NHIS

Adult Alcohol Use Questions: List of Questionnaires

The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is comprised of several questionnaires. Prior to 1997, the NHIS consisted of a family core questionnaire and selected supplements. Since 1997, the NHIS has consisted of Family, Sample Adult, Sample Child core questionnaires, and supplements that either stand alone or are embedded in the core. Below are the names of the NHIS core and supplement questionnaires that contain adult alcohol use and related questions. To see the questions, click on the link for the questionnaire of interest and search “wine,” “beer”, “liquor” or “alcohol”.  Questionnaires for years 1977-1995 are published in annual “Current Estimates” reports and are found in Appendix III. From 1997 forward, the questionnaires are separate documents. The formatting of the questionnaires changed in 2004.

Names of the NHIS Questionnaires Containing Adult Alcohol Use Questions, by Year

1977 Health Habits (H1) Supplement (in core questionnaire). Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 6 MB]
1983 Alcohol and Health Practices Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 6 MB]
1985 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (1990 Objectives) Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 14 MB]
1987 Cancer Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 13 MB]
1988 Alcohol Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 15.4 MB]
1988 Alcohol Questionnaire (self-enumeration symptom checklist) pdf icon[PDF – 76 KB]
1989 Orofacial Pain Supplement (Section R). Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 13.2 MB]
1990 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (1990 Objectives) Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 12.4 MB]
1991 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2000 Objectives) Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 13.8 MB]
1991 Drug and Alcohol Use Supplement (self-enumeration). Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 13.8 MB]
1992 Cancer Control Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 15.2 MB]
1993 Year 2000 Objectives Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 3.8 MB]
1994 Year 2000 Objectives Supplement. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 4.5 MB]
1994 Disability Supplement – Mental Health section. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 4.5 MB]
1994 Disability Follow-back Survey – Other Services section. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 4.5 MB]
1994 Disability Follow-back Survey Supplement on Aging – Health Opinions and Behaviors section. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 4.5 MB]
1995 Disability Supplement – Mental Health section. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 32 MB]
1995 Disability Follow-back Survey – Other Services section. Refer to Current Estimates Appendix III pdf icon[PDF – 32 MB]
1997 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 78 KB]
1998 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 58 KB]
1998 Adult Prevention Supplement (2000 Objectives)
1999 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 459 KB]
2000 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 245 KB]
2001 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 291 KB]
2002 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 476 KB]
2003 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 339 KB]
2004 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2005 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 1.2 MB]
2006 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2007 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 848 KB]
2007 Sample Adult Alternative Medicine Supplement pdf icon[PDF – 1.4 MB]
2008 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 2.2 MB]
2009 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 547 KB]
2010 Sample Adult Core – Adult Health Behaviors (AHB) Section pdf icon[PDF – 647 KB]
2011 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 647 KB]
2012 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2012 Sample Adult Alternative Medicine Supplement pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2013 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2014 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
2015 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 911 KB]
2016 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 2.1 MB]
2017 Sample Adult Core pdf icon[PDF – 941 KB]

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