1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 State FIPS Code Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 1-2 SAS Variable Name: _STATE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Alabama 2138 1.72 1.59 02 Alaska 1536 1.24 0.22 04 Arizona 1957 1.58 1.55 05 Arkansas 1800 1.45 0.92 06 California 4003 3.23 11.86 08 Colorado 1806 1.46 1.41 09 Connecticut 1838 1.48 1.26 10 Delaware 2125 1.71 0.27 11 District of Columbia 1201 0.97 0.22 12 Florida 3576 2.88 5.57 13 Georgia 2382 1.92 2.68 15 Hawaii 2162 1.74 0.45 16 Idaho 2735 2.20 0.41 17 Illinois 2880 2.32 4.41 18 Indiana 2212 1.78 2.16 19 Iowa 3600 2.90 1.06 20 Kansas 2008 1.62 0.95 21 Kentucky 3618 2.92 1.45 22 Louisiana 1656 1.33 1.55 23 Maine 1699 1.37 0.47 24 Maryland 4482 3.61 1.92 25 Massachusetts 1782 1.44 2.33 26 Michigan 2488 2.01 3.53 27 Minnesota 4405 3.55 1.70 28 Mississippi 1592 1.28 0.97 29 Missouri 1550 1.25 1.99 30 Montana 1803 1.45 0.32 31 Nebraska 2102 1.69 0.60 32 Nevada 1800 1.45 0.58 33 New Hampshire 1502 1.21 0.43 Page 1 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 State FIPS Code Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 1-2 SAS Variable Name: _STATE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 34 New Jersey 3149 2.54 3.06 35 New Mexico 1096 0.88 0.61 36 New York 4312 3.48 6.96 37 North Carolina 2794 2.25 2.76 38 North Dakota 1811 1.46 0.23 39 Ohio 1555 1.25 4.16 40 Oklahoma 1925 1.55 1.22 41 Oregon 2932 2.36 1.19 42 Pennsylvania 3595 2.90 4.63 44 Rhode Island 1849 1.49 0.38 45 South Carolina 1879 1.51 1.38 46 South Dakota 2110 1.70 0.26 47 Tennessee 3059 2.47 2.00 48 Texas 1706 1.37 6.80 49 Utah 2887 2.33 0.64 50 Vermont 2505 2.02 0.22 51 Virginia 1892 1.52 2.54 53 Washington 3591 2.89 2.05 54 West Virginia 2420 1.95 0.70 55 Wisconsin 2231 1.80 1.90 56 Wyoming 2532 2.04 0.17 72 Puerto Rico 1817 1.46 1.29 Page 2 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Old Stratum Field Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 3 SAS Variable Name: Old Stratum Field Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Use Columns 503-504 instead. Primary Sampling Unit Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 4-8 SAS Variable Name: _PSU Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Record Number Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 9 SAS Variable Name: _RECORD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Date of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 10-15 SAS Variable Name: IDATE (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 3 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Month of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 10-11 SAS Variable Name: IMONTH (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 January 9221 7.43 7.33 02 February 9806 7.90 7.60 03 March 10229 8.24 8.31 04 April 10340 8.33 8.20 05 May 10453 8.42 8.52 06 June 10717 8.64 8.67 07 July 10956 8.83 8.77 08 August 10912 8.79 8.87 09 September 10217 8.23 8.42 10 October 10420 8.40 8.66 11 November 10540 8.49 8.62 12 December 10274 8.28 8.06 Page 4 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Day of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 12-13 SAS Variable Name: IDAY (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 848 0.68 1.14 02 1311 1.06 1.54 03 1600 1.29 1.79 04 2565 2.07 2.30 05 2689 2.17 2.55 06 3200 2.58 2.84 07 3251 2.62 2.98 08 3936 3.17 3.56 09 5021 4.05 3.93 10 6333 5.10 4.87 11 7112 5.73 5.12 12 6770 5.46 4.84 13 7681 6.19 5.69 14 8226 6.63 6.04 15 8124 6.55 5.93 16 6708 5.41 5.12 17 6945 5.60 5.27 18 6253 5.04 4.88 19 5460 4.40 4.03 20 4701 3.79 3.65 21 4074 3.28 3.35 22 4134 3.33 3.35 23 3438 2.77 2.85 24 2866 2.31 2.31 25 2507 2.02 2.20 26 2282 1.84 1.92 27 1727 1.39 1.57 28 1240 1.00 1.28 29 1424 1.15 1.39 30 1145 0.92 1.16 31 514 0.41 0.54 Page 5 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Year of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 14-15 SAS Variable Name: IYEAR (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 96 124085 100.00 100.00 Interviewer ID Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 16-17 SAS Variable Name: INTVID (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Record ID Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 18-25 SAS Variable Name: None Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank Disposition of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 26-27 SAS Variable Name: DISPCODE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Completed interview 124085 100.00 100.00 Page 6 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Winddown Status of Final Disposition Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 28 SAS Variable Name: WINDDOWN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 9 Final Disposition in winddown 3885 100.00 100.00 Blank Final Disposition in regular mode 120200 Number of Adults in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 29-30 SAS Variable Name: NUMADULT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 39620 31.93 17.37 02 67727 54.58 57.82 03 12071 9.73 15.68 04 3691 2.97 6.82 05 728 0.59 1.66 06-18 248 0.20 0.64 Page 7 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Adult Males in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 31 SAS Variable Name: NUMMEN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 3668 4.34 4.10 1 69070 81.77 74.62 2 9705 11.49 16.22 3 1655 1.96 3.98 4 294 0.35 0.83 5 48 0.06 0.17 6 19 0.02 0.07 7 3 0.00 0.01 8 3 0.00 0.02 Blank Only 1 adult in household 39620 Number of Adult Females in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 32 SAS Variable Name: NUMWOMEN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 2395 2.84 3.54 1 69588 82.39 76.22 2 10718 12.69 16.47 3 1490 1.76 3.10 4 234 0.28 0.54 5 22 0.03 0.08 6 13 0.02 0.04 7 5 0.01 0.01 Blank Only 1 adult in household 39620 Page 8 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 General Health Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 1. Would you say that in general your health is: Column: 33 SAS Variable Name: GENHLTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 29216 23.55 23.40 2 Very good 41739 33.64 33.40 3 Good 34614 27.90 28.52 4 Fair 13302 10.72 10.90 5 Poor 4945 3.99 3.62 7 Don't know/Not sure 246 0.20 0.15 9 Refused 23 0.02 0.02 Number of Days Physical Health Not Good Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 2. Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? Columns: 34-35 SAS Variable Name: PHYSHLTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 38228 30.81 30.58 77 Don't know/Not sure 1485 1.20 1.22 88 None 84294 67.93 68.14 99 Refused 78 0.06 0.07 Page 9 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Days Mental Health Not Good Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 3. Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? Columns: 36-37 SAS Variable Name: MENTHLTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 38416 30.96 30.43 77 Don't know/Not sure 1587 1.28 1.33 88 None 83919 67.63 68.12 99 Refused 163 0.13 0.12 Number of Days Activities Limited Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 4. During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? Columns: 38-39 SAS Variable Name: POORHLTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 22610 37.44 37.43 77 Don't know/Not sure 779 1.29 1.21 88 None 36884 61.07 61.16 99 Refused 121 0.20 0.20 Blank Skipped ( If PHYSHLTH=88 and 63691 MENTHLTH=88) Page 10 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Have Any Kind of Health Plan Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 5. Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare? Column: 40 SAS Variable Name: HLTHPLAN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 108254 87.24 85.30 2 No 15482 12.48 14.32 7 Don't know/Not sure 283 0.23 0.32 9 Refused 65 0.05 0.06 Blank Missing 1 Have Medicare Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 6. Do you have Medicare? Column: 41 SAS Variable Name: MEDICARE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 26083 24.39 22.50 2 No 80596 75.36 77.16 7 Don't know/Not sure 236 0.22 0.31 9 Refused 30 0.03 0.03 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=2,7,9) 17140 Page 11 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Type Coverage Paying for Most Medical Care Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 7a. What type of health care coverage do you use to pay for most of your medical care? Is it coverage through: Columns: 42-43 SAS Variable Name: TYPCOVR1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Your employer 48989 60.58 60.54 02 Someone else's employer 16406 20.29 21.82 03 A plan that you or someone else buys on your own 7644 9.45 8.35 04 Medicare 196 0.24 0.23 05 Medicaid or Medical Assistance 3461 4.28 3.80 06 The military, CHAMPUS, or the VA 1944 2.40 2.43 07 The Indian Health Service 154 0.19 0.06 08 Some other source 1539 1.90 1.92 77 Don't know/Not sure 197 0.24 0.40 88 None 194 0.24 0.22 99 Refused 139 0.17 0.22 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=2,7,9 or 43222 MEDICARE=1) Page 12 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Type Coverage Maybe Not Considered Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 7b. There are some types of coverage you may not have considered. Please tell me if you have any of the following: (Only persons HLTHPLAN=2) Columns: 44-45 SAS Variable Name: TYPCOVR2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Your employer 786 5.12 6.06 02 Someone else's employer 282 1.84 2.17 03 A plan that you or someone else buys on your own 173 1.13 1.36 04 Medicare 236 1.54 1.61 05 Medicaid or Medical Assistance 442 2.88 2.82 06 The military, CHAMPUS, or the VA 284 1.85 1.66 07 The Indian Health Service 142 0.92 0.33 08 Some other source 210 1.37 1.65 77 Don't know/Not sure 157 1.02 1.17 88 None 12582 81.95 80.79 99 Refused 60 0.39 0.38 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=7,9 or MEDICARE=1) 108731 Page 13 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Had This Health Coverage Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 8. About how long have you had [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/this particular health care coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b]? Column: 46 SAS Variable Name: MCRELNGT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 For less than 12 months (1 to 12 months) 18140 16.60 17.43 2 For less than 2 years (1 to 2 years) 12183 11.15 11.45 3 For less than 3 years (2 to 3 years) 9831 8.99 9.43 4 For less than 5 years (3 to 5 years) 10552 9.65 9.88 5 5 or more years 57438 52.55 50.58 7 Don't know/Not sure 1037 0.95 1.10 9 Refused 125 0.11 0.13 Blank Skipped 14779 Book or List of Doctors With Health Coverage Plan Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 9. Is there a book or list of doctors associated with your [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/health coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b] plan? Column: 47 SAS Variable Name: DOCTLIST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 59844 54.75 59.06 2 No 45234 41.38 36.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 4152 3.80 4.14 9 Refused 76 0.07 0.09 Blank Skipped 14779 Page 14 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Plan Requires Certain Doctor or Clinic Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Question: 10. Does your [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/health coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b] plan require you to select a certain doctor or clinic for all of your routine care? Column: 48 SAS Variable Name: CERTDOCT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 39189 35.85 40.98 2 No 66583 60.91 55.74 7 Don't know/Not sure 3453 3.16 3.19 9 Refused 83 0.08 0.09 Blank Skipped 14777 Last Had Health Coverage Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 11. About how long has it been since you had health care coverage? Column: 49 SAS Variable Name: PASTPLAN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 2307 17.96 18.16 2 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 1553 12.09 12.45 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 1734 13.50 13.26 4 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 2079 16.19 15.12 5 5 or more years ago 3428 26.69 24.21 7 Don't know/Not sure 302 2.35 2.44 8 Never 1416 11.02 14.06 9 Refused 26 0.20 0.30 Blank Skipped 111240 Page 15 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Time When Could Not Afford to See Doctor Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 12. Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost? Column: 50 SAS Variable Name: MEDCOST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 13654 11.00 11.30 2 No 110167 88.78 88.48 7 Don't know/Not sure 208 0.17 0.18 9 Refused 56 0.05 0.04 How Long Since Last Routine Checkup Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 13. About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup? Column: 51 SAS Variable Name: CHECKUP Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 85711 69.07 67.63 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 16050 12.93 13.48 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 8955 7.22 7.73 4 5 or more years ago 10633 8.57 8.47 7 Don't know/Not sure 1297 1.05 1.05 8 Never 1386 1.12 1.58 9 Refused 53 0.04 0.04 Page 16 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ever Told by Doctor You Have Diabetes Section: 3. Diabetes Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 20. Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes? Column: 52 SAS Variable Name: DIABETES Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 6082 4.90 4.84 2 Yes, female told only during pregnancy 902 0.73 0.64 3 No 116952 94.25 94.39 7 Don't know/Not sure 101 0.08 0.10 9 Refused 48 0.04 0.04 Participate in Any Physical Activity During Past Month Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 1. During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise? Column: 53 SAS Variable Name: EXERANY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 85626 69.82 70.22 2 No 36940 30.12 29.71 7 Don't know/Not sure 50 0.04 0.04 9 Refused 29 0.02 0.02 Blank Skipped 1440 Page 17 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Columns: 54-55 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Aerobics class 4297 5.02 4.78 02 Backpacking 14 0.02 0.02 03 Badminton 17 0.02 0.02 04 Basketball 1865 2.18 2.82 05 Bicycling for pleasure 2906 3.39 3.70 06 Boating (canoeing, rowing, sailing for pleasure or 53 0.06 0.07 camping) 07 Bowling 477 0.56 0.55 08 Boxing 38 0.04 0.06 09 Calisthenics 1063 1.24 1.39 10 Canoeing, rowing in competition 45 0.05 0.04 11 Carpentry 62 0.07 0.08 12 Dancing-aerobics/ballet 533 0.62 0.54 13 Fishing from riverbank or boat 217 0.25 0.23 14 Gardening (spading, weeding, digging, filling) 5684 6.64 6.62 15 Golf 2613 3.05 3.29 16 Handball 24 0.03 0.04 17 Health club exerise 1558 1.82 1.82 18 Hiking cross country 705 0.82 0.65 19 Home exercise 2734 3.19 2.82 20 Horseback riding 277 0.32 0.26 21 Hunting large game - deer, elk 275 0.32 0.24 22 Jogging 1252 1.46 1.65 23 Judo/karate 225 0.26 0.27 24 Mountain climbing 31 0.04 0.03 25 Mowing lawn 355 0.41 0.38 26 Paddleball 6 0.01 0.01 27 Painting/papering house 27 0.03 0.03 Page 18 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Columns: 54-55 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 28 Racketball 290 0.34 0.33 29 Raking lawn 91 0.11 0.08 30 Running 4314 5.04 5.96 31 Rope skipping 13 0.02 0.01 32 Scuba diving 17 0.02 0.01 33 Skating - ice or roller 318 0.37 0.48 34 Sledding, tobogganing 14 0.02 0.01 35 Snorkeling 9 0.01 0.01 36 Snow shoeing 25 0.03 0.03 37 Snow shoveling by hand 256 0.30 0.21 38 Snow blowing 12 0.01 0.01 39 Snow skiing 356 0.42 0.36 40 Soccer 266 0.31 0.58 41 Softball 777 0.91 1.03 42 Squash 17 0.02 0.03 43 Stair climbing 272 0.32 0.35 44 Stream fishing in waders 4 0.00 0.01 45 Surfing 63 0.07 0.11 46 Swimming laps 1264 1.48 1.43 47 Table tennis 7 0.01 0.01 48 Tennis 688 0.80 0.94 49 Touch football 80 0.09 0.13 50 Volleyball 422 0.49 0.45 51 Walking 40101 46.83 44.62 52 Waterskiing 91 0.11 0.09 53 Weightlifting 2961 3.46 4.37 54 Other 4211 4.92 4.35 55 Bicycling machine exercise 1086 1.27 1.19 Page 19 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Columns: 54-55 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 56 Rowing machine exercise 163 0.19 0.23 99 Refused 84 0.10 0.11 Blank Skipped 38460 Distance Walking, Running, Jogging or Swimming in Miles and Tenths Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 3. How far did you usually walk/run/jog/swim? Columns: 56-58 SAS Variable Name: EXERDIS1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-150 Miles and tenths (one implied decimal) 42090 89.69 90.49 Out of Range Out of Range 2 0.00 0.00 777 Don't know/Not sure 4565 9.73 8.79 999 Refused 272 0.58 0.73 Blank Skipped 77156 Page 20 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 4. How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month? Columns: 59-61 SAS Variable Name: EXEROFT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Times per week 68215 79.74 78.90 201-299 Times per month 16193 18.93 19.85 777 Don't know/Not sure 1094 1.28 1.20 999 Refused 40 0.05 0.06 Blank Skipped 38543 Minutes or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 5. And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it? Columns: 62-64 SAS Variable Name: EXERHMM1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-759 Hours and minutes 81315 95.06 95.42 777 Don't know/Not sure 3701 4.33 3.95 800-959 Hours and minutes 461 0.54 0.49 999 Refused 65 0.08 0.14 Blank Skipped 38543 Page 21 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Participate in Another Activity During Past Month Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 6. Was there another physical activity or exercise that you participated in during the last month? Column: 65 SAS Variable Name: EXEROTH2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 37493 43.79 43.94 2 No 48026 56.09 55.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 87 0.10 0.09 9 Refused 20 0.02 0.04 Blank Skipped 38459 Other Type of Physical Activity Giving Most Exercise During Past Month Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 7. What other type of physical activity gave you the next most exercise during the past month? Columns: 66-67 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-56 01-56 (See codes for EXERACT1) 37436 99.85 99.84 99 Refused 58 0.15 0.16 Blank Skipped 86591 Page 22 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Distance Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming in Miles and Tenths (Second Activity) Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 8. How far did you usually walk/run/jog/swim? Columns: 68-70 SAS Variable Name: EXERDIS2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-150 Miles and tenths (one implied decimal) 8395 83.70 84.63 777 Don't know/Not sure 1565 15.60 14.47 999 Refused 70 0.70 0.90 Blank Skipped 114055 How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming (Second Activity) Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 9. How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity? Columns: 71-73 SAS Variable Name: EXEROFT2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Times per week 26700 71.32 70.74 201-299 Times per month 10253 27.39 27.97 777 Don't know/Not sure 468 1.25 1.24 999 Refused 15 0.04 0.06 Blank Skipped 86649 Page 23 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Minutes or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming (Second Activity) Section: 4. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 10. And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it? Columns: 74-76 SAS Variable Name: EXERHMM2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-759 Hours and minutes 36100 96.43 96.68 777 Don't know/Not sure 1083 2.89 2.84 800-959 Hours and minutes 238 0.64 0.45 999 Refused 15 0.04 0.03 Blank Skipped 86649 Smoked at Least One Hundred Cigarettes Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 26. Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life? Column: 77 SAS Variable Name: SMOKE100 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 58867 47.44 46.96 2 No 64918 52.32 52.80 7 Don't know/Not sure 255 0.21 0.20 9 Refused 45 0.04 0.04 Page 24 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Frequency of Days Now Smoking Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 27. Do you now smoke cigarettes everyday, some days, or not at all? Column: 78 SAS Variable Name: SMOKEDAY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Everyday 24044 40.84 40.27 2 Some days 4986 8.47 9.28 3 Not at all 29811 50.64 50.39 9 Refused 26 0.04 0.06 Blank Skipped 65218 Number of Cigarettes Now Smoked Per Day Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 28. On the average, about how many cigarettes a day do you now smoke? Columns: 79-80 SAS Variable Name: SMOKENUM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of cigarettes 23787 98.93 99.15 77 Don't know/Not sure 216 0.90 0.74 78-98 3 0.01 0.02 99 Refused 38 0.16 0.09 Blank Skipped 100041 Page 25 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Cigarettes Smoked When Smoked Less Than Thirty Days Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 28a. On the average, when you smoked during the past 30 days, about how many cigarettes did you smoke a day? Columns: 81-82 SAS Variable Name: SMOKNM30 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Out of Range Out of Range 1 0.02 0.00 01-76 Number of cigarettes 4728 94.81 94.99 77 Don't know/Not sure 232 4.65 3.98 99 Refused 26 0.52 1.02 Blank Skipped 119098 Quit Smoking a Day or Longer in Past Year Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 29. During the past 12 months, have you quit smoking for 1 day or longer? Column: 83 SAS Variable Name: STOPSMOK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 10660 43.79 45.92 2 No 13632 56.00 53.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 35 0.14 0.10 9 Refused 14 0.06 0.06 Blank Skipped 99744 Page 26 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Last Smoked Cigarettes Section: 5. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 30. About how long has it been since you last smoked cigarettes regularly, that is, daily? Columns: 84-85 SAS Variable Name: LASTSMOK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 582 1.95 2.09 02 Within past 3 months (1 to 3 months ago) 636 2.13 2.12 03 Within past 6 months (3 to 6 months ago) 715 2.40 2.42 04 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 1176 3.94 4.32 05 Within past 5 years (1 to 5 years ago) 5467 18.34 18.70 06 Within past 15 years (5 to 15 years ago) 8948 30.02 33.36 07 15 or more years ago 11572 38.82 34.10 77 Don't know/Not sure 94 0.32 0.28 88 Never smoked regularly 605 2.03 2.55 99 Refused 16 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 94274 Page 27 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Often Drink Fruit Juices Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 1. How often do you drink fruit juices such as orange, grapefruit, or tomato? Columns: 86-88 SAS Variable Name: FRUITJUI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 56407 45.99 45.67 201-299 Per week 39915 32.55 33.69 301-399 Per month 13276 10.82 10.63 401-499 Per year 1527 1.25 1.23 555 Never 9657 7.87 7.38 777 Don't know/Not sure 1798 1.47 1.35 999 Refused 65 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 1440 How Often Eat Fruit Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 2. Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit? Columns: 89-91 SAS Variable Name: FRUIT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 56206 45.83 44.98 201-299 Per week 48862 39.84 40.42 301-399 Per month 11571 9.43 9.80 401-499 Per year 866 0.71 0.72 555 Never 3336 2.72 2.67 777 Don't know/Not sure 1742 1.42 1.37 999 Refused 62 0.05 0.04 Blank Skipped 1440 Page 28 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Often Eat Green Salad Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 3. How often do you eat green salad? Columns: 92-94 SAS Variable Name: GREENSAL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 24633 20.08 20.98 201-299 Per week 74807 60.99 60.44 301-399 Per month 14484 11.81 11.70 401-499 Per year 964 0.79 0.82 555 Never 6039 4.92 4.86 777 Don't know/Not sure 1652 1.35 1.16 999 Refused 66 0.05 0.04 Blank Skipped 1440 How Often Eat Potatoes Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 4. How often do you eat potatoes not including french fries, fried potatoes, or potato chips? Columns: 95-97 SAS Variable Name: POTATOES Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 10614 8.65 7.91 201-299 Per week 87407 71.27 71.27 301-399 Per month 18714 15.26 15.78 401-499 Per year 894 0.73 0.78 555 Never 3518 2.87 3.18 777 Don't know/Not sure 1435 1.17 1.04 999 Refused 63 0.05 0.04 Blank Skipped 1440 Page 29 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Often Eat Carrots Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 5. How often do you eat carrots? Columns: 98-100 SAS Variable Name: CARROTS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 10585 8.63 8.45 201-299 Per week 61480 50.13 49.18 301-399 Per month 30713 25.04 25.62 401-499 Per year 2631 2.15 2.27 555 Never 13838 11.28 12.04 777 Don't know/Not sure 3320 2.71 2.38 999 Refused 78 0.06 0.05 Blank Skipped 1440 Number Servings of Other Vegetables Usually Eaten Section: 6. Nutrition Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 6. Not counting carrots, potatoes, or salad, how many servings of vegetables do you usually eat? Columns: 101-103 SAS Variable Name: VEGETABL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 85812 69.97 67.91 201-299 Per week 29844 24.33 25.92 301-399 Per month 3309 2.70 2.96 401-499 Per year 156 0.13 0.14 555 Never 1580 1.29 1.53 777 Don't know/Not sure 1868 1.52 1.49 999 Refused 76 0.06 0.05 Blank Skipped 1440 Page 30 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Now Trying to Lose Weight Section: 7. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 1. Are you now trying to lose weight? Column: 104 SAS Variable Name: LOSEWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 44720 36.46 36.45 2 No 77751 63.40 63.43 7 Don't know/Not sure 132 0.11 0.10 9 Refused 42 0.03 0.03 Blank Skipped 1440 Now Trying to Maintain Current Weight Section: 7. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 2. Are you now trying to maintain your current weight, that is to keep from gaining weight? Column: 105 SAS Variable Name: MAINTAIN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 40441 51.90 53.88 2 No 37151 47.68 45.68 7 Don't know/Not sure 277 0.36 0.38 9 Refused 56 0.07 0.06 Blank Skipped 46160 Page 31 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Eating Fewer Calories or Less Fat To Lose or Keep From Gaining Weight Section: 7. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 3. Are you eating either fewer calories or less fat to... lose weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 36] keep from gaining weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 37] Column: 106 SAS Variable Name: FEWCAL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, fewer calories 6768 8.01 8.41 2 Yes, less fat 31978 37.83 37.69 3 Yes, fewer calories and less fat 27246 32.23 31.39 4 No 17799 21.05 21.64 7 Don't know/Not sure 734 0.87 0.84 9 Refused 12 0.01 0.03 Blank Skipped 39548 Using Physical Activity To Lose or Keep From Gaining Weight Section: 7. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 4. Are you using physical activity or exercise to... lose weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 36] keep from gaining weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 37] Column: 107 SAS Variable Name: PHYACT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 48981 57.94 58.04 2 No 35375 41.85 41.78 7 Don't know/Not sure 158 0.19 0.16 9 Refused 21 0.02 0.02 Blank Skipped 39550 Page 32 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Health Professional Given Advice About Weight in Past Twelve Months Section: 7. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Question: 6. In the past 12 months, has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional given you advice about your weight? Column: 108 SAS Variable Name: DRADVICE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, lose weight 13561 11.06 11.07 2 Yes, gain weight 2228 1.82 1.73 3 Yes, maintain current weight 2399 1.96 1.98 4 No 104203 84.96 85.04 7 Don't know/Not sure 188 0.15 0.13 9 Refused 66 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 1440 Reported Age in Years Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 36. What is your age? Columns: 109-110 SAS Variable Name: AGE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 07 Don't know/Not sure 38 0.03 0.03 09 Refused 468 0.38 0.31 18-24 11089 8.94 12.19 25-34 24473 19.72 20.93 35-44 28596 23.05 21.43 45-54 20976 16.90 16.19 55-64 20279 16.34 16.11 65-99 18166 14.64 12.81 Page 33 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Original Reported Race Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 37. What is your race? Column: 111 SAS Variable Name: ORACE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White 105720 85.20 82.23 2 Black 10884 8.77 10.37 3 Asian, Pacific Islander 2735 2.20 2.58 4 American Indian, Alaska Native 1475 1.19 1.11 5 Other 2774 2.24 3.27 7 Don't know/Not sure 83 0.07 0.10 9 Refused 414 0.33 0.33 Spanish or Hispanic Origin Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 38. Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin? Column: 112 SAS Variable Name: HISPANIC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8313 6.70 10.64 2 No 115264 92.89 88.95 7 Don't know/Not sure 260 0.21 0.20 9 Refused 248 0.20 0.21 Page 34 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Marital Status Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 39. Are you: [married, divorced, widowed, separated, never been married, or a member of an unmarried couple] Column: 113 SAS Variable Name: MARITAL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Married 67773 54.62 59.89 2 Divorced 15755 12.70 9.27 3 Widowed 13452 10.84 7.35 4 Separated 3194 2.57 2.23 5 Never been married 21086 16.99 18.65 6 Member of an unmarried couple 2517 2.03 2.40 9 Refused 308 0.25 0.20 Number of Children Less Than Five Years Old Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 40a. How many children live in your household who are less than 5 years old? Column: 114 SAS Variable Name: CHLD04 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 19339 15.59 17.23 8 None 104532 84.24 82.55 9 Refused 214 0.17 0.21 Page 35 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Children Five to Twelve Years Old Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 40b. How many children live in your household who are 5 through 12 years old? Column: 115 SAS Variable Name: CHLD0512 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 26670 21.49 21.94 8 None 97192 78.33 77.84 9 Refused 223 0.18 0.22 Number of Children Thirteen to Seventeen Years Old Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 40c. How many children live in your household who are 13 through 17 years old? Column: 116 SAS Variable Name: CHLD1317 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 19427 15.66 15.93 8 None 104429 84.16 83.86 9 Refused 229 0.18 0.21 Page 36 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Education Level Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 41. What is the highest grade or year of school you completed? Column: 117 SAS Variable Name: EDUCA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Never attended school or only kindergarten 244 0.20 0.22 2 Grades 1 through 8 (Elementary) 5927 4.78 4.82 3 Grades 9 through 11 (Some high school) 10333 8.33 8.96 4 Grade 12 or GED (High school graduate) 40406 32.56 32.37 5 College 1 to 3 years (Some college or technical 34194 27.56 27.46 school) 6 College 4 years or more (College graduate) 32657 26.32 25.89 9 Refused 324 0.26 0.28 Current Employment Status Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 42. Are you currently: [employed for wages, self-employed, out of work, a homemaker, student, retired, unable to work] Column: 118 SAS Variable Name: EMPLOY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Employed for wages 65021 52.40 53.65 2 Self-employed 10625 8.56 7.91 3 Out of work for more than 1 year 1797 1.45 1.68 4 Out of work for less than 1 year 2513 2.03 2.35 5 Homemaker 9889 7.97 7.96 6 Student 3958 3.19 4.22 7 Retired 22989 18.53 16.90 8 Unable to work 4005 3.23 3.15 9 Refused 3288 2.65 2.19 Page 37 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Income Level Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 43. Is your annual household income from all sources: [Less than $25,000; Less than $20,000; Less than $15,000; Less than $10,000; Less than $35,000; Less than $50,000; Less than $75,000; $75,000 or more] Columns: 119-120 SAS Variable Name: INCOME2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Less than $10,000 8271 6.67 6.15 02 $10,000 to $14,999 8242 6.64 5.86 03 $15,000 to $19,999 10683 8.61 8.16 04 $20,000 to $24,999 12973 10.45 9.76 05 $25,000 to $34,999 19650 15.84 15.28 06 $35,000 to $49,999 20579 16.58 17.17 07 $50,000 to $74,999 15444 12.45 13.65 08 $75,000 or More 11004 8.87 9.99 77 Don't know/Not sure 7644 6.16 6.57 99 Refused 9595 7.73 7.42 Reported Weight Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 44. About how much do you weigh without shoes? Columns: 121-123 SAS Variable Name: WEIGHT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 50-776 Weight 119724 96.49 96.74 777 Don't know/Not sure 2014 1.62 1.62 999 Refused 2347 1.89 1.65 Page 38 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Desired Weight Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 5. How much would you like to weigh? Columns: 124-126 SAS Variable Name: WTDESIRE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 50-776 Weight 115499 94.17 85.57 777 Don't know/Not sure 2317 1.89 1.76 999 Refused 4829 3.94 12.66 Blank Skipped 1440 Reported Height Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Columns: 127-129 SAS Variable Name: HEIGHT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 200-711 Height in feet and inches 123092 99.20 99.05 777 Don't know/Not sure 690 0.56 0.73 999 Refused 303 0.24 0.22 Page 39 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Feet in Reported Height Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Column: 127 SAS Variable Name: HTF Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 2-6 Number of feet 123081 99.19 99.04 7 Don't know/Not sure or 7 feet 701 0.56 0.74 8 Number of feet 0 0.00 0.00 9 Refused 303 0.24 0.22 Number of Inches in Reported Height Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Columns: 128-129 SAS Variable Name: HTI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 00-11 Number of inches 123092 99.20 99.05 77 Don't know/Not sure 690 0.56 0.73 99 Refused 303 0.24 0.22 Page 40 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 County Code Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 46. What county do you live in? Columns: 130-132 SAS Variable Name: CTYCODE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed County code 120897 97.43 98.94 777 Don't know/Not sure 295 0.24 0.47 999 Refused 2893 2.33 0.59 More Than One Telephone Number in Household Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 47. Do you have more than one telephone number in your household? Column: 133 SAS Variable Name: NUMHHOLD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 13609 10.97 8.98 2 No 110182 88.80 90.78 9 Refused 294 0.24 0.24 Page 41 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Residential Phone Numbers in Household Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 48. How many residential telephone numbers do you have? Column: 134 SAS Variable Name: NUMPHONS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 2696 19.81 27.71 2 9689 71.20 65.68 3 1000 7.35 4.95 4 109 0.80 0.54 5 19 0.14 0.06 6 6 0.04 0.07 7 5 0.04 0.01 8 8 or more 3 0.02 0.01 9 Refused 82 0.60 0.98 Blank Skipped 110476 Sex Section: 8. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 49. Indicate sex of respondent. Column: 135 SAS Variable Name: SEX Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Male 51088 41.17 47.96 2 Female 72997 58.83 52.04 Page 42 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ever Had Mammogram Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 50. A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? Column: 136 SAS Variable Name: HADMAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 43377 59.42 57.90 2 No 29104 39.87 41.44 7 Don't know/Not sure 94 0.13 0.14 9 Refused 420 0.58 0.51 Blank Skipped 51090 How Long Since Last Mammogram Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 51. How long has it been since you had your last mammogram? Column: 137 SAS Variable Name: HOWLONG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 26121 60.22 61.66 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 8454 19.49 19.16 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 3054 7.04 6.64 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 2313 5.33 5.30 5 5 or more years ago 3098 7.14 6.57 7 Don't know/Not sure 308 0.71 0.61 9 Refused 29 0.07 0.08 Blank Skipped 80708 Page 43 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Reason for Last Mammogram Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 52. Was your last mammogram done as part of a routine checkup, because of a breast problem other than cancer, or because you've already had breast cancer? Column: 138 SAS Variable Name: WHYDONE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine checkup 37714 86.94 87.40 2 Breast problem other than cancer 4512 10.40 10.04 3 Had breast cancer 954 2.20 2.06 7 Don't know/Not sure 146 0.34 0.36 9 Refused 51 0.12 0.13 Blank Skipped 80708 Ever Had Breast Exam by Health Professional Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 53. A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? Column: 139 SAS Variable Name: PROFEXAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 65102 89.19 87.67 2 No 7147 9.79 11.46 7 Don't know/Not sure 252 0.35 0.28 9 Refused 494 0.68 0.58 Blank Skipped 51090 Page 44 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Last Breast Exam Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 54. How long has it been since your last breast exam? Column: 140 SAS Variable Name: LENGEXAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 47530 73.01 74.44 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 8691 13.35 13.14 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 2859 4.39 4.18 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 1985 3.05 2.83 5 5 or more years ago 3525 5.41 4.73 7 Don't know/Not sure 498 0.76 0.64 9 Refused 14 0.02 0.04 Blank Skipped 58983 Reason for Last Breast Exam Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 55. Was your last breast exam done as part of a routine checkup, because of a breast problem other than cancer, or because you've already had breast cancer? Column: 141 SAS Variable Name: REASEXAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine checkup 61398 94.31 94.47 2 Breast problem other than cancer 2806 4.31 4.19 3 Had breast cancer 738 1.13 1.02 7 Don't know/Not sure 132 0.20 0.26 9 Refused 28 0.04 0.06 Blank Skipped 58983 Page 45 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ever Had Pap Smear Test Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 56. A Pap smear is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap smear? Column: 142 SAS Variable Name: HADPAP Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 68423 93.74 92.81 2 No 3814 5.23 6.20 7 Don't know/Not sure 216 0.30 0.32 9 Refused 542 0.74 0.68 Blank Skipped 51090 How Long Since Last Pap Smear Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 57. How long has it been since you had your last Pap smear? Column: 143 SAS Variable Name: LASTPAP Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 44951 65.70 67.50 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 9163 13.39 13.38 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 3444 5.03 4.85 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 2472 3.61 3.50 5 5 or more years ago 6884 10.06 8.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 606 0.89 0.77 9 Refused 903 1.32 1.08 Blank Skipped 55662 Page 46 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Reason for Last Pap Smear Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 58. Was your last Pap smear done as part of a routine exam, or to check a current or previous problem? Column: 144 SAS Variable Name: WHYPAP Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine exam 63779 93.21 93.29 2 Check current or previous problem 3153 4.61 4.55 3 Other 360 0.53 0.80 7 Don't know/Not sure 1096 1.60 1.31 9 Refused 35 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 55662 Ever Had Hysterectomy Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 59. Have you had a hysterectomy? Column: 145 SAS Variable Name: HADHYST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 16250 22.26 21.11 2 No 56091 76.84 78.06 7 Don't know/Not sure 65 0.09 0.10 9 Refused 589 0.81 0.74 Blank Skipped 51090 Page 47 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Now Pregnant Section: 9. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 60. To your knowledge, are you now pregnant? Column: 146 SAS Variable Name: PREGNANT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1480 4.31 4.53 2 No 32396 94.44 94.16 7 Don't know/Not sure 164 0.48 0.58 9 Refused 264 0.77 0.73 Blank Skipped 89781 Grade When Education About HIV Infection and AIDS Should Begin Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 67. If you had a child in school, at what grade do you think he or she should begin receiving education in school about HIV infection and AIDS? Columns: 147-148 SAS Variable Name: GRADE2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-12 Grade 79117 79.37 78.96 55 Kindergarten 9564 9.59 8.37 77 Don't know/Not sure 6892 6.91 6.30 88 Never 1642 1.65 1.45 99 Refused 2462 2.47 4.91 Blank Skipped 24408 Page 48 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Would Encourage Sexually Active Teen to Use Condom Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 68. If you had a teenager who was sexually active, would you encourage him or her to use a condom? Column: 149 SAS Variable Name: CONDUSE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 84907 85.18 83.40 2 No 2050 2.06 1.90 3 Would give other advice 8475 8.50 8.16 7 Don't know/Not sure 1649 1.65 1.52 9 Refused 2596 2.60 5.01 Blank Skipped 24408 Chances of Getting Infected with HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 69. What are your chances of getting infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS? Column: 150 SAS Variable Name: GETHIV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 High 2244 2.25 2.50 2 Medium 4226 4.24 4.45 3 Low 29692 29.79 28.65 4 None 59792 59.99 58.18 5 Not applicable 89 0.09 0.11 7 Don't know/Not sure 1220 1.22 1.26 9 Refused 2413 2.42 4.85 Blank Skipped 24409 Page 49 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ever Had Blood Tested for HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 70. Have you ever had your blood tested for HIV? Column: 151 SAS Variable Name: HIVTEST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 39694 39.86 40.25 2 No 55012 55.24 52.68 7 Don't know/Not sure 2504 2.51 2.27 9 Refused 2377 2.39 4.80 Blank Skipped 24498 Donated Blood Since March 1985 Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 71a. Have you donated blood since March 1985? Column: 152 SAS Variable Name: DONBLD85 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 11623 19.41 19.10 2 No 45400 75.80 72.22 7 Don't know/Not sure 613 1.02 0.83 9 Refused 2257 3.77 7.85 Blank Skipped 64192 Page 50 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Date Last Donated Blood Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 72a. When did you last donate blood? Columns: 153-156 SAS Variable Name: LASTDON Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0385-1296 Month and Year Last Blood Donation 5859 50.41 52.42 7777 Don't know/Not sure 1449 12.47 12.24 7785-7796 Unk Month & Known Year of Last Donation 4287 36.88 35.07 9985-9996 Ref Month & Known Year of Last Donation 9 0.08 0.10 9999 Refused 19 0.16 0.17 Blank Skipped 112462 Date of Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 71. When was your last blood test for HIV? Columns: 157-160 SAS Variable Name: LSTTST2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0180-1296 Month and Year Last Aids Test 24472 61.51 63.49 7777 Don't know/Not sure 2651 6.66 7.44 7780-7796 Unk Month & Known Year of Last Aids Test 12528 31.49 28.70 9980-9996 Ref Month & Known Year of Last Aids Test 29 0.07 0.09 9999 Refused 103 0.26 0.28 Blank Skipped 84302 Page 51 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Main Reason for Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 72. What was the main reason you had your last blood test for HIV? Columns: 161-162 SAS Variable Name: RSNTST2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 For hospitalization or surgical procedure 2837 7.13 6.86 02 To apply for health insurance 885 2.22 2.41 03 To apply for life insurance 2797 7.03 6.60 04 For employment 1633 4.10 4.47 05 To apply for a marriage license 1011 2.54 2.99 06 For military induction or military service 2045 5.14 4.91 07 For immigration 425 1.07 1.71 08 Just to find out if you were infected 8435 21.20 20.92 09 Because of referral by a doctor 392 0.99 1.09 10 Because of pregnancy 4325 10.87 10.53 11 Referred by your sex partner 312 0.78 0.72 12 Because it was part of a blood donation process 4035 10.14 10.22 13 For routine checkup 5804 14.59 14.49 14 Because of occupational exposure 1484 3.73 3.09 15 Because of illness 894 2.25 2.12 16 Because I am at risk for HIV 363 0.91 0.84 77 Don't know/Not sure 208 0.52 0.58 87 Other 1654 4.16 4.74 99 Refused 244 0.61 0.72 Blank Skipped 84302 Page 52 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Where Was Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 73. Where did you have your last blood test for HIV? Columns: 163-164 SAS Variable Name: WHRTST2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Private doctor, HMO 12950 36.23 35.54 02 Blood bank, plasma center, Red Cross 394 1.10 1.33 03 Health department 2709 7.58 6.99 04 AIDS clinic, counseling, testing site 636 1.78 2.05 05 Hospital, emergency room, outpatient clinic 7916 22.14 21.58 06 Family planning clinic 659 1.84 2.14 07 Prenatal clinic, obstetrician's office 291 0.81 0.82 08 Tuberculosis clinic 9 0.03 0.06 09 STD clinic 165 0.46 0.45 10 Community health clinic 1679 4.70 4.88 11 Clinic run by employer 640 1.79 1.94 12 Insurance company clinic 760 2.13 2.25 13 Other public clinic 628 1.76 1.85 14 Drug treatment facility 41 0.11 0.12 15 Military induction or military service site 2403 6.72 6.41 16 Immigration site 112 0.31 0.58 17 At home, home visit by nurse or health worker 1893 5.30 5.06 18 At home, using self-sampling kit 103 0.29 0.24 19 In jail or prison 113 0.32 0.34 77 Don't know/Not sure 327 0.91 1.06 87 Other 1139 3.19 3.60 99 Refused 181 0.51 0.70 Blank Skipped 88337 Page 53 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Received Results of Last Test Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 74. Did you receive the results of your last test? Column: 165 SAS Variable Name: RESULTS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 30118 83.76 83.33 2 No 5407 15.04 14.66 7 Don't know/Not sure 245 0.68 0.67 9 Refused 188 0.52 1.34 Blank Skipped 88127 Received Counseling About Test Results Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 75. Did you receive counseling or talk with a health care professional about the results of your test? Column: 166 SAS Variable Name: COUNSEL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 9763 32.42 32.67 2 No 20226 67.16 66.82 7 Don't know/Not sure 110 0.37 0.43 9 Refused 19 0.06 0.09 Blank Skipped 93967 Page 54 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Condom Effectiveness Against HIV Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 4. Some people use condoms to keep from getting infected with HIV through sexual activity. How effective do you think a properly used condom is for this purpose? Column: 167 SAS Variable Name: CONEFF2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Very effective 32940 33.05 32.73 2 Somewhat effective 49807 49.97 48.70 3 Not at all effective 5572 5.59 5.30 4 Don't Know How Effective 7910 7.94 7.40 5 Don't Know Method 601 0.60 0.62 9 Refused 2846 2.86 5.25 Blank Skipped 24409 Changed Sexual Behavior in Last Twelve Months Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 76. Due to what you know about HIV, have you changed your sexual behavior in the last 12 months? Column: 168 SAS Variable Name: SEXBEHAV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 12706 12.75 14.07 2 No 83066 83.34 79.76 7 Don't know/Not sure 459 0.46 0.45 9 Refused 3445 3.46 5.73 Blank Skipped 24409 Page 55 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Sexual Intercourse With Only One Partner in Last Twelve Months Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 78a. Have you: Had sexual intercourse with only one partner? Column: 169 SAS Variable Name: SEX1PTNR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8969 70.59 71.26 2 No 3447 27.13 27.06 7 Don't know/Not sure 56 0.44 0.26 9 Refused 234 1.84 1.42 Blank Skipped 111379 Used Condoms for Protection in Last Twelve Months Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 78b. Have you: Used condoms for protection? Column: 170 SAS Variable Name: USECONDM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8390 66.03 67.70 2 No 4082 32.13 30.83 7 Don't know/Not sure 68 0.54 0.43 9 Refused 166 1.31 1.03 Blank Skipped 111379 Page 56 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Been More Careful in Selecting Sexual Partners in Last Twelve Months Section: 10. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Question: 78c. Have you: Been more careful in selecting sexual partners? Column: 171 SAS Variable Name: SELCPTNR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 11704 92.11 92.85 2 No 713 5.61 5.23 7 Don't know/Not sure 107 0.84 0.76 9 Refused 182 1.43 1.16 Blank Skipped 111379 Age When Told Diabetic Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 1. How old were you when you were told you have diabetes? Columns: 172-173 SAS Variable Name: DIABAGE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Age in years 3924 95.22 95.70 77 Don't know/Not sure 176 4.27 3.52 99 Refused 21 0.51 0.78 Blank Skipped 119964 Page 57 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Now Taking Insulin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 2. Are you now taking insulin? Column: 174 SAS Variable Name: INSULIN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1498 36.35 34.93 2 No 2606 63.24 64.43 9 Refused 17 0.41 0.64 Blank Skipped 119964 How Often Use Insulin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 3. Currently, about how often do you use insulin Columns: 175-177 SAS Variable Name: INSLNFRQ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-106 Times per day 1449 96.73 96.29 201-242 Times per week 29 1.94 2.17 333 Use insulin pump 11 0.73 1.06 777 Don't know/Not sure 8 0.53 0.44 999 Refused 1 0.07 0.04 Blank Skipped 122587 Page 58 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Often Check Blood for Glucose Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 4. About how often do you check your blood for glucose or sugar? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a health professional. Columns: 178-180 SAS Variable Name: BLDSUGAR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-109 Times per day 1560 37.85 37.16 201-263 Times per week 933 22.64 22.90 301-399 Times per month 451 10.94 10.03 401-499 Times per year 341 8.27 8.58 777 Don't know/Not sure 119 2.89 2.30 888 Never 701 17.01 18.58 999 Refused 16 0.39 0.46 Blank Skipped 119964 Ever Heard of Glycosylated Hemoglobin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 5. Have you ever heard of glycosylated hemoglobin [gli-KOS-ilated HE-mo-glo-bin] or hemoglobin "A one C"? Column: 181 SAS Variable Name: HEMOGLBN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 990 24.02 24.07 2 No 2955 71.71 72.17 7 Don't know/Not sure 162 3.93 3.36 9 Refused 14 0.34 0.40 Blank Skipped 119964 Page 59 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Times Seen Health Professional for Diabetes in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 6. About how many times in the last year have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for your diabetes? Columns: 182-183 SAS Variable Name: DOCTDIAB Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-52 Number of times 3398 82.46 82.02 77 Don't know/Not sure 167 4.05 4.14 88 None 533 12.93 13.32 99 Refused 23 0.56 0.53 Blank Skipped 119964 Times Health Professional Has Checked for Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 7. About how many times in the last year has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional checked you for glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin "A one C"? Columns: 184-185 SAS Variable Name: CHKHEMO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 654 76.40 80.59 77 Don't know/Not sure 134 15.65 13.50 88 None 66 7.71 5.74 99 Refused 2 0.23 0.17 Blank Skipped 123229 Page 60 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Times Health Professional Has Checked Feet for Sores or Irritations in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 8. About how many times in the last year has a health professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations? Columns: 186-187 SAS Variable Name: FEETCHK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 2128 62.63 63.21 77 Don't know/Not sure 178 5.24 4.45 88 None 1064 31.31 31.79 99 Refused 28 0.82 0.55 Blank Skipped 120687 Last Time Had Eye Exam in Which Pupils Were Dilated Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 9. When was the last time you had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated? This would have made you temporarily sensitive to bright light. Column: 188 SAS Variable Name: EYEEXAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 702 17.03 17.34 2 Within past year (1 to12 months ago) 1688 40.96 40.06 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 498 12.08 11.88 4 2 or more years ago 587 14.24 14.20 7 Don't know/Not sure 329 7.98 8.71 8 Never 261 6.33 7.07 9 Refused 56 1.36 0.74 Blank Skipped 119964 Page 61 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Limited Vision: Seeing Across Street Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 10. How much of the time does your vision limit you in recognizing people or objects across the street? Column: 189 SAS Variable Name: VISNDIST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 361 8.76 9.88 2 Most of the time 241 5.85 5.27 3 Some of the time 447 10.85 9.31 4 A little bit of the time 382 9.27 8.65 5 None of the time 2615 63.46 64.94 7 Don't know/Not sure 48 1.16 1.14 9 Refused 27 0.66 0.81 Blank Skipped 119964 Limited Vision: Reading Print Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 11. How much of the time does your vision limit you in reading print in a newspaper, magazine, recipe, menu, or numbers on the telephone? Column: 190 SAS Variable Name: VISNREAD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 493 11.96 12.28 2 Most of the time 275 6.67 7.20 3 Some of the time 465 11.28 10.40 4 A little bit of the time 448 10.87 10.76 5 None of the time 2360 57.27 57.40 7 Don't know/Not sure 54 1.31 1.37 9 Refused 26 0.63 0.58 Blank Skipped 119964 Page 62 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Limited Vision: Watching Television Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question Question: 12. How much of the time does your vision limit you in watching television? Column: 191 SAS Variable Name: VISIONTV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 196 4.76 5.19 2 Most of the time 138 3.35 3.40 3 Some of the time 256 6.21 5.43 4 A little bit of the time 279 6.77 6.37 5 None of the time 3165 76.80 77.52 7 Don't know/Not sure 64 1.55 1.54 9 Refused 23 0.56 0.56 Blank Skipped 119964 How Many Sex Partners in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 1. During the past 12 months, with how many people have you had sexual intercourse? Columns: 192-193 SAS Variable Name: SEXINTMN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number 1910 79.92 80.17 77 Don't know/Not sure 12 0.50 0.57 88 None 273 11.42 10.84 99 Refused 195 8.16 8.42 Blank Skipped 121695 Page 63 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Frequency of Sexual Intercourse in Last Week Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 2. During the last week, how many times have you had sexual intercourse? Columns: 194-195 SAS Variable Name: SEXINTWK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of Times 1088 51.39 50.77 77 Don't know/Not sure 45 2.13 2.75 88 None 633 29.90 29.74 99 Refused 351 16.58 16.74 Blank Skipped 121968 Condom Used Last Intercourse Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 2. Was a condom used the last time you had sexual intercourse? Column: 196 SAS Variable Name: SEXCONDM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 552 26.07 29.86 2 No 1335 63.06 59.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 7 0.33 0.26 9 Refused 223 10.53 10.59 Blank Skipped 121968 Page 64 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Why Was Condom Used: Last Intercourse Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 3. The last time you had sexual intercourse, was the condom used ... Column: 197 SAS Variable Name: CONDLAST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 To prevent pregnancy 193 34.96 35.37 2 To prevent diseases (like syphilis, gonorrhea and 50 9.06 7.50 AIDS) 3 For both of these reasons 287 51.99 53.83 4 For some other reason 13 2.36 1.71 7 Don't know/Not sure 4 0.72 0.83 9 Refused 5 0.91 0.76 Blank Skipped 123533 Do Any High Risk Situations Apply Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 6. You have used intravenous drugs in the past year, have been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease in the past year, tested positive for having HIV, the virus that causes AIDS or had anal sex without a condom in the past year. Column: 198 SAS Variable Name: HIVRISK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 86 4.06 3.74 2 No 1895 89.51 90.33 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.09 0.11 9 Refused 134 6.33 5.82 Blank Skipped 121968 Page 65 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Treated for Sexually Transmitted or Venereal Disease in Past Five Years Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 7. In the past five years, have you been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease? Column: 199 SAS Variable Name: STDTREAT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 48 3.76 2.98 2 No 1167 91.46 92.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.16 0.15 9 Refused 59 4.62 4.48 Blank Skipped 122809 Treated at Health Department STD Clinic Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question Question: 8. Were you treated at a health department STD clinic? Column: 200 SAS Variable Name: STDCLIN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 24 50.00 55.08 2 No 23 47.92 44.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 1 2.08 0.81 9 Refused 0 0.00 0.00 Blank Skipped 124037 Page 66 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Main Reason Without Health Care Coverage Now Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 1. What is the main reason you are without health care coverage? Columns: 201-202 SAS Variable Name: RSNNOCOV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Lost job or changed employers 313 15.19 18.34 02 Spouse or parent lost job or changed employers 36 1.75 2.88 03 Became divorced or separated 31 1.50 1.11 04 Spouse or parent died 8 0.39 0.33 05 Became ineligible because of age or left school 40 1.94 2.57 06 Employer doesn't offer or stopped offering 157 7.62 8.56 coverage 07 Cut back to part time or became temporary 18 0.87 0.95 employee 08 Benefits from employer or former employer ran out 25 1.21 1.13 09 Could not afford to pay premiums 1047 50.83 44.36 10 Insurance company refused coverage 18 0.87 0.76 11 Lost Medicaid or Medical Assistance eligibility 46 2.23 2.73 77 Don't know/Not sure 44 2.14 2.19 87 Other 249 12.09 13.00 99 Refused 28 1.36 1.07 Blank Skipped 122025 Page 67 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Any Other Type Health Care Coverage Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 2. Other than [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/the health coverage which pays for most of your medical care) from core Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b], do you have any other type of health care coverage? Column: 203 SAS Variable Name: HLTHCOVR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 4923 25.81 24.38 2 No 13609 71.35 73.27 7 Don't know/Not sure 84 0.44 0.52 9 Refused 457 2.40 1.82 Blank Skipped 105012 No Health Care Coverage in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 3. During the past 12 months, was there any time that you did not have any health insurance or coverage? Column: 204 SAS Variable Name: NOCOV12 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 922 5.95 6.59 2 No 14101 91.02 91.13 7 Don't know/Not sure 21 0.14 0.13 9 Refused 449 2.90 2.14 Blank Skipped 108592 Page 68 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Reason No Health Care Coverage in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 4. What was the main reason you were without health care coverage? Columns: 205-206 SAS Variable Name: RSNWOCOV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Lost job or changed employers 300 32.82 35.86 02 Spouse or parent lost job or changed employers 37 4.05 5.04 03 Became divorced or separated 22 2.41 1.74 04 Spouse or parent died 4 0.44 0.16 05 Became ineligible because of age or left school 22 2.41 2.95 06 Employer doesn't offer or stopped offering 66 7.22 7.97 coverage 07 Cut back to part time or became temporary 21 2.30 2.00 employee 08 Benefits from employer or former employer ran out 25 2.74 2.22 09 Could not afford to pay premiums 231 25.27 22.16 10 Insurance company refused coverage 14 1.53 1.57 11 Lost Medicaid or Medical Assistance eligibility 33 3.61 3.59 77 Don't know/Not sure 8 0.88 1.34 87 Other 130 14.22 13.39 99 Refused 1 0.11 0.02 Blank Skipped 123171 Page 69 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Satisfaction with Overall Health Care Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 1. How would you rate your satisfaction with your overall health care? Column: 207 SAS Variable Name: RATECARE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 5320 25.51 24.69 2 Very good 6832 32.75 33.57 3 Good 5574 26.72 26.78 4 Fair 1605 7.69 7.66 5 Poor 458 2.20 2.36 7 Don't know/Not sure 283 1.36 1.45 8 Not applicable/Don't use health services 613 2.94 2.81 9 Refused 173 0.83 0.68 Blank Skipped 103227 Usual Doctor for Medical Care Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 6. Is there one particular doctor or health professional who you usually go to when you need medical care? Column: 208 SAS Variable Name: NUMBDOCT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, only one 14034 67.29 71.16 2 More than one 3744 17.95 14.72 3 No 2782 13.34 12.74 7 Don't know/Not sure 121 0.58 0.69 9 Refused 174 0.83 0.69 Blank Skipped 103230 Page 70 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 When Last Changed Doctors Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 8. When did you last change doctors? Column: 209 SAS Variable Name: CHNGDOCT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 2186 15.57 15.75 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 1359 9.68 9.77 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 1134 8.08 8.18 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 1088 7.75 7.69 5 5 or more years ago 4822 34.34 34.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 307 2.19 2.12 8 Never 3136 22.33 22.04 9 Refused 10 0.07 0.08 Blank Skipped 110043 Page 71 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Reason Changed Doctors Last Time Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 9. Why did you change doctors that last time? Columns: 210-211 SAS Variable Name: LASTCHNG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Changed residence or moved 2537 23.27 22.12 02 Changed jobs 213 1.95 2.47 03 Changed health care coverage 1371 12.57 14.40 04 Provider moved or retired 2577 23.63 21.54 05 Dissatisfied with former provider or liked new 1454 13.33 12.94 provider better 06 Former provider no longer reimbursed by my 281 2.58 2.72 health care coverage 07 Owed money to former provider 24 0.22 0.32 08 Medical care needs changed 703 6.45 6.02 77 Don't know/Not sure 442 4.05 4.63 87 Other 1272 11.67 12.51 99 Refused 30 0.28 0.32 Blank Skipped 113181 Page 72 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Convenience of Medical Facility Location Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question Question: 6. Thinking of the distance or time you travel to get to the place you usually go to, how would you rate the convenience of that place? Column: 212 SAS Variable Name: DISTCARE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 6950 33.33 32.52 2 Very good 5618 26.94 27.61 3 Good 5118 24.54 24.84 4 Fair 1736 8.32 8.09 5 Poor 591 2.83 2.75 6 Don't have usual place 498 2.39 2.59 7 Don't know/Not sure 154 0.74 0.86 9 Refused 188 0.90 0.75 Blank Skipped 103232 Ever Tried or Used Smokeless Tobacco Products Section: Module 4. Smokeless Tobacco Use Type: Question Question: 1. Have you ever used or tried any smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco or snuff? Column: 213 SAS Variable Name: USEEVER Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, chewing tobacco 2769 7.85 7.70 2 Yes, snuff 1117 3.17 3.60 3 Yes, both 1144 3.24 4.36 4 No, neither 29825 84.60 83.46 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.07 0.10 9 Refused 377 1.07 0.78 Blank Skipped 88829 Page 73 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Currently Use Smokeless Tobacco Products Section: Module 4. Smokeless Tobacco Use Type: Question Question: 2. Do you currently use any smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco or snuff? Column: 214 SAS Variable Name: USENOW Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, chewing tobacco 773 15.37 13.43 2 Yes, snuff 546 10.85 11.14 3 Yes, both 109 2.17 2.65 4 No, neither 3598 71.53 72.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 1 0.02 0.03 9 Refused 3 0.06 0.05 Blank Skipped 119055 Had Pain, Aching, Stiffness, Swelling In or Around Joint in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 1. During the past 12 months, have you had pain, aching, stiffness or swelling in or around a joint? Column: 215 SAS Variable Name: PAIN12MN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5066 32.36 29.68 2 No 10219 65.27 67.51 7 Don't know/Not sure 28 0.18 0.16 9 Refused 343 2.19 2.65 Blank Skipped 108429 Page 74 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Joint Symptoms Present at Least One Month in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 2. Were these symptoms present on most days for at least one month? Column: 216 SAS Variable Name: SYMTMMTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2800 55.27 55.01 2 No 2186 43.15 43.45 7 Don't know/Not sure 78 1.54 1.52 9 Refused 2 0.04 0.02 Blank Skipped 119019 Activities Now Limited Because of Joint Symptoms Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 3. Are you now limited in any way in any activities because of joint symptoms? Column: 217 SAS Variable Name: LMTJOINT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1689 33.34 31.81 2 No 3351 66.15 67.69 7 Don't know/Not sure 23 0.45 0.45 9 Refused 3 0.06 0.05 Blank Skipped 119019 Page 75 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Doctor Told Have Arthritis Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 4. Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis? Column: 218 SAS Variable Name: HAVARTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3311 25.58 26.05 2 No 8987 69.44 68.11 7 Don't know/Not sure 62 0.48 0.38 9 Refused 582 4.50 5.46 Blank Skipped 111143 Type Arthritis Doctor Diagnosed Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 5. What type of arthritis did the doctor say you have? Columns: 219-220 SAS Variable Name: TYPEARTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Osteoarthritis/degenerative arthritis 891 26.91 25.96 02 Rheumatism 153 4.62 4.48 03 Rheumatoid arthritis 378 11.42 11.68 04 Lyme disease 11 0.33 0.54 07 Other 204 6.16 6.54 77 Don't know/Not sure 1646 49.71 50.01 88 Never saw a doctor 24 0.72 0.69 99 Refused 4 0.12 0.08 Blank Skipped 120774 Page 76 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Doctor Currently Treating for Arthritis Section: Module 5. Arthritis Type: Question Question: 6. Are you currently being treated by a doctor for arthritis? Column: 221 SAS Variable Name: TRTARTH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1105 33.37 34.06 2 No 2192 66.20 65.48 7 Don't know/Not sure 11 0.33 0.39 9 Refused 3 0.09 0.07 Blank Skipped 120774 Activities Now Limited Because of Impairment or Health Problem Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 1. Are you limited in any way in any activities because of any impairment or health problem? Column: 222 SAS Variable Name: QLACTLMT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2102 20.07 17.84 2 No 8344 79.67 81.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 7 0.07 0.05 9 Refused 20 0.19 0.19 Blank Skipped 113612 Page 77 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Major Impairment or Health Problem That Limits Activities Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 2. What is the major impairment or health problem that limits your activities? Columns: 223-224 SAS Variable Name: HLTHPROB Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Arthritis/rheumatism 344 16.37 15.19 02 Back or neck problem 322 15.32 16.57 03 Fractures, bone or joint injury 208 9.90 11.38 04 Walking problem 125 5.95 5.52 05 Lung/breathing problem 162 7.71 8.79 06 Hearing problem 12 0.57 0.92 07 Eye/vision problem 59 2.81 3.17 08 Heart problem 179 8.52 9.19 09 Stroke problem 37 1.76 1.58 10 Hypertension/high blood pressure 100 4.76 3.07 11 Diabetes 102 4.85 3.66 12 Cancer 32 1.52 1.26 13 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 81 3.85 3.42 14 Other impairment/problem 331 15.75 15.97 77 Don't know/Not sure 3 0.14 0.08 99 Refused 5 0.24 0.21 Blank Skipped 121983 Page 78 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Activities Limited Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 3. For how long have your activities been limited because of your major impairment or health problem? Columns: 225-227 SAS Variable Name: LONGLMTD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Number of days 66 3.14 2.44 201-299 Number of weeks 46 2.19 2.05 301-399 Number of months 186 8.85 10.51 401-499 Number of years 1726 82.11 81.62 777 Don't know/Not sure 74 3.52 3.24 999 Refused 4 0.19 0.13 Blank Skipped 121983 Need Help for Personal Care Needs Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 4. Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons with your PERSONAL CARE needs, such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around the house? Column: 228 SAS Variable Name: QLPERSNL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 258 12.27 10.85 2 No 1843 87.68 89.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 0 0.00 0.00 9 Refused 1 0.05 0.03 Blank Skipped 121983 Page 79 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Need Help Handling Routine Needs Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 5. Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons in handling your ROUTINE needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes? Column: 229 SAS Variable Name: QLROUTIN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 668 31.78 29.71 2 No 1432 68.13 70.22 7 Don't know/Not sure 1 0.05 0.04 9 Refused 1 0.05 0.03 Blank Skipped 121983 Number of Days in Past Thirty That Pain Made It Hard to Do Usual Activities Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 6. During the past 30 days, for about how many days did pain make it hard for you to do your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? Columns: 230-231 SAS Variable Name: PAINACTV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 2536 24.22 23.30 77 Don't know/Not sure 134 1.28 1.19 88 None 7777 74.26 75.30 99 Refused 25 0.24 0.20 Blank Skipped 113613 Page 80 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Sad, Blue, or Depressed Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 7. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt sad, blue, or depressed? Columns: 232-233 SAS Variable Name: QLMENTAL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 4493 42.90 41.41 77 Don't know/Not sure 255 2.44 2.50 88 None 5693 54.36 55.80 99 Refused 31 0.30 0.29 Blank Skipped 113613 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Worried, Tense, or Anxious Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 8. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt worried, tense, or anxious? Columns: 234-235 SAS Variable Name: QLSTRESS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 5682 54.25 54.60 77 Don't know/Not sure 320 3.06 3.32 88 None 4438 42.38 41.78 99 Refused 33 0.32 0.31 Blank Skipped 113612 Page 81 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt You Did Not Get Enough Rest/Sleep Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 9. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt you did not get enough rest or sleep? Columns: 236-237 SAS Variable Name: QLREST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 6127 58.52 60.52 77 Don't know/Not sure 193 1.84 1.95 88 None 4119 39.34 37.24 99 Refused 31 0.30 0.29 Blank Skipped 113615 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Very Healthy and Full of Energy Section: Module 6. Quality Of Life Type: Question Question: 10. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt very healthy and full of energy? Columns: 238-239 SAS Variable Name: QLHLTHY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 9073 86.64 87.11 77 Don't know/Not sure 337 3.22 3.29 88 None 1035 9.88 9.37 99 Refused 27 0.26 0.23 Blank Skipped 113613 Page 82 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Usual Place for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 7. Health Care Utilization Type: Question Question: 2. Is there one particular clinic, health center, doctor's office, or other place that you usually go to if you are sick or need advice about your health? Column: 240 SAS Variable Name: PRIMCARE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 23874 84.71 84.89 2 More than one place 1068 3.79 3.71 3 No 2824 10.02 10.02 7 Don't know/Not sure 103 0.37 0.44 9 Refused 313 1.11 0.94 Blank Skipped 95903 One Place Go To Most Often for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 7. Health Care Utilization Type: Question Question: 4. Is there one of these places that you go to most often when you are sick or need advice about your health? Column: 241 SAS Variable Name: MOSTCARE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 677 63.39 66.42 2 No 381 35.67 32.79 7 Don't know/Not sure 10 0.94 0.79 9 Refused 0 0.00 0.00 Blank Skipped 123017 Page 83 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Kind of Place Go To Most Often for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 7. Health Care Utilization Type: Question Question: 5. What kind of place is it -- a clinic, a health center, a hospital, a doctor's office, or some other place? Columns: 242-243 SAS Variable Name: FACILITY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Doctor's office or private clinic 20111 81.90 82.06 02 Company or school health clinic/center 340 1.38 1.49 03 Community/migrant/rural clinic/center 597 2.43 2.18 04 County/city/public hospital outpatient clinic 951 3.87 3.62 05 Private/other hospital outpatient clinic 754 3.07 3.13 06 Hospital emergency room 282 1.15 1.41 07 HMO/prepaid group 678 2.76 2.98 08 Psychiatric hospital or clinic 18 0.07 0.08 09 VA hospital or clinic 161 0.66 0.61 10 Military health care facility 310 1.26 1.05 11 Some other kind of place 288 1.17 1.14 77 Don't know/Not sure 57 0.23 0.23 99 Refused 8 0.03 0.02 Blank Skipped 99530 Page 84 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Main Reason No Usual Source of Medical Care Section: Module 7. Health Care Utilization Type: Question Question: 3. What is the main reason you do not have a usual source of medical care? Columns: 244-245 SAS Variable Name: NOPRIMCR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Two or more usual places 164 5.81 5.33 02 Have not needed a doctor 1194 42.28 41.64 03 Don't like/trust/believe in doctors 95 3.36 3.46 04 Don't know where to go 56 1.98 2.02 05 Previous doctor is not available or moved 157 5.56 4.94 06 No insurance or can't afford 466 16.50 15.93 07 Speak a different language 3 0.11 0.20 08 No place available/close enough/convenient 62 2.20 2.41 09 Other 432 15.30 16.11 77 Don't know/Not sure 170 6.02 6.84 99 Refused 25 0.89 1.13 Blank Skipped 121261 Page 85 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Last Visit to Dentist or Dental Clinic Section: Module 8. Oral Health Type: Question Question: 1. How long has it been since you last visited the dentist or a dental clinic? Column: 246 SAS Variable Name: LASTDENT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 29036 67.47 66.67 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 4727 10.98 11.40 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 2979 6.92 7.55 4 5 or more years ago 5195 12.07 11.58 7 Don't know/Not sure 355 0.82 0.81 8 Never 180 0.42 0.74 9 Refused 563 1.31 1.24 Blank Skipped 81050 Page 86 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Main Reason Not Visited Dentist in Last Year Section: Module 8. Oral Health Type: Question Question: 2. What is the main reason you have not visited the dentist in the last year? Columns: 247-248 SAS Variable Name: REASDENT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Fear, apprehension, nervousness, pain, dislike 1146 8.76 8.44 going 02 Cost 2845 21.75 23.22 03 Don't have/know a dentist 256 1.96 1.59 04 Can't get to the office/clinic (too far away, no 181 1.38 1.61 transportation, no appointment available, no problems, no teeth) 05 No reason to go 6258 47.84 45.26 06 Other priorities 960 7.34 7.34 07 Have not thought of it 475 3.63 4.23 08 Other 807 6.17 7.15 77 Don't know/Not sure 131 1.00 1.05 99 Refused 21 0.16 0.11 Blank Skipped 111005 Page 87 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Number of Permanent Teeth Removed Section: Module 8. Oral Health Type: Question Question: 3. How many of your permanent teeth have been removed because of tooth decay or gum disease? Do not include teeth lost for other reasons, such as injury or orthodontics. Column: 249 SAS Variable Name: RMVTEETH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 5 or fewer 13329 30.98 31.82 2 6 or more but not all 5515 12.82 12.51 3 All 3857 8.96 7.86 7 Don't know/Not sure 612 1.42 1.46 8 None 19108 44.41 44.99 9 Refused 609 1.42 1.36 Blank Skipped 81055 Dental Insurance Coverage Section: Module 8. Oral Health Type: Question Question: 4. Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicaid? Column: 250 SAS Variable Name: DENTLINS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 22978 53.40 54.42 2 No 18939 44.01 42.94 7 Don't know/Not sure 516 1.20 1.33 9 Refused 597 1.39 1.30 Blank Skipped 81055 Page 88 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Counseling: Eating Habits Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 1. Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you about your diet or eating habits? Column: 251 SAS Variable Name: PCSEATHB Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 6624 23.14 22.02 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 1848 6.45 6.24 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1857 6.49 6.19 4 No 17909 62.56 64.26 7 Don't know/Not sure 74 0.26 0.30 9 Refused 317 1.11 0.99 Blank Skipped 95456 Counseling: Physical Activity Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 2. Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you about physical activity or exercise? Column: 252 SAS Variable Name: PCSEXER Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 7381 25.78 25.09 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 1891 6.61 6.56 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1392 4.86 4.74 4 No 17573 61.38 62.32 7 Don't know/Not sure 76 0.27 0.30 9 Refused 316 1.10 0.99 Blank Skipped 95456 Page 89 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Counseling: Injury Prevention Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 3. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about injury prevention, such as safety belt use, helmet use, or smoke detectors? Column: 253 SAS Variable Name: PCSINJPV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 3106 10.85 11.52 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 661 2.31 2.34 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 454 1.59 1.55 4 No 23941 83.62 83.01 7 Don't know/Not sure 140 0.49 0.56 9 Refused 327 1.14 1.01 Blank Skipped 95456 Counseling: Drug Abuse Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 4. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about drug abuse? Column: 254 SAS Variable Name: PCSDRGAB Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months) 2275 7.95 8.45 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years) 446 1.56 1.75 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 478 1.67 1.70 4 No 25040 87.46 86.84 7 Don't know/Not sure 59 0.21 0.22 9 Refused 332 1.16 1.03 Blank Skipped 95455 Page 90 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Counseling: Alcohol Use Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 5. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about alcohol use? Column: 255 SAS Variable Name: PCSALCH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 2709 9.46 10.07 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 584 2.04 2.23 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 676 2.36 2.42 4 No 24266 84.76 83.95 7 Don't know/Not sure 66 0.23 0.32 9 Refused 329 1.15 1.01 Blank Skipped 95455 Counseling: Smoking Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 6. (Has a doctor or other health professional) ever advised you to quit smoking? Column: 256 SAS Variable Name: PCSSMOK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 3259 48.20 47.37 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 812 12.01 12.12 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 599 8.86 8.46 4 No 1969 29.12 30.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 27 0.40 0.40 9 Refused 96 1.42 1.27 Blank Skipped 117323 Page 91 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Counseling: Sexual Practices Section: Module 9. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question Question: 7. (Has a doctor or other health professional) ever talked with you about your sexual practices, including family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, or the use of condoms? Column: 257 SAS Variable Name: PCSAIDS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 3521 15.00 15.14 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 946 4.03 4.29 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1233 5.25 4.75 4 No 17408 74.18 74.46 7 Don't know/Not sure 55 0.23 0.23 9 Refused 304 1.30 1.14 Blank Skipped 100618 Page 92 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Blood Pressure Taken Section: Module 10. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 14. About how long has it been since you last had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional? Column: 258 SAS Variable Name: BPTAKE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 23672 74.11 73.48 2 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 4262 13.34 13.92 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 1791 5.61 5.59 4 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 819 2.56 2.48 5 5 or more years ago 574 1.80 1.74 7 Don't know/Not sure 354 1.11 1.25 8 Never 43 0.13 0.22 9 Refused 425 1.33 1.32 Blank Skipped 92145 Ever Told Blood Pressure High Section: Module 10. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 15. Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure? Column: 259 SAS Variable Name: BPHIGH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8072 25.35 24.10 2 No 23265 73.06 74.34 7 Don't know/Not sure 128 0.40 0.37 9 Refused 378 1.19 1.19 Blank Skipped 92242 Page 93 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Told More Than Once Blood Pressure High Section: Module 10. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 16. Have you been told on more than one occasion that your blood pressure was high, or have you been told this only once? Column: 260 SAS Variable Name: HIGHGT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 More than once 6230 77.18 76.70 2 Only once 1801 22.31 22.65 7 Don't know/Not sure 38 0.47 0.60 9 Refused 3 0.04 0.05 Blank Skipped 116013 Ever Had Blood Cholesterol Checked Section: Module 11. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 17. Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Column: 261 SAS Variable Name: BLOODCHO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 19430 71.54 69.89 2 No 6324 23.28 24.76 7 Don't know/Not sure 829 3.05 3.03 9 Refused 577 2.12 2.32 Blank Skipped 96925 Page 94 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Cholesterol Checked Section: Module 11. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 18. About how long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked? Column: 262 SAS Variable Name: CHOLCHK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 12521 64.44 66.58 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 3435 17.68 16.67 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 2044 10.52 9.98 4 5 or more years ago 1128 5.81 5.18 7 Don't know/Not sure 293 1.51 1.53 9 Refused 8 0.04 0.05 Blank Skipped 104656 Ever Told Blood Cholesterol High Section: Module 11. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 19. Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high? Column: 263 SAS Variable Name: TOLDHI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5844 30.08 29.73 2 No 13412 69.03 69.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 161 0.83 0.88 9 Refused 12 0.06 0.10 Blank Skipped 104656 Page 95 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 CVD Counseling: Reduce Fat/Cholesterol Intake Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 1a. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, has a doctor advised you to...Eat fewer high fat or high cholesterol foods? Column: 264 SAS Variable Name: CVDFATRK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3670 33.39 33.06 2 No 7109 64.67 64.66 7 Don't know/Not sure 53 0.48 1.10 9 Refused 160 1.46 1.18 Blank Skipped 113093 CVD Counseling: Exercise Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 1b. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, has a doctor advised you to...Exercise more? Column: 265 SAS Variable Name: CVDEXRSK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3578 32.55 32.41 2 No 7219 65.68 65.80 7 Don't know/Not sure 37 0.34 0.63 9 Refused 158 1.44 1.16 Blank Skipped 113093 Page 96 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 CVD Practices: Less Fat/Cholesterol Intake Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 2a. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, are you?...Eating fewer high fat or high cholesterol foods? Column: 266 SAS Variable Name: CVDFAT02 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 7314 66.54 64.89 2 No 3412 31.04 32.21 7 Don't know/Not sure 103 0.94 1.70 9 Refused 163 1.48 1.20 Blank Skipped 113093 CVD Practices: Exercise Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 2b. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, are you?...Exercising more? Column: 267 SAS Variable Name: CVDEXR02 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5540 50.40 50.57 2 No 5249 47.75 47.54 7 Don't know/Not sure 37 0.34 0.63 9 Refused 166 1.51 1.25 Blank Skipped 113093 Page 97 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Doctor Told Had Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 3a. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Heart attack or myocardial infarction? Column: 268 SAS Variable Name: CVDINFAR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 537 4.89 4.60 2 No 10274 93.47 94.00 7 Don't know/Not sure 20 0.18 0.22 9 Refused 161 1.46 1.18 Blank Skipped 113093 Doctor Told Had Angina or Coronary Heart Disease Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 3b. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Angina or coronary heart disease? Column: 269 SAS Variable Name: CVDCORHD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 524 4.77 4.15 2 No 10283 93.55 94.45 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.22 0.23 9 Refused 161 1.46 1.18 Blank Skipped 113093 Page 98 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Doctor Told Had Stroke Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 3c. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Stroke? Column: 270 SAS Variable Name: CVDSTROK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 280 2.55 2.20 2 No 10542 95.91 96.51 7 Don't know/Not sure 9 0.08 0.11 9 Refused 161 1.46 1.18 Blank Skipped 113093 Take Aspirin Daily or Every Other Day Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 4. Do you take aspirin daily or every other day? Column: 271 SAS Variable Name: CVDASPRN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1913 24.51 24.48 2 No 5763 73.83 74.25 7 Don't know/Not sure 7 0.09 0.11 9 Refused 123 1.58 1.16 Blank Skipped 116279 Page 99 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Health Makes Taking Aspirin Unsafe Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 5. Do you have a health problem or condition that makes taking aspirin unsafe for you? Column: 272 SAS Variable Name: ASPUNSAF Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, not stomach related 408 6.92 6.71 2 Yes, stomach problems 616 10.45 10.16 3 No 4722 80.13 81.19 7 Don't know/Not sure 22 0.37 0.33 9 Refused 125 2.12 1.62 Blank Skipped 118192 Take Aspirin to Relieve Pain Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 6a. Why do you take aspirin? To relieve pain Column: 273 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPAN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 641 33.51 32.51 2 No 1256 65.66 66.65 7 Don't know/Not sure 12 0.63 0.66 9 Refused 4 0.21 0.18 Blank Skipped 122172 Page 100 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Take Aspirin to Reduce Heart Attack Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 6b. Why do you take aspirin? To reduce the chance of a heart attack Column: 274 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPHA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1308 68.37 69.52 2 No 578 30.21 29.15 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 1.25 1.22 9 Refused 3 0.16 0.10 Blank Skipped 122172 Take Aspirin to Reduce Stroke Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 6c. Why do you take aspirin? To reduce the chance of a stroke Column: 275 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPSK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1170 61.16 62.09 2 No 693 36.23 34.35 7 Don't know/Not sure 47 2.46 3.46 9 Refused 3 0.16 0.10 Blank Skipped 122172 Page 101 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Gone Through or Now Going Through Menopause Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 7. Have you gone through or are you now going through menopause? Column: 276 SAS Variable Name: PASTMENO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, have gone through menopause 505 21.23 19.40 2 Yes, now going through menopause 462 19.42 19.30 3 No 1319 55.44 57.63 7 Don't know/Not sure 48 2.02 2.02 9 Refused 45 1.89 1.65 Blank Skipped 121706 Doctor Discussed Benefits and Risks of Estrogen Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 8. Estrogens such as Premarin and progestins such as Provera are female hormones that may be prescribed around the time of menopause, after menopause, or after a hysterectomy. Has your doctor discussed the benefits and risks of estrogen with you? Column: 277 SAS Variable Name: DICSESTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1716 49.99 54.18 2 No 1638 47.71 43.55 7 Don't know/Not sure 28 0.82 1.17 9 Refused 51 1.49 1.10 Blank Skipped 120652 Page 102 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Doctor Prescribed Estrogen Pills Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 9. Other than birth control pills, has your doctor ever prescribed estrogen pills for you? Column: 278 SAS Variable Name: ESTRPILL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1266 36.88 39.45 2 No 2099 61.14 59.03 7 Don't know/Not sure 17 0.50 0.42 9 Refused 51 1.49 1.10 Blank Skipped 120652 Currently Taking Estrogen Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 10. Are you currently taking estrogen pills? Column: 279 SAS Variable Name: CURESTRO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 761 60.11 62.37 2 No 505 39.89 37.63 Blank Skipped 122819 Page 103 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Take or Took Estrogen to Prevent Heart Attack Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 11a. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To prevent a heart attack Column: 280 SAS Variable Name: ESTRHART Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 214 17.20 17.99 2 No 970 77.97 77.39 7 Don't know/Not sure 55 4.42 4.08 8 Never took 0 0.00 0.00 9 Refused 5 0.40 0.54 Blank Skipped 122841 Take or Took Estrogen for Bones Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 11b. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To treat or prevent bone thinning, bone loss, or osteoporosis Column: 281 SAS Variable Name: ESTRBONE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 596 47.91 47.96 2 No 583 46.86 46.97 7 Don't know/Not sure 60 4.82 4.57 8 Never took 0 0.00 0.00 9 Refused 5 0.40 0.50 Blank Skipped 122841 Page 104 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Take or Took Estrogen to Treat Symptoms of Menopause Section: Module 12. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question Question: 11c. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes Column: 282 SAS Variable Name: ESTRFLSH Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 881 70.76 69.24 2 No 301 24.18 26.01 7 Don't know/Not sure 59 4.74 4.30 8 Never took 0 0.00 0.00 9 Refused 4 0.32 0.45 Blank Skipped 122840 Had Flu Shot in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 13. Immunization Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 61. During the past 12 months, have you had a flu shot? Column: 283 SAS Variable Name: FLUSHOT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 10874 28.37 26.19 2 No 26785 69.88 71.86 7 Don't know/Not sure 166 0.43 0.45 9 Refused 505 1.32 1.49 Blank Skipped 85755 Page 105 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination Section: Module 13. Immunization Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 62. Have you ever had a pneumonia vaccination? Column: 284 SAS Variable Name: PNEUMVAC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5592 14.59 14.03 2 No 30647 79.96 79.84 7 Don't know/Not sure 1576 4.11 4.59 9 Refused 515 1.34 1.54 Blank Skipped 85755 Ever Had a Digital Rectal Exam Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 1. A digital rectal exam is when a doctor or other health professional inserts a finger in the rectum to check for cancer and other health problems. Have you ever had this exam? Column: 285 SAS Variable Name: HADRECTL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 4055 66.53 66.27 2 No 1773 29.09 29.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 60 0.98 0.70 9 Refused 207 3.40 3.33 Blank Skipped 117990 Page 106 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Last Digital Rectal Exam Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 2. When did you have your last digital rectal exam? Column: 286 SAS Variable Name: LASTEXAM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within the past year (1 to 12 months ago) 2380 58.69 59.30 2 Within the past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 681 16.79 16.61 3 Within the past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 437 10.78 11.10 4 5 or more years ago 476 11.74 11.10 7 Don't know/Not sure 78 1.92 1.80 9 Refused 3 0.07 0.10 Blank Skipped 120030 Ever Had Blood Stool Test Using Home Kit Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 63. A blood stool test is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? Column: 287 SAS Variable Name: BLDSTOOL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2212 36.29 33.65 2 No 3619 59.38 62.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 49 0.80 0.61 9 Refused 215 3.53 3.45 Blank Skipped 117990 Page 107 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Last Home Blood Stool Test Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 64. When did you have your last blood stool test using a home kit? Column: 288 SAS Variable Name: LSTBLDST Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 1143 51.67 53.36 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 420 18.99 18.19 3 Within past 5 years 310 14.01 13.81 4 5 or more years ago 295 13.34 12.46 7 Don't know/Not sure 42 1.90 2.04 9 Refused 2 0.09 0.14 Blank Skipped 121873 Ever Had Sigmoidoscopy or Proctoscopy Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 65. A sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy is when a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer and other health problems. Have you ever had this exam? Column: 289 SAS Variable Name: HADPROC2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1688 27.69 26.38 2 No 4090 67.10 68.50 7 Don't know/Not sure 100 1.64 1.58 9 Refused 217 3.56 3.54 Blank Skipped 117990 Page 108 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long Since Sigmoidoscopy or Proctoscopy Section: Module 14. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 66. When did you have your last sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy? Column: 290 SAS Variable Name: LSTPROC2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 503 29.80 33.55 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 303 17.95 18.77 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 383 22.69 20.58 4 5 or more years ago 473 28.02 25.75 7 Don't know/Not sure 26 1.54 1.35 9 Refused 0 0.00 0.00 Blank Skipped 122397 Seatbelt Use Section: Module 15. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 21. How often do you use seatbelts when you drive or ride in a car? Column: 291 SAS Variable Name: SEATBELT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 14427 65.71 66.32 2 Nearly always 3061 13.94 13.22 3 Sometimes 1916 8.73 8.68 4 Seldom 956 4.35 4.04 5 Never 1042 4.75 4.89 7 Don't know/Not sure 32 0.15 0.09 8 Never drive or ride in a car 116 0.53 0.51 9 Refused 404 1.84 2.25 Blank Skipped 102131 Page 109 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Age of Oldest Child Under Age 16 Section: Module 15. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 22. What is the age of the oldest child in your household under the age of 16? Columns: 292-293 SAS Variable Name: CHLDLT16 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-15 Age in years (Less than 1 year coded as 01) 7112 81.42 75.92 77 Don't know/Not sure 20 0.23 0.36 88 No children under age 16 1441 16.50 21.70 99 Refused 162 1.85 2.03 Blank Skipped 115350 Oldest Child Safety Belt Usage Section: Module 15. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 23. How often does the [fill in age from Q. 2]-year-old child in your household use a... car safety seat [for child under 5]... seatbelt [for child 5 or older]... when they ride in a car? Column: 294 SAS Variable Name: SFTYLT16 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 5708 80.26 81.36 2 Nearly always 663 9.32 8.95 3 Sometimes 395 5.55 4.99 4 Seldom 135 1.90 1.73 5 Never 148 2.08 1.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 37 0.52 0.61 8 Never rides in a car 18 0.25 0.34 9 Refused 8 0.11 0.09 Blank Skipped 116973 Page 110 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Bicycle Helmet Worn When Riding Section: Module 15. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 24. During the past year, how often has the [fill in age from Q. 2]-year-old child worn a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle? Column: 295 SAS Variable Name: BIKEHLMT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 1785 31.55 33.83 2 Nearly always 348 6.15 6.63 3 Sometimes 411 7.26 7.47 4 Seldom 236 4.17 4.15 5 Never 1942 34.32 31.27 7 Don't know/Not sure 40 0.71 0.78 8 Never rides a bike 887 15.68 15.70 9 Refused 9 0.16 0.17 Blank Skipped 118427 Page 111 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Last Time Tested Smoke Detectors Section: Module 15. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 25. When was the last time you or someone else deliberately tested all of the smoke detectors in your home, either by pressing the test buttons or holding a source of smoke near them? Column: 296 SAS Variable Name: SMKDETEC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 7732 35.22 35.89 2 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 6758 30.78 29.70 3 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 2008 9.15 8.96 4 1 or more years ago 1024 4.66 4.93 5 Never 1577 7.18 7.33 6 No smoke detectors in home 1203 5.48 4.67 7 Don't know/Not sure 1229 5.60 6.16 9 Refused 423 1.93 2.35 Blank Skipped 102131 Alcoholic Beverages in Past Month Section: Module 16. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 31. During the past month, have you had at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, wine coolers, or liquor? Column: 297 SAS Variable Name: DRINKANY Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 22780 52.25 54.20 2 No 20193 46.31 44.48 7 Don't know/Not sure 45 0.10 0.08 9 Refused 582 1.33 1.24 Blank Skipped 80485 Page 112 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Often Drink Any Alcoholic Beverages Section: Module 16. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 32. During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? Columns: 298-300 SAS Variable Name: ALCOHOL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-107 Days per week 9022 37.03 24.33 201-231 Days per month 10989 45.11 29.98 777 Don't know/Not sure 274 1.12 0.78 999 Refused 4076 16.73 44.91 Blank Skipped 99724 Average Number of Drinks Per Occasion Section: Module 16. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 33. A drink is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average? Columns: 301-302 SAS Variable Name: NALCOCC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of drinks 19802 82.46 54.17 77 Don't know/Not sure 184 0.77 0.58 99 Refused 4028 16.77 45.25 Blank Skipped 100071 Page 113 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Five or More Drinks on an Occasion Section: Module 16. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 34. Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have 5 or more drinks on an occasion? Columns: 303-304 SAS Variable Name: DRINKGE5 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 6114 26.84 27.13 77 Don't know/Not sure 267 1.17 0.97 88 None 16330 71.69 71.65 99 Refused 69 0.30 0.25 Blank Skipped 101305 Drinking and Driving Section: Module 16. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Question: 35. During the past month, how many times have you driven when you've had perhaps too much to drink? Columns: 305-306 SAS Variable Name: DRINKDRI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 1064 4.67 4.58 77 Don't know/Not sure 71 0.31 0.23 88 None 21578 94.72 94.96 99 Refused 67 0.29 0.23 Blank Skipped 101305 Page 114 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Firearms Kept Around Home Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 1. Are any firearms now kept in or around your home? Include those kept in a garage, outdoor storage area, car, truck, or other motor vehicle. Column: 307 SAS Variable Name: FIREARM2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5484 35.31 29.64 2 No 8545 55.02 63.10 7 Don't know/Not sure 64 0.41 0.33 9 Refused 1437 9.25 6.93 Blank Skipped 108555 Are Any Firearms Handguns Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 2. Are any of the firearms handguns, such as pistols or revolvers? Column: 308 SAS Variable Name: HANDGUNS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3189 58.15 56.93 2 No 2205 40.21 41.72 7 Don't know/Not sure 61 1.11 0.79 9 Refused 29 0.53 0.57 Blank Skipped 118601 Page 115 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Are Any Firearms Long Guns Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 3. Are any of the firearms long guns, such as rifles or shotguns? Column: 309 SAS Variable Name: RIFLE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2481 75.66 72.75 2 No 735 22.42 25.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 31 0.95 0.82 9 Refused 32 0.98 1.14 Blank Skipped 120806 Main Reason for Firearms in Home Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 4. What is the main reason that there are firearms in or around your home? Column: 310 SAS Variable Name: RNSARMED Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Hunting or sport 3612 65.86 64.04 2 Protection 964 17.58 19.78 3 Work 168 3.06 4.46 4 Some other reason 675 12.31 10.82 7 Don't know/Not sure 37 0.67 0.41 9 Refused 28 0.51 0.49 Blank Skipped 118601 Page 116 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Loaded and Unlocked Firearm in Home Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 5. Is there a firearm in or around your home that is now both loaded and unlocked? Column: 311 SAS Variable Name: LOADUNLK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 888 16.19 15.35 2 No 4516 82.35 82.56 7 Don't know/Not sure 45 0.82 1.29 9 Refused 35 0.64 0.80 Blank Skipped 118601 Carried Loaded Firearm for Protection During Last Thirty Days Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 6. During the last 30 days, have you carried a loaded firearm on your person, outside of the home for protection against people? Column: 312 SAS Variable Name: PROTECT2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 272 4.96 6.51 2 No 5167 94.22 92.47 7 Don't know/Not sure 6 0.11 0.17 9 Refused 39 0.71 0.85 Blank Skipped 118601 Page 117 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Ridden in Vehicle With Loaded Firearm During Last Thirty Days Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 7. During the last 30 days, have you driven or been a passenger in a motor vehicle in which you knew there was a loaded firearm? Column: 313 SAS Variable Name: RIDARMED Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 642 11.71 14.15 2 No 4782 87.20 84.52 7 Don't know/Not sure 27 0.49 0.58 9 Refused 33 0.60 0.75 Blank Skipped 118601 Confronted Another Person With Firearm During Last Twelve Months Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 8. During the last 12 months, have you confronted another person with a firearm, even if you did not fire it, to protect yourself, your property, or someone else? Column: 314 SAS Variable Name: CONFRNTA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 55 1.00 1.30 2 No 5388 98.25 97.72 7 Don't know/Not sure 5 0.09 0.13 9 Refused 36 0.66 0.84 Blank Skipped 118601 Page 118 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Attended Firearm Safety Workshop, Class, or Clinic in Past Three Years Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 9. In the past three years, have you attended a firearm safety workshop, class, or clinic? Column: 315 SAS Variable Name: SAFWKSHP Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 605 11.03 12.65 2 No 4842 88.29 86.59 7 Don't know/Not sure 6 0.11 0.12 9 Refused 31 0.57 0.65 Blank Skipped 118601 Any Personal Firearms in Home Section: Module 17. Firearms Type: Question Question: 10. Do any of the firearms kept in or around your home belong to you, personally? Column: 316 SAS Variable Name: PERFRARM Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3378 61.60 62.10 2 No 2065 37.65 36.96 7 Don't know/Not sure 4 0.07 0.14 9 Refused 37 0.67 0.79 Blank Skipped 118601 Page 119 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Safe Is Neighborhood From Crime Section: Module 18. Social Context Type: Question Question: 1. How safe from crime do you consider your neighborhood to be? Column: 317 SAS Variable Name: HOWSAFE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Extremely safe 2914 21.87 22.91 2 Quite safe 7663 57.50 56.78 3 Slightly safe 1899 14.25 13.80 4 Not at all safe 392 2.94 2.83 7 Don't know/Not sure 156 1.17 1.14 9 Refused 302 2.27 2.56 Blank Skipped 110759 Rent or Own Home Section: Module 18. Social Context Type: Question Question: 2. Do you own or rent your home? Column: 318 SAS Variable Name: RENTHOME Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Own 9395 70.50 71.72 2 Rent 3544 26.59 24.92 9 Refused 388 2.91 3.37 Blank Skipped 110758 Page 120 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 How Long at Current Address Section: Module 18. Social Context Type: Question Question: 3. How long have you lived at your current address? Column: 319 SAS Variable Name: CURADRS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Less than six months (1 to 6 months) 905 6.79 6.87 2 Less than one year (6 to 12 months) 821 6.16 6.32 3 Less than two years (1 to 2 years) 967 7.26 7.02 4 2 or more years 10318 77.43 77.15 7 Don't know/Not sure 6 0.05 0.04 9 Refused 309 2.32 2.60 Blank Skipped 110759 Number of Friends or Close Relatives to Help With Feelings and Emotions Section: Module 18. Social Context Type: Question Question: 4. How many close friends or relatives would help you with your emotional problems or feelings if you needed it? Column: 320 SAS Variable Name: NMCLSFRD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 3 or more 10546 79.13 79.43 2 2 1256 9.42 9.22 3 1 525 3.94 3.62 4 None 345 2.59 2.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 344 2.58 2.34 9 Refused 311 2.33 2.69 Blank Skipped 110758 Page 121 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Concerned About Enough Food for Self or Family in Past Thirty Days Section: Module 18. Social Context Type: Question Question: 5. In the past 30 days, have you been concerned about having enough food for you or your family? Column: 321 SAS Variable Name: ENGHFOOD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 781 5.86 5.96 2 No 12235 91.81 91.35 7 Don't know/Not sure 8 0.06 0.06 9 Refused 303 2.27 2.63 Blank Skipped 110758 Blank Columns Section: Blank Columns Type: Columns: 322-329 SAS Variable Name: Blank322 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank State-Added Questions: Not Available for Analysis Section: State-Added Questions Type: Miscellaneous Columns: 330-500 SAS Variable Name: STATEQUE (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 122 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Questionnaire Version for States With Split Sample Section: State-Added Questions Type: Miscellaneous Question: In 1996, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, and Tennessee rotated module question over the year. Column: 450 SAS Variable Name: No SAS Variable Defined Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank A=Version A, B=Version B Concatenated Stratification Variables: State FIPS and Stratum Codes Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 501-512 SAS Variable Name: _STSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Geographic Stratum Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 503-504 SAS Variable Name: _STRATA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 123 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Density Stratum Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 505-506 SAS Variable Name: _DENSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Density Stratum Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 513-522 SAS Variable Name: _DENWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Relative Weight of Area Code/Prefix (Geographic) Stratum Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 523-532 SAS Variable Name: _ACPRWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Geographic Region Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 533-534 SAS Variable Name: _REGION Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 124 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Race Categories Used in Poststratification Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Column: 535 SAS Variable Name: _RACEG_ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 Any race 1817 1.46 1.29 1 White 104915 84.55 81.87 2 Non-white 16969 13.68 16.82 3 Alaskan Native/Native American 221 0.18 0.01 4 Not Alaskan Native/Native American 163 0.13 0.01 Age Categories Used in Poststratification Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Column: 536 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG_ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-24 11089 8.94 12.19 2 25-34 24473 19.72 20.93 3 35-44 28700 23.13 21.52 4 45-54 21378 17.23 16.43 5 55-64 14039 11.31 11.10 6 65+ 24406 19.67 17.83 Page 125 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Imputed Age Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 537-538 SAS Variable Name: _IMPAGE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 18-24 11089 8.94 12.19 25-34 24473 19.72 20.93 35-44 28700 23.13 21.52 45-54 21378 17.23 16.43 55-64 14039 11.31 11.10 65-99 24406 19.67 17.83 Blank Column Section: Blank Columns Type: Column: 539 SAS Variable Name: Blank539 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank Adjustment for Number of Adults and Number of Phones Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 540-549 SAS Variable Name: _RAW Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 126 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Unequal Cluster Size Adjustment Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 550-559 SAS Variable Name: _CSA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Design Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 560-569 SAS Variable Name: _WT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Poststratification Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 570-579 SAS Variable Name: _POSTSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Final Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 580-589 SAS Variable Name: _FINALWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 127 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 590-593 SAS Variable Name: _MSACODE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed 119074 100.00 100.00 1125 1720 2080 2670 2995 3060 6560 9908 Blank 5011 Blank Column Section: Blank Columns Type: Columns: 594-600 SAS Variable Name: Blank594 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank Page 128 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 New Race Code Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 601-602 SAS Variable Name: RACE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 White Non-Hispanic 100492 80.99 75.22 02 Black Non-Hispanic 10332 8.33 9.81 03 White Hispanic 5228 4.21 7.02 04 Black Hispanic 552 0.44 0.56 05 Other Hispanic 2533 2.04 3.06 06 Asian/Pacific Islander 2447 1.97 2.42 07 American Indian/Alaska Native 1348 1.09 0.88 08 Other Non-Hispanic 727 0.59 0.69 99 Don't Know, Refused or Missing 426 0.34 0.34 Smoking Status Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 603 SAS Variable Name: _SMOKER2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Current-now smoke everyday 24044 19.38 18.91 2 Current-now smoke some days 4986 4.02 4.36 3 Former smoker 29811 24.02 23.67 4 Never smoked 64918 52.32 52.80 9 Refused one or more smoking questions 326 0.26 0.27 Page 129 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Total Number of Drinks a Month Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 604-607 SAS Variable Name: _DRNKMO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-1484 Number of Drinks 19801 15.96 14.23 Out of Range Possibly out of range 1 0.00 0.00 8888 Did not drink in past month 18614 15.00 12.93 9999 Refused 85669 69.04 72.84 Weight for Height Ratio: Percent of Median Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 608-612 SAS Variable Name: _WTFORHT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-99998 Valid Range 119011 95.91 96.01 99999 Unknown (two implied decimal places) 5074 4.09 3.99 Body Mass Index Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 613-615 SAS Variable Name: _BMI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-998 Valid range (one implied decimal place) 119185 96.05 96.15 999 Unknown 4900 3.95 3.85 Page 130 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Level of Physical Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 616 SAS Variable Name: _TOTINDX Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Physically inactive 36940 29.77 29.06 2 Irregular activity 33552 27.04 27.84 3 Regular activity 34846 28.08 28.36 4 Regular and vigorous activity 17228 13.88 12.49 9 Unknown 1519 1.22 2.25 Smokeless Tobacco User Status Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 617 SAS Variable Name: _SMKLESS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Current user 1428 1.15 1.26 2 Former user 3598 2.90 3.36 3 Never used 29825 24.04 24.65 9 Unknown 89234 71.91 70.73 Number of Daily Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 618-622 SAS Variable Name: _FRTSERV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0-99998 Valid range 122512 98.73 97.73 99999 Unknown (two implied decimal places) 1573 1.27 2.27 Page 131 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Summary Index of Fruits and Vegetables (Refer to Appendix 1: Calculated Risk Factors) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 623 SAS Variable Name: _FRTINDX Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Less than once per day or never 4168 3.36 3.46 2 1 to less than 3 times per day 38613 31.12 31.15 3 3 to less than 5 times per day 50183 40.44 39.34 4 5 or more times per day 29548 23.81 23.79 Blank, 9 Unk/Refused 1573 1.27 2.27 Seatbelt (Safety Belt) Non-Use (2) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 624 SAS Variable Name: _RFSEAT2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always or nearly always wears seatbelt 17604 14.19 14.76 2 Sometimes, seldom or never wears seatbelt 3914 3.15 3.25 9 Not applicable/refused 102567 82.66 82.00 Seatbelt (Safety Belt) Non-Use (3) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 625 SAS Variable Name: _RFSEAT3 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always wears seatbelt 14543 11.72 12.32 2 Does not always wear seatbelt 6975 5.62 5.68 9 Not applicable/refused 102567 82.66 82.00 Page 132 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Hypertension (2) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 626 SAS Variable Name: _RFHYPE2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Had blood pressure checked and told high by 23265 18.75 19.01 health professional 2 Had blood pressure checked and not told high by 8072 6.51 6.16 health professional 9 Not applicable/refused 92748 74.75 74.83 Current Smoking (Irregular and Regular) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 627 SAS Variable Name: _RFSMOK2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Have not smoked 100 cigarettes in lifetime or have 94729 76.34 76.46 smoked, but do not currently do not smoke 2 Have smoked 100 cigarettes in lifetime and 29030 23.40 23.27 currently smoke 9 Not applicable/refused 326 0.26 0.27 Page 133 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Acute Drinking Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 628 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRACU Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 36523 29.43 33.30 had less than 5 or more drinks on an occasion 2 Had 5 or more alcoholic beverages in past month 6114 4.93 5.88 on one or more occasions 9 Not applicable/refused 81448 65.64 60.82 Drinking and Driving Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 629 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRDRI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 41771 33.66 38.35 had alcoholic beverages but did not drive after having too much to drink 2 Had alcoholic beverages and drove after drinking 1064 0.86 0.99 too much one or more times 9 Not applicable/refused 81250 65.48 60.66 Page 134 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Chronic Drinking Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 630 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRCHR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 37163 29.95 26.21 had less than 60 drinks a month 2 Had 60 or more alcoholic beverages in past month 1253 1.01 0.95 9 Not applicable/refused 85669 69.04 72.84 No Physical Activity or Irregular Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 631 SAS Variable Name: _RFLIFES Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did physical activity for 20 or more minutes, 3 or 52074 41.97 40.85 more times per week 2 No physical activity or less than 20 minutes of 70492 56.81 56.90 activity, 3 or more times per week 9 Not applicable/refused 1519 1.22 2.25 Page 135 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Regular and Sustained Physical Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 632 SAS Variable Name: _RFREGUL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did physical activity for 30 or more minutes, 5 or 98066 79.03 78.61 more times per week, regardless of intensity 2 No physical activity or less than 30 minutes of 24500 19.74 19.15 activity, 5 or more times per week 9 Not applicable/refused 1519 1.22 2.25 Weight for Height Ratio Greater than or Equal to 120% of Median Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 633 SAS Variable Name: _RFOBESE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Reported weight is less than 120% of ideal weight 78168 63.00 62.87 2 Reported weight is equal to or greater than 120% 40843 32.92 33.14 of ideal weight 9 Not applicable/refused 5074 4.09 3.99 Page 136 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Body Mass Index (BMI) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 634 SAS Variable Name: _RFWHBMI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Females with BMI less than 27.3; males with BMI 83936 67.64 67.50 less than 27.8 2 Females with BMI equal to or greater than 27.3; 35225 28.39 28.63 males with BMI equal to greater than 27.8 9 Not applicable/refused 4924 3.97 3.87 Current Smokeless Tobacco Use Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 635 SAS Variable Name: _RFTOBAC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Have not used smokeless tobacco or have used in 33423 26.94 28.01 past but not a current user 2 Have used smokeless tobacco and is a current user 1428 1.15 1.26 9 Not applicable/refused 89234 71.91 70.73 Page 137 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Age Grouped in Three Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 636 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-34 35562 28.78 33.23 2 35-54 49572 40.11 37.75 3 55+ 38445 31.11 29.02 Blank Missing 506 Age Grouped in Five-Year Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 637-638 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG5YR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-24 11089 8.94 12.19 2 25-29 11193 9.02 9.78 3 30-34 13280 10.70 11.15 4 35-39 14868 11.98 11.03 5 40-44 13728 11.06 10.40 6 45-49 11858 9.56 9.23 7 50-54 9118 7.35 6.97 8 55-59 7326 5.90 5.86 9 60-64 6713 5.41 5.24 10 65-69 7627 6.15 6.13 11 70-74 6680 5.38 5.13 12 75-79 5031 4.05 3.49 13 80+ 5068 4.08 3.07 14 Refused 506 0.41 0.33 Page 138 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Age Grouped in Two Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 639 SAS Variable Name: _AGE65YR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-64 99173 79.92 81.84 2 65+ 24406 19.67 17.83 3 Refused 506 0.41 0.33 Race Grouped into White, Non-Hispanic and Non-white or Hispanic Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 640 SAS Variable Name: _RACEG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White Non-Hispanic 100492 80.99 75.22 2 Non-white or Hispanic 23167 18.67 24.44 9 Don't Know, Refused, Missing 426 0.34 0.34 Race Grouped into White, Non-Hispanic; Black, Non-Hispanic; Hispanic and Other Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 641 SAS Variable Name: _RACEGR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White Non-Hispanic 100492 80.99 75.22 2 Black Non-Hispanic 10332 8.33 9.81 3 Hispanic 8313 6.70 10.64 4 Other 4522 3.64 3.99 9 Dont Know, Refused, Missing 426 0.34 0.34 Page 139 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 Cholesterol Checked Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 642 SAS Variable Name: _CHOLCHK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Cholesterol checked within past 5 years. 18000 14.51 13.07 2 Cholesterol not checked within past 5 years 1128 0.91 0.73 9 Not applicable/refused 104957 84.58 86.20 Blood Pressure Checked Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 643 SAS Variable Name: _BPCHECK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Blood pressure checked within past 2 years 29725 23.96 23.87 2 Blood pressure not checked within past 2 years 1436 1.16 1.14 9 Not applicable/refused 92924 74.89 74.99 Blank Column Section: Blank Columns Type: Columns: 644-649 SAS Variable Name: Blank644 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank Page 140 of 141 1996 BRFSS Codebook October 20, 1998 End of File Marker Section: Calculated Variables Type: Miscellaneous Column: 650 SAS Variable Name: End of File Marker Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Value equals 1 for all records Page 141 of 141