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1999 - 2000 Questionnaire Variable List

Acculturation (ACQ)

Data File: ACQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ACD010AEnglish usually spoken at home
ACD010BSpanish usually spoken at home
ACD010COther language(s) usually spoken at home
ACQ020Language(s) read and spoken
ACQ030Language(s) used as child
ACD040Language(s) usually spoken at home
ACQ050Language(s) usually used to think
ACQ060Language(s) usually used with friends
ACD070Father's country of birth
ACD080Mother's country of birth

Alcohol Use (ALQ)

Data File: ALQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ALQ100Had at least 12 alcohol drinks/1 yr?
ALQ110Had at least 12 alcohol drinks/lifetime?
ALQ120QHow often drink alcohol over past 12 mos
ALQ120U# days drink alcohol per wk, mo, yr
ALQ130Avg # alcoholic drinks/day -past 12 mos
ALQ140Q#days have 5 or more drinks/past 12 mos
ALQ140U# days per week, month, year?
ALQ150Ever have 5 or more drinks every day?

Analgesic Medications (Pain Relievers) (RXQ_ANA)

Data File: RXQ_ANA.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RXQ300Drugs/over counter taken regularly
RXQ310Product taken
RXD320# years taking product every day
RXQ330Currently taking product every day
RXD331Q# of pills/doses taken/day
RXD331UUnit of measure (pills/doses)

Audiometry (AUQ)

Data File: AUQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
AUQ130General condition of hearing
AUQ140When was hearing last tested
AUQ150Ever worn a hearing aid
AUQ160Now wearing a hearing aid
AUQ170Worn hearing aid in past 12 months
AUQ180How often wear hearing aid in past year
AUQ190Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing past year
AUQ200How often ringing, roaring, buzzing
AUQ210Firearm noise exposure outside work
AUQ220Use ear protection around firearm noise
AUQ230Loud noise exposure outside work
AUQ240Use ear protection around loud noise

Balance (BAQ)

Data File: BAQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
BAQ010Dizzy/balance/falling problems/past yr
BAQ020ADizziness problems in past year
BAQ020BBalance problems in past year
BAQ020CFalling problems in past year
BAQ030AHow long did dizziness last
BAQ030BHow long did balance problem last
BAQ040Get dizzy when turn over in bed
BAQ060AOff balance due to cold or flu
BAQ060BOff balance due to injury or accident
BAQ060COff balance due to drugs or medicine
BAQ060DOff balance due to aging
BAQ060EOff balance due to surgery
BAQ060FOff balance due to hearing problem
BAQ060GOff balance due to vision problem
BAQ060HNothing related to balance problem
BAQ070Received treatment for dizziness/balance
BAQ075How long ago where you treated
BAQ080ADid treatment involve medication
BAQ080BDid treatment involve surgery to ear
BAQ080CDid treatment involve other type surgery
BAQ080DDid treatment involve exercises
BAQ090Treatment affect on dizziness/balance
BAQ100Blood relative dizziness/balance problem

Blood Pressure (BPQ)

Data File: BPQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
BPQ010Last blood pressure reading by doctor
BPQ020Ever told you had high blood pressure
BPQ030Told had high blood pressure - 2+ times
BPQ040ATaking prescription for hypertension
BPQ040BTold to control weight for hypertension
BPQ040CTold to reduce sodium for hypertension
BPQ040DTold to exercise more for hypertension
BPQ040ETold to reduce alcohol for hypertension
BPQ040FTold to do other things for hypertension
BPQ043ATold to stop smoking for hypertension
BPQ043BTold to increase potassium for hyprtnsn
BPQ043CTold of other diet changes for hyprtnsn
BPQ043DTold to do other things for hyprtnsn
BPQ050ANow taking prescribed medicine
BPQ050BNow controlling weight
BPQ050CNow reducing salt/sodium
BPQ050DNow exercising more
BPQ050ENow reducing alcohol consumption
BPQ060Ever had blood cholesterol checked
BPQ070When blood cholesterol last checked
BPQ080Doctor told you - high cholesterol level
BPQ090ATold to eat less fat for cholesterol
BPQ090BTold to reduce weight for cholesterol
BPQ090CTold to exercise more for cholesterol
BPQ090DTold to take prescriptn for cholesterol
BPQ100ANow eating fewer high fat foods
BPQ100BNow controlling weight
BPQ100CNow increasing exercise
BPQ100DNow taking prescribed medicine
BPQ110AEating fewer high fat foods on own
BPQ110BControlling weight on own
BPQ110CIncreasing exercise on own
BPQ120Eating fewer high fat foods on own
BPQ130Controlling weight on own
BPQ140Increasing exercise on own

Cardiovascular Disease (CDQ)

Data File: CDQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
CDQ010Shortness of breath on stairs/inclines
CDQ020Short of breath walking on level surface
CDQ030Stop for breath walking at own pace
CDQ040Stop for breath walking 100 yards
CDQ050Awakened by trouble breathing
CDQ060Breathing trouble relieved by sitting up
CDQ070Sleep on 2+ pillows to help breathe
CDQ080Had swelling of feet or ankles
CDQ090Swelling during day or overnight

Cognitive Functioning (CFQ)

Data File: CFQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
CFD010Can do exercise without distraction?
CFQ020Usually wear glasses to read?
CFD030Has SP completed sample exercise?
CFD040Reason unable to complete sample
CFD050DSS Exercise completion result
CFDFINSHNumber complete
CFDRIGHTScore: number correct

Current Health Status (HSQ)

Data File: HSQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HSQ500SP recent health - over past 4 weeks
HSQ510SP have stomach or intestinal illness?
HSQ520SP have flu, pneumonia, ear infection?
HSQ570SP donated blood in past 12 months?
HSQ580How long ago was last blood donation?
HSQ590Blood ever tested for HIV virus?
HSAQUEXSource of Health Status Data

Dermatology (DEQ)

Data File: DEQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DEQ010# moles at least 1/4 inch in diameter
DEQ020Natural hair color at age 18
DEQ030Skin reaction to sun after non-exposure
DEQ040Ever told by doctor you had melanoma
DEQ050Close blood relative have melanoma
DEQ060Dermatitis, eczema, rash in past year
DEQ070Have dermatitis, eczema, rash now
DED080AHands affected by skin condition
DED080BArms affected by skin condition
DED080CHead, face or neck skin affected
DED080DTorso affected by skin condition
DED080ELegs affected by skin condition
DED080FShoulder affected by skin condition
DED080GGroin affected by skin condition
DED080HButtocks affected by skin condition
DED080IFeet affected by skin condition
DED080JOther area affected by skin condition
DEQ090Chemicals/Substances cause condition
DED100A1st Chemical/substance listed
DED100B2nd Chemical/substance listed
DED100C3rd Chemical/substance listed
DED100D4th Chemical/substance listed
DEQ110Substances picked up at work

Diabetes (DIQ)

Data File: DIQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DIQ010Doctor told you have diabetes
DIQ040GAge when first told you had diabetes
DIQ040QNumber of years of age
DIQ050Taking insulin now
DIQ060GHow long taking insulin
DIQ060QNumber of mos/yrs taking insulin
DIQ060UUnit of measure (month/year)
DIQ070Take diabetic pills to lower blood sugar
DIQ080Diabetes affected eyes/had retinopathy
DIQ090Ulcer/sore not healed within 4 weeks
DIQ100Numbness in hands/feet-past 3 mos
DIQ110Numbness in hands, feet or both
DIQ120Pain/tingling in hands/feet - past 3 mos
DIQ130Pain/tingling in hands,feet or both
DIQ140Pain in either leg while walking
DIQ150Pain in calf or calves

Diet Behavior and Nutrition (DBQ)

Data File: DBQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DBQ010Ever breastfed or fed breastmilk
DBD020Age started eating other foods (days)
DBD030Age stopped breastfeeding(days)
DBD040Age first fed formula daily (days)
DBD050Age stopped receiving formula (days)
DBD060Age first fed milk daily basis (days)
DBQ070aType of milk first fed - whole milk
DBQ070bType of milk first fed - 2% milk
DBQ070cType of milk first fed - 1% milk
DBQ070dType of milk first fed - skim/nonfat
DBD070jType of milk first fed - other
DBD080Age started eating solid foods (days)
DBD090# of times/week eat restaurant food
DBQ095Type of salt used at table
DBQ100How often add salt to food at table
DBQ110Ever eat poultry
DBQ120When eat poultry, how often eat skin
DBQ130Ever eat beef, pork, lab or veal
DBQ140When eating meat, ever eat visible fat
DBD195Past 30 day milk product consumption
DBQ220aYou drink whole or regular milk
DBQ220bYou drink 2% fat milk
DBQ220cYou drink 1% fat milk
DBQ220dYou drink skim, nonfat or .5% milk
DBD220jYou drink another type of milk
DBD235aHow often drank milk age 5-12
DBD235bHow often drank milk age 13-17
DBD235cHow often drank milk age 18-35
ALD240How often drink beer (per month)
ALD250How often drink wine (per month)
ALD260How often drink hard liquor (per month)
DBD270aHelping of protein food eaten/day
DBD270bHelping of milk/dairy foods eaten/day
DBD270cHelping of fruit/fruit juices eaten/day
DBD270dHelping of vegetables eaten/day
DBD270eHelping of breads/grain foods eaten/day
DBQ300Community/Government meals delivered
DBQ330Eat meals at Community/Senior center
DBD360Attend kindergarten thru high school
DBD370School serves school lunches
DBD380# of times/week get school lunch
DBQ390School lunch free, reduced or full price
DBD400School serve complete breakfast each day
DBD410#of times/week get school breakfast
DBQ420School breakfast free/reduced/full price

Drug Use (DUQ)

Data File: DUQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DUQ100Ever used cocaine or other street drug
DUQ110#days used street drugs over past year
DUQ120Ever used a needle to take street drugs
DUQ130#days used needle for street drugs/year

Early Childhood (ECQ)

Data File: ECQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ECQ010Mother's age when born
ECQ020Mother smoked when pregnant
ECQ030Mother quit smoking while pregnant
ECQ040Mother quit smoking while pregnant (mo)
ECQ060Receive newborn care at health facility
ECD070AWeight at birth, pounds
ECD070BWeight at birth, ounces
ECQ080Weight more/less than 5.5 lbs
ECQ090Weight more/less than 9.0 lbs
ECD100Ever attend day care or preschool
ECD110Now attend day care or preschool
FSQ121Now attend headstart
ECQ130Hours spent away from home/weekday day
ECQ140Hours spent away from home/weekend day

Family Smoking (SMQFAM)

Data File: SMQFAM.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMD410Does anyone smoke in the home
SMD415Total number of smokers in home
SMD415ATotal # of cigarette smokers in home
SMD415BTotal # of cigar smokers in home
SMD415CTotal # of pipe smokers in home
SMD430Total # cigarettes smoked in home
SMD440Total # cigars smoked in home
SMD450Total # pipes smoked in home

Food Security (FSQ)

Data File: FSQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
FSD010Food adequacy indicator
FSD160Household WIC received
FSD170NNo. people in HH authorized for fd stmps
FSD180Authorized for fd stmps in last 12 mos
FSD190No. mos authorized in last 12 mos
FSD200Currently authorized for fd stmps
FSD655Child received WIC in past 12 months
FSD660CChild currently receives WIC
FSD665How long child receiving WIC?
FSQ650Mom received WIC in past 12 months
FSD660MMom currently receives WIC
FSD670How long mom receiving WIC?
HHfdsecHousehold food security category
ADfdsecAdult food security category
CHfdsecChild food security category

Health Insurance (HIQ)

Data File: HIQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HID010Covered by health insurance
HID030ACovered by private insurance
HID030BCovered by Medicare
HID030CCovered by Medicaid/CHIP
HID030DCovered by other government insurance
HID030ECovered by single service plan
HID040Dental coverage included
HIQ210Time when no insurance in past year?
HIQ220How long since last insured

Hospital Utilization (HUQ)

Data File: HUQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HUQ010General health condition
HUQ020Health now compared with 1 year ago
HUQ030Routine place to go for healthcare
HUQ040Type place most often go for healthcare
HUQ050#Times received healthcare over past yr
HUQ060How long since last healthcare visit
HUQ070Overnight hospital patient in last year
HUD080#Times overnite hospital patient/last yr
HUQ090Seen mental health professional /past yr

Housing Characteristics (HOQ)

Data File: HOQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HOD010Type of home
HOD030How many apartments in building
HOD040When was home built
HOD050Number of rooms in home
HOD060How many years family lived in home
HOQ065Home owned, bought, rented, other
HOQ070Source of tap water
HOQ080Water treatment devices used or not
HOD140Home painted in last 12 months
HOD150Old paint scraped when home painted?
HOD160Paint peeling, flaking, chipping inside
HOD170Inside peeling area plus 22x26
HOD180Number of rooms 22x26 peeling
HOD190Outside paint peeling/flaking/chipping
HOD210Outside peeling larger than door?
HOD220Window, cabinet or wall renovation

Immunization (IMQ)

Data File: IMQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
IMQ010Received hepatitis A vaccine series
IMQ020Received hepatitis B 3 dose series
IMQ030Had pneumonia vaccination

Kidney Conditions (KIQ)

Data File: KIQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
KIQ020Ever told you had weak/failing kidneys
KIQ080Difficulty starting to urinate
KIQ100Bladder feel empty after urinating
KIQ120Ever told you had enlarged prostate
KIQ140Told it was a benign enlargement
KIQ160Age first told had benign enlargement
KIQ180Enlargement due to cancer
KIQ200Ever told you had prostate cancer
KIQ220Age when first told had prostate cancer
KIQ240Ever had surgery on prostate gland
KIQ260Surgery on prostate but not for cancer
KIQ280Surgery for cancer of the prostate
KIQ300Radiation treatments for prostate cancer
KIQ320Blood test to check for prostate cancer
KIQ040Difficulty controlling bladder
KIQ060Frequency of bladder control problem
KIQ340Ever had rectal examination?
KIQ360Rectal exam check for prostate cancer
KIQ380Rectal exam check for blood in stool
KIAQUEXQuestion KIQ340,-360,-380:1=SI, 2=MI

Medical Conditions (MCQ)

Data File: MCQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
MCQ010Ever been told you have asthma
MCQ020Age when first had asthma
MCQ030Still have asthma
MCQ040Had asthma attack in past year
MCQ050Emergency care visit for asthma/past yr
MCQ053Taking treatment for anemia/past 3 mos
MCQ060Told have attention deficit disorder?
MCQ080Doctor ever said you were overweight
MCQ083Ever told you have learning disability
MCQ090Ever had chickenpox
MCQ092Ever receive blood transfusion
MCD093Year receive blood transfusion
MCQ100Told have high blood pressure
MCQ110Taking medicine for high blood pressure
MCQ114Ever tested for lead poisoning
MCQ117QHow long since lead poisoning test
MCQ117UMonths or years
MCQ120AHad hay fever in past year
MCQ120BHad 3 or more ear infections/past year
MCQ120CHad frequent/severe headaches/past yr
MCQ120DStuttering/Stammering in past year
MCQ140Trouble seeing even with glass/contacts
MCQ147Menstrual periods started yet?
MCQ148Age when menstrual periods started
MCQ150GSchool days missed from injury/illness
MCQ150Q# school days missed from injury/illness
MCQ160ADoctor ever said you had arthritis
MCQ160BEver told had congestive heart failure
MCQ160CEver told you had coronary heart disease
MCQ160DEver told you had angina/angina pectoris
MCQ160EEver told you had heart attack
MCQ160FEver told you had a stroke
MCQ160GEver told you had emphysema
MCQ160HEver told you had a goiter
MCQ160IEver told you had thyroid disease
MCQ160JDoctor said you were overweight
MCQ160KEver told you had chronic bronchitis
MCQ160LEver told you had any liver condition
MCQ170HDo you still have a goiter
MCQ170IDo you still have thyroid disease
MCQ170KDo you still have chronic bronchitis
MCQ170LDo you still have a liver condition
MCQ180AAge when told you had arthritis
MCQ180BAge when told you had heart failure
MCQ180CAge when told had coronary heart disease
MCQ180DAge when told you had angina pectoris
MCQ180EAge when told you had heart attack
MCQ180FAge when told you had a stroke
MCQ180GAge when told you had emphysema
MCQ180HAge when told you had a goiter
MCQ180IAge when told you had thyroid disease
MCQ180KAge when told you had chronic bronchitis
MCQ180LAge when told you had a liver condition
MCQ190Which type of arthritis
MCQ200Ever told had stomach/duod/peptic ulcer
MCQ210Had ulcer in past year
MCQ220Ever told you had cancer or malignancy
MCQ230AWhat kind of cancer
MCQ230BWhat kind of cancer
MCQ230CWhat kind of cancer
MCQ230DWhat kind of cancer
MCQ240AAge when bladder cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240BAge when blood cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240CAge when bone cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240DAge when brain cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240EAge when breast cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240FAge when cervical cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240GAge when colon cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240HAge esophageal cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240IAge gallbladder cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240JAge when kidney cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240KAge larynx/windpipe cancer diagnosed
MCQ240LAge when leukemia first diagnosed
MCQ240MAge when liver cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240NAge when lung cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240OAge lymphoma/Hodgkin's diagnosed
MCQ240PAge when melanoma first diagnosed
MCQ240QAge mouth\tongue\lip cancer diagnosed
MCQ240RAge nervous system cancer diagnosed
MCQ240SAge when ovarian cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240TAge pancreatic cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240UAge prostate cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240VAge when rectal cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240WAge non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed
MCQ240XAge unknown skin cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240YAge soft tissue cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240ZAge stomach cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240AAAge testicular cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240BBAge when thyroid cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240CCAge when uterine cancer first diagnosed
MCQ240DDAge other type of cancer first diagnosed
MCQ245AWork days missed for illness/maternity
MCQ245B# of workdays missed
MCQ250ABlood relatives have diabetes
MCQ250BBlood relatives have Alzheimer's
MCQ250CBlood relatives have asthma
MCQ250DBlood relatives have arthritis
MCQ250EBlood relatives have osteoporosis
MCQ250FBlood relatives w/hypertension/stroke
MCQ250GBlood relatives have angina
MCQ260AABlood relative-diabetes-mother
MCQ260ABBlood relative-diabetes-father
MCQ260ACBlood relative-diabetes-mother's mother
MCQ260ADBlood relative-diabetes-mother's father
MCQ260AEBlood relative-diabetes-father's mother
MCQ260AFBlood relative-diabetes-father's father
MCQ260AGBlood relative-diabetes-brother
MCQ260AHBlood relative-diabetes-sister
MCQ260AIBlood relative-diabetes-other
MCQ260BABlood relative-Alzheimer's-mother
MCQ260BBBlood relative-Alzheimer's-father
MCQ260BCBlood relative-Alzheimer's-mom's mother
MCQ260BDBlood relative-Alzheimer's-mom's father
MCQ260BEBlood relative-Alzheimer's-dad's mother
MCQ260BFBlood relative-Alzheimer's-dad's father
MCQ260BGBlood relative-Alzheimer's-brother
MCQ260BHBlood relative-Alzheimer's-sister
MCQ260BIBlood relative-Alzheimer's-other
MCQ260CABlood relative-asthma-mother
MCQ260CBBlood relative-asthma-father
MCQ260CCBlood relative-asthma-mother's mother
MCQ260CDBlood relative-asthma-mother's father
MCQ260CEBlood relative-asthma-father's mother
MCQ260CFBlood relative-asthma-father's father
MCQ260CGBlood relative-asthma-brother
MCQ260CHBlood relative-asthma-sister
MCQ260CIBlood relative-asthma-other
MCQ260DABlood relative-arthritis-mother
MCQ260DBBlood relative-arthritis-father
MCQ260DCBlood relative-arthritis-mother's mother
MCQ260DDBlood relative-arthritis-mother's father
MCQ260DEBlood relative-arthritis-father's mother
MCQ260DFBlood relative-arthritis-father's father
MCQ260DGBlood relative-arthritis-brother
MCQ260DHBlood relative-arthritis-sister
MCQ260DIBlood relative-arthritis-other
MCQ260EABlood relative-osteoporosis-mother
MCQ260EBBlood relative-osteoporosis-father
MCQ260ECBlood relative-osteoporosis-mom's mother
MCQ260EDBlood relative-osteoporosis-mom's father
MCQ260EEBlood relative-osteoporosis-dad's mother
MCQ260EFBlood relative-osteoporosis-dad's father
MCQ260EGBlood relative-osteoporosis-brother
MCQ260EHBlood relative-osteoporosis-sister
MCQ260EIBlood relative-osteoporosis-other
MCQ260FABlood relative-hypertension-mother
MCQ260FBBlood relative-hypertension-father
MCQ260FCBlood relative-hypertension-mom's mother
MCQ260FDBlood relative-hypertension-mom's father
MCQ260FEBlood relative-hypertension-dad's mother
MCQ260FFBlood relative-hypertension-dad's father
MCQ260FGBlood relative-hypertension-brother
MCQ260FHBlood relative-hypertension-sister
MCQ260FIBlood relative-hypertension-other
MCQ260GABlood relative-heart attack-mother
MCQ260GBBlood relative-heart attack-father
MCQ260GCBlood relative-heart attack-mom's mother
MCQ260GDBlood relative-heart attack-mom's father
MCQ260GEBlood relative-heart attack-dad's mother
MCQ260GFBlood relative-heart attack-dad's father
MCQ260GGBlood relative-heart attack-brother
MCQ260GHBlood relative-heart attack-sister
MCQ260GIBlood relative-heart attack-other
MCQ270Your mother ever fracture hip
MCQ280Mother's age when fractured hip
MCQ290Mother under/over 50 when fracture hip

Miscellaneous Pain (MPQ)

Data File: MPQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
MPQ010Joint pain/aching/stiffness in past year
MPQ020Symptoms present for most of month?
MPQ030Symptoms begin only because of injury
MPD040# wks have joint pain symptoms
MPD050aRight shoulder affected
MPD050bLeft shoulder affected
MPD050cRight elbow affected
MPD050dLeft elbow affected
MPD050eRight hip affected
MPD050fLeft hip affected
MPD050gRight wrist affected
MPD050hLeft wrist affected
MPD050iRight knee affected
MPD050jLeft knee affected
MPD050kRight ankle affected
MPD050lLeft ankle affected
MPD050mRight toes affected
MPD050nLeft toes affected
MPD050oRight fingers/thumb affected
MPD050pLeft fingers/thumb affected
MPD050qOther joints affected
MPQ060Neck pain over last three months
MPQ070Low back pain
MPQ080Pain down either leg below knee
MPQ090Severe headaches or migraines
MPQ100Pain problem lasting more than 24 hrs
MPQ110How long experience this pain
MPQ120aHead affected
MPQ120bFace/dental affected
MPQ120cRight shoulder/girdle affected
MPQ120dLeft shoulder/girdle affected
MPQ120eRight upper arm affected
MPQ120fLeft upper arm affected
MPQ120gRight mid-arm affected
MPQ120hLeft mid-arm affected
MPQ120iRight lower arm affected
MPQ120jLeft lower arm affected
MPQ120kRight upper back affected
MPQ120lLeft upper back affected
MPQ120mRight lower back affected
MPQ120nLeft lower back affected
MPQ120oRight buttock affected
MPQ120pLeft buttock affected
MPQ120qRight upper leg affected
MPQ120rLeft upper leg affected
MPQ120sRight mid-leg affected
MPQ120tLeft mid-leg affected
MPQ120uRight lower leg affected
MPQ120vLeft lower leg affected
MPQ120wNeck affected
MPQ120xSternum affected
MPQ120yRight chest affected
MPQ120zLeft chest affected
MPQ120aaAbdomen affected
MPQ120abSpine affected
MPQ120acRight hand affected
MPQ120adLeft hand affected
MPQ120aeRight foot affected
MPQ120afLeft foot affected

Occupation (OCQ)

Data File: OCQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
OCQ130Average hours/week of paid/unpaid work
OCQ150Type of work done last week
OCQ160Worked at all last week?
OCQ180Hours worked last week at all jobs
OCQ210Usually work 35 or more hours per week
OCD230Industry group code: current job
OCD240Occupation group code: current job
OCQ260Description of job/work situation
OCD270Number of months working in the main job
OCQ280Health insurance offered at main job
OCQ290GSmell tobacco smoke at work
OCQ290Q# Hrs/day smell tobacco smoke at work
OCQ300Ever wear protective equipment at work
OCQ310aEver wear respirator at work
OCQ310bHearing protection used, current job?
OCQ310cEver wear protective gloves at work
OCQ330aProtective gloves of latex rubber
OCQ330bProtective gloves of leather
OCQ330cProtective gloves of vinyl
OCQ330dProtective gloves of cloth
OCQ330eProtective gloves of something else
OCQ340Loud job noise, ever exposed, 3 months?
OCQ350Currently exposed to loud noise at work
OCQ360Avg # hours loud noise exposure now
OCQ380Main reason did not work last week
OCQ390GKind of work you have done the longest
OCD390Occupation group code: longest job
OCD395Duration of longest job (months)
OCQ420Loud job noise, ever exposed, 3 months?
OCQ430Loud job noise: 3 months on longest job?
OCQ440# hours/day constant loud noise on job
OCQ450Wear ear protection during work
OCQ470GKind of job held when had asthma
OCD470Occupation group code: job asthma began
OCD480Industry group code: job asthma began

Oral Health (OHQ)

Data File: OHQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
OHQ010General condition of mouth and teeth
OHQ020Limit foods because of teeth problems
OHQ030When did you last visit a dentist
OHQ033Main reason for last dental visit
OHQ040Routine checkups over past 3 yrs
OHQ050Routine checkups frequency past 3 yrs
OHQ060Regular dentist/lab you visit for care
OHQ070QHow long use this dentist/lab as regular
OHQ070UUnit of measure (days/wks/mos/yrs)
OHQ080Sip liquids to aid swallowing foods
OHQ090Amount of saliva in mouth
OHQ100Difficulties swallowing foods
OHQ110Mouth feel dry when eating meal

Osteoporosis (OSQ)

Data File: OSQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
OSQ010aBroken or fractured a hip
OSQ010bBroken or fractured a wrist
OSQ010cBroken or fractured spine
OSQ020a# Times broken/fractured hip
OSQ020b# Times broken/fractured wrist
OSQ020c# Times broken/fractured spine
OSD030aaAge when fractured hip 1st time
OSQ040aaUnder/over 50 when fracd. hip 1st time
OSQ050aaReason hip fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030abAge when fractured hip 2nd time
OSQ040abUnder/over 50 when fracd. hip 2nd time
OSQ050abReason hip fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030acAge when fractured hip 3rd time
OSQ040acUnder/over 50 when fracd. hip 3rd time
OSD030baAge when fractured wrist 1st time
OSQ040baUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 1st time
OSQ050baReason wrist fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030bbAge when fractured wrist 2nd time
OSQ040bbUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 2nd time
OSQ050bbReason wrist fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030bcAge when fractured wrist 3rd time
OSQ040bcUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 3rd time
OSQ050bcReason wrist fracture occurred 3rd time
OSD030bdAge when fractured wrist 4th time
OSQ040bdUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 4th time
OSQ050bdReason wrist fracture occurred 4th time
OSD030beAge when fractured wrist 5th time
OSQ040beUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 5th time
OSD030bfAge when fractured wrist 6th time
OSQ040bfUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 6th time
OSD030bgAge when fractured wrist 7th time
OSQ040bgUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 7th time
OSD030bhAge when fractured wrist 8th time
OSQ040bhUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 8th time
OSD030biAge when fractured wrist 9th time
OSQ040biUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 9th time
OSD030bjAge when fractured wrist 10th time
OSQ040bjUnder/over 50 when fracd wrist 10th time
OSD030caAge when fractured spine 1st time
OSQ040caUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 1st time
OSQ050caReason spine fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030cbAge when fractured spine 2nd time
OSQ040cbUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 2nd time
OSQ050cbReason spine fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030ccAge when fractured spine 3rd time
OSQ040ccUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 3rd time
OSD030cdAge when fractured spine 4th time
OSQ040cdUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 4th time
OSD030ceAge when fractured spine 5th time
OSQ040ceUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 5th time
OSQ060Ever told had osteoporosis/brittle bones
OSQ070Ever treated for osteoporosis

Pesticide Use (PUQ)

Data File: PUQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PUD010Pest control in home in past month?
PUD020Rooms treated for pests?
PUD021Foundation/outside of building treated?
PUD031Non-professional treated home?
PUD032# treatments in home by non-professional
PUD033Professional treated home?
PUD034# treatments in home by professional
PUD040Home have private yard?
PUD060Pest control in yard in past month?
PUD071Non-professional treated yard?
PUD072# treatments in yard by non-professional
PUD073Professional treated yard?
PUD074# treatments in yard by professional

Physical Activity (PAQ)

Data File: PAQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PAD020Walked or bicycled over past 30 days
PAQ050Q# times walked or bicycled
PAQ050UUnit of measure (day/week/month)
PAD080How long per day (minutes)
PAQ100Tasks around home/yard past 30 days
PAD120# of times past 30 days
PAD160How long each time (minutes)
PAQ180Avg level of physical activity each day
PAD200Vigorous activity over past 30 days
PAD320Moderate activity over past 30 days
PAD440Muscle strengthening activities
PAD460Number of times past 30 days
PAQ480Daily hours of TV, video or computer use
PAQ500Activity comparison last mo - last yr
PAQ520Compare activity w/others same age
PAQ540Compare activity with 10 years ago
PAQ560# time/week you play or exercise hard
PAD570# of hours watch TV or videos yesterday
PAQ580# hours use computer/games yesterday
PAAQUEXQuestionnaire source flag for weighting

Physical Activity Individual Activities File (PAQIAF)

Data File: PAQIAF.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PADACTIVLeisure time activity
PADLEVELActivity level
PADTIMES# of times did activity in past 30 days
PADDURATAverage duration of activity (minutes)
PADMETSMET score for activity
PAAQUEXQuestionnaire source flag for weighting

Physical Functioning (PFQ)

Data File: PFQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PFQ010Physical, mental, emotional limitations
PFQ015Able to take part in most type of play
PFQ020Crawl, walk, run, play limitations
PFQ030Long term impairment/health problem
PFQ040Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
PFQ048Limitations keeping you from working
PFQ050Limited in amount of work you can do
PFQ055Need special equipment to walk
PFQ056Experience confusion/memory problems
PFQ059Physical, mental, emotional limitations
PFQ060aManaging money difficulty
PFQ060bWalking for a quarter mile difficulty
PFQ060cWalking up ten steps difficulty
PFQ060dStooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty
PFQ060eLifting or carrying difficulty
PFQ060fHouse chore difficulty
PFQ060gPreparing meals difficulty
PFQ060hWalking between rooms on same floor
PFQ060iStandingup from armless chair difficulty
PFQ060jGetting in and out of bed difficulty
PFQ060kUsing fork, knife, drinking from cup
PFQ060lDressing yourself difficulty
PFQ060mStanding for long periods difficulty
PFQ060nSitting for long periods difficulty
PFQ060oReaching up over head difficulty
PFQ060pGrasp/holding small objects difficulty
PFQ060qGoing out to movies, events difficulty
PFQ060rAttending social event difficulty
PFQ060sLeisure activity at home difficulty
PFD067aHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD067bHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD067cHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD067dHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD067eHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD069aGArthritis or rheumatism problems
PFD069aQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069aUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069bGBack or neck problems
PFD069bQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069bUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069cGCancer condition, days
PFQ069cQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069cUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069dGDepression/anxiety/emotional problems
PFD069dQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069dUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069eGOther development problems
PFQ069eQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069eUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069fGDiabetes condition
PFQ069fQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069fUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069gGFractures/bone/joint injury problems
PFQ069gQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069gUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069hGHearing problems, days
PFQ069hQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069hUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069iGHeart problems
PFD069iQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069iUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069jGHypertension or high blood pressure
PFD069jQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069jUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069kGLung or breathing problems
PFQ069kQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069kUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069lGMental retardation condition
PFQ069lQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069lUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069mGOther injury problems
PFQ069mQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069mUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069nGSenility condition
PFQ069nQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069nUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ069oGStroke problems
PFQ069oQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFQ069oUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069pGVision problems
PFD069pQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069pUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069qGWeight problems
PFD069qQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069qUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFD069rGOther impairment problems
PFD069rQNumber of days/weeks/months/years
PFD069rUUnit of measure (da/wk/mo/yr)
PFQ090Require special healthcare equipment
PFQ100Special eating utensils
PFQ110Dressing aids or devices

Prescription Medications (RXQ_RX)

Data File: RXQ_RX.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RXD030Taken prescription medicine/past month
RXD240BStandard generic ingredient name
NHCODEStandard generic ingredient code
RXQ250Medicine container seen by interviewer
RXD260Number of days taken medicine
FDACODE1FDA/NDC drug class code 1
FDACODE2FDA/NDC drug class code 2
FDACODE3FDA/NDC drug class code 3
FDACODE4FDA/NDC drug class code 4
FDACODE5FDA/NDC drug class code 5
FDACODE6FDA/NDC drug class code 6
RXD295Number of prescription medicines taken
RXQ280# of Beta-agonist canisters, past month
RXDDRGIDGeneric drug code

Reproductive Health (RHQ)

Data File: RHQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RHQ010Age when first menstrual period occurred
RHQ020Age range at first menstrual period
RHQ030Had regular periods in past 12 months
RHQ040Reason not having regular periods
RHQ050When did SP have last period?
RHQ060Age at last menstrual period
RHQ070Age range at last menstrual period
RHD080Days since last period
RHQ090Menstrual cycle regularity/last 5 years
RHQ100Menstrual bleeding rate/last 5 years
RHQ110Hot flashes, night sweats/last 6 mos?
RHD120Monthly frequency of hot flashes
RHD130Ever been pregnant?
RHQ140Think that you are pregnant now?
RHQ150What month of pregnancy are you in?
RHQ160How many times have been pregnant?
RHD170# pregnancies resulting in live births
RHQ180Age at first live birth
RHQ190Age at last live birth
RHQ200Now breastfeeding a child?
RHQ210Breastfed any of your children?
RHD230# of children breastfed at least 1 month
RHQ240AReason not breastfed - job/schedule
RHQ240BReason not breastfed - mother's phys/med
RHQ240CReason not breastfed - child's phys/med
RHQ240DReason not breastfed - preferred bottle
RHQ240EReason not breastfed - didn't know how
RHQ240FReason not breastfed - other
RHQ250Any child weight <5.5 lbs at birth?
RHQ260# children weighing <5.5 lbs at birth?
RHD270Number of children born preterm
RHD280Had a hysterectomy?
RHQ290Age when had hysterectomy
RHQ300Had at least one ovary removed?
RHQ310Were both ovaries removed or only one?
RHQ320Both ovaries removed at same time?
RHQ330Age when first/both ovaries removed
RHQ340Age when second ovary removed
RHD350Fallopian tubes ever cut/tied/removed
RHQ360Told by doctor had endometriosis?
RHQ370Age when first told had endometriosis
RHQ380Told by doctor had uterine fibroids?
RHQ390Age when first told had uterine fibroids
RHQ420Ever taken birth control pills?
RHQ430Age when started taking birth pills
RHD440Taking birth control pills now?
RHQ450Age when stopped taking birth pills
RHQ460QHow long taking birth control pills
RHQ460UUnit of measure: months, years
RHD470Brand name of contraceptives
RHQ510Used DepoProvera or injectables?
RHQ520Now use DepoProvera or injectables?
RHQ540Ever use female hormones?
RHQ541AHormone pills used
RHQ541BHormone patches used
RHQ541CHormone cream/suppository/injection used
RHQ550Having periods when start hormones
RHQ551AUsed estr/progest for menopause
RHQ551BUsed estr/progest for emotions
RHQ551CUsed estr/progest for hysterct/oophorect
RHQ551DUsed estr/progest for osteoporosis
RHQ551EUsed estr/progest for cardiovascular dis
RHQ551FUsed estr/progest for irregular periods
RHQ551GUsed estr/progest for other reasons
RHQ554Use hormone pills w/estrogen only
RHQ556Age started estrogen-only pills
RHQ558Taking estrogen only pills now?
RHQ560QHow long taking estrogen only pills
RHQ560UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ562Used hormone pills w/progestin only
RHQ564Age started progestin only pills
RHQ566Taking progestin only pills now?
RHQ568QHow long taking progestin only pills
RHQ568UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ570Used estrogen/progestin combo pills
RHQ572Age started estrogen/progestin pills
RHQ574Taking estrogen/progestin now?
RHQ576QHow long taking estrogen/progestin
RHQ576UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ580Used estrogen-only patches?
RHQ582Age started estrogen-only patches
RHQ584Using estrogen-only patches now?
RHQ586QHow long using estrogen only patch
RHQ586UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ596Used estrogen/progestin combo patch
RHQ598Age started estrogen/progestin patch
RHQ600Use estrogen/progestin patch now?
RHQ602QHow long use estrogen/progestin patch
RHQ602UUnit of measure: months, years

Respiratory Health and Disease (RDQ)

Data File: RDQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RDQ010Problems with coughing in past year
RDQ020GEpisodes of coughing in past year
RDQ020QEnter number of episodes
RDQ030Coughing most days - over 3 mo period
RDQ040# years had cough problem
RDQ050Bring up phlegm most days - 3 mo period
RDQ060# years bringing up phlegm problem
RDQ070Wheezing or whistling in chest - past yr
RDQ080# wheezing/whistling attacks past year
RDQ090Wheezing disturb sleep in past year
RDQ100Chest sound wheezy during exercise
RDQ110Wheezing severe enough to limit speech
RDQ120Got medical attn for wheezing attack
RDQ130Taken medication for wheezing -past yr
RDQ133Doctor prescribe wheezing medication
RDQ135Limit usual activities due to wheezing
RDQ137Miss work or school due to wheezing
RDQ140Had dry cough at night in past year

Sexual Behavior (SXQ)

Data File: SXQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SXQ020Ever had sexual intercourse
SXD030Age when first had sexual intercourse
SXQ100#men sex intercourse partners/life
SXQ120#men sex intercourse partners/year
SXQ130#women sex intercourse partners/life
SXQ150#women sex intercourse partners/year
SXQ170#women sex intercourse partners/life
SXQ190#women sex intercourse partners/year
SXQ200#men sex intercourse partners/lifetime
SXQ220#men sex intercourse partners/year
SXQ240#sexual intercourse partners/past mo
SXQ250#times had sex without condom/past mo
SXQ260Doctor ever told you had genital herpes
SXQ265Doctor ever told you had genital warts
SXQ270Doctor ever told you had gonorrhea
SXQ272Doctor ever told you had chlamydia
SXQ280Are you circumcised or uncircumcised

Smoking and Tobacco Use (SMQ)

Data File: SMQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMQ020Smoked at least 100 cigarettes in life
SMD030Age started smoking cigarets regularly
SMQ040Do you now smoke cigarettes
SMQ050QHow long since quit smoking cigarettes
SMQ050UUnit of measure (day/week/month/year)
SMD055Age last smoked cigarettes regularly
SMD057# cigarettes smoked per day when quit
SMD070# cigarettes smoked per day now
SMD075How many years smoked this amount
SMD080# days smoked cigs during past 30 days
SMD090Avg # cigarettes/day during past 30 days
SMD100BRCigarette Brand/sub-brand
SMD100FLFilter type
SMD100MNMenthol indicator
SMD100LNLength in Millimeters
SMD100TRFTC Tar Content
SMD100NIFTC Nicotine Content
SMD100COFTC Carbon Monoxide Content
SMQ120Smoked a pipe at least 20 times in life
SMD130Age started pipe smoking regularly
SMQ140Do you now smoke a pipe...
SMQ143# pipefuls of tobacco smoked per day
SMQ145# years smoked this amount of pipes
SMQ150Smoked cigars at least 20 times in life
SMD160Age started cigar smoking regularly
SMQ170Do you now smoke cigars
SMQ173# cigars smokes per day
SMQ175# years smoked this amount of cigars
SMQ180Used snuff at least 20 times in life
SMD190Age started using snuff regularly
SMQ200Do you now use snuff ...
SMD203# snuff pinches/dips/rubs per day
SMQ205# years used this amount of snuff
SMQ210Used chewing tobacco 20 times in life
SMD220Age started chewing tobacco regularly
SMQ230Do you now use chewing tobacco...
SMD233# chewing plugs/wads/chaws per day
SMD235# years used this chewing tobacco amount

Smoking and Tobacco Use (MEC) (SMQMEC)

Data File: SMQMEC.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMQ620Ever tried cigarette smoking
SMD630Age first smoked whole cigarette
SMQ640# days smoked cigarettes in past month
SMQ650# cigarettes per day during past month
SMQ660Brands of cigarettes smoked/past mo
SMQ664BMenthol or non-menthol BensonHedges
SMQ664CMenthol or non-menthol Camel
SMQ664MMenthol or non-menthol Marlboro
SMQ664OMenthol or non-menthol other brand
SMQ664WMenthol or non-menthol Winston
SMQ666BRegular, light or ultralite BensonHedges
SMQ666CRegular, light or ultralite Camel
SMQ666KRegular, light or ultralite Kool
SMQ666MRegular, light or ultralite Marlboro
SMQ666NRegular, light or ultralite Newport
SMQ666ORegular, light or ultralite other brand
SMQ666SRegular, light or ultralite Salem
SMQ666WRegular, light or ultralite Winston
SMQ670Tried to quit smoking - past 12 months
SMD680Used tobacco/nicotine last 5 days?
SMD690AUsed last 5 days - cigarettes
SMD690BUsed last 5 days - pipes
SMD690CUsed last 5 days - cigars
SMD690DUsed last 5 days - chewing tobacco
SMQ690EUsed last 5 days - snuff
SMD690FUsed last 5 days - patch, gum, other
SMD710# days smoked cigarettes last 5 days
SMD720# cigarettes smoked/day - last 5 days
SMQ725When did SP smoke last cigarette?
SMD740# days smoked pipe - last 5 days
SMD750# pipes smoked per day - last 5 days
SMQ755When did SP smoke last pipe?
SMD770# days smoked cigars - last 5 days
SMD780# cigars smoked/day - last 5 days
SMQ785When did SP smoke last cigar?
SMD800# days used chewing tobacco -last 5 days
SMQ815When did SP last use chewing tobacco?
SMQ817# days used snuff - last 5 days
SMQ819When did SP last used snuff
SMD830# days used nicotine aids - last 5 days?
SMQ840Last time used nicotine stop smoking aid
SMAQUEXQuestionnaire source flag for weighting

Social Support (SSQ)

Data File: SSQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SSQ010Anyone to help with emotional support
SSQ020aSpouse gives most emotional support
SSQ020bDaughter gives most emotional support
SSQ020cSon gives most emotional support
SSQ020dSibling gives most emotional support
SSQ020eParent gives most emotional support
SSQ020fOther relative gives emotional support
SSQ020gNeighbors give most emotional support
SSQ020hCo-workers give most emotional support
SSQ020iChurch members give emotional support
SSQ020jClub members give most emotional support
SSQ020kProfessionls give most emotional support
SSQ020lFriends give most emotional support
SSQ020mOthers give most emotional support
SSQ020nNo one gives most emotional support
SSQ030Needed more support in past year
SSQ040How much more support needed
SSQ050Anyone to help with financial support
SSQ060Number of close friends

Tuberculosis (TBQ)

Data File: TBQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
TBQ010Ever had TB/tuberculosis skin test
TBQ020Ever told had positive TB skin test
TBQ030Prescribed medicine for preventing TB
TBQ040Ever told you had active TB
TBQ050Prescribed medicine for active TB
TBQ060Lived in household TB sick person

Vision (VIQ)

Data File: VIQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
VIQ030General condition of eyesight
VIQ040Time worrying about eyesight
VIQ050ADifficulty reading ordinary newsprint
VIQ050BDifficulty with up close work or chores
VIQ050CDifficulty seeing steps/curbs-dim light
VIQ050DDifficulty noticing objects to side
VIQ050EDifficulty findng object on crowdedshelf
VIQ055Difficulty drivng daytime-familiar place
VIQ060Vision limits how long can do activities
VIQ070Ever had a cataract operation
VIQ080Operation in right, left or both eyes

Weight History (WHQ)

Data File: WHQ.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
WHD010Current self-reported height (inches)
WHD020Current self-reported weight (pounds)
WHQ030How do you consider your weight
WHD040Like to weigh more, less or same
WHD050Self-reported weight-1 yr ago (pounds)
WHD060Weight change intentional
WHQ070Tried to lose weight in past year
WHD080AAte less food to lose weight
WHD080BLowered calories to lose weight
WHQ080CAte less fat to lose weight
WHD080DExercised to lose weight
WHQ080ESkipped meals to lose weight
WHD080FAte diet products to lose weight
WHQ080GUsed liquid diet formula to lose weight
WHQ080HJoined program to lose weight
WHQ080ITook RX diet pills to lose weight
WHQ080JTook non-RX suppl. to lose weight
WHQ080KTook laxatives to lose weight
WHD080LOther methods to lose weight
WHD080MDrank a lot of water to lose weight
WHD080NFollowed a special diet
WHQ090Tried not to gain weight in past year
WHQ100aAte less to not gain weight
WHQ100bLowered calories to not gain weight
WHD100cAte less fat to not gain weight
WHD100dExercised
WHQ100eSkipped meals to not gain weight
WHD100fAte diet foods to not gain weight
WHQ100gUsed liquid diet formula to not gain
WHQ100hJoined program to not gain weight
WHQ100iTook RX diet pills to not gain
WHQ100jTook non-RX suppl. to not gain weight
WHQ100kTook laxatives to not gain weight
WHD100lOther methods to lose weight
WHD100MDrank a lot of water to not gain weight
WHD100NFollowed a special diet to lose weight
WHD110Self-reported weight-10 yrs ago (pounds)
WHD120Self-reported weight - age 25 (pounds)
WHD130Self-reported height - age 25 (inches)
WHD140Self-reported greatest weight (pounds)
WHD150Age when heaviest weight
WHD160Least self-reported weight since 18(lbs)
WHD170Age when lightest weight