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2005 - 2006 Questionnaire Variable List

Acculturation (ACQ_D)

Data File: ACQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ACD010AEnglish usually spoken at home
ACD010BSpanish usually spoken at home
ACD010COther language(s) usually spoken at home
ACD040Language(s) usually spoken at home

Alcohol Use (Ages 20+) (ALQ_D)

Data File: ALQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ALQ101Had 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?

Allergy (AGQ_D)

Data File: AGQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
AGQ010Doctor told have hay fever
AGD020Age when first had hay fever
AGQ030Episode of hay fever in past 12 months
AGQ040Doctor told have allergies
AGD050Age when first had allergies
AGQ060Allergy symptoms in past 12 months
AGQ070Removed animal from home due to allergy
AGQ080AKind of pet removed - dog
AGQ080BKind of pet removed - cat
AGQ080CKind of pet removed - small furry animal
AGQ090Avoided pets because of allergies
AGQ100Problem with sneezing in past 12 months
AGQ110ASneezing occurred - in spring
AGQ110BSneezing occurred - in summer
AGQ110CSneezing occurred - in fall
AGQ110DSneezing occurred - in winter
AGQ120Doctor told have sinus infection
AGQ130Ever had itchy rash at least 6 months
AGQ140Itchy rash at any time in past 12 months
AGQ150Rash cleared up completely
AGQ160Has rash affected places...
AGD170Age rash first occurred
AGQ180Doctor told have eczema

Audiometry (AUQ_D)

Data File: AUQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
AUQ131General condition of hearing
AUQ136Ever had 3 or more ear infections?
AUQ138Ever had tube placed in ear?
AUQ141Last time had hearing tested
AUQ150Ever worn a hearing aid
AUQ171Worn hearing aid 5 hours a week?
AUQ185Ever used assistive listening devices?
AUQ191Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing past year
AUQ250How long bothered by ringing, roaring
AUQ260Bothered by ringing after loud sounds?
AUQ270Bothered by ringing when going to sleep
AUQ280How much of a problem is ringing?
AUQ211Ever used firearms?
AUQ290Ever had job exposure to loud noise?
AUQ231Loud noise exposure for 5 hours?
AUQ241How often wear hearing protection?

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol (BPQ_D)

Data File: BPQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
BPQ020Ever told you had high blood pressure
BPQ030Told had high blood pressure - 2+ times
BPQ040ATaking prescription for hypertension
BPQ050ANow taking prescribed medicine for HBP
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

Bowel Health (BHQ_D)

Data File: BHQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
BHQ010Bowel leakage consisted of gas?
BHQ020Bowel leakage consisted of mucus?
BHQ030Bowel leakage consisted of liquid?
BHQ040Bowel leakage consisted of solid stool?
BHD050How often have bowel movements?
BHQ060Common Stool Type

Cardiovascular Disease (CDQ_D)

Data File: CDQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
CDQ001SP ever had pain or discomfort in chest
CDQ002SP get it walking uphill or in a hurry
CDQ003During an ordinary pace on level ground
CDQ004If so does SP continue or slow down
CDQ005Does standing relieve pain/discomfort
CDQ006How soon is the pain relieved
CDQ009APain in right arm
CDQ009BPain in right chest
CDQ009CPain in neck
CDQ009DPain in upper sternum
CDQ009EPain in lower sternum
CDQ009FPain in left chest
CDQ009GPain in left arm
CDQ009HPain in epigastric area
CDQ008Severe pain in chest more than half hour
CDQ010Shortness of breath on stairs/inclines

Current Health Status (HSQ_D)

Data File: HSQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HSD010General health condition
HSQ470no. of days physical health was not good
HSQ480no. of days mental health was not good
HSQ490inactive days due to phys./mental hlth
HSQ500SP have head cold or chest cold
HSQ510SP have stomach or intestinal illness?
HSQ520SP have flu, pneumonia, ear infection?
HSQ571SP donated blood in past 12 months?
HSQ580How long ago was last blood donation?
HSQ590Blood ever tested for HIV virus?
HSAQUEXSource of Health Status Data

Depression Screener (DPQ_D)

Data File: DPQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DPQ010Little interest in doing things
DPQ020Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
DPQ030Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
DPQ040Feeling tired or having little energy
DPQ050Poor appetite or overeating
DPQ060Feeling bad about yourself
DPQ070Trouble concentrating on things
DPQ080Moving or speaking slowly or too fast
DPQ090Thought you would be better off dead
DPQ100Difficulty these problems have caused

Dermatology (DEQ_D)

Data File: DEQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DED031Skin reaction to sun after non-exposure
DEQ034AStay in the shade?
DEQ034BWear hat that shades face and neck?
DEQ034CWear a long sleeved shirt
DEQ034DUse sunscreen?
DEQ036SPF # of sunscreen use most often?
DEQ038GIn past yr did you have sunburn?
DED038Q# of times in past yr you had a sunburn
DEQ053Ever told had Psoriasis?
DEQ055How much of a problem has psoriasis been
DEQ057Is Psoriasis little or extensive?

Diabetes (DIQ_D)

Data File: DIQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DIQ010Doctor told you have diabetes
DID040Age when first told you had diabetes
DIQ220When was your diabetes diagnosed
DIQ160Ever told you have prediabetes
DIQ170Ever told have health risk for diabetes
DIQ180Had blood tested past three years
DIQ190APast yr told control weight
DIQ190BPast yr told increase physical activity
DIQ190CPast yr told reduce fat/calories in diet
DIQ200AAre you controlling weight
DIQ200BAre you increasing physical activity
DIQ200CAre you reducing fat/calories in diet
DIQ050Taking insulin now
DID060How long taking insulin
DIQ060UUnit of measure (month/year)
DID070Take diabetic pills to lower blood sugar
DIQ230How long ago saw a diabetes specialist
DIQ240Is there one Dr you see for diabetes
DID250Past year how many times seen doctor
DID260How often check blood for glucose/sugar
DIQ260UUnit of measure (day/week/month/year)
DID270Past year times checked for A1C
DIQ280What was your last A1C level
DIQ290What does Dr say A1C should be
DIQ300SWhat was your recent SBP
DIQ300DWhat was your recent DBP
DID310SWhat does Dr say SBP should be
DID310DWhat does Dr say DBP should be
DID320What was most recent LDL number
DID330What does Dr say LDL should be
DID340Past year times Dr check feet for sores
DID350How often do you check your feet
DIQ350UUnit of measure (day/week/month/year)
DIQ360Last time had pupils dilated for exam
DIQ080Diabetes affected eyes/had retinopathy

Diet Behavior and Nutrition (DBQ_D)

Data File: DBQ_D.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)
DBD072AType of milk first fed-whole milk
DBD072BType of milk first fed-2% milk
DBD072CType of milk first fed-1% milk
DBD072DType of milk first fed-fat free milk
DBD072UType of milk first fed - other
DBD080Age started eating solid foods(days)
DBQ700How healthy is the diet
DBQ197Past 30 day milk product consumption
DBD222AYou drink whole or regular milk
DBD222BYou drink 2% fat milk
DBD222CYou drink 1% fat milk
DBD222DYou drink fat-free or skim milk
DBD222UYou drink another type of milk
DBQ229Regular milk use 5 times per week
DBQ235AHow often drank milk age 5-12
DBQ235BHow often drank milk age 13-17
DBQ235CHow often drank milk age 18-35
DBQ301Community/Government meals delivered
DBQ330Eat meals at Community/Senior center
DBQ360Attend kindergarten thru high school
DBQ370School serves school lunches
DBD381# of times/week get school lunch
DBQ390School lunch free, reduced or full price
DBQ400School serve complete breakfast each day
DBD411# of times/week get school breakfast
DBQ421School breakfast free/reduced/full price
DBQ424Summer program meal free/reduced price
DBD091# of times/wk eat meals not from a home
DBQ720Heard of dietary guidelines?
DBQ730Heard of food guide pyramid?
DBQ740Heard about 5-a-day program?
DBQ750Use nutrition facts panel on food label
DBQ760Use ingredients list on food label
DBQ770Use serving size info on food label
DBQ780Use health claims on food packages
DBQ790Check calories on food label
DBQ800Check calories from fat on food label
DBQ810Check total fat on food label
DBQ820Check trans fat on food label
DBQ830Check saturated fat on food label
DBQ840Check cholesterol on food label
DBQ850Check sodium on food label
DBQ860Check carbohydrates on food label
DBQ870Check fiber on food label
DBQ880Check sugars on food label
DBQ890Are people born to be fat/thin

Drug Use (DUQ_D)

Data File: DUQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
DUAISCInterview status code
DUQ200Ever used marijuana or hashish
DUQ210Age when first tried marijuana
DUQ220QLast time used marijuana or hashish
DUQ220ULast time used marijuana or hashish/unit
DUQ230# days used marijuana or hashish/month
DUQ240Ever used cocaine/heroin/methamphetamine
DUQ250Ever use any form of cocaine
DUQ260Age first used cocaine
DUQ270QLast time you used cocaine, in any form
DUQ270ULast time you used cocaine/unit
DUQ272# of time you used cocaine
DUQ280# of days used cocaine/month
DUQ290Ever used heroin
DUQ300Age first used heroin
DUQ310QLast time used heroin
DUQ310ULast time used heroin/unit
DUQ320# of days used heroin/month
DUQ330Ever used methamphetamine
DUQ340Age first used methamphetamine
DUQ350QLast time used methamphetamine
DUQ350ULast time used methamphetamine/unit
DUQ352# times used methamphetamine
DUQ360# days used methamphetamine/month
DUQ370Ever use a needle to inject illegal drug
DUQ380ADrugs injected - Cocaine
DUQ380BDrugs injected - Heroin
DUQ380CDrugs injected - Methamphetamine
DUQ380DDrugs injected - Steroids
DUQ380EDrugs injected - Any other drugs
DUQ390Age first injected drugs
DUQ400QLast time injected drugs
DUQ400ULast time injected drugs/unit
DUQ410# times injected drugs/lifetime
DUQ420How often did you inject drugs
DUQ430Ever been in rehabilitation program

Early Childhood (ECQ_D)

Data File: ECQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
ECD010Mother'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
WHQ030EHow do you consider your weight
MCQ080EDoctor told you that {SP} was overweight
ECQ150Doing anything to help control weight?
FSQ121Now attend headstart

Food Security (FSQ_D)

Data File: FSQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
FSD032AHH Worried run out of food
FSD032BHH Food didn't last
FSD032CHH Couldn't afford balanced meals
FSD032DHH Relied on low-cost food for child
FSD032EHH Couldn't feed child balanced meal
FSD032FHH Child not eating enough
FSD041HH Adults cut size or skip meals
FSD052HH How often adults cut size/skip meals
FSD061HH Eat less than should
FSD071HH Hungry, but didn't eat
FSD081HH Lost weight, no money for food
FSD092HH Adults not eat whole day
FSD102HH How often adults not eat for day
FSD111HH Cut size of child meals
FSD122HH Child skip meals
FSD132HH How often child skip meals
FSD141HH Child hungry in last 12 months
FSD146HH Child not eat whole day
FSDHHHousehold food security category
FSDADAdult food security category
FSDCHChild food security category
FSD151HH Emergency food received
FSD401Meal size cut
FSD411Skipped meals
FSD421Ate less than should
FSD431Hungry
FSQ440Lost weight
FSD451Not eat whole day
FSQ170Fd Stmp HH - authorized last 12 mos
FSD170NFd Stmp HH - No. people authorized
FSD180Fd Stmp SP authorized in last 12 mos
FSD190Fd Stmp SP mos authorized in last 12 mos
FSD200Fd Stmp SP currentlyauthorized
FSQ210Fd Stmp HH amount last month
FSQ220Fd Stmp HH amount last time
FSQ162WIC HH got past 12 mos
FSD650WIC SP got past 12 mos
FSD660WIC SP currently get
FSD670WIC SP No. mos received

Health Insurance (HIQ_D)

Data File: HIQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HIQ011Covered by health insurance
HIQ031ACovered by private insurance
HIQ031BCovered by Medicare
HIQ031CCovered by Medi-Gap
HIQ031DCovered by Medicaid
HIQ031ECovered by SCHIP
HIQ031FCovered by military health care
HIQ031GCovered by Indian Health Service
HIQ031HCovered by state-sponsored health plan
HIQ031ICovered by other government insurance
HIQ031JCovered by single service plan
HIQ031AANo coverage of any type
HIQ260Have Medicare?
HIQ105Insurance card available or not
HIQ270Do plans cover prescriptions?
HIQ210Time when no insurance in past year?

Hepatitis C Follow Up Questionnaire (HCQ_D)

Data File: HCQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HCASCST1Interview Status Code
HCASCCT1Reasons for Not Done
HCQ020Heard of Hepatitis C prior to letter?
HCQ030First time told had Hepatitis C?
HCQ040How long known infected?
HCQ060Reason first tested for Hepatitis C?
HCQ070Seen a doctor about test result?
HCQ080Have a doctor's appointment?
HCQ090Did doctor do additional tests?
HCQ100What doctor told about test result?
HCQ110Ever had a liver biopsy?
HCQ121Doctor advised about medications?
HCQ124Doctor advised you should be treated?
HCQ126ANot treated: liver enzymes were normal?
HCQ126BNot treated: did not have liver disease?
HCQ126CNot treated: not need to do anything?
HCQ126DNot treated: can be treated later?
HCQ126ENot treated: no reason given
HCQ130Treated with these medicines?
HCQ140ANot treated: unpleasant side effects
HCQ140BNot treated: treatment self injected
HCQ140CNot treated: treatment too expensive
HCQ140DNot treated:waiting for better treatment
HCQ140ENot treated: some other reason
HCQ150Did doctor limit alcohol?
HCQ160T/F: infection is permanent
HCQ170T/F: HepC stops liver
HCQ180T/F: look and feel fine
HCQ190T/F: HepC from blood transfusion
HCQ200T/F: HepC from shaking hands
HCQ210T/F: HepC by kissing infected person
HCQ220T/F: HepC from infected sex partner
HCQ230T/F: HepC from birth, infected mother
HCQ240T/F: HepC from sharp instrument
HCQ250T/F: HepC from coworkers
HCQ260T/F: HepC from injecting drugs
HCQ270Main respondent

Hospital Utilization and Access to Care (HUQ_D)

Data File: HUQ_D.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 receive healthcare over past year
HUQ060How long since last healthcare visit
HUQ071Overnite hospital patient in last year
HUD080#times overnite hospital patient/last yr
HUQ090Seen mental health professional/past yr

Housing Characteristics (HOQ_D)

Data File: HOQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
HOQ011Type of home
HOD030How many apartments in building
HOQ040When 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
HOQ230Has home had a mildew or musty smell?
HOQ240Have you seen cockroaches in your home?
HOQ250Do animals live or spend time in home?
HOQ260ADog in house now
HOQ260BCat in house now
HOQ260CSmall furry animal in house now
HOQ270Did animals live or spend time in home?
HOQ280ADog in house, last 12 months
HOQ280BCat in house, last 12 months
HOQ280CSmall furry animal in house, last 12 mon

Immunization (IMQ_D)

Data File: IMQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
IMQ011Received hepatitis A vaccine
IMQ020Received hepatitis B 3 dose series

Kidney Conditions – Urology (KIQ_U_D)

Data File: KIQ_U_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
KIQ022Ever told you had weak/failing kidneys
KIQ025Received dialysis in past 12 months
KIQ005How often have urinary leakage
KIQ010How much urine lose each time?
KIQ042Leak urine during physical activities
KIQ430How frequently does this occur?
KIQ044Urinated before reaching the toilet
KIQ450How frequently does this occur?
KIQ046Leak urine during nonphysical activities
KIQ470How frequently does this occur?
KIQ050How much did urine leakage bother you
KIQ052How much were daily activities affected
KIQ480How many times urinate in night?

Medical Conditions (MCQ_D)

Data File: MCQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
MCQ010Ever been told you have asthma
MCQ025Age when first had asthma
MCQ035Still have asthma
MCQ040Had asthma attack in past year
MCQ050Emergency care visit for asthma/past yr
MCQ053Taking treatment for anemia/past 3 mos
MCQ080Doctor ever said you were overweight
MCQ092Ever receive blood transfusion
MCD093Year receive blood transfusion
MCQ140Trouble seeing even with glass/contacts
MCQ149Menstrual periods started yet?
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
MCQ160KEver told you had chronic bronchitis
MCQ160LEver told you had any liver condition
MCQ160MEver told you had a thyroid problem
MCQ170KDo you still have chronic bronchitis
MCQ170LDo you still have a liver condition
MCQ170MDo you still have a thyroid problem
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
MCQ180KAge when told you had chronic bronchitis
MCQ180LAge when told you had a liver condition
MCQ180MAge when told you had a thyroid problem
MCQ190Which type of arthritis
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
MCQ240DKHow old when cancer first diagnosed?
MCQ245AWork days missed for illness/maternity
MCQ245B# of workdays missed
MCQ265Blood relative have/had prostate cancer
MCQ268ABiological family members - father
MCQ268BBiological family member-mother's father
MCQ268CBiological family member-father's father
MCQ268DBiological family member - brother
MCQ300AClose relative had heart attack?
MCQ300BClose relative had asthma?
MCQ300CClose relative had diabetes?
MCQ310Ever have blood test to check PSA?
MCQ320Age when first had PSA test
MCD330How long ago was last PSA test?
MCQ340How many PSA tests in past 5 years?
MCQ350Ever told PSA test was not normal?

Occupation (OCQ_D)

Data File: OCQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
OCD150Type of work done last week
OCQ180Hours worked last week at all jobs
OCQ210Usually work 35 or more hours per week
OCD231 Industry group code: current job
OCD241Occupation group code: current job
OCQ260Description of job/work situation
OCQ265Which best describes hours worked?
OCD270Number of months working in the main job
OCQ290GSmell tobacco smoke at work
OCQ290Q# Hrs/day smell tobacco smoke at work
OCQ380Main reason did not work last week
OCD390GKind of work you have done the longest
OCD392Occupation group code: longest job
OCD395Duration of longest job (months)

Oral Health (OHQ_D)

Data File: OHQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
OHQ011Condition of teeth
OHQ620How often last yr. had aching in mouth?
OHQ630How often felt bad because of mouth?
OHQ640Last yr had diff w/ job because of mouth
OHQ650Last yr taste affected because of mouth
OHQ660Last yr avoid some food because of mouth
OHQ670Last yr couldn't eat because of mouth
OHQ680Last yr embarrassed because of mouth

Osteoporosis (OSQ_D)

Data File: OSQ_D.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
OSD050aaReason hip fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030abAge when fractured hip 2nd time
OSQ040abUnder/over 50 when fracd. hip 2nd time
OSD050abReason hip fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030acAge when fractured hip 3rd time
OSQ040acUnder/over 50 when fracd. hip 3rd time
OSD050acReason hip fracture occurred 3rd time
OSD030baAge when fractured wrist 1st time
OSQ040baUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 1st time
OSD050baReason wrist fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030bbAge when fractured wrist 2nd time
OSQ040bbUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 2nd time
OSD050bbReason wrist fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030bcAge when fractured wrist 3rd time
OSQ040bcUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 3rd time
OSD050bcReason wrist fracture occurred 3rd time
OSD030bdAge when fractured wrist 4th time
OSQ040bdUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 4th time
OSD050bdReason wrist fracture occurred 4th time
OSD030beAge when fractured wrist 5th time
OSQ040beUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 5th time
OSD050beReason wrist fracture occurred 5th time
OSD030bfAge when fractured wrist 6th time
OSQ040bfUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 6th time
OSD050bfReason wrist fracture occurred 6th time
OSD030bgAge when fractured wrist 7th time
OSQ040bgUnder/over 50 when fracd. wrist 7th time
OSD050bgReason wrist fracture occurred 7th time
OSD030caAge when fractured spine 1st time
OSQ040caUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 1st time
OSD050caReason spine fracture occurred 1st time
OSD030cbAge when fractured spine 2nd time
OSQ040cbUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 2nd time
OSD050cbReason spine fracture occurred 2nd time
OSD030ccAge when fractured spine 3rd time
OSQ040ccUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 3rd time
OSD050ccReason spine fracture occurred 3rd time
OSD030cdAge when fractured spine 4th time
OSQ040cdUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 4th time
OSD050cdReason spine fracture occurred 4th time
OSD030ceAge when fractured spine 5th time
OSQ040ceUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 5th time
OSD050ceReason spine fracture occurred 5th time
OSD030cfAge when fractured spine 6th time
OSQ040cfUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 6th time
OSD050cfReason spine fracture occurred 6th time
OSD030cgAge when fractured spine 7th time
OSQ040cgUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 7th time
OSD030chAge when fractured spine 8th time
OSQ040chUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 8th time
OSD030ciAge when fractured spine 9th time
OSQ040ciUnder/over 50 when fracd. spine 9th time
OSD030cjAge when fractured spine 10th time
OSQ040cjUnder/over 50 when fracd spine 10th time
OSQ080Doctor ever told any other fractures?
OSQ090aFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100aWhere fracture occurred
OSD110aHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120aAny other fractures?
OSQ090bFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100bWhere fracture occurred
OSD110bHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120bAny other fractures?
OSQ090cFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100cWhere fracture occurred
OSD110cHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120cAny other fractures?
OSQ090dFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100dWhere fracture occurred
OSD110dHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120dAny other fractures?
OSQ090eFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100eWhere fracture occurred
OSD110eHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120eAny other fractures?
OSQ090fFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100fWhere fracture occurred
OSD110fHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120fAny other fractures?
OSQ090gFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100gWhere fracture occurred
OSD110gHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120gAny other fractures?
OSQ090hFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100hWhere fracture occurred
OSD110hHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120hAny other fractures?
OSQ090iFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100iWhere fracture occurred
OSD110iHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120iAny other fractures?
OSQ090jFracture result of severe trauma?
OSQ100jWhere fracture occurred
OSD110jHow old when fracture occurred?
OSQ120jAny other fractures?
OSQ060Ever told had osteoporosis/brittle bones
OSQ070 Ever treated for osteoporosis
OSQ130Ever taken prednisone or cortisone daily
OSQ140qHow long used prednisone or cortisone?
OSQ140uHow long used prednisone or cortisone?
OSQ150Parents ever told had osteoporosis?
OSQ160aMother was told had osteoporosis
OSQ160bFather was told had osteoporosis
OSQ170Did mother ever fracture hip?
OSQ180How old when fractured hip?
OSQ190Over or under 50 years old?
OSQ200Did father ever fracture hip?
OSQ210How old when fractured hip?
OSQ220Over or under 50 years old?

Pesticide Use (PUQMEC_D)

Data File: PUQMEC_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PUQ100Products used in home to control insects
PUQ110Products used to kill weeds?

Physical Activity (PAQ_D)

Data File: PAQ_D.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
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
PAD590# hours watch TV or videos past 30 days
PAD600# of hours use computer past 30 days
PAAQUEXQuestionnaire source flag for weighting

Physical Activity Individual Activities File (PAQIAF_D)

Data File: PAQIAF_D.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_D)

Data File: PFQ_D.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
PFQ041Receive Special Ed or Early Intervention
PFQ049Limitations keeping you from working
PFQ051Limited in amount of work you can do
PFQ054Need special equipment to walk
PFQ057Experience confusion/memory problems
PFQ059Physical, mental, emotional limitations
PFQ061AManaging money difficulty
PFQ061BWalking for a quarter mile difficulty
PFQ061CWalking up ten steps difficulty
PFQ061DStooping, crouching, kneeling difficulty
PFQ061ELifting or carrying difficulty
PFQ061FHouse chore difficulty
PFQ061GPreparing meals difficulty
PFQ061HWalking between rooms on same floor
PFQ061IStandingup from armless chair difficulty
PFQ061JGetting in and out of bed difficulty
PFQ061KUsing fork, knife, drinking from cup
PFQ061LDressing yourself difficulty
PFQ061MStanding for long periods difficulty
PFQ061NSitting for long periods difficulty
PFQ061OReaching up over head difficulty
PFQ061PGrasp/holding small objects difficulty
PFQ061QGoing out to movies, events difficulty
PFQ061RAttending social event difficulty
PFQ061SLeisure activity at home difficulty
PFQ061TPush or pull large objects difficulty
PFQ063AHealth problems causing difficulty
PFQ063BHealth problems causing difficulty
PFQ063CHealth problems causing difficulty
PFQ063DHealth problems causing difficulty
PFQ063EHealth problems causing difficulty
PFD069AArthritis or rheumatism probl, days
PFD069BBack or neck problems, days
PFD069CCancer condition, days
PFD069DDepression/anxiety/emotional probl, days
PFD069EOther development problems, days
PFD069FDiabetes condition, days
PFD069GFractures/bone/joint injury probl, days
PFD069HHearing problems, days
PFD069IHeart problems, days
PFD069JHypertension or high blood pressure,days
PFD069KLung or breathing problems, days
PFD069LMental retardation condition, days
PFD069MOther injury problems, days
PFD069NSenility condition, days
PFD069OStroke problems, days
PFD069PVision problems, days
PFD069QWeight problems, days
PFD069ROther impairment problems, days
PFQ090Require special healthcare equipment

Prescription Medications (RXQ_RX_D)

Data File: RXQ_RX_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RXDUSETaken prescription medicine, past month
RXDDRUGGeneric drug name
RXDDRGIDGeneric drug code
RXQSEENMedicine container seen by interviewer
RXDDAYSNumber of days taken medicine
RXDCOUNTNumber of prescription medicines taken

Prostate Conditions (KIQ_P_D)

Data File: KIQ_P_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
KIQ081Have trouble starting to urinate?
KIQ101After urinating does bladder feel empty?
KIQ490Have prostate disease?
KIQ121Ever told had enlarged prostate?
KIQ141Was it a benign enlargement?
KIQ161How old when told had benign enlargement
KIQ182Was the enlargement due to cancer?
KIQ361Rectal exam to check for prostate cancer

Prostate Specific Antigen Follow Up Questionnaire (PSQ_D)

Data File: PSQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
PSASCST1Interview Status Code
PSASCCT1Reasons for Not Done
PSQ020Heard of PSA test somewhere else?
PSQ030AHeard PSA test from friend or relative?
PSQ030BHeard PSA test from a doctor?
PSQ030CHeard PSA test from health brochure?
PSQ030DHeard PSA test from television?
PSQ030EHeard PSA test from radio?
PSQ030FHeard PSA test from other?
PSQ040Ever have PSA test before the survey?
PSQ050How long ago was your first PSA test?
PSQ060First time being told to have high PSA?
PSQ070How long have you known your high PSA?
PSQ080Did you request your first PSA test?
PSQ090ATest PSA because of prostate problems
PSQ090BTest PSA because of wife or partner
PSQ090CTest PSA because of a health event
PSQ090DTest PSA because of family cancer
PSQ090ETest PSA because of race or ethnicity
PSQ090FTest PSA because of another reason
PSQ100AProvider PSA test: As routine screening
PSQ100BProvider PSA test: Due to family cancer
PSQ100CProvider PSA test: Due to frequent urina
PSQ100DProvider PSA test: Due to enlarged prost
PSQ100EProvider PSA test: Due to race/ethnicity
PSQ100FProvider PSA test: Wife/partner asked
PSQ110Saw a health professional for high PSA?
PSQ120Have doctor appointment for high PSA?
PSQ130AHigh PSA could mean: Inflamed prostate
PSQ130BHigh PSA could mean: Enlarged prostate
PSQ130CHigh PSA could mean: Prostate cancer
PSQ130DHigh PSA could mean: Lab error
PSQ130EHigh PSA could mean: Other
PSQ140Did other tests to check prostate?
PSQ150Did you have a prostate biopsy?
PSQ160Know results of your prostate biopsy?
PSQ170ABiopsy showed: Inflammation of prostate
PSQ170BBiopsy showed: Normal prostate tissue
PSQ170CBiopsy showed: Prostate cancer
PSQ170DBiopsy showed: Other
PSQ180Need treatment for prostate condition?
PSQ190Received/receiving prostate treatment?
PSQ200ANot treated because of side effects
PSQ200BNot treated because result is uncertain
PSQ200CNot treated because it is too expensive
PSQ200DNot treated hoping for better treat
PSQ200ENot treated deciding to wait and see
PSQ200FNot treated because you were afraid
PSQ200GNot treated because of some other reason
PSQ210T/F:Blv high PSA may mean large prostate
PSQ220T/F:Blv additional tests are required
PSQ230T/F:Blv prostate-cancer men can live 70+
PSQ240T/F:Blv prost.-cancer men die in 5 yrs
PSQ250T/F:Blv higher risk for cancer relatives
PSQ260T/F:Blv higher risk African Americans
PSQ270T/F:Blv there are treatments available
PSQ280T/F:Blv all options for cancer have risk
PSQ290T/F:Blv there are support groups
PSQ300Language used for the interview?

Reproductive Health (RHQ_D)

Data File: RHQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RHQ010Age when first menstrual period occurred
RHQ020Age range at first menstrual period
RHQ031At least 1 period in past 12 months
RHD042Reason didn't have period
RHQ051When did you have your last period?
RHQ060Age at last menstrual period
RHQ070Age range at last menstrual period
RHD080Days since last period
RHQ131Ever been pregnant?
RHD143Are you pregnant now?
RHD152What month of pregnancy are you in?
RHQ160How many times have been pregnant?
RHQ166How many vaginal deliveries?
RHQ169How many cesarean deliveries?
RHQ171How many deliveries live birth result?
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
RHQ250Any child weigh < 5.5 lbs at birth?
RHQ260# children weighing < 5.5 lbs at birth
RHD270Number of children born preterm
RHD280Had a hysterectomy?
RHQ291Age 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
RHQ360Told by doctor had endometriosis
RHQ370Age when first told had endometriosis
RHQ380Told by doctor had uterine fibroids?
RHQ390Age when first told had uterine fibroids
RHQ395Experience bulging in vaginal area?
RHQ420Ever taken birth control pills?
RHQ430Age started taking birth control pills
RHD442Taking birth control pills now?
RHD451Age stopped taking birth control pills
RHQ460QHow long taking birth control pills
RHQ460UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ510Used Depo-Provera or injectables?
RHQ520Now using Depo-Provera or injectables?
RHQ540Ever use female hormones?
RHQ541AHormone pills used
RHQ541BHormone patches used
RHQ541CHormone cream/suppository/injection used
RHQ550Having periods when start hormones
RHQ551AUsed estrogen/progesterone for menopause
RHQ551BUsed estrogen/progesterone 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 patches?
RHQ586UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ596Used estrogen/progestin combo patches?
RHQ598Age started estrogen/progestin patches
RHQ600Using estrogen/progestin patches now?
RHQ602QHow long use estrogen/progestin patch
RHQ602UUnit of measure: months, years
RHQ740Vaginal problems during past month
RHQ750AProblem with vaginal itching
RHQ750BProblem with vaginal odor
RHQ750CProblem with vaginal discharge

Respiratory Disease (RDQ_D)

Data File: RDQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
RDQ031Coughing most days - over 3 mo period
RDD040# years had cough problem
RDQ050Bring up phlegm most days - 3 mo period
RDD060# 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
RDD120Got medical attentn for wheezing attack
RDQ134Doctor 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_D)

Data File: SXQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SXAISCInterview Status Code
SXQ021Ever had vaginal, anal, or oral sex
SXD031How old when first had sex
SXQ101#male sex partners/lifetime
SXQ350#male oral sex partners/lifetime
SXQ130#female sex partners/lifetime
SXD171#female sex partners/lifetime
SXQ400#female oral sex partners/lifetime
SXQ410#male sex partners/lifetime
SXQ430#male oral sex partners/lifetime
SXQ450#male sex partners/year
SXQ470#male oral sex partners/year
SXQ490#female sex partners/year
SXQ510#female sex partners/year
SXQ530#female oral sex partners/year
SXQ550#male sex partners/year
SXQ570#male oral sex partners/year
SXQ590#sex partners five years older/year
SXQ600#sex partners five years younger/year
SXQ610#times had vaginal or anal sex/year
SXQ251#times had sex without condom/year
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
SXQ292Describe sexual orientation (male)
SXQ294Describe sexual orientation (female)

Sleep Disorders (SLQ_D)

Data File: SLQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SLD010HHow much sleep do you get (hours)?
SLD020MHow long to fall asleep (minutes)?
SLQ030How often do you snore?
SLQ040How often do you snort / stop breathing?
SLQ050Ever told doctor had trouble sleeping?
SLQ060Ever told by doctor have sleep disorder?
SLQ070ASleep disorder: Sleep Apnea
SLQ070BSleep disorder: Insomnia
SLQ070CSleep disorder: Restless Legs
SLQ070DSleep disorder: Other
SLQ080How often have trouble falling asleep?
SLQ090How often wake up during night?
SLQ100How often wake up too early in morning?
SLQ110How often feel unrested during the day?
SLQ120How often feel overly sleepy during day?
SLQ130How often did you not get enough sleep?
SLQ140How often take pills to help you sleep?
SLQ150How often have leg jerks while sleeping?
SLQ160How often have legs cramp while sleeping
SLQ170Difficulty concentrating when tired?
SLQ180Difficulty remembering when tired?
SLQ190Difficulty eating when tired?
SLQ200Difficulty with a hobby when tired?
SLQ210Difficulty getting things done?
SLQ220Difficulty with finance when tired?
SLQ230Difficulty at work because tired?
SLQ240Difficulty on phone when tired?

Smoking – Cigarette Use (SMQ_D)

Data File: SMQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMQ020Smoked at least 100 cigarettes in life
SMD030Age started smoking cigarettes 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
SMQ077How soon after waking do you smoke
SMD641# days smoked cigs during past 30 days
SMD650Avg # cigarettes/day during past 30 days
SMD093May I please see the pack of cigarettes
SMDUPCACig 12-digit Universal Product Code-UPC
SMD100BRCigarette Brand/sub-brand
SMD100FLFilter type
SMD100MNMenthol indicator
SMD100LNLength
SMD100TRFTC Tar Content
SMD100NIFTC Nicotine Content
SMD100COFTC Carbon Monoxide Content
SMQ620Ever tried cigarette smoking
SMD630Age first smoked whole cigarette
SMQ660Brands of cigarettes smoked/past mo
SMQ664MMenthol or non-menthol Marlboro
SMQ664CMenthol or non-menthol Camels
SMQ664WMenthol or non-menthol Winston
SMQ664BMenthol or non-menthol BensonHedges
SMQ664OMenthol or non-menthol other brand
SMQ666MRegular, light or ultralite Marlboro
SMQ666CRegular, light or ultralite Camels
SMQ666KRegular, light or ultralite Kools
SMQ666WRegular, light or ultralite Winston
SMQ666BRegular, light or ultralite BensonHedges
SMQ666SRegular, light or ultralite Salem
SMQ666ORegular, light or ultralite other brand
SMQ670Tried to quit smoking
SMAQUEX2Questionnaire Mode Flag

Smoking – Household Smokers (SMQFAM_D)

Data File: SMQFAM_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMD410Does anyone smoke in home?
SMD415Total # of smokers in home
SMD415ATotal # of cigarette smokers in home
SMD430Total # of cigarettes smoked in home

Smoking–Recent Tobacco Use (SMQRTU_D)

Data File: SMQRTU_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SMQ680Used tobacco/nicotine last 5 days?
SMQ690AUsed last 5 days - Cigarettes
SMQ690BUsed last 5 days - Pipes
SMQ690CUsed last 5 days - Cigars
SMQ690DUsed last 5 days - Chewing tobacco
SMQ690EUsed last 5 days - Snuff
SMQ690FUsed last 5 days - Patch, gum, other
SMQ710# days smoked cigarettes last 5 days
SMQ720# cigarettes smoked per day
SMQ725When did resp. smoke last cigarette?
SMQ740# days smoked pipe over last 5 days
SMQ750# pipes smoked per day - last 5 days
SMQ755When did resp. smoke last pipe?
SMQ770# days smoked cigars over last 5 days
SMQ780# cigars smoked per day - last 5 days
SMQ785When did resp. smoke last cigar?
SMQ800#days used chewing tobacco -last 5 days
SMQ815When did resp. last use chewing tobacco?
SMQ817# days used snuff over last 5 days
SMQ819When last used snuff
SMQ830# days used nicotine stop smoking aids?
SMQ840Last time used nicotine stop smoking aid
SMAQUEXQuestionnaire Mode Flag

Social Support (SSQ_D)

Data File: SSQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
SSQ011Anyone to help with emotional support
SSQ021ASpouse gives most emotional support
SSQ021BDaughter gives most emotional support
SSQ021CSon gives most emotional support
SSQ021DSibling gives most emotional support
SSQ021EParent gives most emotional support
SSQ021FOther relative gives emotional support
SSQ021GNeighbors give most emotional support
SSQ021HCo-workers give most emotional support
SSQ021IChurch members give emotional support
SSQ021JClub members give most emotional support
SSQ021KProfessionls give most emotional support
SSQ021LFriends give most emotional support
SSQ021MOthers give most emotional support
SSQ021NNo one gives most emotional support
SSQ031Needed more support in past year
SSQ041How much more support needed
SSD044How often attend church per year
SSQ051Anyone to help with financial support
SSQ061Number of close friends

Vision (VIQ_D)

Data File: VIQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
VIQ010Can see light
VIQ017Blind in both eyes
VIQ031General condition of eyesight
VIQ041Time worrying about eyesight
VIQ051ADifficulty reading ordinary newsprint
VIQ051BDifficulty with up close work or chores
VIQ051CDifficulty seeing steps/curbs-dim light
VIQ051DDifficulty noticing objects to side
VIQ051EDifficulty findng object on crowdedshelf
VIQ056Difficulty drivng daytime-familiar place
VIQ061Vision limits how long can do activities
VIQ071Ever had a cataract operation
VIQ081Operation in right, left or both eyes
VIQ090Ever told had glaucoma
VIQ100Glaucoma in which eye
VIQ310Told had macular degeneration
VIQ320Macular degeneration in which eye

Weight History 16 Years and Older (WHQ_D)

Data File: WHQ_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
WHD010Current self-reported height (inches)
WHD020Current self-reported weight (pounds)
WHQ030How do you consider your weight
WHQ040Like to weigh more, less or same
WHD050Self-reported weight - 1 yr ago (pounds)
WHQ060Weight change intentional
WHQ070Tried to lose weight in past year
WHD080AAte less to lose weight
WHD080BSwitched to foods with lower calories
WHD080CAte less fat to lose weight
WHD080DExercised to lose weight
WHD080ESkipped meals
WHD080FAte diet foods or products
WHD080GUsed a liquid diet formula
WHD080HJoined a weight loss program
WHD080ITook prescription diet pills
WHD080JTook non-RX suppl. to lose weight
WHD080KTook laxatives or vomited
WHD080LOther
WHD080MDrank a lot of water
WHD080NFollowed a special diet
WHD080OAte fewer carbohydrates
WHD080PStarted to smoke or began to smoke again
WHD080QAte more fruits, vegetables, salads
WHD080RChanged eating habits
WHD080SAte less sugar, candy, sweets
WHQ270Seek help from a health professional
WHQ280APersonal trainer
WHQ280BDietitian
WHQ280CNutritionist
WHQ280DDoctor
WHQ280EOther health professional
WHQ090Tried not to gain weight in past year
WHD100AAte less food
WHD100BSwitched to foods with lower calories
WHD100CAte less fat
WHD100DExercised
WHD100ESkipped meals
WHD100FAte diet foods or products
WHD100GUsed liquid diet formula
WHD100HJoined a weight loss program
WHD100ITook prescription diet pills
WHD100JTook non-prescription diet pills
WHD100KTook laxatives or vomited
WHD100LOther
WHD100MDrank a lot of water
WHD100NFollowed a special diet
WHD100OAte fewer carbohydrates
WHD100PStarted to smoke or began to smoke again
WHD100QAte more fruits, vegetables, salads
WHD100RChanged eating habits
WHD100SAte less sugar, candy, sweets
WHQ210Ever tried to lose weight
WHD220Weight loss most successful (pounds)
WHD110Self-reported weight-10 yrs ago (pounds)
WHD120Self-reported weight-age 25 (pounds)
WHD130Self-reported height - age 25 (inches)
WHD140Self-reported greatest weight (pounds)
WHQ150Age when heaviest weight

Weight History 8-15 Years (WHQMEC_D)

Data File: WHQMEC_D.xpt

Item LabelSAS Label
SEQNRespondent sequence number
WHQ030MHow do you consider your weight
WHQ500Trying to do about weight
WHQ510AWant to look better
WHQ510BWant to be healthier
WHQ510CWant to be better at sports
WHQ510DGet teased about my weight
WHQ510EThink my clothes will fit better
WHQ510FThink boys will like me better
WHQ510GThink girls will like me better
WHQ510HFriends are trying to lose weight
WHQ510ISomeone in family trying to lose weight
WHQ510JMother/father wants me to lose weight
WHQ510KTeacher/coach wants me to lose weight
WHQ510LHealth professional wants me lose weight
WHQ510MWant to be skinny/don't want to be fat
WHQ510NWant to feel good/better about self
WHQ510OBecause I'm fat/overweight
WHQ510UOther reason
WHQ520How often tried to lose weight
WHQ530Been on a diet to lose weight
WHQ540Starved to lose weight
WHQ550Cut back on eating to lose weight
WHQ560Skipped meals to lose weight
WHQ570Exercised to lose weight
WHQ580Eaten less sweets or fatty foods