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2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult Identification
Document Version Date: 27-May-08
Question ID: AID.005_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SADULT Question Text:
*The sample adult person is [fill: ALIAS of Sample Adult]. The next questions must be answered by this person. Probe as necessary to determine the availability of [fill: ALIAS of Sample Adult].
*If refused enter CTRL-R
1 Available
2 Not available
3 Physical or mental condition prohibits responding
7 Refused
Universe Text: This is the Sample Adult and (the Sample Adult section has not been started or completed). Skip Instructions:
(1) if Sample Adult = demographics.hhc.RELRESP A goto beginning of adult.asd elseif Sample Adult = demographics.hhc.HHRESP
goto beginning of adult.asd else goto AIDVERF_S
endif
(2) goto callbk.ACALLBK1
(3) goto PROX1
(R) store '4' in ASTAT
if recontact.RCIFLAG ne '1'
goto recontact.RCI BEGIN procedure
else
goto back.OUTCOMEB1 procedure
endif
Question ID: AID.010_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PROX1 Question Text:
* Proxy interviews can be done for sample adults that have a mental or physical condition that prevents them from responding for themselves.
Is a family member or caregiver that is knowledgeable about [fill: ALIAS of Sample Adult]'s health available?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text: The Sample Adult's physical or mental condition prohibits responding. Skip Instructions:
(1) goto PROX2
(2) goto PROX3
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Question ID: AID.015_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PROX2 Question Text:
*Ask if necessary.
What is this person's relationship to [fill: ALIAS of Sample Adult]?
1 Relative who lives in household
2 Relative who doesn't live in household
3 Other caregiver
4 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Knowledgeable proxy is available. Skip Instructions:
(1-4) goto AIDVERF_S
Question ID: AID.020_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PROX3 Question Text:
*Ask if necessary.
Can a callback with someone knowledgeable about [fill: ALIAS of Sample Adult]'s health be arranged?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text: Knowledgeable proxy is not available. Skip Instructions:
(1) goto callbk.ACALLBK1
(2) store '3' in ASTAT
if recontact.RCIFLAG ne '1'
goto recontact.RCI BEGIN procedure
else
goto back.OUTCOMEB1 procedure
endif
Question ID: AID.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDVERF_S Question Text:
*Please verify the following information about the sample adult before proceeding:
I have recorded your sex as [fill: Sex of Sample Adult]. Is this correct?
*If respondent "refuses" or says "don't know", enter "1" for "yes".
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text: Sample Adult is not the person entered in HHRESP or RELRESP A. Or PROX1 = 'Yes'. Skip Instructions:
(1) goto AIDVERF_A
(2) goto AIDSEX
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Question ID: AID.040_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDSEX Question Text:
*Ask if appropriate; otherwise, enter your best guess of the person's sex.
Are you Male or Female?
1 Male
2 Female
Universe Text: Respondent said his/her sex is not correct. Skip Instructions:
(1,2) store AIDSEX in SEX
goto ERR AIDSEX
reset AIDVERF_S
goto AIDVERF_S
Question ID: AID.045_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDVERF_A Question Text:
*Please verify the following information about the sample adult before proceeding:
I have recorded your age as [fill: Age of Sample Adult] old. Is this correct?
*If respondent "refuses" or says "don't know", enter "1" for "yes".
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text: Sample Adult said his/her sex is correct. Skip Instructions:
(1) goto AIDVERF_D
(2) goto AIDAGE
Question ID: AID.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDAGE Question Text:
How old are you?
00_0 - 120 Age in years
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Respondent said his/her age is not correct Skip Instructions:
(0-120, Refused, Don't know)
if AIDAGE = 'Refused' or AIDAGE = 'Don't know' or AIDAGE = AGE
reset AIDVERF_A
goto ERR AIDAGE
else
store AIDAGE in AGE
goto AIDDOB_M
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Question ID: AID.055_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDVERF_D Question Text:
*Please verify the following information about the sample adult before proceeding:
I have recorded your birthday as [fill: Birthday of Sample Adult]. Is this correct?
*If respondent "refuses" or says "don't know", enter "1" for "yes".
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text: Sample Adult said his/her age is correct. Skip Instructions:
(1) if AGE of Sample Adult le '17'
goto NO MORE
else
goto beginning of adult.asd
endif
(2) goto AIDDOB_M
Question ID: AID.060_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDDOB_M Question Text:
1 of 3
What is your birthday?
*Enter month of birth.
01 January
02 February
03 March
04 April
05 May
06 June
07 July
08 August
09 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Respondent said his/her date of birth is not correct or his/her age is not correct Skip Instructions:
(01-12, Refused, Don't know) goto AIDDOB_D
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Question ID: AID.060_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDDOB_D Question Text:
2 of 3
*Enter day of birth.
01- 31 Day of the month
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Respondent said his/her date of birth is not correct or his/her age is not correct Skip Instructions:
(01-31,Refused,Don't know) goto AIDDOB_Y
If days not valid, goto ERR AIDDOB_D
Question ID: AID.060_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: AIDDOB_Y Question Text:
3 of 3
*Enter year of birth.
1880 - 2020 Year of Birth
Universe Text: Respondent said his/her date of birth is not correct or his/her age is not correct Skip Instructions:
(1880-2020, Refused, Don't know) if AIDVERF_A = '2' (No) then reset AIDVERF_A to empty
goto AIDVERF_A
elseif AIDVERF_D = '2' (No) then reset AIDVERF_D to empty
goto AIDVERF_D
endif
(if year GT current year) or (if year = current year and month GT current month) or (if year = current year and
month = current month and day GT current day)
goto ERR1 AIDDOB_Y
endif
(if birth month = '02' and birth day = '29' and this is not a leap year)
goto ERR2 AIDDOB_Y
endif
(if AIDDOB_M = 'Ref' or 'DK') or (if AIDDOB_D = 'Re'f or 'DK') or (if AIDDOB_Y = 'Ref' or 'DK')
goto ERR3 AIDDOB_Y
else
store AIDDOB_M in DOBM
store AIDDOB_D in DOBD
store AIDDOB_Y in DOBY
if AIDVERF_A = '2' (No) then reset AIDVERF_A to empty
goto AIDVERF_A
elseif AIDVERF_D = '2' (No) then reset AIDVERF_D to empty
goto AIDVERF_D
endif
endif
Calculate age from AIDDOB_M, AIDDOB D, and AIDDOB_Y .
if age from AIDDOB items is ne AGE and age from AIDDOB items is valid
reset AIDVERF_A or AIDVERF_D.
goto ERR4 AIDDOB_Y
endif
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2007 NHIS Questionnaire- Sample Adult
Adult Socio-Demographic

Question ID: ASD.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKVER Question Text:
Earlier I recorded that in the last week you were
(Fill1: working for pay at a job or business.)
(Fill2: with a job or business but not at work.)
(Fill3: looking for work.)
(Fill4: working, but not for pay, at a family-owned job or business.)
(Fill5: not working at a job or business and not looking for work.)
Is that correct?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working or not working last week Skip Instructions:
(1) if DOINGLW2 = 1,2,4 [goto WHOWRK]
else if DOINGLW2 = 3,5 [goto EVERWRK]
(2) [go to WRKCOR]
(R,D) [go to EVERWRK]
Question ID: ASD.060_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKCOR Question Text:
(book) A1 ? [F1]
What is your correct working status?
1 Working for pay at a job or business
2 With a job or business but not at work
3 Looking for work
4 Working, but not for pay, at a family-owned job or business
5 Not working at a job or business and not looking for work
7 Refused
9 Don't know
CARD A1
1. Working for pay at a job or business
2. With a job or business but not at work
3. Looking for work
4. Working, but not for pay, at a family-owned job or business
5. Not working at a job or business and not looking for work
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose reported working status in the Family section was incorrect or sample adults who were not the Family Respondent and had answers of Refused of Don't know to the working status question from the family section Skip Instructions:
(1,4) [goto to WHOWRK]
(2,5) [goto WHYNOWK2]
(3,R,D) [goto EVERWRK]
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Question ID: ASD.062_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: DOINGLW2 Question Text:
Corrected Employment Status Last Week
1 Working for pay at a job or business
2 With a job or business but not at work
3 Looking for work
4 Working, but not for pay, at a family-owned job or business
5 Not working at a job or business and not looking for work
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who verified or corrected their reported working status from the family section, or who were the Family Respondent and answered Refused or Don't know to the working status question from the family section Skip Instructions:
if DOINGLW2 = R,D [goto EVERWRK]
endif
Question ID: ASD.065_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHYNOWK2 Question Text:
(Fill1: What is the main reason you did not work last week?)
(Fill2: What is the main reason you did not have a job or business last week?)
01 Taking care of house or family
02 Going to school
03 Retired
04 On a planned vacation from work
05 On family or maternity leave
06 Temporarily unable to work for health reasons
07 Have job/contract and off-season
08 On layoff
09 Disabled
10 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample Adults 18+ whose corrected working status last week was not working at a job or business and not looking
for work or with a job or business but not at work Skip Instructions:
(1-10,R,D) if WRKCOR = 2 [goto WHOWRK]
else [goto EVERWRK]
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Question ID: ASD.066_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: EVERWRK Question Text:
Have you ever held a job or worked at a business?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were NOT working at a job or business and not looking for work or looking for work last week or didn't know or refused to provide their employment status last week Skip Instructions:
(1) [go to WHOWRK]
(2,R,D) [go to next section]
Question ID: ASD.070_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHOWRK Question Text:
? [F1]
[If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4), display]For whom did you work at your MAIN job or business? (Name of company, business, organization or employer) [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 = 03 or AGE ge 65] Thinking about the job you held the longest, for whom did you work? (Name of company, business, organization or employer) [Else if
EVERWRK eq 1 and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] Thinking about the job you held most recently, for whom did you work? (Name of company, business, organization, or employer)
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(90 char long,R,D) [goto KINDIND]
Question ID: ASD.080_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: KINDIND Question Text:
? [F1]
What kind of business or industry was this? (For example: TV and radio mgt., retail shoe store, State Department of
Labor)
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(90 char long,R,D) [goto KINDWRK]
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Question ID: ASD.090_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: KINDWRK Question Text:
? [F1]
What kind of work were you doing? (For example: farming, mail clerk, computer specialist.)
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(90 char long,R,D) [goto IMPACT]
Question ID: ASD.100_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: IMPACT Question Text:
? [F1]
What were your most important activities on this job or business? (For example: sells cars, keeps account books, operates printing press.)
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(90 char long,R,D) [goto WRKCAT]
Question ID: ASD.110_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: WRKCAT Question Text:
(book) A2 ? [F1]
[If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4)] Looking at the card, which of these best describes your current job or work situation? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and [WHYNOWK2 eq 03 or AGE ge 65] Looking at the card, which of these best describes the job you held for the longest time?[Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] Looking at the card, which of these best describes the job you held most recently?
* Read answer choices if necessary.
1 Employee of a PRIVATE company for wages
2 A FEDERAL government employee
3 A STATE government employee
4 A LOCAL government employee
5 Self-employed in OWN business, professional practice or farm
6 Working WITHOUT PAY in a family-owned business or farm
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A2
1. An employee of a PRIVATE company, business, or individual for wages, salary, or commission
2. A FEDERAL government employee
3. A STATE government employee
4. A LOCAL government employee
5. Self-employed in OWN business, professional practice or farm
6. Working WITHOUT PAY in family-owned business or farm


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1-4,6,R,D) [goto LOCALLNO]
(5) [goto BUSINC]

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Question ID: ASD.112_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: BUSINC Question Text:
Is this business incorporated?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are self-employed Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto LOCALLNO]
Question ID: ASD.120_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: LOCALLNO Question Text:
(book) A3
Thinking about [If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4)] this MAIN job or business [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and [WHYNOWK2 eq 03 or AGE ge 65] your last week at the job you held the longest [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] your last week at the job you held most recently how many people work(ed) at this location?
how many people (Fill4:work/Fill5: worked) at this location?
* "People" includes both FULL- and PART-time employees; "location" refers to the street address of the workplace.
01 1-9 employees
02 10-24 employees
03 25-49 employees
04 50-99 employees
05 100-249 employees
06 250-499 employees
07 500-999 employees
08 1000 employees or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
CARD A3
1. 1--9 employees
2. 10--24 employees
3. 25--49 employees
4. 50--99 employees
5. 100--249 employees
6. 250--499 employees
7. 500--999 employees
8. 1000 employees or more
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1-8,R,D) [goto WRKLONGN]
[p.6]

Question ID: ASD.140_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKLONGN Question Text:
? [F1]
1 of 2
About how long [If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4)] have you worked at this MAIN job or business? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and [WHYNOWK2 eq 03 or AGE ge 65] did you work at the job you held the longest? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] did you work at the job you held most recently?
001-365 1-365
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1-365) [goto WRKLONGT]
(R,D) if EVERWRK = 1 and (WHYNOWK2 = 3 or AGE ge 65) then [goto HOURPD]; else [goto WRKLONGH]
Question ID: ASD.140_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKLONGT Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ (who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked) and who gave a number entry in WRKLONGN Skip Instructions:
(1-4) if EVERWRK = 1 and (WHYNOWK2 = 3 or AGE ge 65) then [goto HOURPD]; else [goto WRKLONGH]
(4) if WRKLONGN gt AGE then [goto ERR WRKLONGT]
Question ID: ASD.146_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKLONGH Question Text:
? [F1]
[If DOINGLW2 eq 1,2,4] Is this MAIN job or business the job you have held for the longest? [Else if EVERWRK eq 1 and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] Was your most recently held job also the job you held the longest?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ (who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business,) or (who have ever worked and are not retired and are less than 65 years of age.) Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HOURPD]
[p.7]

Question ID: ASD.150_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HOURPD Question Text:
[If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4)] Are you paid by the hour at this MAIN job or business? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and [WHYNOWK2 eq 03 or AGE ge 65] Were you paid by the hour on the job you held the longest? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] Were you paid by the hour on the job you held most recently?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto PDSICK]
Question ID: ASD.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PDSICK Question Text:
[If DOINGLW2 eq (1,2,4)] Do you have paid sick leave on this MAIN job or business? [Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and [WHYNOWK2 eq 03 or AGE ge 65] Did you ever have paid sick leave on the job you held the longest?[Else if EVERWRK eq (1) and WHYNOWK2 ne 03 and AGE lt 65] Did you ever have paid sick leave on the job you held most recently?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business, or who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) if DOINGLW2 = 1,2,4 then [goto ONEJOB];
else [goto next section]
Question ID: ASD.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ONEJOB Question Text:
Do you have more than one job or business?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were working last week, or who were with a job or business but not at work, or who were working but not for pay at a family-owned job or business Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto next section]
[p.1]

2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult
Adult Conditions

Question ID: ACN.010_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HYPEV Question Text:
Now I am going to ask you about certain medical conditions.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
... Hypertension, also called high blood pressure?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HYPDIFV]
(2,R,D) [goto CHDEV]

Question ID: ACN.020_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HYPDIFV Question Text:
Were you told on two or more DIFFERENT visits that you had hypertension, also called high blood pressure?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were told they had hypertension Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HYPYR] (2,R,D) [goto CHDEV]

Question ID: ACN.020_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HYPYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had hypertension, also called high blood pressure?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had hypertension Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto CHDEV]

[p.2]

Question ID: ACN.031_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: CHDEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
... Coronary heart disease?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto CHDYR] (2,R,D) [goto ANGEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_01.010

Instrument Variable Name: CHDYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... Coronary heart disease?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had coronary heart disease Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto ANGEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: ANGEV Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
... Angina, also called angina pectoris?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ANGYR] (2,R,D) [goto MIEV]

[p.3]

Question ID: ACN.031_02.020

Instrument Variable Name: ANGYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... Angina, also called angina pectoris?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had angina Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto MIEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: MIEV Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto MIEVYR] (2,R,D) [goto HRTEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_03.030

Instrument Variable Name: MIEVYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had a heart attack Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRTEV]

[p.4]

Question ID: ACN.031_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: HRTEV Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Any kind of heart condition or heart disease (other than the ones I just asked about)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRTYR] (2,R,D) [goto STREV]

Question ID: ACN.031_04.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRTYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... Any kind of heart condition or heart disease (other than the ones I just asked about)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had any other kind of heart condition Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto STREV]

Question ID: ACN.031_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: STREV Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...A stroke?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto STRYR] (2,R,D) [goto EPHEV]

[p.5]

Question ID: ACN.031_05.050

Instrument Variable Name: STRYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... A stroke?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had a stroke Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto EPHEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_06.000

Instrument Variable Name: EPHEV Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Emphysema?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto EPHYR] (2,R,D) [goto AASMEV]

Question ID: ACN.031_06.060

Instrument Variable Name: EPHYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
... Emphysema?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had emphysema Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AASMEV]

[p.6]

Question ID: ACN.080_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AASMEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had asthma?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto AASSTILL]
(2,R,D) [goto ULCEV]

Question ID: ACN.085_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AASSTILL Question Text:
Do you still have asthma?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they have asthma Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [go to AASMYR]

Question ID: ACN.090_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AASMYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had asthma Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto AASMERYR]
(2,R,D) [go to ULCEV]

Question ID: ACN.100_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AASMERYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had to visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of asthma?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with asthma episode/attack in past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto ULCEV]

[p.7]

Question ID: ACN.110_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ULCEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...An ulcer? This could be a stomach, duodenal or peptic ulcer.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ULCYR]
(2,R,D)[goto CHLEV]

Question ID: ACN.120_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ULCYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had an ulcer?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had an ulcer Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto CHLEV]

Question ID: ACN.121_01.010

Instrument Variable Name: CHLEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...High cholesterol?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto CHLYR]
(2,R,D) [goto GUMDISEV]

[p.8]

Question ID: ACN.121_01.015

Instrument Variable Name: CHLYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...High cholesterol?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had high cholesterol Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto GUMDISEV]

Question ID: ACN.121_02.020

Instrument Variable Name: GUMDISEV Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Gum disease?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto GUMDISYR]
(2, R, D) [goto PHOBIAEV]

Question ID: ACN.121_02.025

Instrument Variable Name: GUMDISYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...Gum disease?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had gum disease Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto PHOBIAEV]

[p.9]

Question ID: ACN.121_03.030

Instrument Variable Name: PHOBIAEV Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Phobia or fears?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto PHOBIAYR]
(2, R, D) [goto AFLUPNEV]

Question ID: ACN.121_03.035

Instrument Variable Name: PHOBIAYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...Phobia or fears?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had phobia or fears Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AFLUPNEV]

Question ID: ACN.121_04.040

Instrument Variable Name: AFLUPNEV Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Influenza or pneumonia?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto AFLUPNYR]
(2, R, D) [goto PRCIREV]

[p.10]

Question ID: ACN.121_04.045

Instrument Variable Name: AFLUPNYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...Influenza or pneumonia?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had influenza or pneumonia Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto PRCIREV]

Question ID: ACN.121_05.050

Instrument Variable Name: PRCIREV Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Poor circulation in your legs?
*Include peripheral vascular disease, Intermittent Claudication or cramping.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto PRCIRYR]
(2, R, D) [goto UREV]

Question ID: ACN.121_05.055

Instrument Variable Name: PRCIRYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...Poor circulation in your legs?
*Include peripheral vascular disease, Intermittent Claudication or cramping.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had poor circulation in their legs Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto UREV]

[p.11]

Question ID: ACN.121_06.060

Instrument Variable Name: UREV Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Urinary problems such as incontinence, frequent or slow urination or infections?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto URYR]
(2, R, D) [goto ADDHYP]

Question ID: ACN.121_06.065

Instrument Variable Name: URYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS have you had
...Urinary problems such as incontinence, frequent or slow urination or infections?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had urinary problems Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto ADDHYP]

Question ID: ACN.123_01.010

Instrument Variable Name: ADDHYP Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Attention Deficit Disorder or Hyperactivity?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AUTISM]

[p.12]

Question ID: ACN.123_02.020

Instrument Variable Name: AUTISM Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Autism?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto BIPDIS]

Question ID: ACN.123_03.030

Instrument Variable Name: BIPDIS Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Bipolar Disorder?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto DEMENTIA]

Question ID: ACN.123_04.040

Instrument Variable Name: DEMENTIA Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto MANIAPSY]

[p.13]

Question ID: ACN.123_05.050

Instrument Variable Name: MANIAPSY Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Mania or psychosis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto SCHIZPHN]

Question ID: ACN.123_06.060

Instrument Variable Name: SCHIZPHN Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Schizophrenia?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto SEIZURES]

Question ID: ACN.123_07.070

Instrument Variable Name: SEIZURES Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Seizures?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto BOWLEV]

[p.14]

Question ID: ACN.125_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: BOWLEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, or constipation severe enough to require medication?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,) [goto BOWLYR]
(2,R,D) [goto ACIDRYR]

Question ID: ACN.125_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: BOWLYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, or constipation severe enough to require medication?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, or constipation severe enough
to require medication Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto BOWLTYP] (2,R,D) [goto ACIDRYR]

Question ID: ACN.125_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: BOWLTYP Question Text:
Which of these did you have in the past 12 months?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1 Inflammatory bowel disease
2 Irritable bowel
3 Constipation severe enough to require medication
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, or constipation severe enough to
require medication in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-3,R,D,) [goto ACIDRYR]

[p.15]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: ACIDRYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Problems with acid reflux or heartburn?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto HACHEYR]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HACHEYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Regular headaches?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto MEMLOSYR]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: MEMLOSYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Memory loss or loss of other cognitive functions?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto SPNYR]

[p.16]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: SPNYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Any severe sprains or strains?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto DENYR]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.050

Instrument Variable Name: DENYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Dental pain?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto ALCTOBYR]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.060

Instrument Variable Name: ALCTOBYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Excessive use of alcohol or tobacco?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto SUBABYR]

[p.17]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.070

Instrument Variable Name: SUBABYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Substance abuse, other than alcohol or tobacco?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto SKNYR]

Question ID: ACN.126_00.080

Instrument Variable Name: SKNYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had
...Skin problems?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto INSYR]

Question ID: ACN.128_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: INSYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...Regularly had insomnia or trouble sleeping?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto FATYR]

[p.18]

Question ID: ACN.128_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: FATYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...Regularly had excessive sleepiness during the day?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto DEPYR]

Question ID: ACN.128_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: DEPYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...Been frequently depressed?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto ANXYR]

Question ID: ACN.128_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: ANXYR Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...Been frequently anxious?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto CANEV]

[p.19]

Question ID: ACN.130_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CANEV Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Cancer or a malignancy of any kind?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto CANKIND_1]
(2,R,D) [goto DIBEV]

[p.20]

Question ID: ACN.140_00.001

Instrument Variable Name: CANKIND_1 Question Text:
What kind of cancer was it?
* Enter code for the first kind of cancer.
01 Bladder
02 Blood
03 Bone
04 Brain
05 Breast
06 Cervix
07 Colon
08 Esophagus
09 Gallbladder
10 Kidney
11 Larynx-windpipe
12 Leukemia
13 Liver
14 Lung
15 Lymphoma
16 Melanoma
17 Mouth/tongue/lip
18 Ovary
19 Pancreas
20 Prostate
21 Rectum
22 Skin (non-melanoma)
23 Skin (DK what kind)
24 Soft tissue (muscle or fat)
25 Stomach
26 Testis
27 Throat - pharynx
28 Thyroid
29 Uterus
30 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had cancer Skip Instructions:
(1-30,R,D)[goto CANAGE_1]
IF SEX=1 (MALE) and No. (6,18,29) selected goto ERR1 CANKIND_1
IF SEX=2 (FEMALE) and No. (20,26) selected goto ERR2 CANKIND_1


[p.21]

Question ID: ACN.140_00.002
Instrument Variable Name: CANKIND_2 Question Text:
* Enter code for the second kind of cancer.
* Enter '96' for no more.
01 Bladder
02 Blood
03 Bone
04 Brain
05 Breast
06 Cervix
07 Colon
08 Esophagus
09 Gallbladder
10 Kidney
11 Larynx-windpipe
12 Leukemia
13 Liver
14 Lung
15 Lymphoma
16 Melanoma
17 Mouth/tongue/lip
18 Ovary
19 Pancreas
20 Prostate
21 Rectum
22 Skin (non-melanoma)
23 Skin (DK what kind)
24 Soft tissue (muscle or fat)
25 Stomach
26 Testis
27 Throat - pharynx
28 Thyroid
29 Uterus
30 Other
96 No more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who either provided an age for one kind of cancer or didn't know how old they were when first diagnosed with that kind of cancer or else refused to provide an age but had not refused to answer CANKIND_1. Skip Instructions:
(1-30,R,D)[goto CANAGE_2]
(96) goto DIBEV
IF SEX=1 (MALE) and No. (6,18,29) selected goto ERR1 CANKIND_2
IF SEX=2 (FEMALE) and No. (20,26) selected goto ERR2 CANKIND_2


[p.22]

Question ID: ACN.140_00.003
Instrument Variable Name: CANKIND_3 Question Text:
* Enter code for the third kind of cancer.
* Enter '96' for no more.
01 Bladder
02 Blood
03 Bone
04 Brain
05 Breast
06 Cervix
07 Colon
08 Esophagus
09 Gallbladder
10 Kidney
11 Larynx-windpipe
12 Leukemia
13 Liver
14 Lung
15 Lymphoma
16 Melanoma
17 Mouth/tongue/lip
18 Ovary
19 Pancreas
20 Prostate
21 Rectum
22 Skin (non-melanoma)
23 Skin (DK what kind)
24 Soft tissue (muscle or fat)
25 Stomach
26 Testis
27 Throat - pharynx
28 Thyroid
29 Uterus
30 Other
96 No more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who either provided an age for a second kind of cancer or didn't know how old they were when
first diagnosed that kind of cancer or else refused to provide an age but had not refused to answer CANKIND_2. Skip Instructions:
(1-30,R,D)[goto CANAGE_3]
(96) [goto DIBEV]
IF SEX=1 (MALE) and No. (6,18,29) selected goto ERR1 CANKIND_3
IF SEX=2 (FEMALE) and No. (20,26) selected goto ERR2 CANKIND_3


[p.23]

Question ID: ACN.140_00.004
Instrument Variable Name: CANKIND_4 Question Text:
* Enter '95' if respondent offers more than 3 kinds of cancer.
* Enter '96' for no more.
95 More than three kinds
96 No more
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who either provided an age for a third kind of cancer or didn't know how old they were when
first diagnosed that kind of cancer or else refused to provide an age but had not refused to answer CANKIND_3 Skip Instructions:
(95,96) [goto DIBEV]

Question ID: ACN.150_00.001

Instrument Variable Name: CANAGE_1 Question Text:
How old were you when [fill: CANKIND_1 /this cancer] was first diagnosed?
00 1 - 10_0 1-100 years
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had cancer Skip Instructions:
(1-100, D) [goto CANKIND_2]
(R) and (R) at CANKIND_1 [goto DIBEV]
(R) and CANKIND_1 NE (R) [goto CANKIND_2]
If number in CANAGE_1 greater than person years old (AGE) goto ERR CANAGE_1


Question ID: ACN.150_00.002
Instrument Variable Name: CANAGE_2 Question Text:
How old were you when [fill: CANKIND_2/this cancer] was first diagnosed?
00 1 - 10_0 1-100 years
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had cancer Skip Instructions:
(1-100, D) [goto CANKIND_3]
(R) and (R) at CANKIND_2 [goto DIBEV]
(R) and CANKIND_2 NE (R) [goto CANKIND_3]
If number in CANAGE_2 greater than person years old (AGE) goto ERR CANAGE_2


[p.24]

Question ID: ACN.150_00.003
Instrument Variable Name: CANAGE_3 Question Text:
How old were you when [fill: CANKIND_3/this cancer ] was first diagnosed?
00 1 - 10_0 1-100 years
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had cancer Skip Instructions:
(1-100, D) [goto CANKIND_4]
(R) and (R) at CANKIND_3 [goto DIBEV]
(R) and CANKIND_3 NE (R) [goto CANKIND_4]
If number in CANAGE_3 greater than person years old (AGE) goto ERR CANAGE_3

Question ID: ACN.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: DIBEV Question Text:
[fill: Other than during pregnancy, have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you have diabetes or
sugar diabetes?/Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you have diabetes or sugar diabetes?]
1 Yes
2 No
3 Borderline
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto DIBAGE]
(2,R,D) [goto DIBPRE1]
(3) [goto INSLN]

Question ID: ACN.165_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: DIBPRE1 Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have any of the following: prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, borderline diabetes, or high blood sugar?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were never told they had diabetes, or who refused or said don't know to having been told
they had diabetes Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto INSLN]
(2,R,D) [goto AHAYFYR]

[p.25]

Question ID: ACN.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: DIBAGE Question Text:
How old were you when a doctor FIRST told you that you had diabetes or sugar diabetes?
01-84 1-84 years
85 85+ years
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were told they had diabetes or sugar diabetes (other than during pregnancy) Skip Instructions:
(1-100 R,D) [goto INSLN]

Question ID: ACN.180_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: INSLN Question Text:
Are you NOW taking insulin?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had diabetes or prediabetic condition (other than during pregnancy) Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto DIBPILL]

Question ID: ACN.190_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: DIBPILL Question Text:
Are you NOW taking diabetic pills to lower your blood sugar? These are sometimes called oral agents or oral hypoglycemic agents.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told they had diabetes or prediabetic condition (other than during pregnancy) Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) else goto AHAYFYR

Question ID: ACN.201_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHAYFYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Hay fever?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto SINYR]

[p.26]

Question ID: ACN.201_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: SINYR Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Sinusitis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto CBRCHYR]

Question ID: ACN.201_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: CBRCHYR Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Chronic bronchitis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto KIDWKYR]

Question ID: ACN.201_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: KIDWKYR Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
......Weak or failing kidneys? - Do not include kidney stones, bladder infections or incontinence.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto LIVYR]

[p.27]

Question ID: ACN.201_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: LIVYR Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
......Any kind of liver condition?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto JNTSYMP]

Question ID: ACN.250_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: JNTSYMP Question Text:
The next questions refer to your joints. Please do NOT include the back or neck. DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS, have you had any symptoms of pain, aching, or stiffness in or around a joint?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto JMTHP]
(2,R,D) [goto ARTH]

[p.28]

Question ID: ACN.260_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: JMTHP Question Text:
(book) A4
Which joints are affected?
* Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 Shoulder-right
02 Shoulder-left
03 Elbow-right
04 Elbow-left
05 Hip-right
06 Hip-left
07 Wrist-right
08 Wrist-left
09 Knee-right
10 Knee-left
11 Ankle-right
12 Ankle-left
13 Toes-right
14 Toes-left
15 Fingers/thumb-right
16 Fingers/thumb-left
17 Other joint not listed
97 Refused
99 Don't know


[Flashcard A4 shows a figure of the body (front and back) with different body parts labeled.] Card A4 You may choose more than one. Front Shoulders
(1) Right
(2) Left
Elbows
(3) Right
(4) Left
Hips
(5) Right
(6) Left
Wrists
(7) Right
(8) Left
Knees
(9) Right
(10) Left
Ankles
(11) Right
(12) Left
Toes
(13) Right
(14) Left
Back Shoulders
(1) Right
(2) Left
Fingers, Thumb
(15) Right
(16) Left
Knees
(9) Right
(10) Left
( ) = joint

Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had joint pain in the past 30 days Skip Instructions:
(1-17,R,D) [goto JNTPN]

Question ID: ACN.270_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: JNTCHR Question Text:
Did your joint symptoms FIRST begin more than 3 months ago?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with joint pain Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto JNTHP]

[p.29]

Question ID: ACN.280_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: JNTHP Question Text:
Have you EVER seen a doctor or other health professional for these
joint symptoms?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with joint pain Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto ARTH]

Question ID: ACN.290_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ARTH Question Text:
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia (fy-bro-my-AL-jee-uh)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
If ARTH eq (1) or JNTSYMP eq (1) goto ARTHLMT; else [goto PAINECK]

Question ID: ACN.295_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ARTHLMT Question Text:
Are you now limited in any way in any of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with joint pain or arthritis Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) if ARTH eq (1) [goto ARTHTYP]; else [goto PAINECK]

[p.30]

Question ID: ACN.297_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: ARTHTYP Question Text:
You just mentioned that you were told by a doctor or other health professional that you had some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia (fy-bro-my-AL-jee-uh). Which of these were you told you had?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1 Arthritis
2 Rheumatoid arthritis
3 Gout
4 Lupus
5 Fibromyalgia
6 Other joint condition
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were told they had some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia Skip Instructions:
(1-6,R,D) [goto PAINECK]

Question ID: ACN.300_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PAINECK Question Text:
The following questions are about pain you may have experienced in the PAST THREE MONTHS. Please refer to pain that LASTED A WHOLE DAY OR MORE. Do not report aches and pains that are fleeting or minor.
During the PAST THREE MONTHS, did you have
... Neck pain?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto PAINLB]

Question ID: ACN.310_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PAINLB Question Text:
*Read lead-in if necessary.
During the PAST THREE MONTHS, did you have
... Low back pain?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto PAINLEG]
(2,R,D) [goto PAINFACE]

[p.31]

Question ID: ACN.320_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PAINLEG Question Text:
Did this pain spread down either leg to areas below the knees?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with low back pain in the past 3 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto PAINFACE]

Question ID: ACN.331_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PAINFACE Question Text:
During the PAST THREE MONTHS, did you have
... Facial ache or pain in the jaw muscles or the joint in front of the ear?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AMIGR]

Question ID: ACN.331_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AMIGR Question Text:
*Read lead-in if neccesary:
During the PAST THREE MONTHS, did you have
...Severe headache or migraine?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto ACOLD2W]

[p.32]

Question ID: ACN.350_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ACOLD2W Question Text:
*Hand calendar card
These next questions are about your recent health during the TWO WEEKS outlined on that calendar.
Did you have a head cold or chest cold that started during those TWO WEEKS?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AINTIL2W]

Question ID: ACN.360_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AINTIL2W Question Text:
Did you have a stomach or intestinal illness with vomiting or diarrhea that started during those TWO WEEKS?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) if SEX=1 and age GE 40 [goto PROSTYR]; else if SEX=2 and AGE 18-49 [goto PREGNOW]; else if
SEX=2 and AGE 50-55 [goto MENSYR]; else if SEX=2 and AGE 56-57 [goto MENOYR]; else if SEX=2 and
AGE GE 58 [goto GYNYR] else [goto AHEARST1]

Question ID: ACN.370_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: PREGNOW Question Text:
Are you currently pregnant?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Female sample adults 18-49 years of age Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto MENSYR]

[p.33]

Question ID: ACN.372_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: MENSYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any menstrual problems such as heavy bleeding, bothersome cramping, or pre-menstrual syndrome (also called PMS)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Female sample adults 18-55 Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) if AGE 45-55 [goto MENOYR]; else [goto GYNYR]

Question ID: ACN.372_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: MENOYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any menopausal problems such as hot flashes, night sweats, or other menopausal symptoms?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Female sample adults 45-57 Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto GYNYR]

Question ID: ACN.372_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: GYNYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any gynecologic problems such as a vaginal infection, uterine fibroids, or infertility?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Female sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AHEARST1]

Question ID: ACN.372_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: PROSTYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any men's health problems such as prostate trouble, or impotence?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Male sample adults 40+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AHEARST1]

[p.34]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: AHEARST1 Question Text:
These next questions are about your hearing WITHOUT the use of hearing aids or other listening devices.
Is your hearing excellent, good, a little trouble hearing, moderate trouble, a lot of trouble, or are you deaf?
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 A little trouble hearing
4 Moderate trouble
5 A lot of trouble
6 Deaf
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRFAM]
(2-6,R,D) [goto HRWORS]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRWORS Question Text:
Is your hearing WORSE in one ear than the other?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRWHICH]
(2,R,D) [goto HRWHISP]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRWHICH Question Text:
Which ear is worse?
1 The right ear
2 The left ear
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who hear worse in one ear than the other Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRRIGHT]

[p.35]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRRIGHT Question Text:
Is your hearing in your RIGHT ear excellent, good, a little trouble hearing, moderate trouble, a lot of trouble, or are you deaf?
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 A little trouble hearing
4 Moderate trouble
5 A lot of trouble
6 Deaf
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1-6,R,D) [goto HRLEFT]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.050

Instrument Variable Name: HRLEFT Question Text:
Is your hearing in your LEFT ear excellent, good, a little trouble hearing, moderate trouble, a lot of trouble, or are you deaf?
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 A little trouble hearing
4 Moderate trouble
5 A lot of trouble
6 Deaf
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1-6,R,D) [goto HRWHISP]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.060

Instrument Variable Name: HRWHISP Question Text:
Can you usually HEAR AND UNDERSTAND what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person WHISPERS to you from across a quiet room?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRBACK]
(2,R,D) [goto HRTALK]

[p.36]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.070

Instrument Variable Name: HRTALK Question Text:
Can you usually HEAR AND UNDERSTAND what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person TALKS IN A NORMAL VOICE to you from across a quiet room?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who cannot hear whispers across a quiet room Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRBACK]
(2,R,D) [goto HRSHOUT]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.080

Instrument Variable Name: HRSHOUT Question Text:
Can you usually HEAR AND UNDERSTAND what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person SHOUTS to you from across a quiet room?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who cannot hear a normal voice across a quiet room Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRBACK]
(2,R,D) [goto HRSPEAK]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.090

Instrument Variable Name: HRSPEAK Question Text:
Can you usually HEAR AND UNDERSTAND what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person SPEAKS LOUDLY into your [fill: ear/better ear]?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who cannot hear a shouting voice across a quiet room Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRBACK]

[p.37]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.100

Instrument Variable Name: HRBACK Question Text:
How often do you find it difficult to follow a conversation if there is background noise, for example, when other people are talking, TV or radio is on, or children are playing? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRFRUST]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.110

Instrument Variable Name: HRFRUST Question Text:
How often does your hearing cause you to feel frustrated when talking to members of your family or to friends? Would
you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRSAFETY]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.120

Instrument Variable Name: HRSAFETY Question Text:
How often does your hearing cause you to worry about your safety while working or doing other activities? Would you
say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have other than excellent hearing Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) if AHEARST1=2,R,D and HRWORS=2,R,D [goto HRFAM];
else [goto HEARAGE1]

[p.38]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.130

Instrument Variable Name: HEARAGE1 Question Text:
How old were you when you began to have ANY permanent [fill: hearing loss/hearing loss in either ear]?
01 At birth
02_0 to 2 years of age
03 3 to 5 years of age
04 6 to 11 years of age
05 12 to 19 years of age
06 20 to 39 years of age
07 40 to 59 years of age
08 60 to 69 years of age
09 70 or more years of age
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose hearing is not excellent or good, or who reported good hearing, but hear worse in one
ear than the other Skip Instructions:
(1-9,R,D) [goto HRSUDDEN]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.140

Instrument Variable Name: HRSUDDEN Question Text:
Was your hearing loss sudden or gradual?
*Read if necessary.
Sudden means less than 3 months.
1 Sudden
2 Gradual
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose hearing is not excellent, or who reported good hearing, but hear worse in one ear than
the other Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRCAUS1]

[p.39]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.150

Instrument Variable Name: HRCAUS1 Question Text:
What is the MAIN cause of your hearing loss?
01 Present at birth because mother had German measles (Rubella) or Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
02 Present at birth for a genetic reason
03 Present at birth for some other reason, not including genetic or infectious disease
04 Infectious disease after birth (measles, meningitis, etc.)
05 Ear infections or Otitis Media
06 Ear injury (holes in the eardrum, etc.)
07 Ear surgery
08 Ear disease such as Meniere's Disease or Otosclerosis
09 Brain tumor (Acoustic Neuroma, etc)
10 Loud, brief noise from gunfire, blasts, or explosions
11 Noise exposure from machinery, aircraft, power tools, loud music, appliances, personal stereos or MP3 players, hair
dryers, etc.
12 Getting older/aging
13 Some other cause
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose hearing is not excellent, or who reported good hearing, but hear worse in one ear than
the other Skip Instructions:
(1-13,R,D) if AHEARST1=6 and HRWORS=2 [goto HRPROBHP];
else [goto HRFAM]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.160

Instrument Variable Name: HRFAM Question Text:
Have any of your friends or relatives ever told you that you have a hearing problem?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are not deaf or who are deaf but hear worse in one ear than the other Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRPROBHP]

[p.40]

Question ID: ACN.400_00.170

Instrument Variable Name: HRPROBHP Question Text:
When was the LAST time you saw a doctor or other health care professional about any hearing or ear problems?
0 Never
1 In the past year
2 1 to 2 years ago
3 3 to 4 years ago
4 5 to 9 years ago
5 10 to 14 years ago
6 15 or more years ago
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0,4-6,R,D) [goto HRTEST]
(1-3) [goto HRENT]

Question ID: ACN.405_01.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRENT Question Text:
IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen or been referred by your doctor or other health care professional to a
...Hearing specialist, such as an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor?
*Read if necessary.
Include an Otolaryngologist (OH-toh-LAYR-ehn-GAHL-oh-jist) or Otologist (OH-tol-o-jist).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who saw a doctor or other health care professional about hearing or ear problems 4 or less years
ago Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRAUD]

Question ID: ACN.405_02.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRAUD Question Text:
*Read if necessary.
IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen or been referred by your doctor or other health care professional to
...An audiologist or hearing aid dispenser?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who saw a doctor or other health care professional about hearing or ear problems 4 or less years
ago Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRTEST]

[p.41]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRTEST Question Text:
When was the last time you had your hearing tested?
0 Never
1 In the past year
2 1 to 2 years ago
3 3 to 4 years ago
4 5 to 9 years ago
5 10 to 14 years ago
6 15 or more years ago
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-6,R,D) [goto HRCOCREC]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRCOCREC Question Text:
?[F1]
Has a hearing specialist, your doctor, or other health care professional ever recommended a cochlear (KOH-klee-uhr) implant to you?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRCOCNOW]
(2,R,D) [goto HRAIDNOW]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRCOCNOW Question Text:
?[F1]
Do you now use a cochlear implant?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had a cochlear implant recommended Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D,) [goto HRAIDNOW]

[p.42]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDNOW Question Text:
Do you now use a hearing aid(s)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRAIDLNG] (2,R,D) [goto HRAIDEV]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.050

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDLNG Question Text:
How long have you used a hearing aid(s)?
01 Less than 6 weeks
02 6 weeks to 11 months
03 1 to 2 years
04 3 to 4 years
05 5 to 9 years
06 10 to 14 years
07 15 years or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who now use a hearing aid Skip Instructions:
(1-7,R,D) [goto HRAIDYR]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.060

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDYR Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how often did you use a hearing aid(s)? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who now use a hearing aid Skip Instructions:
(1-4,R,D) if AHEARST1=1 or (AHEARST1=2,R,D and HRWORS=2,R,D) [goto HRTIN];
else [goto HRALDS]
(5) [goto HRAIDNOT]

[p.43]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.070

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDEV Question Text:
Have you ever used a hearing aid(s) in the past?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do not now use a hearing aid or REF/DK whether they now use a hearing aid Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRAIDLGP]
(2,R,D)[goto HRAIDREC]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.080

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDREC Question Text:
Has a hearing specialist, your doctor, or other health care professional ever recommended a hearing aid(s) to you?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do not now use a hearing aid or who have not used one in the past or who refused to answer whether they use or have used a hearing aid Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRAIDNOT]
(2,R,D) if AHEARST1=1 or (AHEARST1=2,R,D and HRWORS=2,R,D) [goto HRTIN];
else [goto HRALDS]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.090

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDLGP Question Text:
How long did you use a hearing aid(s) in the past?
01 Less than 6 weeks
02 6 weeks to 11 months
03 1 to 2 years
04 3 to 4 years
05 5 to 9 years
06 10 to 14 years
07 15 years or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have used a hearing aid in the past, but not currently Skip Instructions:
(1-7,R,D) [goto HRAIDOFT]

[p.44]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.100

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDOFT Question Text:
During this time, how often did you use a hearing aid(s)? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have used a hearing aid in the past, but not currently Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRAIDNOT]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.110

Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDNOT Question Text:
Why have you decided not to use a hearing aid(s)?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 It didn't help
02 Didn't like the way it sounded
03 Whistling sounds
04 It was uncomfortable
05 It had frequent breakdowns/Needed repairs
06 Didn't like the way it looked
07 It cost too much
08 Don't think I need a hearing aid
09 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who said they currently use a hearing aid but have not used one in the past 12 months, or who have ever used a hearing aid, but not currently, or who have had a hearing aid recommended Skip Instructions:
(1-9,R,D) if AHEARST1=1 or (AHEARST1=2,R,D and HRWORS=2,R,D) [goto HRTIN];
else [goto HRALDS]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.120

Instrument Variable Name: HRALDS Question Text:
Because of your hearing, have you ever used assistive listening devices (ALDs), such as FM systems, closed-caption television, or amplified telephone or relay services?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose hearing is not excellent, or who reported good hearing, but hear worse in one ear than the other Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRALDTYP] (2,R,D) [goto HRTIN]

[p. 45]

Question ID: ACN.410_00.130

Instrument Variable Name: HRALDTYP Question Text:
(book) A5
Which of the following assistive listening devices (ALDs) have you ever used?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 Pocket talker or other personal listening device
02 Amplified telephone
03 Amplified or vibrating alarm clock
04 Notification or signaling alarm system (light signaler for doorbell, baby cry monitor, etc.)
05 Television/Theater headset or closed-captioned TV
06 TTY (teletypewriter), TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf), or telephone relay service
07 Video relay service
08 Sign language interpreter
09 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A5 You may choose more than one.
1. Pocket talker or other personal listening device
2. Amplified telephone
3. Amplified or vibrating alarm clock
4. Notification or signaling system (light signaler for doorbell, baby cry monitor, etc.)
5. Television/Theater headset or closed-captioned TV
6. TTY (teletypewriter), TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf), or telephone relay service
7. Video relay service
8. Sign language interpreter
9. Other


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever used assistive listening devices (ALDs) Skip Instructions:
(1-9,R,D) [goto HRTIN]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRTIN Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head that lasts for 5 minutes or more?
*Read if necessary.
Tinnitus (TIN-uh-tus) is the medical term for ringing, roaring or buzzing in the ears or head.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRTINLNG]
(2,R,D) [goto HRFIRE]

[p.46]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINLNG Question Text:
How long have you been bothered by this ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head?
01 Less than 3 months
02 3 to 11 months
03 1 to 2 years
04 3 to 4 years
05 5 to 9 years
06 10 to 14 years
07 15 years or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-7,R,D) [goto HRTINOFT]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINOFT Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how often have you had this ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Almost always
2 At least once a day
3 At least once a week
4 At least once a month
5 Less frequently than once a month
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRTINMUS]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINMUS Question Text:
Are you bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head ONLY after listening to loud sounds or loud music?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRTINSLP]

[p.47]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.050

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINSLP Question Text:
Are you bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head when going to sleep?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRTNPROB]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.060

Instrument Variable Name: HRTNPROB Question Text:
How much of a problem is this ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head? Would you say it is...
*Read categories below.
1 No problem
2 A small problem
3 A moderate problem
4 A big problem
5 A very big problem
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRTINDIS]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.070

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINDIS Question Text:
Have you ever discussed this ringing, roaring or buzzing in your ears or head with your doctor or other health care professional?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been bothered by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12
months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HRTINRM]

[p.48]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.072

Instrument Variable Name: HRTINRM Question Text:
Have you ever tried any remedies or treatments for this ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRREMTYP] (2,R,D) [goto HRFIRE]

Question ID: ACN.412_00.074

Instrument Variable Name: HRREMTYP Question Text:
(book) A6
Which of the following treatments have you tried?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 Amplification/Hearing aids
02 Masking with wearable device (with or without hearing aids)
03 Masking with non-wearable device (sound generators to help with sleep)
04 Cognitive therapy with counseling
05 Stress reduction or relaxation methods
06 Biofeedback
07 Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)
08 Psychiatric treatment
09 Surgery to cut the hearing nerve
10 Drugs or medications
11 Nutritional supplements
12 Music therapy
13 Temporal mandibular joint treatment
14 Alternative methods (hypnosis, acupuncture, etc.)
15 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A6 You may choose more than one.
1. Amplification/Hearing aids
2. Masking with wearable device (with or without hearing aids)
3. Masking with non-wearable device (sound generators to help with sleep)
4. Cognitive therapy with counseling
5. Stress reduction or relaxation methods
6. Biofeedback
7. Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)
8. Psychiatric treatment
9. Surgery to cut the hearing nerve
10. Drugs or medications
11. Nutritional supplements
12. Music therapy
13. Temporal mandibular joint treatment
14. Alternative methods (hypnosis, acupuncture, etc.)
15. Other


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have tried remedies or treatments for the ringing, roaring, or buzzing in their ears or head Skip Instructions:
(1-15,R,D) [goto HRFIRE]

[p.49]

Question ID: ACN.413_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRFIRE Question Text:
The next few questions are about your current or previous exposure to loud sounds or noises.
Have you ever used firearms for any reason?
*Include target shooting, hunting, your job (including military service).
*Firearms include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns. Do not include BB or pellet guns.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRFIRTYP];
(2,R,D) If EVERWRK ne (2, R, D) [goto HRWRKNOS];
Else [goto HRLESNOS]

Question ID: ACN.413_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRFIRTYP Question Text:
Was this for work, leisure, or both?
1 Work
2 Leisure
3 Both
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever used firearms Skip Instructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto HRTOTR]

Question ID: ACN.413_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRTOTR Question Text:
How many TOTAL rounds have you ever fired?
*Read categories if necessary.
*Include target shooting, hunting, your job (including military service).
*One round equals one shot.
1_1 to less than 100 rounds
2 100 to less than 1000 rounds
3 1000 to less than 10,000 rounds
4 10,000 to less than 50,000 rounds
5 50,000 rounds or more
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever used firearms Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HR12MR]

[p.50]

Question ID: ACN.413_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HR12MR Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many rounds have you fired?
*Read categories if necessary.
*Include target shooting, hunting, your job (including military service).
*One round equals one shot.
0 None
1_1 to less than 100 rounds
2 100 to less than 1000 rounds
3 1000 to less than 10,000 rounds
4 10,000 rounds or more
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever used firearms Skip Instructions:
(0,R,D) if EVERWRK ne (2,R,D) [goto HRWRKNOS]; else [goto HRLESNOS]
(1-4) [goto HRFRPROT]

Question ID: ACN.413_00.050

Instrument Variable Name: HRFRPROT Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, when shooting firearms how often have you worn ear plugs or ear muffs? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have used firearms in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) if EVERWRK ne (2,R,D) [goto HRWRKNOS] ; else [goto HRLESNOS]

Question ID: ACN.414_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRWRKNOS Question Text:
Have you ever had a job, or combination of jobs, where you were exposed to loud sounds or noise for 4 or more hours a day, several days a week? Loud means so loud that you must speak in a raised voice to be heard.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever worked Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRWRKTOT] (2,R,D) [goto HRLESNOS]

[p.51]

Question ID: ACN.414_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRWRKTOT Question Text:
For how many months or years have you been exposed at work to loud sounds or noise for 4 or more hours a day, several days a week?
*Read if necessary.
Loud means so loud that you must speak in a raised voice to be heard.
01 Less than 3 months
02 3 to 11 months
03 1 to 2 years
04 3 to 4 years
05 5 to 9 years
06 10 to 14 years
07 15 or more years
97 Refused
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a job that exposed them to loud noise 4 or more hours a day, several days a week Skip Instructions:
(1-7,R,D) [goto HRWRKYR]

Question ID: ACN.414_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRWRKYR Question Text:
Was any of this exposure to loud sounds or noise IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a job that exposed them to loud noise 4 or more hours a day, several days a week Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRWKPROT] (2,R,D) [HRLESNOS]

Question ID: ACN.414_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRWKPROT Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how often did you wear ear plugs or ear muffs when exposed to loud sounds or noise at work? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had a job that exposed them to loud noise 4 or more hours a day, several days a week in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HRLESNOS]

[p.52]

Question ID: ACN.415_00.010

Instrument Variable Name: HRLESNOS Question Text:
[Fill: Outside of work, have you ever been exposed to loud sounds or noise 10 or more times a year? This includes noise from power tools, loud music, racing or speedways, household appliances, or other things/Have you ever been exposed to
loud sounds or noise 10 or more times a year? This includes noise from power tools, loud music, racing or speedways, household appliances, or other things]?
*Read if necessary.
Loud means so loud that you must speak in a raised voice to be heard.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRLESTYP] (2,R,D) [goto AVISION]

Question ID: ACN.415_00.020

Instrument Variable Name: HRLESTYP Question Text:
(book) A7
Which of the following activities have you ever been exposed to 10 or more times for a year?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 Motorcycles/Auto racing/Snowmobile/Motor boat
02 Operating farm machinery
03 Wood cutting, woodworking, other workshop power tools
04 Lawn mower, electric trimmer, leaf/snow blower
05 Firearms
06 Household appliances: Blender/Mixer, food processor, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, etc.
07 MP3 Player/iPod
08 Playing in a music group
09 Other music-related activities: Rock concerts, stereos, disco/clubs or bars
10 Other noisy., non-work-related activities
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A7 You may choose more than one.
1. Motorcycles/Auto racing/ Snowmobile/Motor boat
2. Operating farm machinery
3. Wood cutting, woodworking, other workshop power tools
4. Lawn mower, electric trimmer, leaf/snow blower
5. Firearms
6. Household appliances: Blender/mixer, food processor, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, etc.
7. CD Player/MP3 Player/iPod, etc.
8. Playing in a music group
9. Other music related activities: Rock concerts, stereos, disco/clubs or bars
10. Other activities (such as computer/video games, home theater, loud sporting events)


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever been exposed to leisure-time noise at least once a month for a year Skip Instructions:
(1-10,R,D) [goto HRLESYR]

[p.53]

Question ID: ACN.415_00.030

Instrument Variable Name: HRLESYR Question Text:
Were you exposed 10 or more times in the past year to any of these activities?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever been exposed to leisure-time noise at least once a month for a year Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto HRLSPROT] (2,R,D) [goto AVISION]

Question ID: ACN.415_00.040

Instrument Variable Name: HRLSPROT Question Text:
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, when exposed to loud noise or music [fill: outside of work], how often have you worn ear plugs or ear muffs? Would you say...
*Read categories below.
1 Always
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been exposed to leisure-time noise in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto AVISION]

Question ID: ACN.430_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AVISION Question Text:
Do you have any trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ABLIND]
(2,R,D) [goto LUPPRT]

[p.54]

Question ID: ACN.440_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ABLIND Question Text:
Are you blind or unable to see at all?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have trouble seeing even when wearing glasses/contact lenses Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto LUPPRT]

Question ID: ACN.451_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: LUPPRT Question Text:
Have you lost all of your upper and lower natural (permanent) teeth?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto MHSAD CK]

Question ID: ACN.470_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: MHSAD CK Question Text:
Now I am going to ask you some questions about feelings you may have experienced over the PAST 30 DAYS.
1 Enter 1 to continue
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto SAD]

Question ID: ACN.471_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: SAD Question Text:
(book) A8
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
... So sad that nothing could cheer you up?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto NERVOUS]

[p.55]

Question ID: ACN.471_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: NERVOUS Question Text:
(book) A8
* Read lead-in if necessary:
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
... Nervous?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto RESTLESS]

Question ID: ACN.471_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: RESTLESS Question Text:
(book) A8
* Read lead-in if necessary:
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
... Restless or fidgety?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto HOPELESS]

[p.56]

Question ID: ACN.471_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: HOPELESS Question Text:
(book) A8
* Read lead-in if necessary:
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
... Hopeless?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto EFFORT]

Question ID: ACN.471_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: EFFORT Question Text:
(book) A8
* Read lead-in if necessary:
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
...That everything was an effort?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto WORTHLS]

[p.57]

Question ID: ACN.471_06.000

Instrument Variable Name: WORTHLS Question Text:
(book) A8
* Read lead-in if necessary:
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you feel
...Worthless?
1 ALL of the time
2 MOST of the time
3 SOME of the time
4 A LITTLE of the time
5 NONE of the time
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A8
1. ALL of the time
2. MOST of the time
3. SOME of the time
4. A LITTLE of the time
5. NONE of the time


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
If SAD eq (1-3) or NERVOUS eq (1-3) or RESTLESS eq (1-3) or HOPELESS eq (1-3) or EFFORT eq (1-3)
or WORTHLS eq (1-3) [goto MHAMTMO]; else [goto next section]

Question ID: ACN.530_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: MHAMTMO Question Text:
We just talked about a number of feelings you had during the PAST 30 DAYS. Altogether, how MUCH did these feelings interfere with your life or activities: a lot, some, a little, or not at all?
1 A lot
2 Some
3 A little
4 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who at least some of the time have felt sad, nervous, restless or fidgety, hopeless, that everything was an effort, or worthless, in the past 30 days Skip Instructions:
(1-4,R,D) [goto next section]

[p.1]

2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult
Adult Health Status and Limitations

Question ID: AHS.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WRKLYR2 Question Text:
Although you did not work last week, did you have a job or business at any time in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
0 Had job last week
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were looking for work or who were not working at a job or business AND who were not
looking for work in the last week Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto WKDAYR]
(2,R,D) [goto BEDDAYR]

Question ID: AHS.040_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WKDAYR Question Text:
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, that is, since [12-month ref. date], ABOUT how many days did you miss work at a job or business because of illness or injury (do not include maternity leave)?
* Enter '0' for None.
00_0 None
00 1 - 36 6 1-366 days
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who worked or had a job or business with or without pay in the last week or who had a job or
business in the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(0-366,R,D) [goto BEDDAYR]
(120-366) [goto ERR WKDAYR]

Question ID: AHS.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: BEDDAYR Question Text:
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, that is, since [12-month ref. date], ABOUT how many days did illness or injury keep you in bed more than half of the day (include days while an overnight patient in a hospital)?
* Enter '0' for None.
000 None
001 - 36 6 1-366 days
997 Refused
999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-366,R,D) [goto AHSTATYR]
(120-366) [goto ERR BEDDAYR]

[p.2]

Question ID: AHS.060_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHSTATYR Question Text:
Compared with 12 MONTHS AGO, would you say your health is better, worse, or about the same?
1 Better
2 Worse
3 About the same
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto SPECEQ]

Question ID: AHS.070_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SPECEQ Question Text:
Do you now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto FLWALK]

Question ID: AHS.091_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLWALK Question Text:
(book) A9
The next questions ask about difficulties you may have doing certain activities because of a HEALTH PROBLEM. By "health problem" we mean any physical, mental, or emotional problem or illness (not including pregnancy).
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Walk a quarter of a mile - about 3 city blocks?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLCLIMB]

[p.3]

Question ID: AHS.091_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLCLIMB Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Walk up 10 steps without resting?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLSTAND]

Question ID: AHS.091_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLSTAND Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Stand or be on your feet for about 2 hours?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLSIT]

[p.4]

Question ID: AHS.091_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLSIT Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Sit for about 2 hours?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLSTOOP]

Question ID: AHS.091_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLSTOOP Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Stoop, bend, or kneel?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLREACH]

[p.5]

Question ID: AHS.091_06.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLREACH Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Reach up over your head?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLGRASP]

Question ID: AHS.141_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLGRASP Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Use your fingers to grasp or handle small objects
?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLCARRY]

[p.6]

Question ID: AHS.141_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLCARRY Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Lift or carry something as heavy as 10 pounds such as a full bag of groceries?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLPUSH]

Question ID: AHS.141_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLPUSH Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Push or pull large objects like a living room chair?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLSHOP]

[p.7]

Question ID: AHS.171_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLSHOP Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Go out to things like shopping, movies, or sporting events?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLSOCL]

Question ID: AHS.171_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLSOCL Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Participate in social activities such as visiting friends, attending clubs and meetings, going to parties?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-4,6,R,D) [goto FLRELAX]

[p.8]

Question ID: AHS.171_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: FLRELAX Question Text:
(book) A9
* Read lead-in if necessary.
By yourself, and without using any special equipment, how difficult is it for you to...
...Do things to relax at home or for leisure (reading, watching TV, sewing, listening to music)?
0 Not at all difficult
1 Only a little difficult
2 Somewhat difficult
3 Very difficult
4 Can't do at all
6 Do not do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A9
0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all
6. Do not do this activity


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-4 or FLWALK= 1-4 or FLCLIMB= 1-4 or FLSTAND= 1-4 or FLSIT= 1-4 or FLSTOOP= 1-4 or FLREACH=
1-4 or FLGRASP= 1-4 or FLCARRY= 1-4 or FLPUSH= 1-4 or FLSHOP= 1-4 or FLSOCL= 1-4)[goto AFLHCA]
Else goto SMKEV (next section)

[p.9]

Question ID: AHS.200_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AFLHCA Question Text:
(book) A10
What condition or health problem causes you to have difficulty with [fill1: condition 1, condition 2 or condition 3 (as specified in AHS.091_1 through AHS.171_3)][fill2: these activities]?
* Enter condition number for all that apply, separate with commas.
* Do not probe, except to clarify answer.


CARD A10 You may choose more than one.
1. Vision/problem seeing
2. Hearing problem
3. Arthritis/rheumatism
4. Back or neck problem
5. Fracture, bone/joint injury
6. Other injury
7. Heart problem
8. Stroke problem
9. Hypertension/high blood pressure
10. Diabetes
11. Lung/breathing problem (e.g., asthma and emphysema)
12. Cancer
13. Birth defect
14. Mental retardation
15. Other developmental problem (e.g., cerebral palsy)
16. Senility
17. Depression/anxiety/emotional problem
18. Weight problem
Other impairment/problem


01 Vision/problem seeing
02 Hearing problem
03 Arthritis/rheumatism
04 Back or neck problem
05 Fracture, bone/joint injury
06 Other injury
07 Heart problem
08 Stroke problem
09 Hypertension/high blood pressure
10 Diabetes
11 Lung/breathing problem(e.g., asthma and emphysema)
12 Cancer
13 Birth defect
14 Mental retardation
15 Other developmental problem (e.g., cerebral palsy)
16 Senility
17 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem
18 Weight problem
19 Missing limbs (fingers, toes or digits), amputee
20 Kidney, bladder or renal problems
21 Circulation problems (including blood clots)
22 Benign Tumors, Cysts
23 Fibromyalgia, lupus
24 Osteoporosis, tendinitis
25 Epilepsy, seizures
26 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
27 Polio(myelitis), paralysis, para/quadriplegia
28 Parkinson's disease, other tremors
29 Other nerve damage, including carpal tunnel syndrome
30 Hernia
31 Ulcer
32 Varicose veins, hemorrhoids
33 Thyroid problems, Grave's disease, gout
34 Knee problems (not arthritis (03), not joint injury(05))
35 Migraine headaches (not just headaches)
90 Other impairment/problem (Specify one)
91 Other impairment/problem (Specify one)
97 Refused
99 Don't know/Not sure


[p.10]

Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who, without using special equipment, have at least a little difficulty walking a quarter mile;
walking up 10 steps without resting; standing/being on feet for about 2 hours; sitting for about 2 hours; stooping/bending/kneeling; reaching up over head; using fingers to grasp/handle small objects; lifting/carrying 10 pounds; pushing/pulling large objects;going out for things (shopping/movies); participating in social activities; or
relaxing at home (reading/sewing). Skip Instructions:
[1- 12, 14 - 35] goto the appropriate follow up question AHCL01N-AHCL12N, AHCL14N-AHCL35N], in numerical order
(13) store "96" in AHCL13N and "6" IN AHCL13T[goto SMKEV ]
(90) [goto AFLHCA S1]
(91) [goto AFLHCA S2]
Roster through all AFLHCA entries. Once exhausted goto SMKEV (next section)
( R,D) [goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.201 90.000
Instrument Variable Name: AFLHCA S1 Question Text:
* Enter other impairment/problem.
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose difficulties performing activities listed in FLWALK through FLRELAX is due to at least
one condition not listed in AFLHCA Skip Instructions:
(50 chars)[goto AHCL90N]
)ENTER( only with no description [goto ERR1 AFLHCA S1]
Else goto the appropriate follow-up questions AHCL01N-AHCL12N, AHCL14N-AHCL35N], in numerical
order, as specified in AFLHCA


Question ID: AHS.201 91.000
Instrument Variable Name: AFLHCA S2 Question Text:
*Enter other impairment/problem.
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ whose difficulty performing activities listed in FLWALK through FLRELAX is due to more
than one condition that is not listed in AFLHCA Skip Instructions:
(50 chars)[goto AHCL91N]
ENTER only with no description [goto ERR1 AFLHCA S1]

[p.11]

Question ID: AHS.300_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL01N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a vision problem or problem seeing?
* Enter number for time with your vision problem or problem seeing..
* Enter '95' for 95 or more.
* Enter '96' if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a vision problem or problem seeing Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL01T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL01T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this
is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL01T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.300_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL01T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with vision problem or problem seeing.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last
condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL01T
[if [AHCL01N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL01T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL01T

[p.12]

Question ID: AHS.301_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL02N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a hearing problem?
* Enter number for time with a hearing problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a hearing problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL02T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL02T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL02T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.301_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL02T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with hearing problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL02T
[if [AHCL02N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL02T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL02T

[p.13]

Question ID: AHS.302_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL03N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had arthritis or rheumatism?
* Enter number for time with arthritis or rheumatism.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to arthritis or rheumatism Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL03T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL03T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL03T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.302_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL03T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with arthritis or rheumatism.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL03T
[if [AHCL03N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL03T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL03T

[p.14]

Question ID: AHS.303_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL04N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a back or neck problem?
* Enter number for time with back or neck problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a back or neck problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL04T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL04T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL04T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.303_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL04T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with back or neck problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't Know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL04T
[if [AHCL04N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL04T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL04T

[p.15]

Question ID: AHS.304_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL05N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a fracture, bone, or joint injury?
* Enter number for time with a fracture, bone, or joint injury.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01-94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a fracture, bone, or joint injury Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL05T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL05T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL05T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.304_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL05T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with fracture, bone, or joint injury.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL05T
[if [AHCL05N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL05T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL05T

[p.16]

Question ID: AHS.305_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL06N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had the (fill: other) injury that caused your limitation?
* Enter number for time with injury that caused your limitation.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01-94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to an injury other than a fracture, bone, or joint injury Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL06T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL06T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL06T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.305_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL06T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with (fill: other) injury.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL06T
[if [AHCL06N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL06T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL06T

[p.17]

Question ID: AHS.306_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL07N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a heart problem?
* Enter number for time with a heart problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01-94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a heart problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL07T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL07T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL07T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.306_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL07T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with heart problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL07T
[if [AHCL07N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL07T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL07T

[p.18]

Question ID: AHS.307_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL08N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a stroke problem?
* Enter number for time with a stroke problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a stroke problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL08T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL08T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL08T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.307_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL08T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with stroke problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL08T
[if [AHCL08N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL08T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL08T

[p.19]

Question ID: AHS.308_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL09N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had hypertension or high blood pressure?
* Enter number for time with hypertension or high blood pressure.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to hypertension or high blood pressure Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL09T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL09T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL09T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.308_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL09T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with hypertension or high blood pressure.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL09T
[if [AHCL09N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL09T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL09T

[p.20]

Question ID: AHS.309_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL10N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had diabetes?
* Enter number for time with diabetes.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to diabetes Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL10T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL10T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL10T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.309_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL10T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with diabetes.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL10T
[if [AHCL10N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL10T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL10T

[p.21]

Question ID: AHS.310_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL11N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a lung or breathing problem (e.g. asthma and emphysema)?
* Enter number for time with a lung or breathing problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a lung or breathing problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL11T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL11T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL11T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.310_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL11T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with lung or breathing problem (e.g. asthma and emphysema).
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL11T
[if [AHCL11N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL11T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL11T

[p.22]

Question ID: AHS.311_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL12N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had cancer?
* Enter number for time with cancer.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01-94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to cancer Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL12T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL12T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL12T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.311_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL12T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with cancer.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL12T
[if [AHCL12N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL12T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL12T

[p.23]

Question ID: AHS.313_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL14N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had mental retardation?
* Enter number for time with mental retardation.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to mental retardation Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL14T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL14T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL14T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.313_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL14T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with mental retardation.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL14T
[if [AHCL14N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL14T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL14T

[p.24]

Question ID: AHS.314_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL15N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a developmental problem (e.g., cerebral palsy)?
* Enter number for time with a developmental problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a developmental problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL15T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL15T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL15T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.314_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL15T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with developmental problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL15T
[if [AHCL15N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL15T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL15T

[p.25]

Question ID: AHS.315_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL16N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had senility?
* Enter number for time with senility.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to senility Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL16T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL16T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL16T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.315_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL16T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with senility.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL16T
[if [AHCL16N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL16T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL16T

[p.26]

Question ID: AHS.316_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL17N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had depression, anxiety, or an emotional problem?
* Enter number for time with depression, anxiety, or an emotional problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01-94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to depression, anxiety, or an emotional problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL17T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL17T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL17T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.316_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL17T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with depression, anxiety, or emotional problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL17T
[if [AHCL17N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL17T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL17T

[p.27]

Question ID: AHS.317_01.000 Instrument Variable Name: AHCL18N Question Text:

1 of 2
How long have you had a weight problem?
* Enter number for time with a weight problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a weight problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL18T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL18T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL18T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.317_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL18T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with weight problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL18T
[if [AHCL18N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL18T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL18T

[p.28]

Question ID: AHS.318_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL19N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a missing limb (finger, toe, or digit)?
* Enter number for time with a missing limb.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a missing limb Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL19T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL19T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL19T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.318_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL19T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with missing limb.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL19T
[if [AHCL19N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL19T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL19T

[p.29]

Question ID: AHS.319_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL20N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a kidney, bladder or renal problem?
* Enter number for time with a kidney, bladder or renal problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a kidney, bladder or renal problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL20T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL20T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL20T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.319_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL20T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with kidney, bladder or renal problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL20T
[if [AHCL20N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL20T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL20T
[p.30]

Question ID: AHS.320_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL21N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a circulation problem (including blood clots)?
* Enter number for time with a circulation problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a circulation problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL21T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL21T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL21T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.320_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL21T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with circulation problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL21T
[if [AHCL21N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL21T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL21T

[p.31]

Question ID: AHS.321_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL22N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had benign tumors or cysts?
* Enter number for time with benign tumors or cysts.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to benign tumors or cysts Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL22T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL22T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL22T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.321_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL22T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with benign tumors or cysts.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL22T
[if [AHCL22N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL22T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL22T

[p.32]

Question ID: AHS.322_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL23N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had fibromyalgia or lupus?
* Enter number for time with fibromyalgia or lupus.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to fibromyalgia or lupus Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL23T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL23T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL23T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.322_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL23T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with fibromyalgia or lupus.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL23T
[if [AHCL23N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL23T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL23T
[p.33]

Question ID: AHS.323_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL24N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had osteoporosis or tendinitis?
* Enter number for time with osteoporosis or tendinitis.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to osteoporosis or tendinitis Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL24T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL24T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL24T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.323_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL24T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with osteoporosis or tendinitis.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL24T
[if [AHCL24N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL24T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL24T
[p.34]

Question ID: AHS.324_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL25N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had epilepsy or seizures?
* Enter number for time with epilepsy or seizures.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to epilepsy or seizures Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL25T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL25T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL25T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.324_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL25T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with epilepsy or seizures.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL25T
[if [AHCL25N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL25T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL25T
[p.35]

Question ID: AHS.325_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL26N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had multiple sclerosis (MS) or muscular dystrophy (MD)?
* Enter number for time with multiple sclerosis (MS) or muscular dystrophy (MD).
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL26T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL26T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL26T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.325_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL26T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL26T
[if [AHCL26N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL26T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL26T
[p.36]

Question ID: AHS.326_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL27N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had polio(myelitis), paralysis or para/quadriplegia?
* Enter number for time with polio (myelitis), paralysis or para/quadriplegia.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to polio(myelitis), paralysis or para/quadriplegia Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL27T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL27T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL27T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.326_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL27T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with polio(myelitis), paralysis or para/quadriplegia.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL27T
[if [AHCL27N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL27T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL27T
[p.37]

Question ID: AHS.327_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL28N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had Parkinson's disease or tremors?
* Enter number for time with Parkinson's disease or tremors.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to Parkinson's disease or tremors Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL28T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL28T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL28T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.327_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL28T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with Parkinson's disease or tremors.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL28T
[if [AHCL28N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL28T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL28T
[p.38]

Question ID: AHS.328_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL29N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had nerve damage (including carpal tunnel syndrome)?
* Enter number for time with nerver damage (including carpal tunnel syndrome).
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to nerve damage Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL29T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL29T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL29T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.328_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL29T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with nerve damage.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL29T
[if [AHCL29N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL29T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL29T
[p.39]

Question ID: AHS.329_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL30N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a hernia?
* Enter number for time with a hernia.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a hernia Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL30T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL30T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL30T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.329_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL30T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with hernia.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL30T
[if [AHCL30N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL30T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL30T
[p.40]

Question ID: AHS.330_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL31N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had an ulcer?
* Enter number for time with an ulcer.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to an ulcer Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL31T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL31T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL31T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.330_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL31T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with ulcer.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL31T
[if [AHCL31N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL31T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL31T
[p.41]

Question ID: AHS.331_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL32N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had varicose veins or hemorrhoids?
* Enter number for time with varicose veins or hemorrhoids.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to varicose veins or hemorrhoids Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL32T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL32T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL32T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.331_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL32T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with varicose veins or hemorrhoids.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL32T
[if [AHCL32N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL32T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL32T
[p.42]

Question ID: AHS.332_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL33N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a thyroid problem, Grave's disease or gout?
* Enter number for time with a thyroid problem, Grave's disease or gout.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a thyroid problem, Grave's disease or gout Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL33T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL33T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL33T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.332_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL33T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with thyroid problem, Grave's disease or gout.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL33T
[if [AHCL33N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL33T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL33T
[p.43]

Question ID: AHS.333_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL34N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had a knee problem?
* Enter number for time with a knee problem.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to a knee problem Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL34T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL34T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL34T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.333_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL34T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with knee problem.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL34T
[if [AHCL34N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL34T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL34T
[p.44]

Question ID: AHS.334_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL35N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had migraine headaches?
* Enter number for time with migraine headaches.
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to migraine headaches Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL35T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL35T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL35T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
Question ID: AHS.334_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL35T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with migraine headaches.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL35T
[if [AHCL35N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL35T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL35T
[p.45]

Question ID: AHS.335_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL90N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had [problem in AFLHCA90]?
* Enter number for time with [problem in AFLHCA90].
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94 1-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to [problem in AFLHCA90] Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL90T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL90T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL90T] [goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.335_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL90T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with [problem in AFLHCA90].
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[[if 91 selected in AFLHCA goto AFLHCA S2]
Else goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL90T
[if [AHCL90N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL90T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL90T

[p.46]

Question ID: AHS.336_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCL91N Question Text:
1 of 2
How long have you had [problem in AFLHCA91]?
* Enter number for time with [problem in AFLHCA91].
* Enter '95'' for 95 or more.
* Enter "96" if since birth.
01- 94_01-94
95 95+
96 Since birth
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had difficulty due to [problem in AFLHCA91] Skip Instructions:
(1-95,D)[goto AHCL91T]
(R)[store "R" in AHCL91T] [goto SMKEV (next section)]
(96)[store "6" in AHCL91T] [goto SMKEV (next section)]


Question ID: AHS.336_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHCL91T Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time with [problem in AFLHCA91].
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
6 Since Birth
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered 1-95, D for the "number" part of this 2-part question Skip Instructions:
(1- 4, R,D)[goto the next condition, in numerical order, selected at AFLHCA (AHS.200). If this is the last condition selected, goto SMKEV (next section)]
(6) goto ERR2 AHCL91T
[if [AHCL91N = Number greater than person years old and AHCL91T= 4]] goto
ERR1 AHCL91T

[p.1]

2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult Adult Health Behaviors

Question ID: AHB.010_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKEV Question Text:
These next questions are about cigarette smoking.
Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your ENTIRE LIFE?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto SMKREG]
(2,R,D)[goto VIGNO]

Question ID: AHB.020_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKREG Question Text:
How old were you when you FIRST started to smoke fairly regularly?
* Enter '6' if less than 6 years old.
* Enter '95' if 95 years old or older.
* Enter '96' if never smoked regularly.
06- 84 6 - 84 years
85 85 years or older
96 Never smoked regularly
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes Skip Instructions:
(6-95,96,R,D) [goto SMKNOW]
[If SMKREG gt AGE and SMKREG ne (96), goto ERR SMKREG

Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW Question Text:
Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?
1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2) [goto CIGDAMO]
(3) [goto SMKQTNO]
(R,D) [goto VIGNO]

[p.2]

Question ID: AHB.040_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKQTNO Question Text:
1 of 2
How long has it been since you quit smoking cigarettes?
* Enter number for time since quit smoking.
* Enter '95' for 95 years old or older.
01- 94 1 - 94
95 95+
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who quit smoking Skip Instructions:
(1-95) [goto SMKQTTP]
(R,D) [goto VIGNO]


Question ID: AHB.040_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: SMKQTTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for time since quit smoking.
1 Day(s)
2 Week(s)
3 Month(s)
4 Year(s)
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who quit smoking Skip Instructions:
(1-4) [goto VIGNO]
(4) [if SMKQTNO gt (AGE - (15)), goto ERR1 SMKQTTP
if (SMKREG + SMKQTNO gt AGE), goto ERR2 SMKQTTP

Question ID: AHB.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CIGSDA1 Question Text:
On the average, how many cigarettes do you now smoke a day?
* Enter '1' if less than 1 cigarette.
* Enter '95' if 95 or more cigarettes.
01- 94 1 - 94 cigarettes
95 95+ cigarettes
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are current every day smokers Skip Instructions:
(1-95,R,D) [goto CIGQTYR]

[p.3]

Question ID: AHB.060_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CIGDAMO Question Text:
On how many of the PAST 30 DAYS did you smoke a cigarette?
*Enter '0' for None.
00 None
01- 30 1-30 days
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are current some day smokers Skip Instructions:
(0)[goto CIGQTYR]
(1-30,R,D) [goto CIGSDA2]

Question ID: AHB.070_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CIGSDA2 Question Text:
On the average, when you smoked during the PAST 30 DAYS, about how many cigarettes did you smoke a day?
* Enter '1' if less than 1.
* Enter '95' if 95 or more cigarettes.
01- 94 1-94 cigarettes
95 95+ cigarettes
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are current some day smokers Skip Instructions:
(1-95,R,D) [goto CIGQTYR]

Question ID: AHB.080_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CIGQTYR Question Text:
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, have you stopped smoking for more than one day BECAUSE YOU WERE TRYING TO
QUIT SMOKING?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are every day or someday smokers Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto VIGNO]

[p.4]

Question ID: AHB.090_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: VIGNO Question Text:
1 of 2
The next questions are about physical activities (exercise, sports, physically active hobbies...) that you may do in your LEISURE time.
How often do you do VIGOROUS leisure-time physical activities for AT LEAST 10 MINUTES that cause HEAVY sweating or LARGE increases in breathing or heart rate?
* Read if necessary: How many times per day, per week, per month, or per year do you do these activities?
* Enter number for vigorous leisure-time physical activities.
* Enter '0' for Never.
* Enter '996' if unable to do this type of activity.
00_0 Never
00 1 - 99 5 1-995 time(s)
99 6 Unable to do this type activity
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0,996,R,D)[goto MODNO]
(1-995)[goto VIGTP]

Question ID: AHB.090_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: VIGTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for vigorous leisure-time physical activities.
0 Never
1 Per day
2 Per week
3 Per month
4 Per year
6 Unable to do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do vigorous activities Skip Instructions:
(1-4) goto VIGLNGNO
[if (VIGNO gt (4) and VIGTP eq (1)) or
(VIGNO gt (28) and VIGTP eq (2)) or
(VIGNO gt (31) and VIGTP eq (3)) or
(VIGNO gt (365) and VIGTP eq (4)) goto ERR1 VIGTP]

[p.5]

Question ID: AHB.100_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: VIGLNGNO Question Text:
1 of 2
About how long do you do these vigorous leisure-time physical activities each time?
* Enter number for length of vigorous leisure-time physical activities.
001-99 5 1-995
997 Refused
999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do vigorous activities Skip Instructions:
(1-995)[goto VIGLNGTP]
(R,D)[goto MODNO]


Question ID: AHB.100_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: VIGLNGTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for length of vigorous leisure-time physical activities.
1 Minutes
2 Hours
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do vigorous activities Skip Instructions:
(1,2)goto MODNO
if VIGLNGNO lt (10) and VIGLNGTP eq (1) goto ERR1 VIGLNGTP;
if (VIGLNGNO gt (90) and VIGLNGTP eq (1)) or if VIGLNGNO gt (2) and VIGLNGTP eq (2) goto ERR2 VIGLNGTP

[p.6]

Question ID: AHB.110_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: MODNO Question Text:
How often do you do LIGHT OR MODERATE LEISURE-TIME physical activities for AT LEAST 10 MINUTES that cause ONLY LIGHT sweating or a SLIGHT to MODERATE increase in breathing or heart rate?
* If necessary, prompt with: How many times per day, per week, per month, or per year do you do these activities?
* Enter number of light or moderate leisure-time physical activities.
* Enter '0' for Never.
* Enter '996' if unable to do this type of activity.
000 Never
001-995 1-995 time(s)
996 Unable to do this type activity
997 Refused
999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-995)[goto MODTP]
(0, 996, R,D)[goto STRNGNO]


Question ID: AHB.110_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: MODTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for light or moderate leisure-time physical activities
0 Never
1 Per day
2 Per week
3 Per month
4 Per year
6 Unable to do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do light or moderate activities Skip Instructions:
(1-4) goto MODLNGNO
[if (MODNO gt (4) and MODTP eq (1)) or
(MODNO gt (28) and MODTP eq (2)) or
(MODNO gt (31) and MODTP eq (3)) or
(MODNO gt (365) and MODTP eq (4))] goto ERR MODNO

[p.7]

Question ID: AHB.120_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: MODLNGNO Question Text:
1 of 2
About how long do you do these light or moderate leisure-time physical activities each time?
* Enter number for length of light or moderate leisure-time physical activities.
001 - 995 1-995
997 Refused
999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do light or moderate activities Skip Instructions:
(1-995)[goto MODLNGTP]
(R,D)[goto STRNGNO]
Question ID: AHB.120_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: MODLNGTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for length of light or moderate leisure-time physical activities.
1 Minutes
2 Hours
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do light or moderate activities Skip Instructions:
(1,2) goto STRNGNO
if MODLNGNO lt (10) and MODLNGTP eq (1) goto ERR1 MODLNGTP
if MODLNGNO gt (90) and MODLNGTP eq (1) or if MODLNGNO gt (2) and MODLNGTP eq (2)goto
ERR2 MODLNGTP
[p.8]

Question ID: AHB.130_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: STRNGNO Question Text:
How often do you do LEISURE-TIME physical activities specifically designed to STRENGTHEN your muscles such as lifting weights or doing calisthenics? (Include all such activities even if you have mentioned them before.)
* Read if necessary: How many times per day, per week, per month, or per year do you do these activities?
* Enter number for strengthening activities.
* Enter '0' for Never.
* Enter '996' for Unable to do this type activity
00_0 Never
00 1 - 99 5 1-995 time(s)
99 6 Unable to do this type activity
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-995)[goto STRNGTP]
(0, 996,R,D)[goto ALC1YR]


Question ID: AHB.130_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: STRNGTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for strengthening activities
0 Never
1 Per day
2 Per week
3 Per month
4 Per year
6 Unable to do this activity
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who do strengthening activities Skip Instructions:
(1-4) goto ALC1YR
[If (STRNGNO gt (4) and STRNGTP = (1)) or (STRNGNO gt (28) and STRNGTP = (2)) or
(STRNGNO gt (31) and STRNGTP = (3)) or (STRNGNO gt (365) and STRNGTP = (4)) goto ERR STRNGTP]

[p.9]

Question ID: AHB.140_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ALC1YR Question Text:
These next questions are about drinking alcoholic beverages. Included are liquor such as whiskey or gin, beer, wine, wine coolers, and any other type of alcoholic beverage.
In ANY ONE YEAR, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ALC12MNO]
(2,R,D) [goto ALCLIFE]

Question ID: AHB.150_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ALCLIFE Question Text:
In your ENTIRE LIFE, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have not had 12 drinks in any one year or don't know if they did or refused to answer Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ALC12MNO]
(2,R,D) [goto AHGT_FT]

Question ID: AHB.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: ALC12MNO Question Text:
1 of 2
In the PAST YEAR, how often did you drink any type of alcoholic beverage?
* Read if necessary: "How many days per week, per month or per year did you drink?"
* Enter number for how often alcoholic beverages were consumed in the past year.
*Enter '0' for Never.
00_0 Never
001-365 1-365 day(s)
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had at least 12 drinks in any one year or at least 12 drinks in their entire life Skip Instructions:
(1-365)[goto ALC12MTP]
(0,R,D)[goto AHGT_FT]


[p.10]

Question ID: AHB.160_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: ALC12MTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for how often alcoholic beverages were consumed in the past year.
0 Never/None
1 Week
2 Month
3 Year
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who drank at least once in the past year Skip Instructions:
(1-3) [goto ALCAMT]
[If (ALC12MNO gt (7) and ALC12MTP = (1)) or (ALC12MNO gt (31) and ALC12MTP = (2)) or (ALC12MNO gt (365) and ALC12MTP = (3)) goto ERR ALC12MTP]

Question ID: AHB.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ALCAMT Question Text:
In the PAST YEAR, on those days that you drank alcoholic
beverages, on the average, how many drinks did you have?
* Enter '1' if less than 1 drink.
* Enter '95' if 95 or more drinks.
01- 94 1-94 drinks
95 95+ drinks
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had at least 1 drink in the past year Skip Instructions:
(1-95,R,D) [goto ALC5UPNO]
(10-95)[goto ERR ALCAMT]

[p.11]

Question ID: AHB.180_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: ALC5UPNO Question Text:
1 of 2
In the PAST YEAR, on how many DAYS did you have 5 or more drinks of any alcoholic beverage?
* Read if necessary:
How many days per week, per month or per year did you have 5 or more drinks in a single day?
* Enter number of days.
* Enter '0' for Never/None.
00_0 Never/None
001-365 1-365 day(s)
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had at least 1 drink in the past year Skip Instructions:
(1-365)[goto ALC5UPTP]
(0,R,D)[goto AHGT_FT]


Question ID: AHB.180_02.000 Instrument Variable Name: ALC5UPTP Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter time period for days per week, per month or per year.
0 Never/None
1 Per week
2 Per month
3 Per year
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had 5+ drinks in one day at least once in the past year Skip Instructions:
(1-3)goto AHGT_FT
[If (ALC5UPNO gt (7) and ALC5UPTP = (1)) or
(ALC5UPNO gt (31) and ALC5UPTP = (2)) or
(ALC5UPNO gt (365) and ALC5UPTP = (3)) goto ERR1 ALC5UPTP
[if number of days drank in the past year (calculated from ALC12MNO and ALC12MTP) lt number of days per
year with 5 or more drinks (calculated from ALC5UPNO and ALC5UPTP)] goto ERR2 ALC5UPTP]

[p.12]

Question ID: AHB.190_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHGT_FT Question Text:
How tall are you without shoes?
* Enter "M" to record metric measurements
02-07 2-7 feet
97 Refused
99 Don't know
M Metric
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(2-7) [goto AHGT_IN]
(R,D) [goto AWGT_LB]
(M) [goto AHGT_M]
[if AHGT_FT NE(2-7,D,R,M) goto ERR1 AHGT_FT]
[if AHGT_FT = (2,3) goto ERR2 AHGT_FT]


Question ID: AHB.190_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHGT_IN Question Text:
How tall are you without shoes?
* Enter '0' if exactly [fill1: AHGT_FT] feet tall
.
00-11_0-11 inches
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered their height in feet Skip Instructions:
(0-11,R,D) [goto AWGT_LB]
(empty) [goto ERR AHGT_IN]


Question ID: AHB.190_03.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHGT_M Question Text:
How tall are you without shoes?
* Enter height in metric.
0-2_0-2 meters
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who choose to give their height in metric measurements Skip Instructions:
(0-2) [goto AHGT_CM]
(R,D) [goto AWGT_LB]
(empty) [goto ERR AHGT_M]


[p.13]

Question ID: AHB.190_04.000
Instrument Variable Name: AHGT_CM Question Text:
*Enter centimeters.
000-241 0-241 centimeters
997 Refused
999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who answered their height in meters Skip Instructions:
(0-241,R,D) goto AWGT_LB
[If AHGT_M eq (2) and AHGT_CM gt (41) or AHGT_M eq (1) and AHGT_CM gt (141)] goto
ERR1 AHGT_CM]
( ) goto ERR2 AHGT_CM
[If AHGT_M eq (1) and AHGT_CM lt (20) or AHGT_M eq (0) and AHGT_CM lt
(120)] goto ERR3 AHGT_CM]

Question ID: AHB.200_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AWGT_LB Question Text:
How much do you weigh without shoes?
* Enter "M" to record metric measurements
* Enter '500' for 500 pounds or more
050 - 500 50-500 pounds
997 Refused
999 Don't know
M Metric
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(50-500) [goto SLEEP]
[if AWGT_LB lt (50) or gt (500) goto ERR AWGT_LB
(R,D)[goto SLEEP]
(M) [goto AWGT KG]


Question ID: AHB.200_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: AWGT KG Question Text:
How much do you weigh without shoes?
* Enter weight in kilograms
022 - 226 22-226 kilograms
99 7 Refused
99 9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who choose to give their weight in metric measurements Skip Instructions:
(22-226,R,D) [goto SLEEP]
[If AWGT KG lt (22) or K gt (226)goto ERR AWGT KG]

[p.14]

Question ID: AHB.210_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SLEEP Question Text:
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?
* Enter hours of sleep in whole numbers, rounding 30 minutes (1/2 hour) or more UP to the next whole hour and dropping
29 or fewer minutes.
01- 24 1-24 hours
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-24,R,D) [goto next section]
[If SLEEP eq (1-5) goto ERR SLEEP]

[p.1]

2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult Adult Access to Health Care and Utilization

Question ID: AAU.020_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AUSUALPL Question Text:
Is there a place that you USUALLY go to when you are sick or need advice about your health?
1 Yes
2 There is NO place
3 There is MORE THAN ONE place
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:

Question ID: AAU.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: APLKIND Question Text:
[Fill1: What kind of place is it - a clinic, doctor's office, emergency room, or some other place?
[Fill2: What kind of place do you go to most often - a clinic, doctor's office, emergency room, or some other place?]
1 Clinic or health center
2 Doctor's office or HMO
3 Hospital emergency room
4 Hospital outpatient department
5 Some other place
6 Doesn't go to one place most often
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with 1+ usual place(s) to go when sick/need health advice Skip Instructions:
(1-5) [go to AHCPLROU]
(6,R,D) [go to AHCPLKND]

Question ID: AAU.035_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCPLROU Question Text:
Is that [fill: place from (APLKIND)] the same place you USUALLY go when you need routine or preventive care, such as a physical examination or check up?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with 1+ usual place(s) to go when sick/need health advice who reported place goes most often as a clinic or health center, doctor's office or HMO, hospital emergency room, hospital outpatient department, or some other place Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto AHCCHGYR]
(2,R,D) [go to AHCPLKND]

[p.2]

Question ID: AAU.037_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCPLKND Question Text:
What kind of place do you USUALLY go to when you need routine or preventive care, such as a physical examination or check-up?
0 Doesn't get preventive care anywhere
1 Clinic or health center
2 Doctor's office or HMO
3 Hospital emergency room
4 Hospital outpatient department
5 Some other place
6 Doesn't go to one place most often
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample Adults 18+ who do not have a usual source of sick care; who Ref/DK if have a usual source of sick care; who have a usual source of sick care but do not go to one place most often or Ref/DK what kind of place; who have a usual source of sick care, but it is not same place as usual source of routine/preventive care; who have a usual source of sick care but Ref/DK if it is same place as usual source of routine/preventive care. Skip Instructions:
(0-6,R,D) if AUSUALPL = 2,R,D goto AHCDLY_1
ELSE goto AHCCHGYR

Question ID: AAU.040_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCCHGYR Question Text:
At any time in the PAST 12 MONTHS did you CHANGE the place(s) to which you USUALLY go for health care?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with 1+ usual place(s) to go when sick/need health advice [or who reported same place as usual source of routine/preventive care] Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto AHCCHGHI]
(2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_1]

Question ID: AAU.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCCHGHI Question Text:
Was this change for a reason related to health insurance?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with 1+ usual place(s) to go when sick/need health advice who CHANGED their USUAL place for health care in past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_1]

[p.3]

Question ID: AAU.061_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCDLY_1 Question Text:
There are many reasons people delay getting medical care.
Have you delayed getting care for any of the following reasons in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
...You couldn't get through on the telephone.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_2]

Question ID: AAU.061_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCDLY_2 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary
There are many reasons people delay getting medical care. Have you delayed getting care for any of the following reasons in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
...You couldn't get an appointment soon enough.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_3]

Question ID: AAU.061_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCDLY_3 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary
There are many reasons people delay getting medical care. Have you delayed getting care for any of the following reasons
in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
...Once you get there, you have to wait too long to see the doctor.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_4]

[p.4]

Question ID: AAU.061_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCDLY_4 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary
There are many reasons people delay getting medical care. Have you delayed getting care for any of the following reasons
in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
...The (clinic/doctor's) office wasn't open when you could get there.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCDLY_5]

Question ID: AAU.061_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCDLY_5 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary
There are many reasons people delay getting medical care. Have you delayed getting care for any of the following reasons in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
...You didn't have transportation.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCAFY_1]

Question ID: AAU.111_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCAFY_1 Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, was there any time when you needed any of the following, but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it?
...Prescription medicines.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCAFY_2]

[p.5]

Question ID: AAU.111_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCAFY_2 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, was there any time when you needed any of the following, but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it?
...Mental health care or counseling.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCAFY_3]

Question ID: AAU.111_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCAFY_3 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, was there any time when you needed any of the following, but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it?
...Dental care (including check ups).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto AHCAFY_4]

Question ID: AAU.111_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCAFY_4 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, was there any time when you needed any of the following, but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it?
...Eyeglasses.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[goto ADENLONG]

[p.6]

Question ID: AAU.135_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ADENLONG Question Text:
(book) A11
About how long has it been since you last saw a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.


CARD A11
0. Never
1. 6 months or less
2. More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
3. More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
4. More than 2 years, but not more than 5 years ago
5. More than 5 years ago


0 Never
1 6 months or less
2 More than 6 mos, but not more than 1 yr ago
3 More than 1 yr, but not more than 2 yrs ago
4 More than 2 yrs, but not more than 5 yrs ago
5 More than 5 years ago
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-5,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_1]

Question ID: AAU.141_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_1 Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or clinical social worker.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_2]

Question ID: AAU.141_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_2 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...An optometrist, ophthalmologist, or eye doctor (someone who prescribes eyeglasses).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_3]

[p.7]

Question ID: AAU.141_03.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_3 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A foot doctor.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_4]

Question ID: AAU.141_04.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_4 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A chiropractor.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_5]

Question ID: AAU.141_05.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_5 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is si nce [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A physical therapist, speech therapist, respiratory therapist, audiologist, or occupational therapist.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[ goto AHCSY1_6]

[p.8]

Question ID: AAU.141_06.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY1_6 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or midwife.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D)[if SEX=1goto AHCSY8 8; else if SEX=2 goto AHCSYR7]

Question ID: AAU.200_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSYR7 Question Text:
* Read lead-in if necessary
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A doctor who specializes in women's health (an obstetrician/gynecologist).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who are female Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [go to AHCSY8_8]

Question ID: AAU.211_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY8_8 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A medical doctor who specializes in a particular medical disease or problem (other than obstetrician/gynecologist, psychiatrist, or ophthalmologist).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [go to AHCSY8_9]

[p.9]

Question ID: AAU.211_02.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSY8_9 Question Text:
* Read Lead-in if Necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, that is since [12 month ref.date], have you seen or talked to any of the following health care providers about your own health?
...A general doctor who treats a variety of illnesses (a doctor in general practice, family medicine, or internal medicine)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto AHCSYR10]
(2,R,D) [goto AHERNOYR]

Question ID: AAU.230_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCSYR10 Question Text:
Does that doctor treat children and adults (a doctor in general practice or family medicine)?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have seen or talked to a general doctor during the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [go to AHERNOYR]

Question ID: AAU.240_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHERNOYR Question Text:
(book) A12
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES have you gone to a HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM about your own health (This includes emergency room visits that resulted in a hospital admission.)?
00 None
01 1
02 2-3
03 4-5
04 6-7
05 8-9
06 10-12
07 13-15
08 16 or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A12
0. None
1. 1
2. 2 -- 3
3. 4 -- 5
4. 6 -- 7
5. 8 -- 9
6. 10 -- 12
7. 13 -- 15
8. 16 or more


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0 - 8,R,D) [go to AHCHYR]

[p.10]

Question ID: AAU.250_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCHYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you receive care AT HOME from a nurse or other health care professional?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto AHCHMOYR]
(2,R,D)[goto AHCNOYR]

Question ID: AAU.260_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCHMOYR Question Text:
During how many of the PAST 12 MONTHS did you receive care AT HOME from a health care professional?
01- 12_01-12 months
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who received home care from a health professional during the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-12,R,D)[goto AHCHNOYR]

Question ID: AAU.270_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCHNOYR Question Text:
(book) A13
What was the total number of home visits received during [Fill1: that month/Fill2: those months]?
01 1
02 2-3
03 4-5
04 6-7
05 8-9
06 10-12
07 13-15
08 16 or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A13
1. 1
2. 2 -- 3
3. 4 -- 5
4. 6 -- 7
5. 8 -- 9
6. 10 -- 12
7. 13 -- 15
8. 16 or more


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who received home care from a health professional during the past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-8,R,D)[goto AHCNOYR]

[p.11]

Question ID: AAU.280_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHCNOYR Question Text:
(book) A12
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES have you seen a doctor or other health care professional about your own health at a DOCTOR'S OFFICE, A CLINIC, OR SOME OTHER PLACE? DO NOT INCLUDE TIMES YOU
WERE HOSPITALIZED OVERNIGHT, VISITS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS, HOME VISITS, DENTAL
VISITS, OR TELEPHONE CALLS.
00 None
01 1
02 2-3
03 4-5
04 6-7
05 8-9
06 10-12
07 13-15
08 16 or more
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A12
0. None
1. 1
2. 2 -- 3
3. 4 -- 5
4. 6 -- 7
5. 8 -- 9
6. 10 -- 12
7. 13 -- 15
8. 16 or more
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-8,R,D)[goto ASRGYR]

Question ID: AAU.290_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ASRGYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had SURGERY or other surgical procedures either as an inpatient or outpatient?
* Read if necessary: This includes both major surgery and minor procedures such as setting bones or removing growths.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto ASRGNOYR]
(2,R,D) [goto AMDLONG]

[p.12]

Question ID: AAU.300_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: ASRGNOYR Question Text:
Including any times you may have already told me about, HOW MANY DIFFERENT TIMES have you had surgery during the PAST 12 MONTHS?
* Enter "95" for 95 or more times.
01-94 1-94 Times
95 95+ times
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who had surgery or surgical procedures during past 12 months Skip Instructions:
(1-95,R,D) [goto AMDLONG]
(11-95) [goto ERR ASGYR]

Question ID: AAU.305_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AMDLONG Question Text:
(book) A11 ? [F1]
About how long has it been since you last saw or talked to a doctor or other health care professional about your own health? Include doctors seen while a patient in a hospital.
0 Never
1 6 months or less
2 More than 6 mos, but not more than 1 yr ago
3 More than 1 yr, but not more than 2 yrs ago
4 More than 2 yrs, but not more than 5 yrs ago
5 More than 5 years ago
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A11
0. Never
1. 6 months or less
2. More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
3. More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
4. More than 2 years, but not more than 5 years ago
5. More than 5 years ago


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(0-5,R,D) [goto SHTFLUYR]

Question ID: AAU.310_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SHTFLUYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had a flu shot? A flu shot is usually given in the fall and protects against influenza for the flu season.
* Read if necessary: A flu shot is injected in the arm. Do not include an influenza vaccine sprayed in the nose.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ASHFLU_M] (2,R,D) [ goto SPRFLUYR ]

[p.13]

Question ID: AAU.312_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: ASHFLU_M Question Text:
1 of 2
During what month and year did you receive your most recent flu shot?
01 January
02 February
03 March
04 April
05 May
06 June
07 July
08 August
09 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had a flu shot Skip Instructions:
(1-12,D) [ goto ASHFLU_Y] (R) [goto SPRFLUYR]


Question ID: AAU.312_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: ASHFLU_Y Question Text:
2 of 2
*Enter year of most recent flu shot.
Year Year
9997 Refused
9999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who gave a month for their last flu shot or who didn't know the month Skip Instructions:
(valid year,R,D) [goto SPRFLUYR]
[If ASHFLU_M and ASHFLU_Y = a future date] goto ERR1 ASHFLU_Y
[If ASHFLU_M and ASHFLU_Y = a date prior to birth] goto ERR2 ASHFLU_Y
[If ASHFLU_M and ASHFLU_Y = a date before 12 months ago] goto ERR3 ASHFLU_Y

[p.14]

Question ID: AAU.315_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SPRFLUYR Question Text:
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had a flu vaccine sprayed in your nose by a doctor or other health professional? A health professional may have let you spray it. This vaccine is usually given in the fall and protects
against influenza for the flu season.
* Read if necessary: This influenza vaccine is called FluMist (trademark).
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto ASPFLU_M]
[if SHTFLUYR =1 and SPRFLUYR=1] goto ERR1 SPRFLUYR
[if AGE GE 50] goto ERR2 SPRFLUYR
(2,D,R) [goto SHTPNUYR]

Question ID: AAU.318_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: ASPFLU_M Question Text:
1 of 2
During what month and year did you receive your most recent flu nasal spray?
01 January
02 February
03 March
04 April
05 May
06 June
07 July
08 August
09 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have had a flu nasal vaccine Skip Instructions:
(1-12,D) [ goto ASPFLU_Y] (R) [goto SHTPNUYR]


[p.15]

Question ID: AAU.318_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: ASPFLU_Y Question Text:
2 of 2
*Enter year of most recent flu nasal spray.
Year Year
9997 Refused
9999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who gave a month for their flu nasal vaccine or who didn't know the month Skip Instructions:
(valid year, R,D) [goto SHTPNUYR]
[If ASPFLU_M and ASPFLU_Y = a future date] goto ERR1 ASPFLU_Y
[If ASPFLU_M and ASPFLU_Y = a date prior to birth] goto ERR2 ASPFLU_Y
[If ASPFLU_M and ASPFLU_Y = a date before 12 months ago] goto ERR3 ASPFLU_Y

Question ID: AAU.320_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SHTPNUYR Question Text:
Have you EVER had a pneumonia shot?
This shot is usually given only once or twice in a person's lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto APOX]

Question ID: AAU.330_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: APOX Question Text:
Have you EVER had chickenpox?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto APOX12MO]
(2,R,D) [goto AHEP]

[p.16]

Question ID: AAU.340_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: APOX12MO Question Text:
Have you had chickenpox in the PAST 12 MONTHS?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had chickenpox Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto AHEP]

Question ID: AAU.350_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHEP Question Text:
Have you EVER had hepatitis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto SHTHEPB]
(2,R,D) [goto AHEPLIV]

Question ID: AAU.360_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: AHEPLIV Question Text:
Have you ever lived with someone who had hepatitis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have never had hepatitis; Ref/DK if ever had hepatitis Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto SHTHEPB]

[p.17]

Question ID: AAU.370_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SHTHEPB Question Text:
Have you EVER received the hepatitis B vaccine?
* Read if necessary: This is given in three separate doses and has been available since 1991. It is recommended for newborn infants, adolescents, and people such as health care workers, who may be exposed to the hepatitis B virus.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto SHEPDOS]
(2,R,D) [goto next section]

Question ID: AAU.380_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SHEPDOS Question Text:
Did you receive at least 3 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, or less than 3 doses?
1 Received at least 3 doses
2 Received less than 3 doses
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever received the Hepatitis B vaccine Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto next section]

[p.1]

2007 NHIS Questionnaire - Sample Adult
AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes

Question ID: ADS.010_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: BLDGV Question Text:
Now, I am going to ask about giving blood donations to a blood bank such as the American Red Cross.
Have you donated blood since March 1985?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto BLDG12M]
(2,R,D) [goto HIVTST]

Question ID: ADS.020_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: BLDG12M Question Text:
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, that is, since [fill: 12-month ref. Date], have you donated blood?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have given blood since March 1985 Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HIVTST]

Question ID: ADS.040_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIVTST Question Text:
The next questions are about the test for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).
[fill: Except for tests you may have had as part of blood donations, have you ever been tested for HIV?/Have you ever been tested for HIV?]
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto TST12M M]
(2) [goto WHYTST]
(R,D) [goto EXTST12M]

[p.2]

Question ID: ADS.050_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHYTST Question Text:
(book) A14
I am going to show you a list of reasons why some people have not been tested for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).
Which one of these would you say is the MAIN reason why you have not been tested?


CARD A14
1. It's unlikely you've been exposed to HIV
2. You were afraid to find out if you were HIV positive (that you had HIV)
3. You didn't want to think about HIV or about being HIV positive
4. You were worried your name would be reported to the government if you tested positive
5. You didn't know where to get tested
6. You don't like needles
7. You were afraid of losing job, insurance, housing, friends, family, if people knew you were positive for AIDS infection
8. Some other reason (specify)
9. No particular reason


01 It's unlikely you've been exposed to HIV
02 You were afraid to find out if you were HIV positive (that you had HIV)
03 You didn't want to think about HIV or about being HIV positive
04 You were worried your name would be reported to the government if you tested positive
05 You didn't know where to get tested
06 You don't like needles
07 You were afraid of losing job, insurance, housing, friends, family, if people knew you were positive for AIDS infection
08 Some other reason
09 No particular reason
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have not been tested for HIV Skip Instructions:
(1-7,9,R,D) [goto EXTST12M]
(8) [goto WHYSPEC]

Question ID: ADS.055_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHYSPEC Question Text:
What was the main reason why you have not been tested?
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ with some other reason for no HIV test Skip Instructions:
(20 char long) [goto EXTST12M]

[p.3]

Question ID: ADS.060_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: TST12M M Question Text:
1 of 2
[fill: Not including blood donations, in what month and year was your last test for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)?/In what month and year was your last test for HIV, (the virus that causes AIDS)?]
* Enter month of last HIV test.
* Enter "96" to go to the time period format.
01 January
02 February
03 March
04 April
05 May
06 June
07 July
08 August
09 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
96 Time period format
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV/AIDS Skip Instructions:
(R,96) [goto TIMETST]
(1-12,D) [goto TST12M Y]


Question ID: ADS.060_02.000
Instrument Variable Name: TST12M Y Question Text:
2 of 2
* Enter year of last HIV test.
1985-2008 1985-2008
9996 Time period format
9997 Refused
9999 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who gave a month for their last HIV test or who didn't know the month Skip Instructions:
(1880-2030) [goto REATST]
(R,D) [goto TIMETST]
[if TST12M M and TST12M Y = a future date] goto ERR1 TST12M Y
[if TST12M M and TST12M Y = a date prior to birth date] goto ERR2 TST12M Y


[p.4]

Question ID: ADS.061_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: TIMETST Question Text:
Was it:
* Read answer categories.
1 6 months or less
2 More than 6 months but not more than 1 year ago
3 More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
4 More than 2 years, but not more than 5 years ago
5 More than 5 years ago
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV, who refused or requested the time period format at TEST12M M, or refused or don't know the year of their last HIV test. Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto REATST]

Question ID: ADS.065_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: REATST Question Text:
(book) A15
I am going to show you a list of reasons why some people have been tested for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).
[fill: Not including your blood donations, which of these would you say was the MAIN reason for your last HIV test?/Which of these would you say was the MAIN reason for your last HIV test?]
01 Someone suggested you should be tested
02 You might have been exposed through sex or drug use
03 You might have been exposed through your work or at work
04 You just wanted to find out if you were infected or not
05 For part of a routine medical check-up, or for hospitalization or surgical procedure
06 You were sick or had a medical problem
07 You were pregnant or delivered a baby
08 For health or life insurance coverage
09 For military induction, separation, or military service
10 For immigration
11 For marriage license or to get married
12 You were concerned you could give HIV to someone
13 You wanted medical care or new treatments if you tested positive
14 Some other reason
15 No particular reason
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A15
1. Someone suggested you should be tested
2. You might have been exposed through sex or drug use
3. You might have been exposed through your work or at work
4. You just wanted to find out if you were infected or not
5. For part of a routine medical check-up, or for hospitalization or surgical procedure
6. You were sick or had a medical problem
7. You were pregnant or delivered a baby
8. For health or life insurance coverage
9. For military induction, separation, or military service
10. For immigration
11. For marriage license or to get married
12. You were concerned you could give HIV to someone
13. You wanted medical care or new treatments if you tested positive
14. Some other reason (specify)
15. No particular reason


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV Skip Instructions:
(1)[goto REASWHO]
(2-13,15,R,D) [goto LASTST]
(14) [goto REASPEC]

[p.5]

Question ID: ADS.066_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: REASWHO Question Text:
Who suggested you should be tested - a doctor, nurse or other health care professional, a sex partner, someone at the health department, or someone else?
1 Doctor, nurse or other health care professional
2 Sex partner
3 Someone at health department
4 Family member or friend
5 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV because someone suggested it Skip Instructions:
(1-4,R,D) [goto LASTST]
(5) [goto WHOSPEC]

Question ID: ADS.067_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHOSPEC Question Text:
Who suggested you should be tested?
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV because someone not listed in REASWHO suggested it Skip Instructions:
(20 char long) [goto LASTST]

Question ID: ADS.069_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: REASPEC Question Text:
What was the main reason for your last HIV test?
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV for some reason not listed in REATST Skip Instructions:
(20 char long)[goto LASTST]

[p.6]

Question ID: ADS.070_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: LASTST Question Text:
(book) A16
[fill: Not including your blood donations, where did you have your last HIV test?/Where did you have your last HIV test?]
01 Private doctor/HMO
02 AIDS clinic/counseling/testing site
03 Hospital, emergency room, outpatient clinic
04 Other type of clinic
05 Public health department
06 At home
07 Drug treatment facility
08 Military induction or military service site
09 Immigration site
10 In a correctional facility (jail or prison)
11 Other location
97 Refused
99 Don't know


CARD A16
1. Private doctor/HMO
2. AIDS clinic/counseling/testing site
3. Hospital, emergency room, outpatient clinic
4. Other type of clinic
5. Public health department
6. At home
7. Drug treatment facility
8. Military induction or military service site
9. Immigration site
10. In a correctional facility (jail or prison)
11. Other location (specify)s


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV Skip Instructions:
(1-3,5,7-10,R,D) [goto GIVNAM]
(4) [goto CLINTYP]
(6) [goto WHOADM]
(11) [goto LASTSPEC]

Question ID: ADS.072_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CLINTYP Question Text:
What type of clinic did you go to for your last HIV test?
01 Family planning clinic
02 Prenatal clinic
03 Tuberculosis clinic
04 STD clinic
05 Community health clinic
06 Clinic run by employer or insurance company
07 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV at another type of clinic Skip Instructions:
(1-7,R,D) [goto GIVNAM]

[p.7]

Question ID: ADS.074_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: WHOADM Question Text:
Was this test administered by a nurse or other health worker, or did you use a self-sampling kit?
1 Nurse or health worker
2 Self-sampling kit
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV at home Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto GIVNAM]

Question ID: ADS.076_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: LASTSPEC Question Text:
Where did you have your last HIV test?
* This should be a specific location that is not on the list.
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who were tested at another location Skip Instructions:
(20 char long) [goto GIVNAM]

Question ID: ADS.080_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: GIVNAM Question Text:
The last time you were tested, did you have to give your first and last names?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have been tested for HIV Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto EXTST12M]

Question ID: ADS.110_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: EXTST12M Question Text:
[fill: Do you expect to have another test for HIV in the next 12 months, not including blood donations?/Do you expect to have a test for HIV in the next 12 months, not including blood donations?]
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto CHNSADS]

[p.8]

Question ID: ADS.140_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: CHNSADS Question Text:
What are your chances of GETTING HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)?
Would you say high, medium, low, or none?
1 High
2 Medium
3 Low
4 None
5 Already have HIV or AIDS
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto STMTRU]

Question ID: ADS.150_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: STMTRU Question Text:
(book) A17
Tell me if ANY of these statements is true for YOU. Do NOT tell me WHICH Statement or statements are true for you.
Just IF ANY of them are.
* Read if necessary.
(a) You have hemophilia and have received clotting factor concentrations.
(b) You are a man who has had sex with other men, even just one time.
(c ) You have taken street drugs by needle, even just one time.
(d) You have traded sex for money or drugs, even just one time.
(e) You have tested positive for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).
(f) You have had sex (even just one time) with someone who would answer "yes" to any of these statements.


CARD A17
a. You have hemophilia and have received clotting factor concentrations.
b. You are a man who has had sex with other men, even just one time.
c. You have taken street drugs by needle, even just one time.
d. You have traded sex for money or drugs, even just one time.
e. You have tested positive for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS).
f. You have had sex (even just one time) with someone who would answer "yes" to any of these statements.


1 Yes, at least one statement is true
2 No, none of these statements are true
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [If AGE GE (50) [go to TBHRD] else [go to STD]]

[p.9]

Question ID: ADS.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: STD Question Text:
The next questions are about other sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. STDs are also known as venereal diseases or VD. Examples of STDs are gonorrhea, chlamydia (CLUH MIH-DEE-UH), syphilis, herpes, and genital warts.
In the past five years, have you had an STD other than HIV or AIDS?
* If asked, tell respondent to include newly contracted STDs and recurring flare-ups of previously contracted STDs.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18-49 Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto STDDOC]
(2,R,D) [goto TBHRD]

Question ID: ADS.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: STDDOC Question Text:
The last time you had an STD other than HIV or AIDS, did you see a doctor or other health professional to get it checked?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18 - 49 who have had an STD other than HIV or AIDS in the past 5 years Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto STDWHER]
(2,R,D) [goto TBHRD]

Question ID: ADS.180_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: STDWHER Question Text:
Where did you go to be checked?
* Read answer choices only if necessary.
1 Private doctor
2 Family planning clinic
3 STD clinic
4 Emergency room
5 Health department
6 Some other place
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18-49 who have had an STD other than HIV or AIDS who saw a doctor or other health professional Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto TBHRD]
(6) [goto STDWOTH]


[p.10]

Question ID: ADS.190_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: STDWOTH Question Text:
Where did you go to be checked?
Verbatim Verbatim Response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18-49 who have had an STD other than HIV or AIDS who were tested at some other place Skip Instructions:
(20 char long) [goto TBHRD]

Question ID: ADS.200_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBHRD Question Text:
The next questions are about tuberculosis, or TB.
Have you ever heard of tuberculosis?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1) [goto TBKNOW]
(2,R,D) [goto HOMELESS]

Question ID: ADS.210_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBKNOW Question Text:
Have you ever personally known anyone who had TB?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have heard of tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto TB]

[p.11]

Question ID: ADS.220_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TB Question Text:
How much do you know about TB - a lot, some, a little, or nothing?
1 A lot
2 Some
3 A little
4 Nothing
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have heard of tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1-3) [goto TBSPRD]
(4) [goto TBCHANC]
(R,D) [goto HOMELESS]

Question ID: ADS.230_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBSPRD Question Text:
(book) A18
How is TB spread?
* Probe: Can TB be spread in any other way?
* Mark all that apply, separate with commas.
1 Breathing the air around a person who is sick with TB
2 Sharing eating/drinking utensils
3 Through semen or vaginal secretions shared during sexual intercourse
4 From smoking
5 From mosquito or other insect bites
6 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know


CARD A18 You may choose more than one.
1. Breathing the air around a person who is sick with TB
2. Sharing eating/drinking utensils
3. Through semen or vaginal secretions shared during sexual intercourse
4. From smoking
5. From mosquito or other insect bites
6. Other


Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have knowledge of tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1-6,R,D) goto TBCURED

Question ID: ADS.240_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBCURED Question Text:
As far as you know, can TB be cured?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have knowledge of tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto TBCHANC]

[p.12]

Question ID: ADS.250_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBCHANC Question Text:
What are your chances of getting TB? Would you say high, medium, low, or none?
1 High
2 Medium
3 Low
4 None
5 Already have TB
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have knowledge or heard of tuberculosis or know nothing about tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1-5,R,D) [goto TBSHAME]

Question ID: ADS.260_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: TBSHAME Question Text:
(Fill1: If a member of your family were diagnosed with TB, would you feel ashamed or embarrassed?)
(Fill2: If you or a member of your family were diagnosed with TB, would you feel ashamed or embarrassed?)
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have knowledge or heard of tuberculosis or know nothing about tuberculosis Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto HOMELESS]

Question ID: ADS.270_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HOMELESS Question Text:
Have you ever spent more than 24 hours living on the streets, in a shelter, or in a jail or prison?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ Skip Instructions:
(1,2,R,D) [goto next section]