidoscopy Or Colonoscopy

For a SIGMOIDOSCOPY, a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum to look for problems. A COLONOSCOPY is similar, but uses a longer tube, and you are usually given medication through a needle in your arm to make you sleepy and told to have someone else drive you home after the test. Was your MOST RECENT exam a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Sigmoidoscopy 2,651 0.54 0.54
2 Colonoscopy 54,032 10.99 11.53
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,476 0.30 11.83
NA Refused 115 0.02 11.85
NA [Missing] 433,499 88.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 50 or hadsigm3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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lastsig3: Time Since Last Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy

How long has it been since you had your last sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 13,076 2.66 2.66
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 9,223 1.88 4.53
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 8,662 1.76 6.30
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 12,548 2.55 8.85
5 Within the past 10 years (5 years but less than 10 years ago) 10,549 2.15 10.99
6 10 or more years ago 3,425 0.70 11.69
NA Don’t know/Not sure 723 0.15 11.84
NA Refused 58 0.01 11.85
NA [Missing] 433,509 88.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 50 or hadsigm3 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 14

pcpsaad2: Has A Health Professional Ever Talked With You About The Advantages Of The PSA T

A Prostate-Specific Antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer.

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER talked with you about the advantages of the PSA test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 4,115 0.84 0.84
2 No 2,884 0.59 1.42
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 313 0.06 1.49
NA Refused 19 0.00 1.49
NA [Missing] 484,442 98.51 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2.

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pcpsadi1:Has A Health Professional Ever Talked With You About The Disadvantages Of The Ps

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER talked with you about the disadvantages of the PSA test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 1,863 0.38 0.38
2 No 5,091 1.04 1.41
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 357 0.07 1.49
NA Refused 16 0.00 1.49
NA [Missing] 484,446 98.51 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2.

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pcpsare1: Has A Doctor Ever Recommended That You Have A PSA Test?

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER recommended that you have a PSA test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 3,661 0.74 0.74
2 No 3,300 0.67 1.42
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 341 0.07 1.48
NA Refused 18 0.00 1.49
NA [Missing] 484,453 98.51 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2.

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psatest1: Ever Had PSA Test

Have you EVER HAD a PSA test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 3,881 0.79 0.79
2 No 2,995 0.61 1.40
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 430 0.09 1.49
NA Refused 12 0.00 1.49
NA [Missing] 484,455 98.51 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2.

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psatime: Time Since Last PSA Test

How long has it been since you had your last PSA test?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) 2,376 0.48 0.48
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) 565 0.11 0.60
3 Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) 307 0.06 0.66
4 Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) 256 0.05 0.71
5 5 or more years ago 312 0.06 0.78
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 64 0.01 0.79
NA Refused 1 0.00 0.79
NA [Missing] 487,892 99.21 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2, or psatest1 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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pcpsars1: What Was The Main Reason You Had This PSA Test?

What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test – was it …?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Part of a routine exam 2,683 0.55 0.55
2 Because of a prostate problem 326 0.07 0.61
3 Because of a family history of prostate cancer 182 0.04 0.65
4 Because you were told you had prostate cancer 168 0.03 0.68
5 Some other reason 431 0.09 0.77
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 84 0.02 0.79
NA Refused 5 0.00 0.79
NA [Missing] 487,894 99.21 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2, or psatest1 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 15

pcpsade1: Why Was PSA Test Done?

Which of the following best describes the decision to have the PSA test done?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 You made the decision alone 912 0.19 0.19
2 Your doctor, nurse, or health care provider made the decision alone 1,291 0.26 0.45
3 You and one or more other persons made the decision together 1,241 0.25 0.70
4 You don’t remember how the decision was made 417 0.08 0.79
NA Refused 14 0.00 0.79
NA [Missing] 487,898 99.21 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2, or psatest1 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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pcdmdecn: Who Made The Decision With You To Have PSA Test?

Who made the decision with you? (Mark all that apply)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Doctor/nurse /health care provider 1,107 0.23 0.23
12 Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Spouse/significant other 27 0.01 0.23
123 Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Spouse/significant other AND Other family member 1 0.00 0.23
1234 Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Spouse/significant other AND Other family member AND Friend/non-relative 3 0.00 0.23
13 Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Other family member 2 0.00 0.23
14 Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Friend/non-relative 3 0.00 0.23
18 Doctor/nurse /health care provider 11 0.00 0.23
2 Spouse/significant other 51 0.01 0.25
21 Spouse/significant other AND Doctor/nurse /health care provider 7 0.00 0.25
214 Spouse/significant other AND Doctor/nurse /health care provider AND Friend/non-relative 1 0.00 0.25
231 Spouse/significant other AND Other family member AND Doctor/nurse /health care provider 1 0.00 0.25
24 Spouse/significant other AND Friend/non-relative 1 0.00 0.25
3 Other family member 18 0.00 0.25
4 Friend/non-relative 9 0.00 0.25
NA Don’t know / Not sure 6 0.00 0.25
NA No additional choices 2 0.00 0.25
NA Refused 5 0.00 0.26
NA [Missing] 490,518 99.74 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: Each individual number represents a respondent choice, and multiple responses were allowed. This tabulation provides a list of all unique combinations. All 8 values were recoded to 0, and 8 values were removed from multiple response answers. age is less than 40 or sex is coded 2, or psatest1 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 16

rrclass2: How Do Other People Usually Classify You In This Country?

How do other people usually classify you in this country? Would you say White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, or some other group?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White 3,113 0.63 0.63
2 Black or African American 205 0.04 0.67
3 Hispanic or Latino 359 0.07 0.75
4 Asian 36 0.01 0.76
5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Island 4 0.00 0.76
6 American Indian or Alaska Native 116 0.02 0.78
NA Don’t know/Not sure 41 0.01 0.79
8 Some Other Group 71 0.01 0.80
NA Refused 51 0.01 0.81
NA [Missing] 487,777 99.19 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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rrcognt2: How Often Do You Think About Your Race?

How often do you think about your race? Would you say never, once a year, once a month, once a week, once a day, once an hour, or constantly?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Never 2,478 0.50 0.50
2 Once a year 423 0.09 0.59
3 Once a month 358 0.07 0.66
4 Once a week 211 0.04 0.71
5 Once a day 188 0.04 0.74
6 Once an hour 5 0.00 0.74
NA Don’t know/Not sure 119 0.02 0.77
8 Constantly 187 0.04 0.81
NA Refused 26 0.01 0.81
NA [Missing] 487,778 99.19 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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rratwrk2: How Do You Feel You Were Treated At Work Compared To People Of Other Races In Pa

Within the past 12 months at work, do you feel you were treated worse than, the same as, or better than people of other races?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Worse than other races 75 0.02 0.02
2 The same as other races 1,377 0.28 0.30
3 Better than other races 69 0.01 0.31
4 Worse than some races, better than others 3 0.00 0.31
5 Only encountered people of the same race 12 0.00 0.31
NA Don’t know/Not sure 63 0.01 0.33
NA Refused 35 0.01 0.33
NA [Missing] 490,139 99.67 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: employ1 is coded 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or missing.

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rrhcare3: When Seeking Health Care Past 12 Months, Was Experience Worse, Same, Better Than

Within the past 12 months when seeking health care, do you feel your experiences were worse than, the same as, or better than for people of other races?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Worse than other races 102 0.02 0.02
2 The same as other races 2,729 0.55 0.58
3 Better than other races 456 0.09 0.67
4 Worse than some races, better than others 6 0.00 0.67
5 Only encountered people of the same race 5 0.00 0.67
6 No health care in past 12 months 88 0.02 0.69
NA Don’t know/Not sure 509 0.10 0.79
NA Refused 91 0.02 0.81
NA [Missing] 487,787 99.19 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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rrphysm2: Times Past 30 Days Felt Physical Symptoms Because Of Treatment Due To Your Race

Within the past 30 days, have you experienced any physical symptoms, for example, a headache, an upset stomach, tensing of your muscles, or a pounding heart, as a result of how you were treated based on your race?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 119 0.02 0.02
2 No 3,823 0.78 0.80
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 22 0.00 0.81
NA Refused 21 0.00 0.81
NA [Missing] 487,788 99.19 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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rremtsm2: Times Past 30 Days Felt Emotionally Upset Because Of Treatment Due To Your Race

Within the past 30 days, have you felt emotionally upset, for example angry, sad, or frustrated, as a result of how you were treated based on your race?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 179 0.04 0.04
2 No 3,762 0.76 0.80
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 15 0.00 0.80
NA Refused 26 0.01 0.81
NA [Missing] 487,791 99.19 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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Optional Module 17

misnervs: How Often Feel Nervous Past 30 Days

About how often during the past 30 days did you feel nervous- would you say all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, a little of the time or none of the time?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 824 0.17 0.17
2 Most 1,285 0.26 0.43
3 Some 5,275 1.07 1.50
4 A little 10,752 2.19 3.69
5 None 18,008 3.66 7.35
NA Don’t know/Not sure 125 0.03 7.38
NA Refused 895 0.18 7.56
NA [Missing] 454,609 92.44 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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mishopls: How Often Feel Hopeless Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel hopeless- all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, a little of the time or none of the time?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 346 0.07 0.07
2 Most 624 0.13 0.20
3 Some 2,200 0.45 0.64
4 A little 3,762 0.76 1.41
5 None 29,227 5.94 7.35
NA Don’t know/Not sure 87 0.02 7.37
NA Refused 906 0.18 7.55
NA [Missing] 454,621 92.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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misrstls: How Often Feel Restless Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel restless or fidgety? (If necessary: all, most, some, a little, or none of the time.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 961 0.20 0.20
2 Most 1,193 0.24 0.44
3 Some 5,355 1.09 1.53
4 A little 8,204 1.67 3.20
5 None 20,322 4.13 7.33
NA Don’t know/Not sure 189 0.04 7.37
NA Refused 916 0.19 7.55
NA [Missing] 454,633 92.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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misdeprd: How Often Feel Depressed Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel so depressed that nothing could cheer you up? (If necessary: all, most, some, a little, or none of the time.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 258 0.05 0.05
2 Most 539 0.11 0.16
3 Some 1,567 0.32 0.48
4 A little 2,539 0.52 1.00
5 None 31,201 6.34 7.34
NA Don’t know/Not sure 100 0.02 7.36
NA Refused 929 0.19 7.55
NA [Missing] 454,640 92.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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miseffrt: How Often Feel Everything Was An Effort Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel that everything was an effort? (If necessary: all, most, some, a little, or none of the time.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 1,249 0.25 0.25
2 Most 1,144 0.23 0.49
3 Some 3,746 0.76 1.25
4 A little 5,303 1.08 2.33
5 None 24,416 4.96 7.29
NA Don’t know/Not sure 310 0.06 7.35
NA Refused 947 0.19 7.55
NA [Missing] 454,658 92.45 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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miswtles: How Often Feel Worthless Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel worthless? (If necessary: all, most, some, a little, or none of the time.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 All 391 0.08 0.08
2 Most 486 0.10 0.18
3 Some 1,458 0.30 0.47
4 A little 2,180 0.44 0.92
5 None 31,530 6.41 7.33
NA Don’t know/Not sure 109 0.02 7.35
NA Refused 945 0.19 7.54
NA [Missing] 454,674 92.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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misnowrk: Emotional Problem Kept You From Doing Work Past 30 Days

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did a mental health condition or emotional problem keep you from doing your work or other usual activities? (If asked, “usual activities” includes housework, self-care, caregiving, volunteer work, attending school, studies or recreation.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 30] Number of days 3,724 0.76 0.76
NA Don’t know/Not sure 269 0.05 0.81
0 None 32,185 6.54 7.36
NA Refused 899 0.18 7.54
NA [Missing] 454,696 92.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99 BLANK Recoded to zero: 88

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mistmnt: Receiving Medicine Or Treatment From Health Pro For Emotional Problem

Are you now taking medicine or receiving treatment from a doctor or other health professional for any type of mental health condition or emotional problem?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 5,372 1.09 1.09
2 No 30,621 6.23 7.32
NA Don’t know/Not sure 67 0.01 7.33
NA Refused 996 0.20 7.54
NA [Missing] 454,717 92.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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mistrhlp: Mental Health Treatment Can Help People Lead Normal Life

These next questions ask about peoples´ attitudes toward mental illness and its treatment.

Treatment can help people with mental illness lead normal lives. Do you agree slightly or strongly, or disagree slightly or strongly?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Agree strongly 25,107 5.11 5.11
2 Agree slightly 6,999 1.42 6.53
3 Neither agree nor disagree 920 0.19 6.72
4 Disagree slightly 986 0.20 6.92
5 Disagree strongly 513 0.10 7.02
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,216 0.25 7.27
NA Refused 1,215 0.25 7.51
NA [Missing] 454,817 92.49 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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misphlpf: People Are Generally Caring Toward People With Mental Illness

People are generally caring and sympathetic to people with mental illness. Do you agree slightly or strongly or disagree slightly or strongly? (If asked for the purpose of Q9 or Q10, say: “answers to these questions will be used by health planners to help understand public attitudes about mental illness and its treatment and to help guide health education progams.”)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Agree strongly 8,348 1.70 1.70
2 Agree slightly 11,703 2.38 4.08
3 Neither agree nor disagree 1,670 0.34 4.42
4 Disagree slightly 8,564 1.74 6.16
5 Disagree strongly 4,153 0.84 7.00
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,266 0.26 7.26
NA Refused 1,220 0.25 7.51
NA [Missing] 454,849 92.49 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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Optional Module 19

scntmony: Times Past 12 Months Worried/Stressed About Having Enough Money To Pay Your Rent

How often in the past 12 months would you say you were worried or stressed about having enough money to pay your rent/mortgage? Would you say you were worried or stressed—

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always 5,061 1.03 1.03
2 Usually 2,810 0.57 1.60
3 Sometimes 10,381 2.11 3.71
4 Rarely 10,028 2.04 5.75
5 Never 33,495 6.81 12.56
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 132 0.03 12.59
8 Not applicable 716 0.15 12.73
NA Refused 102 0.02 12.75
NA [Missing] 429,048 87.25 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: renthom1 is coded 3, 7, 9, or missing.

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scntmeal: Times Past 12 Months Worried/Stressed About Having Enough Money To Buy Nutritiou

How often in the past 12 months would you say you were worried or stressed about having enough money to buy nutritious meals? Would you say you were worried or stressed—

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always 3,315 0.67 0.67
2 Usually 2,159 0.44 1.11
3 Sometimes 8,211 1.67 2.78
4 Rarely 7,869 1.60 4.38
5 Never 44,119 8.97 13.35
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 109 0.02 13.38
8 Not applicable 44 0.01 13.39
NA Refused 103 0.02 13.41
NA [Missing] 425,844 86.59 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK

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scntpaid: How Are You Generally Paid For The Work You Do

At your main job or business, how are you generally paid for the work you do. Are you:

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Paid by salary 13,217 2.69 2.69
2 Paid by the hour 14,258 2.90 5.59
3 Paid by the job/task (e.g. commission, piecework) 2,727 0.55 6.14
4 Paid some other way 1,893 0.38 6.53
5 Don’t know/Not Sure 122 0.02 6.55
NA Refused 216 0.04 6.60
NA [Missing] 459,340 93.40 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9 BLANK Notes: employ1 is coded 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or missing.

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scntwrk1: How Many Hours Per Week Do You Work

About how many hours do you work per week on all of your jobs and businesses combined?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 96] Hours 31,614 6.43 6.43
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 509 0.10 6.53
0 Zero (none) 117 0.02 6.56
NA Refused 184 0.04 6.59
NA [Missing] 459,349 93.41 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 97, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 98 Notes: employ1 is coded 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or missing.

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scntlpad: How Were You Generally Paid For The Work You Did

Thinking about the last time you worked, at your main job or business, how were you generally paid for the work you do? Were you:

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Paid by salary 10,165 2.07 2.07
2 Paid by the hour 9,245 1.88 3.95
3 Paid by the job/task (e.g. commission, piecework) 1,268 0.26 4.20
4 Paid some other way 1,145 0.23 4.44
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 505 0.10 4.54
NA Refused 149 0.03 4.57
NA [Missing] 469,296 95.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: employ1 is coded 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or missing, or scntwrk1 is greater than zero.

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scntlwk1: How Many Hours Per Week Did You Work

Thinking about the last time you worked, about how many hours did you work per week at all of your jobs and businesses combined?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 96] Hours 20,760 4.22 4.22
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 1,190 0.24 4.46
0 Zero (none) 382 0.08 4.54
NA Refused 136 0.03 4.57
NA [Missing] 469,305 95.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 97, 99, BLANK Recoded to zero: 98 Notes: employ1 is coded 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or missing, or scntwrk1 is greater than zero.

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scntvot1: Did You Vote In The Last Presidential Election?

Did you vote in the last presidential election? [The November 2012 election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.]

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 52,966 10.77 10.77
2 No 11,953 2.43 13.20
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 104 0.02 13.22
8 Not applicable (I did not register, I am not a U.S. citizen, or I am not eligible to vote) 494 0.10 13.32
NA Refused 352 0.07 13.39
NA [Missing] 425,904 86.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Optional Module 20

rcsgendr: Gender Of Child

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Boy 36,282 7.38 7.38
2 Girl 33,688 6.85 14.23
NA Refused 2,956 0.60 14.83
NA [Missing] 418,847 85.17 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK Notes: children is coded 0, 88, 99, or missing, or childage is greater than 215 months.

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rcsrltn2: Relationship To Child

How are you related to the child?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Parent (include biologic, step, or adoptive parent) 58,163 11.83 11.83
2 Grandparent 5,390 1.10 12.92
3 Foster parent or guardian 745 0.15 13.07
4 Sibling (include biologic, step, and adoptive sibling) 2,816 0.57 13.65
5 Other relative 1,551 0.32 13.96
6 Not related in any way 880 0.18 14.14
NA Don’t know/Not sure 30 0.01 14.15
NA Refused 3,156 0.64 14.79
NA [Missing] 419,042 85.21 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: children is coded 0, 88, 99, or missing, or childage is greater than 215 months.

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Optional Module 21

casthdx2: Hlth Pro Ever Said Child Has Asthma

Has a doctor, nurse or other health professional EVER said that the child has asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 9,261 1.88 1.88
2 No 56,432 11.48 13.36
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 634 0.13 13.49
NA Refused 2,280 0.46 13.95
NA [Missing] 423,166 86.05 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: children is coded 0, 88, 99, or missing.

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casthno2: Child Still Have Asthma?

Does the child still have asthma?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 6,134 1.25 1.25
2 No 2,895 0.59 1.84
NA Don’t know/Not Sure 226 0.05 1.88
NA Refused 4 0.00 1.88
NA [Missing] 482,514 98.12 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: children is coded 0, 88, 99, or missing, or casthdx2 is coded 2, 7, 9, or missing.

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Optional Module 22

emtsuprt: How Often Get Emotional Support Needed

How often do you get the social and emotional support you need?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always 6,554 1.33 1.33
2 Usually 2,261 0.46 1.79
3 Sometimes 1,667 0.34 2.13
4 Rarely 510 0.10 2.24
5 Never 628 0.13 2.36
NA Don’t know/Not sure 141 0.03 2.39
NA Refused 1,099 0.22 2.62
NA [Missing] 478,913 97.38 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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lsatisfy: Satisfaction With Life

In general, how satisfied are you with your life?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Very satisfied 5,392 1.10 1.10
2 Satisfied 5,518 1.12 2.22
3 Dissatisfied 599 0.12 2.34
4 Very dissatisfied 161 0.03 2.37
NA Don’t know/Not sure 83 0.02 2.39
NA Refused 1,107 0.23 2.62
NA [Missing] 478,913 97.38 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK

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Cell Phone Survey 1

ctelnum1: Correct Phone Number?

Is this (phone number)?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 131,637 26.77 26.77
7 28 0.01 26.77
NA [Missing] 360,108 73.23 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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cellfon2: Is This A Cellular Telephone?

Is this a cellular telephone?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 131,690 26.78 26.78
2 No 3 0.00 26.78
NA [Missing] 360,080 73.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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cadult: Are You 18 Years Of Age Or Older?

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes, Male Respondent 67,449 13.72 13.72
2 Yes, Female Respondent 64,244 13.06 26.78
NA [Missing] 360,080 73.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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pvtresd2: Do You Live In A Private Residence?

Do you live in a private residence, that is, not in a dormitory or other type of group living situation?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 130,539 26.54 26.54
2 No 1,150 0.23 26.78
NA 7 1 0.00 26.78
NA 9 3 0.00 26.78
NA [Missing] 360,080 73.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9, BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey. 7 and 9 are assumed missing.

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cclghous: Do You Live In College Housing?

Do you live in college housing?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 1,141 0.23 0.23
2 No 37 0.01 0.24
NA [Missing] 490,595 99.76 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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cstate: Are You A Resident Of [State]?

Are you a resident of [STATE]?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 122,102 24.83 24.83
2 No 9,588 1.95 26.78
NA [Missing] 360,083 73.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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landline: Do You Also Have A Landline Telephone?

Do you also have a landline telephone in your home that is used to make and receive calls?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 24,949 5.07 5.07
2 No 106,736 21.70 26.78
NA [Missing] 360,088 73.22 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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pctcell: What Percent Of Your Calls Are Received On Your Cell Phone?

Thinking about all the phone calls that you receive on your landline or cell phone, what percent, between 0 and 100, are received on your cell phone?

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 100] Percent 24,855 5.05 5.05
NA Don’t know/Not sure 58 0.01 5.07
0 Zero 27 0.01 5.07
NA Refused 15 0.00 5.07
NA [Missing] 466,818 94.93 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: 777, 999, BLANK Recoded to zero: 888 Notes: Variable only on the cell phone survey

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Weighting and Questionnaire Variables

qstver: Questionnaire Version Identifier

Questionnaire Version Identifier

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
10 Only Version Landline 197,971 40.26 40.26
11 Version 1 Landline 77,213 15.70 55.96
12 Version 2 Landline 70,052 14.24 70.20
13 Version 3 Landline 14,843 3.02 73.22
20 Only Version Cell Phone 77,170 15.69 88.91
21 Version 1 Cell Phone 26,433 5.38 94.29
22 Version 2 Cell Phone 23,511 4.78 99.07
23 Version 3 Cell Phone 4,580 0.93 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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qstlang: Language Identifier

Language identifier

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 English 475,177 96.63 96.63
2 Spanish 16,040 3.26 99.89
3 Other 186 0.04 99.92
NA [Missing] 370 0.08 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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mscode: Metropolitan Status Code

Metropolitan Status Code

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 In the center city of an MSA 110,545 22.48 22.48
2 Outside the center city of an MSA but inside the county containing the center city 63,238 12.86 35.34
3 Inside a suburban county of the MSA 52,262 10.63 45.97
4 In an MSA that has no center city 1,818 0.37 46.33
5 Not in an MSA 127,210 25.87 72.20
NA [Missing] 136,700 27.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_ststr**: Sample Design Stratification Variable

*Sample Design Stratification Variable (A five digit number that combines the values for STATE (first two characters), GEOSTR (third and fourth character), and _DENSTR2 (final character).)*

Variable type: weight

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**_strwt**: Stratum Weight

Stratum weight (Number of records in a stratum (NRECSTR) divided by the number of records selected (NRECSEL).)

Variable type: weight

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**_rawrake**: Raw Weighting Factor Used In Raking

*Raw weighting factor used in raking (Number of adults in the household (NUMADULT, maximum of 5) divided by the imputed number of phones (_IMPNPH, maximum of 3).)*

Variable type: weight

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**_wt2rake**: Design Weight Used In Raking

Design weight used in raking (Stratum weight (STRWT) multiplied by the raw weighting factor (RAWRAKE).)

Variable type: weight

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**_imprace**: Imputed Race/Ethnicity Value

Imputed race/ethnicity value (This value is the reported race/ethnicity or an imputed race/ethnicity, if the respondent refused to give a race/ethnicity. The value of the imputed race/ethnicity will be the most common race/ethnicith response for that region of the state)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White, Non-Hispanic 383,822 78.05 78.05
2 Black, Non-Hispanic 39,625 8.06 86.11
3 Asian, Non-Hispanic 9,631 1.96 88.06
4 American Indian/Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic 7,789 1.58 89.65
5 Hispanic 37,131 7.55 97.20
6 Other race, Non-Hispanic 13,775 2.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_impnph**: Imputed Number Of Phones

Imputed number of phones used in weighting

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 6] Number of phones 360,079 71.58 71.58
NA [Missing] 131,694 26.78 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous

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**_impeduc**: Imputed Education Level

Imputed Education Level (This value is the reported education level or an imputed education level, if the respondent refused to give an age. The value of the imputed age will be an average age computed from the sample if the respondent refused to give an education level.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
NA [Missing] 491,773 100.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous

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**_impmrtl**: Imputed Marital Status

Imputed Marital Status (This value is the reported marital status or an imputed marital status, if the respondent refused to give an age. The value of the imputed age will be an average age computed from the sample if the respondent refused to give a marital status.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
NA [Missing] 491,773 100.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous

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**_imphome**: Imputed Rent Or Own Home Status

Imputed Own or Rent Home (This value is the reported tenure (rent or own home) or an imputed tenure, if the respondent refused to give an age. The value of the imputed age will be an average age computed from the sample if the respondent refused to give a tenure.)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
NA [Missing] 491,773 100.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous

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Child Demographic and Weighting Variables

**_chispnc**: Child Hispanic, Latino/A, Or Spanish Origin Calculated Variable

Child Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin calculated variable

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Child of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin 11,985 2.44 2.44
2 Child not of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin 59,770 12.15 14.59
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused 275,991 56.12 70.71
NA [Missing] 144,027 29.29 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_crace1**: Child Non-Hispanic Race Including Multiracial

Child multiracial race categorization

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White 55,244 11.23 11.23
2 Black or African American 8,092 1.65 12.88
3 American Indian or Alaskan Native 2,232 0.45 13.33
4 Asian 2,425 0.49 13.83
5 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 712 0.14 13.97
6 Other race 2,596 0.53 14.50
8 Multiracial but preferred race not answered 22 0.00 14.50
NA Don’t know/Not sure 1,171 0.24 14.74
NA Refused 4,200 0.85 15.60
NA [Missing] 415,079 84.40 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK

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**_impcage**: Imputed Child Age

Imputed Child Age

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 0-4 Years old 19,481 3.96 3.96
2 5-9 Years old 17,782 3.62 7.58
3 10-14 Years old 24,249 4.93 12.51
4 15-17 Years old 15,284 3.11 15.62
NA [Missing] 414,977 84.38 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_impcrac**: Imputed Child Race/Ethnicity

Imputed Child Race/Ethnicity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White, non-Hispanic 50,385 10.25 10.25
2 Black or African American, non-Hispanic 7,644 1.55 11.80
3 Asian, non-Hispanic 2,394 0.49 12.29
4 American Indian or Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic 1,848 0.38 12.66
5 Multi-race, non-Hispanic or Other race, non-Hispanic 1,383 0.28 12.94
6 Hispanic 13,142 2.67 15.62
NA [Missing] 414,977 84.38 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_impcsex**: Imputed Child Gender

Imputed Child Gender

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Male 40,864 8.31 8.31
2 Female 35,932 7.31 15.62
NA [Missing] 414,977 84.38 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_cllcpwt**: Final Child Weight: Land-Line And Cell-Phone Data

Final child weight: Land-line and Cell-Phone data (Raking derived weight)

Variable type: weight

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Weighting Variables

**_dualuse**: Dual Phone Use Categories

Dual Phone Use Categories

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Land Line: Cell Phone Mostly 41,824 8.50 8.50
2 Cell Phone: Cell Phone Mostly 18,929 3.85 12.35
9 No Dual Phone Use 431,020 87.65 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_dualcor**: Dual Phone Use Correction Factor

Dual phone use correction factor

Variable type: weight

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**_llcpwt2**: Truncated Design Weight Used In Adult Combined Lan Line And Cell Phone Raking

Truncated design weight used in adult combined land line and cell phone raking

Variable type: weight

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**_llcpwt**: Final Weight: Land-Line And Cell-Phone Data

Final weight assigned to each respondent: Land-line and cell-phone data (Raking derived weight)

Variable type: weight

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Calculated Variables

**_rfhlth**: Adults With Good Or Better Health

Adults with good or better health

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Good or Better Health [genhlth = 1, 2, or 3] 395,184 80.36 80.36
2 Fair or Poor Health [genhlth = 4 or 5] 94,609 19.24 99.60
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [genhlth = 7, 9, or missing] 1,980 0.40 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_hcvu651**: Respondents Aged 18-64 With Health Care Coverage

Respondents aged 18-64 who have any form of health care coverage

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Have health care coverage [age between 18 and 64, and hlthplan = 1] 272,475 55.41 55.41
2 Do not have health care coverage [age between 18 and 64, and hlthplan = 2] 52,571 10.69 66.10
NA Don’t know/Not Sure, Refused or Missing [age greater than 64 or missing, or hlthplan is 7, 9, or missing] 166,727 33.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_rfhype5**: High Blood Pressure Calculated Variable

Adults who have been told they have high blood pressure by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [bphigh4 coded 2, 3, or 4] 291,489 59.27 59.27
2 Yes [bphigh4 coded 1] 198,874 40.44 99.71
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing [bphigh4 coded 7, 9, or missing] 1,410 0.29 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_cholchk**: Cholesterol Checked Calculated Variable

Cholesterol check within past five years

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Had cholesterol checked in past 5 years [bloodcho = 1 and cholchk coded 1, 2, or 3] 402,916 81.93 81.93
2 Did not have cholesterol checked in past 5 years [bloodcho = 1 and cholchk coded 4] 15,742 3.20 85.13
3 Have never had cholesterol checked [bloodcho = 2] 58,859 11.97 97.10
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [bloodcho coded 7, 9, or missing, or cholchk coded 7, 9, or missing] 14,256 2.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_rfchol**: High Cholesterol Calculated Variable

Adults who have had their cholesterol checked and have been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that it was high

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [bloodcho = 1 and toldhi2 coded 2] 236,626 48.12 48.12
2 Yes [bloodcho = 1 and toldhi2 coded 1] 183,556 37.33 85.44
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [bloodcho = 1 and toldhi2 coded 7, 9, or missing] 3,744 0.76 86.20
NA [Missing] [bloodcho coded 2, 7, 9, or missing] 67,847 13.80 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_ltasth1**: Lifetime Asthma Calculated Variable

Adults who have ever been told they have asthma

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [asthma3 is coded 2] 423,040 86.02 86.02
2 Yes [asthma3 is coded 1] 67,174 13.66 99.68
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [asthma3 is coded 7, 9, or missing] 1,559 0.32 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_casthm1**: Current Asthma Calculated Variable

Adults who have been told they currently have asthma

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No 442,718 [asthma3 is coded 1 or 2, or asthnow coded 2] 90.02 90.02
2 Yes 45,630 [asthma3 is coded 1 and asthnow is coded 1] 9.28 99.30
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [asthma3 is coded 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow coded 7, 9, or missing] 3,425 0.70 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_asthms1**: Computed Asthma Status

Computed asthma status

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Current [asthma3 coded 1 and asthnow coded 1] 45,630 9.28 9.28
2 Former [asthma3 coded 1 and asthnow coded 2] 19,678 4.00 13.28
3 Never [asthma3 coded 2] 423,040 86.02 99.30
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [asthma3 is coded 7, 9, or missing, or asthnow coded 7, 9, or missing] 3,425 0.70 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_drdxar1**: Respondents Diagnosed With Arthritis

Respondents who have had a doctor diagnose them as having some form of arthritis

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Diagnosed with arthritis [havarth3 coded 1] 165,192 33.59 33.59
2 Not diagnosed with arthritis [havarth3 coded 2] 323,602 65.80 99.39
NA [Missing] [havarth3 coded 7, 9, or missing] 2,979 0.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_prace1**: Computed Preferred Race

Preferred race category

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White [mracasc1 coded 10] 405,402 82.44 82.44
2 Black or African American [mracasc1 coded 20] 42,007 8.54 90.98
3 American Indian or Alaskan Native [mracasc1 coded 30] 10,002 2.03 93.01
4 Asian [mracasc1 coded 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, or 47] 10,664 2.17 95.18
5 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander [mracasc1 coded 50, 51, 52, 53, 54] 3,104 0.63 95.81
6 Other race [mracasc1 coded 60] 10,939 2.22 98.04
7 No preferred race [mracasc1 greater than or equal to 100 and orace3 coded 7 or 9] 1,132 0.23 98.27
8 Multiracial but preferred race not answered [mracasc1 greater than or equal to 100 and orace3 coded 8 or missing] 162 0.03 98.30
NA Don’t know/Not sure [mracasc1 coded 77] 3,081 0.63 98.93
NA Refused [mracasc1 coded 99] 5,251 1.07 99.99
NA [Missing] [mracasc1 coded missing ] 29 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK

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**_mrace1**: Calculated Non-Hispanic Race Including Multiracial

Calculated multiracial race categorization

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White only [mracasc1 coded 10] 400,629 81.47 81.47
2 Black or African American only [mracasc1 coded 20] 41,026 8.34 89.81
3 American Indian or Alaskan Native only [mracasc1 coded 30] 9,096 1.85 91.66
4 Asian Only [mracasc1 coded 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, or 47] 9,850 2.00 93.66
5 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander only [mracasc1 coded 50, 51, 52, 53, 54] 1,933 0.39 94.05
6 Other race only [mracasc1 coded 60] 10,643 2.16 96.22
7 Multiracial [mracasc1 greater than or equal to 100] 10,235 2.08 98.30
NA Don’t know/Not sure [mracasc1 coded 77] 3,053 0.62 98.92
NA Refused [mracasc1 coded 99] 5,250 1.07 99.99
NA [Missing] [mracasc1 coded missing] 58 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 77, 99, BLANK

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**_hispanc**: Hispanic, Latino/A, Or Spanish Origin Calculated Variable

Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin calculated variable

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin 37,054 7.53 7.53
2 Not of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin 449,300 91.36 98.90
NA Don’t know, Refused or Missing 5,419 1.10 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_race**: Computed Race-Ethnicity Grouping

Race/ethnicity categories

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White only, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 10] 376,451 76.55 76.55
2 Black only, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 20] 39,151 7.96 84.51
3 American Indian or Alaskan Native only, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 33] 7,683 1.56 86.07
4 Asian only, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47] 9,510 1.93 88.01
5 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 50, 51, 52, 53, 54] 1,546 0.31 88.32
6 Other race only, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 60] 2,693 0.55 88.87
7 Multiracial, non-Hispanic [*hispanc* coded 2 and mrace1 coded 77] 9,130 1.86 90.73
8 Hispanic [*_hispanc* coded 1] 37,054 7.53 98.26
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Refused [hispanc* coded 7 or 9, or mrace1 coded 77 or 99, and _hispanc* coded 2] 8,530 1.73 99.99
NA [Missing] [*hispanc* coded missing and mrace1 coded missing] 25 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK Notes: Refer to _raceg21 for another version of this question.

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**_raceg21**: Computed Non-Hispanic Whites/All Others Race Categories Race/Ethnic Group Codes

White non-Hispanic race group

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Non-Hispanic White [*_race* coded 1] 376,451 76.55 76.55
2 Non-White or Hispanic [*_race* coded 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8] 106,767 21.71 98.26
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Refused [*_race* coded 9] 8,530 1.73 99.99
NA [Missing] 25 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_racegr3**: Computed Five Level Race/Ethnicity Category.

Five-level race/ethnicity category

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White only, Non-Hispanic 376,451 76.55 76.55
2 Black only, Non-Hispanic 39,151 7.96 84.51
3 Other race only, Non-Hispanic 21,432 4.36 88.87
4 Multiracial, Non-Hispanic 9,130 1.86 90.73
5 Hispanic 37,054 7.53 98.26
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Refused 8,530 1.73 99.99
NA [Missing] 25 0.01 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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raceg1: Computed Race Groups Used For Internet Prevalence Tables

Race groups used for internet prevalence tables

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 White - Non-Hispanic 376,451 76.55 76.55
2 Black - Non-Hispanic 39,151 7.96 84.51
3 Hispanic 37,054 7.53 92.05
4 Other race only, Non-Hispanic 21,432 4.36 96.40
5 Multiracial, Non-Hispanic 9,130 1.86 98.26
NA [Missing] 8,555 1.74 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_ageg5yr**: Reported Age In Five-Year Age Categories Calculated Variable

Fourteen-level age category

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Age 18 to 24 [age between 18 and 24] 27,186 5.53 5.53
2 Age 25 to 29 [age between 25 and 29] 22,904 4.66 10.19
3 Age 30 to 34 [age between 30 and 34] 27,210 5.53 15.72
4 Age 35 to 39 [age between 35 and 39] 28,095 5.71 21.43
5 Age 40 to 44 [age between 40 and 44] 31,474 6.40 27.83
6 Age 45 to 49 [age between 45 and 49] 36,185 7.36 35.19
7 Age 50 to 54 [age between 50 and 54] 47,164 9.59 44.78
8 Age 55 to 59 [age between 55 and 59] 52,496 10.67 55.46
9 Age 60 to 64 [age between 60 and 64] 53,628 10.91 66.36
10 Age 65 to 69 [age between 65 and 69] 50,024 10.17 76.53
11 Age 70 to 74 [age between 70 and 74] 39,993 8.13 84.66
12 Age 75 to 79 [age between 75 and 79] 30,092 6.12 90.78
13 Age 80 or older [age 80 and over] 40,593 8.25 99.04
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing 4,729 0.96 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_age65yr**: Reported Age In Two Age Groups Calculated Variable

Two-level age category

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Age 18 to 64 [age between 18 and 64] 326,342 66.36 66.36
2 Age 65 or older [age 65 and over] 160,702 32.68 99.04
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [age coded 7 or 9] 4,729 0.96 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 3

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ageg: Imputed Age In Six Groups

Six-level imputed age category

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Age 18 to 24 [age between 18 and 24] 27,188 5.53 5.53
2 Age 25 to 34 [age between 25 and 34] 50,154 10.20 15.73
3 Age 35 to 44 [age between 35 and 44] 60,371 12.28 28.00
4 Age 45 to 54 [age between 45 and 54] 83,734 17.03 45.03
5 Age 55 to 64 [age between 55 and 64] 109,444 22.25 67.29
6 Age 65 or older [age 65 and older] 160,882 32.71 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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htin4: Computed Height In Inches

Reported height in inches

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[36 - 95] Height in inches [height3 between 36 and 711] 482,291 98.07 98.07
NA [Missing] 9,482 1.93 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK

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htm4: Computed Height In Meters

Reported height in meters

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[91 - 244] Height in meters [2 implied decimal places] [height3 between 36 and 711 or between 9091 and 9244] 484,154 98.45 98.45
NA [Missing] 7,619 1.55 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK Notes: 0.0254 is the conversion factor for inches and meters.

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wtkg3: Computed Weight In Kilograms

Reported weight in kilograms

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[2300 - 29500] Weight in kilograms [2 implied decimal places] [weight2 between 1 and 650 or between 9023 and 9295] 471,075 95.79 95.79
NA [Missing] [weight2 coded 777, 9999, or missing] 20,698 4.21 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK

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**_bmi5**: Computed Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[1 - 9999] Body mass index [2 implied decimal places] 465,052 94.57 94.57
NA [Missing] [wtkg3 coded 777 or 999, or htm4 coded 777 or 999, or pregnant coded 1, or *_bmi5* less than 12, or *_bmi5* greater than 99.99] 26,721 5.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK Notes: Refer to _bmi5cat and _rfbmi5 for other versions of this question.

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**_bmi5cat**: Computed Body Mass Index Categories

Four-categories of Body Mass Index (BMI)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Underweight [*_bmi5* >= 1200 and < 1850] 8,264 1.68 1.68
2 Normal Weight [*_bmi5* >= 1850 and < 2500] 154,993 31.52 33.20
3 Overweight [*_bmi5* >= 2500 and < 3000] 167,118 33.98 67.18
4 Obese [*_bmi5* >= 3000 and < 9999] 134,677 27.39 94.57
NA [Missing] [*_bmi5* coded missing] 26,721 5.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous Missing values: BLANK

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**_rfbmi5**: Overweight Or Obese Calculated Variable

Adults who have a body mass index greater than 25.00 (Overweight or Obese)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [*_bmi5* >= 1200 and < 2500] 163,257 33.20 33.20
2 Yes [*_bmi5* >= 2500 and < 9999] 301,795 61.37 94.57
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_bmi5* coded missing] 26,721 5.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_chldcnt**: Computed Number Of Children In Household

Number of children in household

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No children in household [children coded 88] 359,551 73.11 73.11
2 One child in household [children coded 1] 53,200 10.82 83.93
3 Two children in household [children coded 2] 46,647 9.49 93.42
4 Three children in household [children coded 3] 19,812 4.03 97.45
5 Four children in household [children coded 4] 6,931 1.41 98.85
6 Five or more children in household [children between 5 and 88] 3,369 0.69 99.54
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Missing [children coded 99] 2,263 0.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_educag**: Computed Level Of Education Completed Categories

Level of education completed

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Did not graduate High School [educa coded 1, 2, or 3] 42,132 8.57 8.57
2 Graduated High School [educa coded 4] 142,953 29.07 37.64
3 Attended College or Technical School [educa coded 5] 134,242 27.30 64.93
4 Graduated from College or Technical School [educa coded 6] 170,173 34.60 99.54
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Missing [educa coded 9 or missing] 2,273 0.46 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_incomg**: Computed Income Categories

Income categories

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Less than $15,000 [income2 coded 1 or 2] 52,170 10.61 10.61
2 $15,000 to less than $25,000 [income2 coded 3 or 4] 76,623 15.58 26.19
3 $25,000 to less than $35,000 [income2 coded 5] 48,863 9.94 36.13
4 $35,000 to less than $50,000 [income2 coded 6] 61,506 12.51 48.63
5 $50,000 or more [income2 coded 7 or 8] 181,220 36.85 85.48
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Missing [income2 coded 77, 99, or missing] 71,391 14.52 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_smoker3**: Computed Smoking Status

Four-level smoker status: Everyday smoker, Someday smoker, Former smoker, Non-smoker

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Current smoker - now smokes every day [smoke100 coded 1 and smokeday coded 1] 55,157 11.22 11.22
2 Current smoker - now smokes some days [smoke100 coded 1 and smokeday coded 2] 21,455 4.36 15.58
3 Former smoker [smoke100 coded 1 and smokeday coded 3] 138,218 28.11 43.68
4 Never smoked [smoke100 coded 2] 261,621 53.20 96.88
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [smoke100 coded 1 and smokeday coded 9, or smoke100 coded 7, 9, or missing] 15,322 3.12 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9 Notes: Refer to _rfsmok3 for another version of this question.

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**_rfsmok3**: Current Smoking Calculated Variable

Adults who are current smokers

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [*_smoker3* coded 3 or 4] 399,839 81.31 81.31
2 Yes [*_smoker3* coded 1 or 2] 76,612 15.58 96.88
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_smoker3* coded 9] 15,322 3.12 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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drnkany5: Drink Any Alcoholic Beverages In Past 30 Days

Adults who reported having had at least one drink of alcohol in the past 30 days

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes [alcday5 between 1 and 231] 235,512 47.89 47.89
2 No [alcday5 coded 888] 236,617 48.12 96.01
NA Don’t know/Not Sure [alcday5 coded 777] 3,192 0.65 96.65
NA Refused/Missing [alcday5 coded 999 or missing] 16,452 3.35 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 7, 9

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drocdy3_: Computed Drink-Occasions-Per-Day

Drink-occasions-per-day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No Drink-Occasions per day [alcday5 coded 888] 236,617 48.12 48.12
[1 - 899] [alcday5 less than or equal to 231] 235,512 47.89 96.01
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [alcday5 coded 777, 999, or missing] 19,644 3.99 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 900

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**_rfbing5**: Binge Drinking Calculated Variable

Binge drinkers (males having five or more drinks on one occasion, females having four or more drinks on one occasion)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No 409,209 [alcday5 less than 300 and drnk3ge5 coded 0, or alcday5 coded 888] 83.21 83.21
2 Yes [alcday5 less than 300 and drnk3ge5 coded 1] 58,831 11.96 95.17
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [alcday5 coded 777 or 999,or drnk3ge5 coded 7 or 9] 23,733 4.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_drnkdy4**: Computed Number Of Drinks Of Alcohol Beverages Per Day

Calculated total number of alcoholic beverages consumed per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Did not drink [alcday5 coded 888] 236,617 48.12 48.12
[1 - 9999] Number of drinks[alcday5 / 7 per week or alcday5 / 30 per month * avedrnk2] 231,282 47.03 95.15
NA Don’t know/Not sure/Refused/Missing [alcday5 coded 777, 999, or missing] 23,874 4.85 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9900 Notes: Refer to _drnkmo4, _rfdrhv4, _rfdrmn4, and _rfdrwm4 for other versions of this question.

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**_drnkmo4**: Computed Total Number Drinks A Month

Calculated total number of alcoholic beverages consumed per month

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Did not drink in the past month [*_drnkdy4* coded 0] 236,617 48.12 48.12
[1 - 9999] Number of drinks [*_drnkdy4* * 30] 231,282 47.03 95.15
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_drnkdy4* coded 900] 23,874 4.85 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9999

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**_rfdrhv4**: Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable

Heavy drinkers (adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [sex coded 1 and drnkdy4 <= 2, or sex coded 2 and drnkdy4 <= 1, or alcday5 coded 888] 442,353 89.95 89.95
2 Yes [sex coded 1 and drnkdy4 > 2, or sex coded 2 and drnkdy4 > 1] 25,546 5.19 95.15
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_drnkdy4* coded 900] 23,874 4.85 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_rfdrmn4**: Adult Men Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable

Adult Men who are Heavy drinkers (having more than two drinks per day)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [sex coded 1 and drnkdy4 <= 2, or alcday5 coded 888] 178,505 36.30 36.30
2 Yes [sex coded 1 and drnkdy4 > 2] 11,881 2.42 38.71
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_drnkdy4* coded 900] 10,889 2.21 40.93
NA [Missing] [sex coded 2] 290,498 59.07 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_rfdrwm4**: Adult Women Heavy Alcohol Consumption Calculated Variable

Adult Women who are Heavy drinkers (having more than one drink per day)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 No [sex coded 2 and drnkdy4 <= 1, or alcday5 coded 888] 263,848 53.65 53.65
2 Yes [sex coded 2 and drnkdy4 > 1] 13,665 2.78 56.43
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [*_drnkdy4* coded 900] 12,985 2.64 59.07
NA [Missing] [sex coded 1] 201,275 40.93 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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ftjuda1_: Computed Fruit Juice Intake In Times Per Day

Fruit juice intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 173,503 35.28 35.28
[1 - 9999] Times per day 282,079 57.36 92.64
NA [Missing] 36,191 7.36 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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frutda1_: Computed Fruit Intake In Times Per Day

Fruit intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 17,870 3.63 3.63
[1 - 9999] Times per day 440,122 89.50 93.13
NA [Missing] 33,781 6.87 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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beanday_: Computed Bean Intake In Times Per Day

Bean intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 77,680 15.80 15.80
[1 - 9999] Times per day 376,638 76.58 92.38
NA [Missing] 37,455 7.62 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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grenday_: Computed Dark Green Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day

Dark green vegetable intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 36,487 7.42 7.42
[1 - 9999] Times per day 420,139 85.43 92.85
NA [Missing] 35,147 7.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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orngday_: Computed Orange-Colored Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day

Orange-colored vegetable intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 65,933 13.41 13.41
[1 - 9999] Times per day 389,304 79.16 92.57
NA [Missing] 36,536 7.43 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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vegeda1_: Computed Vegetable Intake In Times Per Day

Vegetable intake in times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 8,015 1.63 1.63
[1 - 9999] Times per day 444,836 90.46 92.09
NA [Missing] 38,922 7.91 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_misfrtn**: The Number Of Missing Fruit Responses

The number of missing fruit responses

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No missing fruit responses 450,491 91.61 91.61
1 1 missing response 12,592 2.56 94.17
2 2 missing responses 28,690 5.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_misvegn**: The Number Of Missing Vegetable Responses

The number of missing vegetable responses

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No missing vegetable responses 442,290 89.94 89.94
1 1 missing response 13,421 2.73 92.67
2 2 missing responses 3,696 0.75 93.42
3 3 missing responses 2,217 0.45 93.87
4 4 missing responses 30,149 6.13 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_frtresp**: Missing Any Fruit Responses

Missing any fruit responses

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Included - Missing Fruit Responses 41,282 8.39 8.39
1 Included - Not Missing Fruit Responses 450,491 91.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_vegresp**: Missing Any Vegetable Responses

Missing any vegetable responses

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: 0 | Not Included - Missing Vegetable Responses | 49,483 | 10.06 | 10.06 1 | Included - Not Missing Vegetable Responses | 442,290 | 89.94 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: categorical

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**_frutsum**: Total Fruits Consumed Per Day

Total fruits consumed per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 14,519 2.95 2.95
[1 - 99998] Number of fruits consumed per day [2 implied decimal places] 448,564 91.22 94.17
NA [Missing] 28,690 5.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_vegesum**: Total Vegetables Consumed Per Day

Total vegetables consumed per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 2,769 0.56 0.56
[1 - 99998] Number of vegetables consumed per day [2 implied decimal places] 458,855 93.31 93.87
NA [Missing] 30,149 6.13 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_frtlt1**: Consume Fruit 1 Or More Times Per Day

Consume Fruit 1 or more times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Consumed fruit one or more times per day 291,757 59.33 59.33
2 Consumed fruit less than one time per day 171,326 34.84 94.17
NA Don’t know, refused or missing values 28,690 5.83 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_veglt1**: Consume Vegetables 1 Or More Times Per Day

Consume Vegetables 1 or more times per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Consumed vegetables one or more times per day 359,902 73.18 73.18
2 Consumed vegetables less than one time per day 101,722 20.68 93.87
NA Don’t know, refused or missing values 30,149 6.13 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_frt16**: Reported Consuming Fruit >16/Day

Reported consuming Fruit >16 per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Included - Values are too high 99 0.02 0.02
1 Included - Values are in accepted range 491,674 99.98 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_veg23**: Reported Consuming Vegetables >23/Day

Reported consuming Vegetables >23 per day

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Included - Values are too high 67 0.01 0.01
1 Included - Values are in accepted range 491,706 99.99 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_fruitex**: Fruit Exclusion From Analyses

Fruit Exclusion from analyses

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No missing values and in accepted range 450,394 91.59 91.59
1 Missing Fruit responses 41,282 8.39 99.98
2 Fruit values out of range 97 0.02 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical

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**_vegetex**: Vegetable Exclusion From Analyses

Vegetable Exclusion from analyses

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: 0 | No missing values and in accepted range | 442,230 | 89.93 | 89.93 1 | Missing Vegetable responses | 49,483 | 10.06 | 99.99 2 | Vegetable values out of range | 60 | 0.01 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: categorical

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**_totinda**: Leisure Time Physical Activity Calculated Variable

Adults who reported doing physical activity or exercise during the past 30 days other than their regular job

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Had physical activity or exercise [exerany2 coded 1] 332,429 67.60 67.60
2 No physical activity or exercise in last 30 days [exerany2 coded 2] 125,314 25.48 93.08
NA Don’t know/Refused/Missing [exerany2 coded 7, 9, or missing] 34,030 6.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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metvl11_: Activity Met Value For First Activity

Activity MET Value for First Activity

Value | Value Label | Frequency | Percent | Cumulative Frequency :–: | :— | —: | —: | —: 0 | Activity MET Value [zero] | 13,877 | 2.82 | 2.82 [1 - 128] | Activity MET Value [1 implied decimal place] | 302,799 | 61.57 | 64.39 NA | [Missing] | 175,097 | 35.61 | 100.00 | Total | 491,773 | 100.00 |

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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metvl21_: Activity Met Value For Second Activity

Activity MET Value for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Activity MET Value [zero] 133,855 27.22 27.22
[1 - 128] Activity MET Value [1 implied decimal place] 173,888 35.36 62.58
NA [Missing] 184,030 37.42 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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maxvo2_: Minutes Of First Activity

Estimated Age-Gender Specific Maximum Oxygen Consumption

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[0 - 5010] Estimated maximum oxygen consumption [2 implied decimal places] 487,044 99.04 99.04
99900 Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 4,729 0.96 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 99900

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fc60_: Minutes Of Second Activity

Estimated Functional Capacity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[0 - 8590] Estimated functional capacity [2 implied decimal places] 487,044 99.04 99.04
99900 Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 4,729 0.96 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 99900

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actin11_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For First Activity

Estimated Activity Intensity for First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Moderate or Vigorous or No Activity 13,811 2.81 2.81
1 Moderate 199,586 40.58 43.39
2 Vigorous 100,593 20.46 63.85
NA [Missing] 177,783 36.15 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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actin21_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For Second Activity

Estimated Activity Intensity for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Moderate or Vigorous or No Activity 132,775 27.00 27.00
1 Moderate 94,217 19.16 46.16
2 Vigorous 78,188 15.90 62.06
NA [Missing] 186,593 37.94 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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padur1_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity

Minutes of First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No minutes of activity 0.00 0.00
[1 - 599] Minutes of activity 323,337 65.75 65.75
NA [Missing] 168,436 34.25 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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padur2_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity

Minutes of Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No minutes of activity 2 0.00 0.00
[1 - 599] Minutes of activity 208,099 42.32 42.32
NA [Missing] 283,672 57.68 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pafreq1_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For First Activity

Physical Activity Frequency per Week for First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[0 - 98999] Activity times per week [3 implied decimal places] 327,548 66.61 66.61
99000 Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused 18 0.00 66.61
NA [Missing] 164,207 33.39 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 99000, BLANK

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pafreq2_: Physical Activity Frequency Per Week For Second Activity

Physical Activity Frequency per Week for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[0 - 98999] Activity times per week [3 implied decimal places] 213,544 43.43 43.43
99000 Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused 14 0.00 43.43
NA [Missing] 278,215 56.57 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 99000, BLANK

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**_minac11**: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity

Minutes of Physical Activity per week for First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No activity 19,654 4.00 4.00
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 302,040 61.42 65.42
NA [Missing] 170,079 34.58 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_minac21**: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity

Minutes of Physical Activity per week for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No activity 139,171 28.30 28.30
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 177,863 36.17 64.47
NA [Missing] 174,739 35.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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strfreq_: Strength Activity Frequency Per Week

Strength Activity Frequency per Week

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 No times 283,900 57.73 57.73
[1 - 98999] Strength activity times per week [3 implied decimal places] 168,033 34.17 91.90
99000 Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused 11 0.00 91.90
NA [Missing] 39,829 8.10 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pamiss1_: Missing Physical Activity Data

Missing Physical Activity Data

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 Not Missing Physical Activity Data 404,962 82.35 82.35
1 Missing Physical Activity Data 52,781 10.73 93.08
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused 34,030 6.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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pamin11_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity

Minutes of Physical Activity per week for First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 19,127 3.89 3.89
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 286,342 58.23 62.12
NA [Missing] 186,304 37.88 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pamin21_: Minutes Of Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity

Minutes of Physical Activity per week for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 137,178 27.89 27.89
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 160,775 32.70 60.59
NA [Missing] 193,820 39.41 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pa1min_: Minutes Of Total Physical Activity Per Week

Minutes of total Physical Activity per week

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 16,324 3.32 3.32
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 307,450 62.52 65.84
NA [Missing] 167,999 34.16 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pavig11_: Minutes Of Vigorous Physical Activity Per Week For First Activity

Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity per week for First Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 215,632 43.85 43.85
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 94,672 19.25 63.10
NA [Missing] 181,469 36.90 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pavig21_: Minutes Of Vigorous Physical Activity Per Week For Second Activity

Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity per week for Second Activity

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 229,447 46.66 46.66
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 72,317 14.70 61.36
NA [Missing] 190,009 38.64 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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pa1vigm_: Minutes Of Total Vigorous Physical Activity Per Week

Minutes of total Vigorous Physical Activity per week

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
0 None 185,582 37.74 37.74
[1 - 99999] Minutes of activity per week 139,857 28.44 66.18
NA [Missing] 166,334 33.82 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: BLANK

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**_pacat1**: Physical Activity Categories

Physical Activity Categories

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Highly Active 134,744 27.40 27.40
2 Active 71,514 14.54 41.94
3 Insufficiently Active 77,780 15.82 57.76
4 Inactive 130,880 26.61 84.37
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 76,855 15.63 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_paindx1**: Physical Activity Index

Physical Activity Index

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Meet Aerobic Recommendations 215,575 43.84 43.84
2 Did Not Meet Aerobic Recommendations 208,660 42.43 86.27
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 67,538 13.73 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_pa150r2**: 150 Minute Physical Activity Calculated Variable

Adults that participated in 150 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity per week.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 150+ minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 215,575 43.84 43.84
2 1-149 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 77,780 15.82 59.65
3 0 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 130,880 26.61 86.27
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 67,538 13.73 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_pa300r2**: 300 Minute Physical Activity Calculated Variable

Adults that participated in 300 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity per week.

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 301+ minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 134,744 27.40 27.40
2 1-300 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 149,294 30.36 57.76
3 0 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 130,880 26.61 84.37
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 76,855 15.63 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_pa30021**: 300 Minute Physical Activity 2-Level Calculated Variable

Adults that participated in 300 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity per week (2-levels).

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 301+ minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 134,744 27.40 27.40
2 0-300 minutes (or vigorous equivalent minutes) of physical activity 280,174 56.97 84.37
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 76,855 15.63 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_pastrng**: Muscle Strengthening Recommendation

Muscle Strengthening Recommendation

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Meet muscle strengthening recommendations 119,866 24.37 24.37
2 Did not meet muscle strengthening recommendations 332,078 67.53 91.90
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 39,829 8.10 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_parec1**: Aerobic And Strengthening Guideline

Aerobic and Strengthening Guideline

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Met Both Guidelines 75,849 15.42 15.42
2 Met Aerobic Guidelines Only 137,451 27.95 43.37
3 Met Strengthening Guidelines Only 32,410 6.59 49.96
4 Did not meet Either Guideline 174,607 35.51 85.47
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 71,456 14.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_pastae1**: Aerobic And Strengthening (2-Level)

Aerobic and Strengthening (2-level)

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Met Both Guidelines 75,849 15.42 15.42
2 Did Not Meet Both Guidelines 344,468 70.05 85.47
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused/Missing 71,456 14.53 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_lmtact1**: Limited Usual Activities

Limited usual activities

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Told have arthritis and have limited usual activities 76,306 15.52 15.52
2 Told have arthritis and no limited usual activities 77,101 15.68 31.19
3 Not told they have arthritis 323,602 65.80 97.00
NA Don’t know, refused or missing usual activities limited 11,785 2.40 99.39
NA [Missing] 2,979 0.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_lmtwrk1**: Limited Work Activities

Limited work activities

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Told have arthritis and have limited work 48,877 9.94 9.94
2 Told have arthritis and no limited work 101,661 20.67 30.61
3 Not told they have arthritis 323,602 65.80 96.41
NA Don’t know, refused or missing work limited 14,654 2.98 99.39
NA [Missing] 2,979 0.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_lmtscl1**: Limited Social Activities

Limited social activities

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Told have arthritis and social activities limited a lot 28,847 5.87 5.87
2 Told have arthritis and social activities limited a little 37,097 7.54 13.41
3 Told have arthritis and social activities not limited 87,279 17.75 31.16
4 Not told they have arthritis 323,602 65.80 96.96
NA Don’t know, refused or missing social activities limited 11,969 2.43 99.39
NA [Missing] 2,979 0.61 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_rfseat2**: Always Or Nearly Always Wear Seat Belts

Always or Nearly Always Wear Seat Belts Calculated Variable

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always or Almost Always Wear Seat Belt 425,955 86.62 86.62
2 Sometimes, Seldom, or Never Wear Seat Belt 26,890 5.47 92.08
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing 38,928 7.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_rfseat3**: Always Wear Seat Belts

Always Wear Seat Belts Calculated Variable

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Always Wear Seat Belt 391,454 79.60 79.60
2 Don’t Always Wear Seat Belt 61,391 12.48 92.08
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing 38,928 7.92 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9

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**_flshot6**: Flu Shot Calculated Variable

Adults aged 65+ who have had a flu shot within the past year

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 91,962 18.70 18.70
2 No 56,837 11.56 30.26
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing 16,632 3.38 33.64
NA [Missing] 326,342 66.36 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_pneumo2**: Pneumonia Vaccination Calculated Variable

Adults aged 65+ who have ever had a pneumonia vaccination

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes 99,158 [age >= 65 and pneuvac3 coded 1] 20.16 20.16
2 No [age >= 65 and pneuvac3 coded 2] 43,669 8.88 29.04
NA Don’t know/Not Sure Or Refused/Missing [age coded 7, 9, or missing, or pneuvac3 coded 7, 9, or missing] 22,604 4.60 33.64
NA [Missing] [age <65] 326,342 66.36 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_aidtst3**: Ever Been Tested For HIV Calculated Variable

Adults who have ever been tested for HIV

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
1 Yes [hivtst coded 1] 132,093 26.86 26.86
2 No [hivtst coded 2] 305,106 62.04 88.90
NA Don’t know/Not Sure/Refused [hivtst coded 7 or 9] 15,757 3.20 92.11
NA [Missing] [hivtst coded missing] 38,817 7.89 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: categorical Missing values: 9, BLANK

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**_age80**: Imputed Age Value Collapsed Above 80

Imputed Age value collapsed above 80

Value Value Label Frequency Percent Cumulative Frequency
[18 - 80] Age in years 491,773 100.00 100.00
Total 491,773 100.00

Variable type: continuous

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