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CCHS 2014: Topical Index

March 2016

Public Use Microdata File - 12-Month

DescriptionVariable Name Page

Access to health care servicesACC :

ACC_10 476Required visit to medical specialist

ACC_11 476Experienced difficulties getting specialist care

ACC_12A 477Difficulty - getting a referral

ACC_12B 477Difficulty - getting an appointment

ACC_12C 478Difficulty - no specialists in area

ACC_12D 478Difficulty - waited too long for an appointment

ACC_12E 479Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.

ACC_12F 479Difficulty - transportation

ACC_12J 480Difficulty - general deterioration of health

ACC_12K 480Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

ACC_12L 481Difficulty - still waiting for visit

ACC_20 482Required non-emergency surgery

ACC_21 482Experienced difficulties getting non-emerg. surgery

ACC_22E 484Difficulty - waited too long for surgery

ACC_22H 484Difficulty - language

ACC_22J 485Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

ACC_22L 485Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

ACC_22M 486Difficulty - still waiting for surgery

ACC_30 487Required MRI, CT Scan, angiography

ACC_31 487Experienced difficulties getting test

ACC_32A 488Difficulty - getting a referral


ACC_32C 489Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment

ACC_32D 489Difficulty - waited too long to get test

ACC_32H 490Difficulty - language

ACC_32J 491Difficulty - general deterioration of health

ACC_32K 491Difficulty - did not know where to go

ACC_32L 492Difficulty - still waiting for test

ACC_32M 492Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_40 493Required health information for self or family member

ACC_40A 494Contact for health information - doctor's office

ACC_40B 494Contact for health information - community hlth ctr / CLSC

ACC_40C 495Contact for health information - walk-in clinic

ACC_40D 495Contact for health information - telephone health line

ACC_40E 496Contact for health information - emergency room


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ACC_40F 496Contact for health information - other hospital service

ACC_40G 497Contact for health information - other

ACC_41 497Experienced diff. getting health information - self/family

ACC_42 498Experienced difficulties during regular hours

ACC_43C 499Difficulty - could not get through

ACC_43D 499Difficulty - waited too long to speak to someone

ACC_43E 500Difficulty - did not get adequate info or advice

ACC_43G 500Difficulty - did not know where to go/call/uninformed

ACC_44 501Experienced difficulties during evenings/weekends

ACC_45C 502Difficulty - could not get through



ACC_46 504Experienced difficulties during middle of night



ACC_47F 506Difficulty - language

ACC_50 508Required routine care for self/family

ACC_50A 507Has a regular family doctor

ACC_51 508Experienced diff. getting routine/on-going care - self/fam.


ACC_53A 509Difficulty - contacting a physican


ACC_53D 510Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment


ACC_53F 511Difficulty - service not available at time required







ACC_55I 517Difficulty - language

ACC_55L 517Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_60 518Required immediate care/minor health problem - self/family

ACC_61 519Experienced difficulties getting immediate care - self/fam.



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ACC_66 528Experienced difficulties during middle of night

ACC_67I 529Difficulty - language

ACC_67J 529Difficulty - cost

ACCG12N 481Difficulties - specialist care - (G)

ACCG22B 483Difficulties - surgery - (G)

ACCG22D 483Difficulties - surgery - (G)

ACCG22O 486Difficulties - surgery - (G)

ACCG32F 490Difficulties - getting test - (G)

ACCG32N 493Difficulties - getting test - (G)

ACCG43B 498Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG43I 501Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG45B 502Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)

ACCG45I 504Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)

ACCG47C 505Difficulties during middle of night - (G)

ACCG47I 507Difficulties during middle of night - (G)

ACCG53G 512Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG53J 512Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG53M 513Difficulties during regular hours - (G)


ACCG55M 518Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)


ACCG63L 523Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG63M 523Difficulties during regular hours - (G)

ACCG65G 527Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)

ACCG65M 527Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)


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ACCG67E 528Difficulties during middle of night - (G)

ACCG67M 530Difficulties during middle of night - (G)

DOACC 475Access to health care services - Inclusion flag - (F)

Activities of Daily LivingADL :

ADL_01 134Needs help - preparing meals

ADL_02 134Needs help - getting to appointments / running errands

ADL_03 135Needs help - doing housework

ADL_04 135Needs help - personal care

ADL_05 136Needs help - moving about inside the house

ADL_06 136Needs help - looking after personal finances

DOADL 133Activities of daily living - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Administration informationADM :

ADM_N09 6Interview by telephone or in person

ADM_N10 6Respondent alone during interview

ADM_N11 7Answers affected by presence of another person

ADM_PRX 5Health Component completed by proxy

ADM_RNO 1Sequential record number

PMKPROXY 605Person most knowledgeable

Alcohol useALC :

ALC_1 360Drank alcohol in past 12 months

ALC_2 361Frequency of drinking alcohol

ALC_3 362Frequency of drinking 4 (female)/ 5 (male) or more drinks

ALCDTTM 362Type of drinker (12 months) - (D)

Alcohol use - DependenceALD :

ALDDINT 386Alcohol interference - mean - 12 mo - (D)

ALDDPP 386Probability of caseness to respondents - (D)

ALDFINT 387Alcohol interference - 12 mo - (F)

ALDGSF 385Alcohol dependence scale - short form score - (G)

Alcohol use during the past weekALW :

ALW_1 363Drank alcohol in past week

ALW_2A1 364Number of drinks - Day1

ALW_2A2 364Number of drinks - Day 2




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ALWDDLY 368Average daily alcohol consumption - (D)

ALWDWKY 367Weekly consumption - (D)

DOALW 363Alcohol use - past week - Inlusion Flag - (F)

Blood pressure checkBPC :

BPC_010 148Ever had blood pressure taken

BPC_012 149Last time blood pressure was taken

BPC_013 149Pregnant - blood pressure taken

BPC_16A 150Blood pressure not taken - have not gotten around to it

BPC_16B 150Blood pressure not taken - respondent didn't think necessary

BPC_16C 151Blood pressure not taken - doctor didn't think necessary

BPC_16H 151Blood pressure not taken - transportation problems

BPC_16I 152Blood pressure not taken - language problem

BPC_16N 152Blood pressure not taken - unable to leave house/health prob

BPCG16M 153Blood pressure not taken - (G) - other

DOBPC 148Blood pressure check - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Chronic conditionsCCC :

CCC_031 50Has asthma

CCC_035 51Asthma - had symptoms or attacks

CCC_036 51Asthma - took medication

CCC_041 52Has fibromyalgia

CCC_051 52Has arthritis

CCC_061 53Has back problems excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis

CCC_071 53Has high blood pressure

CCC_072 54Ever diagnosed with high blood pressure

CCC_073 54Medication - high blood pressure - past month

CCC_073A 55Pregnant when first diagnosed with high blood pressure

CCC_073B 55Other than during pregnancy - diag. with high blood pressure

CCC_081 56Has migraine headaches

CCC_091 56Has a COPD

CCC_101 57Has diabetes

CCC_105 61Diabetes - currently takes insulin

CCC_106 61Diabetes - takes pills to control blood sugar


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CCC_10A 59Diabetes diagnosed - when pregnant

CCC_10B 59Diabetes diagnosed - other than when pregnant

CCC_10C 60Diabetes diagnosed - when started with insulin

CCC_121 62Has heart disease

CCC_131 62Has cancer

CCC_141 63Has stomach or intestinal ulcers

CCC_151 64Suffers from the effects of a stroke

CCC_161 64Has urinary incontinence

CCC_171 65Has a bowel disorder / Crohn's Disease or colitis

CCC_173 66Diagnosed with scoliosis

CCC_17A 65Type of bowel disease

CCC_251 66Has chronic fatigue syndrome

CCC_261 67Suffers from multiple chemical sensitivities

CCC_280 67Has a mood disorder

CCC_290 68Has an anxiety disorder

CCC_31A 63Ever had cancer

CCCDDIA 68Diabetes type

CCCG102 58Diabetes - age first diagnosed - (G)

Colorectal cancer screeningCCS :

CCS_180 176Had an FOBT test

CCS_182 177Last time FOBT test done

CCS_184 181Had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy

CCS_185 182Last time had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy

CCS_187 186Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy followed FOBT test

CCS_83A 178Had FOBT - family history

CCS_83B 178Had FOBT - regular check-up

CCS_83C 179Had FOBT - age

CCS_83D 179Had FOBT - follow-up of problem

CCS_83E 180Had FOBT - follow-up of treatment

CCS_83F 180Had FOBT - other

CCS_86A 183Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - family history

CCS_86B 183Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - regular check-up

CCS_86C 184Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - age

CCS_86D 184Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of problem

CCS_86E 185Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of treatment

CCS_86F 185Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - other


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DOCCS 176Colorectal cancer screening - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Contacts with health professionalsCHP :

CHP_01 89Overnight patient

CHP_03 90Consulted with family doctor/general practitioner

CHP_06 92Consulted with eye specialist

CHP_08 93Consulted with other medical doctor

CHP_11 95Consulted with nurse

CHP_14 97Consulted with dentist or orthodontist

CHP_16 99Consulted with chiropractor

CHP_18 100Consulted with physiotherapist

CHP_20 101Consulted with psychologist

CHP_22 102Consulted with social worker or counsellor

CHP_24 103Consulted with speech/audiology/occ. therapist

CHPG02 89Number of nights as patient - (G)

CHPG04 90Num consultations - fam. doctor/general practitioner - (G)

CHPG05 91Where most recent cont-fam doctor/general practitioner-(G)

CHPG07 92Number of consultations - eye specialist - (G)

CHPG09 93Number consultations-other medical doctor - (G)

CHPG10 94Where most recent contact-other medical doctor - (G)

CHPG12 95Number of consultations - nurse - (G)

CHPG13 96Wheremost recent contact took place - nurse - (G)

CHPG15 97Number of consultations - dentist or orthodontist - (G)

CHPG17 99Number of consultations - chiropractor - (G)

CHPG19 100Number of consultations - physiotherapist - (G)

CHPG21 101Number of consultations - psychologist - (G)

CHPG23 102Number of consultations - social worker or counsellor - (G)

CHPG25 103No. of consultations - speech/audiology/occ. therap. - (G)

CHPGMDC 98Number of consultations with medical doctor - (D, G)

Changes made to improve healthCIH :

CIH_1 24Did something to improve health

CIH_2 25Most important change to improve health

CIH_3 26Thinks should do something to improve health

CIH_4 27Most important thing to improve health

CIH_5 28Barrier to improving health

CIH_6A 28Barrier to improving health - lack of will power


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CIH_6B 29Barrier to improving health - work schedule

CIH_6E 32Barrier to improving health - too costly

CIH_6F 31Barrier to improving health - too stressed

CIH_6G 31Barrier to improving health - disability / health problem

CIH_6H 34Barrier to improving health - other

CIH_6I 29Barrier to improving health - family responsibilities

CIH_6J 30Barrier to improving health - addiction to drugs / alcohol

CIH_6K 30Barrier to improving health - physical condition

CIH_6L 32Barrier to improving health - not available - in area

CIH_6M 33Barrier to improving health - transportation problems

CIH_6N 33Barrier to improving health - weather problems

CIH_7 34Intending to improve health over next year

CIH_8A 35Health improvement - more exercise

CIH_8B 35Health improvement - lose weight

CIH_8C 36Health improvement - improve eating habits

CIH_8G 37Health improvement - reduce stress level

CIH_8H 38Health improvement - take vitamins

CIH_8I 39Health improvement - other

CIH_8J 36Health improvement - quit smoking

CIH_8K 37Health improvement - drink less alcohol

CIH_8L 38Health improvement - receive medical treatment

DOCIH 23Changes made to improve health module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Consultations about mental healthCMH :

CMH_01K 442Consulted mental health professional

CMH_1MA 444Consulted mental health professional - family doctor

CMH_1MB 444Consulted mental health professional - psychiatrist

CMH_1MC 445Consulted mental health professional - psychologist

CMH_1MD 445Consulted mental health professional - nurse

CMH_1ME 446Consulted mental hlth. professional - social worker

CMH_1MF 446Consulted mental health professional - other

CMHG01L 443Consulted mental health professional - number of times - (G)

DOCMH 441Consultations - mental health module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Problem gamblingCPG :

CPGDACT 415Number of different types of gambling activities - (D)

CPGDINT 416Gambling interference - Mean - (D)


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CPGDSEV 414Problem gambling severity index - (D)

CPGDTYP 415Type of gambler - (D)

CPGFGAM 414Gambling activity - gambler vs. non-gambler - (F)

CPGFINT 416Gambling Interference - (F)

DOCPG 413Problem gambling - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Dental visitsDEN :

DEN_130 196Visited dentist

DEN_132 197Last time visited dentist

DEN_36A 198No dental visit - have not gotten around to it

DEN_36B 198No dental visit - respondent didn't think necessary

DEN_36C 199No dental visit - dentist didn't think necessary

DEN_36D 199No dental visit - personal / family responsibilities

DEN_36E 200No dental visit - not available when required

DEN_36F 200No dental visit - not available in area

DEN_36H 201No dental visit - transportation problems

DEN_36I 201No dental visit - language problem

DEN_36J 202No dental visit - cost

DEN_36K 202No dental visit - did not know where to go

DEN_36L 203No dental visit - fear

DEN_36M 203No dental visit - wears dentures

DENG36N 204No dental visit - (G)

DODEN 195Dental visits - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Dwelling and household variablesDHH :

DHH_SEX 9Sex

DHHG611 10Number of persons 6 to 11 years old in household - (D, G)

DHHGAGE 8Age - (G)

DHHGHSZ 12Household size - (D, G)

DHHGL12 11Number of persons less than 12 years old in household -(D,G)

DHHGLE5 10Number of persons 5 years old or less in household - (D, G)

DHHGLVG 11Living arrangement of selected respondent - (D, G)

DHHGMS 9Marital Status - (G)

Diabetes careDIA :

DIA_01 69Tested for "A-one-C" haemoglobin

DIA_02 70Number of times - tested for haemoglobin "A-one-C"

DIA_03 70Feet checked by health professional


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DIA_04 71Number of times - feet checked by health professional

DIA_05 71Urine tested for protein by health professional

DIA_06 72Ever had eye exam with pupils dilated

DIA_07 72Eye exam with pupils dilated - last time

DIA_08 73Checks glucose level / self - reporting unit

DIA_09 75Checks feet / self - reporting unit

DIA_10 78Medication - ASA - past month

DIA_11 78Medication - blood cholesterol - past month

DIA_N8B 73Checks glucose level/self - number of times per day

DIA_N8C 74Checks glucose level/self - number of times per week

DIA_N8D 74Checks glucose level/self - number of times per month

DIA_N8E 75Checks glucose level/self - number of times per year

DIA_N9B 76Checks feet / self - number of times per day

DIA_N9C 76Checks feet / self - number of times per week

DIA_N9D 77Checks feet / self - number of times per month

DIA_N9E 77Checks feet / self - number of times per year

DODIA 69Diabetes care - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DistressDIS :

DIS_10A 455Frequency - distress: felt tired out - past month

DIS_10B 456Frequency - distress: felt nervous - past month

DIS_10C 457Freq./-distress: so nervous nothing calms down - past month

DIS_10D 458Frequency - distress: felt hopeless - past month

DIS_10E 459Frequency - distress: felt restless - past month

DIS_10F 460Frequency - distress: could not sit still - past month

DIS_10G 461Frequency - distress: felt sad / depressed - past month

DIS_10H 462Frequency - distress: depressed/nothing cheers - past month

DIS_10I 463Freq. - distress: felt everything was an effort - past month

DIS_10J 464Frequency - distress: felt worthless - past month

DIS_10K 465Frequency of distress feelings - past month

DIS_10L 466Frequency of distress feelings (more often)

DIS_10M 467Frequency of distress feelings (less often)

DIS_10N 468Frequency of dist. feelings interfere with life - past month

DISDCHR 469Chronicity of distress/impairment scale - past month - (D)

DISDDSX 469Distress scale - K10 - past month - (D)

DISDK6 468Distress scale - K6 - past month - (D)

DODIS 455Distress - Inclusion Flag - (F)


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DepressionDPS :

DODEP 470Depression - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DPSDMT 473Specific month last felt depressed - 2 weeks in a row - (D)

DPSDPP 471Depression scale - Predicted probability - (D)

DPSDSF 470Depression scale - short form score - (D)

DPSDWK 472Number of weeks felt depressed - (D)

Driving and safetyDRV :

DODRV 368Driving and safety - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DRV_01A 369Drove a motor vehicle

DRV_01B 369Drove a motorcycle

DRV_02 370Frequency - used seat belt when driving

DRV_03A 371Use of a cell phone while driving

DRV_03B 372Use of a hands-free while driving

DRV_04 373Frequency - felt tired when driving

DRV_05 374Driving speed compared to others

DRV_06 375Driving aggression compared to others

DRV_07 376Number of times - drove after 2+ drinks

DRV_07A 376Number of times - drove after 2+ drinks

DRV_08A 377Frequency - uses seat belt - front seat passenger

DRV_08B 378Frequency - uses seat belt - back seat passenger

DRV_09 379Frequency - uses seat belt - in taxi

DRV_10 380No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks

DRV_10A 380No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks

DRV_11A 381Driver or passenger - snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo

DRV_11B 381Driver or passenger - ATV

DRV_12 382Frequency wears helmet - ATV

DRV_13 382No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks-ATV/snowmobile

DRV_13A 383No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks-ATV/snowmobile

DRV_14 383No. of times - drove snowmobile, ATV, etc after 2+ drinks

DRV_14A 384No. of times - drove snowmobile, ATV, etc after 2+ drinks

DRVFSBU 384Passenger seat belt use - motor vehicle - (F)

EducationEDU :

EDUDH04 599Highest level of education – household, 4 levels - (D)

EDUDR04 600Highest level of education - respondent, 4 levels - (D)

SDC_8 600Current student


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Exposure to second-hand smokeETS :

ETS_10 352Someone smokes inside home

ETS_20 353Exposed to second-hand smoke in private vehicle

ETS_20B 354Exposed to second-hand smoke in public places

ETS_35 354Smoking allowed - House

ETS_36 355Smoking restrictions

ETS_37A 355Type of restrictions -certain rooms only

ETS_37B 356Type of restrictions - young children

ETS_37C 356Type of restrictions - windows open

ETS_37D 357Type of restrictions - Other

ETSG11 353Number of people who smoke inside home - (G)

Eye examinationsEYX :

DOEYX 186Eye examinations - Inclusion Flag - (F)

EYX_140 187Visit eye doctor - 12 m

EYX_142 188Last time eye examination

EYX_46A 189No eye exam - not gotten around to it - past 2 yrs

EYX_46B 189No eye exam - respondent didn't think necessary

EYX_46C 190No eye exam - doctor didn't think necessary

EYX_46D 190No eye exam - personal or family responsibilities

EYX_46E 191No eye exam - not available when required

EYX_46F 191No eye exam- not available in area

EYX_46G 192No eye exam - waiting time too long

EYX_46H 192No eye exam - transportation problems

EYX_46J 193No eye exam - cost

EYX_46K 193No eye exam - did not know where to go

EYX_46L 194No eye exam - fear

EYX_46N 194No eye exam - health problem

EYXG46M 195No eye exam - (G)

Food choicesFDC :

DOFDC 217Food choices - Inclusion Flag - (F)

FDC_1A 218Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about body weight

FDC_1B 218Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about heart disease

FDC_1C 219Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about cancer

FDC_1D 219Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about osteoporosis

FDC_2A 220Reason to choose foods - lower fat content


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FDC_2B 220Reason to choose foods - fibre content

FDC_2C 221Reason to choose foods - calcium content

FDC_3A 221Reason to avoid foods - fat content

FDC_3B 222Reason to avoid foods - type of fat

FDC_3C 222Reason to avoid foods - salt content

FDC_3D 223Reason to avoid foods - cholesterol content

FDC_3E 223Reason to avoid foods - calorie content

FDCFAVD 224Avoids foods for content reasons - (F)

FDCFCAH 224Chooses/avoids foods b/c of certain health concerns - (F)

FDCFCHO 225Chooses foods for content reasons - (F)

Flu shotsFLU :

FLU_160 137Ever had a flu shot

FLU_162 138Had flu shot - last time

FLU_164 139Had flu shot - which month

FLU_165 140Had flu shot - current/last year

FLU_66A 140No flu shot - have not gotten around to it

FLU_66B 141No flu shot - respondent didn't think it was necessary

FLU_66C 141No flu shot - doctor didn't think it was necessary

FLU_66D 142No flu shot - personal or family responsibilities

FLU_66E 142No flu shot - not available at time required

FLU_66F 143No flu shot - not available at all in area

FLU_66G 143No flu shot - waiting time was too long

FLU_66H 144No flu shot - transportation problems

FLU_66I 144No flu shot - language problem

FLU_66J 145No flu shot - cost

FLU_66K 145No flu shot - did not know where to go

FLU_66L 146No flu shot - fear

FLU_66M 146No flu shot - bad reaction to previous shot

FLU_66N 147No flu shot - other

FLU_66O 147No flu shot - unable to leave house / health problem

Food securityFSC :

DOFSC 614Food security - Inclusion Flag - (F)

FSC_010 615Food situation in household - 12 mo

FSC_020 616Worried food would run out - 12 mo

FSC_030 616Food bought just didn't last and no money to buy more -12 mo


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FSC_040 617Could not afford to eat balanced meals - 12 mo

FSC_050 618Relied on few kinds of low-cost food for children - 12 mo

FSC_060 619Could not feed children a balanced meal - 12 mo

FSC_070 620Children were not eating enough - 12 mo

FSC_080 620Adults skipped or cut size of meals - 12 mo

FSC_081 621Adults skipped or cut size of meals - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_090 621Ate less than felt should - 12 mo

FSC_100 622Was hungry but could not afford to eat - 12 mo

FSC_110 622Lost weight no money to buy food- 12 mo

FSC_120 623Adults did not eat for whole day - 12 mo

FSC_121 624Adults did not eat whole day - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_130 624Adults cut size of children's meals - 12 mo

FSC_140 625Children skipped meals - 12 mo

FSC_141 625Children skipped meals - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_150 626Children were hungry - 12 mo

FSC_160 626Children did not eat for whole day - 12 mo

FSCDAFS2 627Food Security - Adult Status (D)

FSCDCFS2 628Food Security - Child Status (D)

FSCDHFS2 627Household Food Security Status - Modified version - (D)

Fruit and vegetable consumptionFVC :

FVCDCAR 227Daily consumption - carrots - (D)

FVCDFRU 226Daily consumption - fruit - (D)

FVCDJUI 225Daily consumption - fruit juice - (D)

FVCDPOT 227Daily consumption - potatoes - (D)

FVCDSAL 226Daily consumption - green salad - (D)

FVCDTOT 228Daily consumption - total fruits and vegetables - (D)

FVCDVEG 228Daily consumption - other vegetables - (D)

FVCGTOT 229Daily consumption - total fruits and vegetables - (D, G)

General healthGEN :

GEN_01 12Self-perceived health

GEN_02 13Self-perceived health compared to one year ago

GEN_02A2 14Satisfaction with life in general

GEN_02B 15Self-perceived mental health

GEN_07 15Perceived life stress

GEN_08 16Worked at job or business


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GEN_09 16Self-perceived work stress

GEN_10 17Sense of belonging to local community

GENDHDI 17Perceived Health

GENDMHI 18Perceived Mental Health

GENGSWL 18Satisfaction with life in general

Geography variablesGEO :

GEODBCHA 5British Columbia Health Authority (BCHA) - (D)

GEODPMF 2Health Region - (G)

GEOGPRV 1Province of residence of respondent - (G)

Health care system satisfactionHCS :

DOHCS 43Health care system satisfaction module- Inclusion Flag - (F)

HCS_1 43Rating of availability of health care - province

HCS_2 44Rating of quality of health care - province

HCS_3 45Rating of availability of health care - community

HCS_4 46Rating of quality of health care - community

Health care utilizationHCU :

HCU_1A1 87Regular medical doctor

HCU_1A2 88Kind of place

HCU_1AA 84Has regular medical doctor

HCU_1BA 84Reason has no regular doctor - no one available in area

HCU_1BB 85Reason has no regular doctor - none taking new patients

HCU_1BC 85Reason has no regular doctor - not tried to contact one

HCU_1BD 86Reason has no regular doctor - has left or retired

HCU_1BE 86Reason has no regular doctor - other

Health utilities indexHUI :

DOHUI 79Health utility index - Inclusion Flag - (F)

HUIDCOG 82Cognition problems - function code - (D)

HUIDEMO 82Emotion (function code) - (D)

HUIDHSI 83Health utilities index - (D)

HUIGDEX 81Dexterity (function code) - (D, G)

HUIGHER 80Hearing (function code) - (D, G)

HUIGMOB 81Ambulation (mobility) (function code) - (D, G)

HUIGSPE 80Speech (function code) - (D, G)

HUIGVIS 79Vision (function code) - (D, G)


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Health utilities index - Pain and discomfortHUP :

HUPDPAD 83Pain (function code) - (D)

Height and weight - Self-reportedHWT :

HWT_4 46Respondent's opinion of own weight - self-reported

HWTDCOL 49BMI class. (12 to 17) / self-report - Cole system - (D)

HWTDWHO 50BMI of school-aged children & adolescents - self-report (D)

HWTGBMI 48Body Mass Index (BMI) / self-report - (D, G)

HWTGHTM 47Height (metres) / self-reported - (D, G)

HWTGISW 49BMI class. (18 +) / self-report - Intern. standard - (D, G)

HWTGWTK 48Weight (kilograms) / self-reported - (D, G)

Illicit drug useIDG :

DOIDG 408Illicit drugs use - Inclusion Flag - (F)

IDGDINT 412Illicit drug interference - mean - 12 mo - (D)

IDGFINT 413Illicit drug interference - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFLA 410Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - ever - (F)

IDGFLAC 411Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - ever - (F)

IDGFLCA 409Cannabis drug use - including one time only - ever - (F)

IDGFLCM 409Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - ever - (F)

IDGFYA 411Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFYAC 412Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFYCM 410Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - 12 mo - (F)

IncomeINC :

INCDRCA 631Household income distribution - (D)

INCDRPR 632Household income distribution - provincial level - (D)

INCDRRS 633Household income distribution - health region level - (D)

INCG2 628Total household income - main source - (G)

INCG7 629Main source of personal income - (G)

INCGHH 629Total household income from all sources - (D, G)

INCGPER 630Total personal income from all sources - (D, G)

InjuriesINJ :

DOINJ 302Injuries - Inclusion Flag - (F)

INJ_01 310Injured in past 12 months

INJ_10 315Most serious injury - result of a fall

INJ_13 316Most serious injury - received treatment within 48 hours


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INJ_14A 317Treated doctor’s office

INJ_14B 317Treated emergency room

INJ_14O 318Treated where injury happened

INJ_15 319Follow-up care because of injury

INJ_15A 320Follow-up care because of injury

INJ_16 320Other injuries - treated but did not limit normal activities

INJDSTT 322Injury Status - (D)

INJG02 310Number of injuries in past 12 months - (G)

INJG05 311Most serious injury - type - (G)

INJG06 312Most serious injury - body part affected - (G)

INJG08 313Most serious injury - place of occurrence - (G)

INJG092 314Most serious injury - activity when injured - (G)

INJG11A 316How did you fall - (G)

INJG14C 318Most serious injury - (G) - treated in clinic/ CLSC

INJG14J2 319Most serious inj. - treated physio/mass.ther/chiro/other (G)

INJG17 321Other injuries - number - (G)

INJGCAU 321Cause of injury - (D, G)

REP_1A 303Repetitive strain injury

REP_2 303 Repetitive strain injury - normal activities limited

REP_3A 305Repetitive strain- activity causing injury

REP_4 305Repetitive strain- working at a job or business

REP_5A 306Repetitive strain - Activity - walking

REP_5B 306Repetitive strain - Activity - sports

REP_5C 307Repetitive strain - Activity - leisure

REP_5D 307Repetitive strain - Activity - household chores

REP_5F 308Repetitive strain - Activity - computer

REP_5G 308Repetitive strain - Activity - driving motor vehicle

REP_5H 309 Repetitive strain - Activity - lifting or carrying

REP_5I 309Repetitive strain - Activity - other

Insurance coverageINS :

DOINS 606Insurance coverage - Inclusion Flag - (F)

INS_1 606Insurance - prescription medications

INS_1A 607Type of insurance for prescription meds - government

INS_1B 607Type of insurance for prescription meds - employer

INS_1C 608Type of insurance for prescription meds - private plan

INS_2 608Insurance - dental expenses


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INS_2A 609Type of dental insurance - government

INS_2B 609Type of dental insurance - employer

INS_2C 610Type of dental insurance - private plan

INS_3 610Insurance - eye glasses / contact lenses

INS_3A 611Type of insurance for eye glasses/contacts - government

INS_3B 611Type of insurance for eye glasses/contacts - employer

INS_3C 612Type of insurance for eye glasses/contacts - private plan

INS_4 612Insurance - hospital charges

INS_4A 613Type of insurance for hospital room charges - government

INS_4B 613Type of insurance for hospital room charges - employer

INS_4C 614Type of insurance for hospital room charges - private plan

Workplace injuryINW :

INW_01 314Injury occured in current job

INWGSOC 315Occupation group (SOC) where injury occurred - (G)

Labour forceLBS :

LBSDPFT 586Current - full-time / part-time status - (D)

LBSDWSS 586Working status last week - 4 groups - (D)

LBSG31 585Employment status - 12 months - (G)

LBSGHPW 585Total usual hours worked - current jobs - (D, G)

LBSGSOC 587Occupation group - (D,G)

Loss of productivityLOP :

DOLOP 587Loss of production - Inclusion Flag - (F)

LOP_015 588Were you employed in past three months?

LOP_030 590Missed work due to chronic condition

LOP_060 592Missed work due to injury

LOP_080 593Missed work due to infectious disease

LOP_090 598Missed work for any other reason related to ph. or m. health

LOP_81A 593Had a cold

LOP_81B 594Had the flu or influenza

LOP_81C 594Stomach Flu

LOP_81D 595Respiratory infection

LOP_81E 595Other

LOPG020 589Reason for not working - (G)

LOPG040 590Number of work days lost due to chronic condition - (G)

LOPG050 591Chronic condition - (G)


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LOPG070 592Number of work days missed due to injury - (G)

LOPG082 596Number of work days missed due to cold - (G)

LOPG083 596Number of work days missed due to flu or influenza - (G)

LOPG084 597Number of work days missed due to stomach flu - (G)

LOPG085 597No. of work days missed due to respiratory infection - (G)

LOPG086 598No. of work days missed due to other infect. disease - (G)

LOPG100 599Work days missed related to physical or mental hlth - (G)

MammographyMAM :

DOMAM 159Mammography - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MAM_030 160Ever had mammogram

MAM_032 164Last time mammogram was done

MAM_038 170Had a hysterectomy

MAM_31A 160Had mammogram - family history

MAM_31B 161Had mammogram - regular check-up

MAM_31C 161Had mammogram - age

MAM_31D 162Had mammogram - previously detected lump

MAM_31E 162Had mammogram - follow-up of treatment

MAM_31G 163Had mammogram - breast problem

MAM_36A 164No mammogram - have not gotten around to it - past 2 yrs

MAM_36B 165No mammogram - resp. did not think necessary - past 2 yrs

MAM_36C 165No mammogram - doctor did not think necessary - past 2 yrs

MAM_36D 166No mammogram - personal/family responsibilities - past 2 yrs

MAM_36H 167No mammogram - transportation problems - past 2 yrs

MAM_36K 167No mammogram - did not know where to go - past 2 yrs

MAM_36L 168No mammogram - fear - past 2 yrs

MAM_36N 168No mammogram - unable to leave house/hlth prob - past 2 yrs

MAM_36O 169No mammogram - Breasts removed / Mastectomy

MAMG31H 163Had mammogram - (G)

MAMG36F 166No mammogram - past 2 yrs - (G)

MAMG36M 169No mammogram - past 2 yrs - (G)

MoodMDB :

DOMDB 447Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MDB_1 447Frequency - felt on top of the world

MDB_10 452Frequency - felt upset because someone criticized you

MDB_11 452Happiness - self-perceived


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MDB_2 448Frequency - felt lonely or remote from other people

MDB_3 448Frequency - felt particularly excited or interested

MDB_4 449Frequency - felt depressed or very unhappy

MDB_5 449Frequency - felt pleased about having accomplished something

MDB_6 450Frequency - felt bored

MDB_7 450Frequency - felt proud

MDB_8 451Frequency - felt so restless could not sit

MDB_9 451Frequency - felt that things were going your way

MDBDBA1 454Balance affect- method A - (D)

MDBDBA2 454Balance affect- method B - (D)

MDBDNEG 453Balance affect- negative mood - (D)

MDBDPOS 453Balance affect- positive mood - (D)

Maternal experiences - BreastfeedingMEX :

DOMEX 387Module flag: Maternal Experiences - (F)

MEX_01 388 Given birth in the past 5 years

MEX_02 388Took folic acid - before last pregnancy

MEX_03 389Breastfed or tried to breastfeed last child

MEX_05 390Still breastfeeding last child

MEX_06 391Duration of breastfeeding last child

MEX_06A 392Other liquids have been introduced to the baby's feeds

MEX_06B 393Age of last baby when other liquds were first added to feeds

MEX_08A 394Age of last baby when solid food were first added to feeds

MEX_09 396Give a vitamin supplement containing Vitamin D to the baby

MEX_09B 397Frequency of giving the Vitamin D supplementation to baby

MEXDEBF2 399Length of exclusive breastfeeding (D)

MEXFEB6 400Exclusively breastfed for 6 months or more

MEXG04 389Main reason did not breastfeed last child - (G)

MEXG08B 395Main reason - other liquids/foods added - (G)

MEXG10 398Main reason why stopped breastfeeding - (G)

Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancyMXA :

DOMXA 400Maternal exp.- Alcohol during preg. - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MXA_01 401Drank alcohol - last pregnancy

MXA_03 402Drank alcohol - while breastfeeding last baby

MXAG02 401Frequency of drinking - last pregnancy - (G)

MXAG04 402Frequency of drinking - while breastfeeding last baby - (G)


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Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancyMXS :

DOMXS 403Maternal exp.- Smoking during preg. - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MXS_01 403Type of smoker - last pregnancy

MXS_04 406Smoked while breastfeeding last baby (occasional smoker)

MXS_07 408Second-hand smoke - during or after last pregnancy

MXSG02 404No. of cigarettes daily - last pregnancy (daily smoker) -(G)

MXSG03 405No. of cig. daily - last pregnancy (occasional smoker) - (G)

MXSG05 407No. of cig. daily - while breastfeeding (daily smoker) - (G)

MXSG06 407No. of cig. daily - while breastfeeding (occ. smoker) - (G)

Oral health 1OH1 :

DOOH1 39Theme module: Oral health 1 - (F)

OH1_20 40Self-perceived health of teeth and mouth

OH1_21A 41Ability to chew - firm foods

OH1_21B 41Ability to chew - fresh apple

OH1_21C 42Ability to chew - boiled vegetables

OH1_22 42Frequency of pain in teeth or gums - past month

Oral health 2OH2 :

DOOH2 204Oral health 2 - Inclusion Flag - (F)

OH2_10 205Frequency usually visits the dentist

OH2_11 205Insurance for dental expenses

OH2_11A 206Type of dental insurance plan - government-sponsored

OH2_11B 206Type of dental insurance plan - employer-sponsored

OH2_11C 207Type of dental insurance plan - private

OH2_12 207Teeth removed by dentist - 12 mo

OH2_13 208Teeth removed - decay or gum disease - 12 mo

OH2_20 208Has one or more of own teeth

OH2_21 209Wears dentures

OH2_22 209Condition of teeth/mouth - difficulty speaking clearly

OH2_23 210Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided conversation - 12 mo

OH2_24 211Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided laughing/smiling - 12 mo

OH2_25A 212Had a toothache - past mo.

OH2_25B 212Teeth sensitive to hot or cold - past mo.

OH2_25C 213Had pain - jaw joints - past mo.

OH2_25D 213Had pain - mouth or face - past mo.

OH2_25E 214Had bleeding gums - past mo.


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OH2_25F 214Had dry mouth - past mo.

OH2_25G 215Had bad breath - past mo.

OH2_30 216Frequency of brushing teeth

OH2FLIM 216Limited socially due to oral health status - 12 mo - (F)

OH2FOFP 217Oral or facial pain - past mo. - (F)

Physical activitiesPAC :

PAC_1A 229Activity / last 3 months - walking

PAC_1B 230Activity / last 3 months - gardening or yard work

PAC_1C 230Activity / last 3 months - swimming

PAC_1D 231Activity / last 3 months - bicycling

PAC_1E 231Activity / last 3 months - popular or social dance

PAC_1F 232Activity / last 3 months - home exercises

PAC_1G 232Activity / last 3 months - ice hockey

PAC_1H 233Activity / last 3 months - ice skating

PAC_1I 233Activity / last 3 months - in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_1J 234Activity / last 3 months - jogging or running

PAC_1K 234Activity / last 3 months - golfing

PAC_1L 235Activity / last 3 months - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_1M 235Activity / last 3 months - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_1N 236Activity / last 3 months - bowling

PAC_1O 236Activity / last 3 months - baseball or softball

PAC_1P 237Activity / last 3 months - tennis

PAC_1Q 237Activity / last 3 months - weight-training

PAC_1R 238Activity / last 3 months - fishing

PAC_1S 238Activity / last 3 months - volleyball

PAC_1T 239Activity / last 3 months - basketball

PAC_1U 240Activity / last 3 months - Any other

PAC_1V 240Activity / last 3 months - No physical activity

PAC_1W 241Activity / last 3 months - other (#2)

PAC_1X 241Activity / last 3 months - other (#3)

PAC_1Z 239Activity / last 3 months - Soccer

PAC_2A 242Number of times / 3 months - walking for exercise

PAC_2B 243Number of times / 3 months - gardening/yard work

PAC_2C 244Number of times / 3 months - swimming

PAC_2D 245Number of times / 3 months - bicycling

PAC_2E 246Number of times / 3 months - popular or social dance


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PAC_2F 247Number of times / 3 months - home exercises

PAC_2H 249Number of times / 3 months - ice skating

PAC_2I 250Number of times / 3 months- in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_2J 251Number of times / 3 months - jogging or running

PAC_2K 252Number of times / 3 months - golfing

PAC_2L 253Number of times / 3 months - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_2M 254Number of times / 3 months - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_2N 255Number of times / 3 months - bowling

PAC_2O 256Number of times / 3 months - baseball or softball

PAC_2P 257Number of times / 3 months - tennis

PAC_2Q 258Number of times / 3 months - weight-training

PAC_2R 259Number of times / 3 months - fishing

PAC_2S 260Number of times / 3 months - volleyball

PAC_2T 261Number of times / 3 months - basketball

PAC_2U 263Number of times / 3 months - other activity (#1)

PAC_2W 264Number of times / 3 months - other activity (#2)

PAC_2X 265Number of times - other activity (#3)

PAC_2Z 262Number of times / 3 months - soccer

PAC_3A 242Time spent - walking for exercise

PAC_3B 243Time spent - gardening or yard work

PAC_3C 244Time spent - swimming

PAC_3D 245Time spent - bicycling

PAC_3E 246Time spent - popular or social dance

PAC_3F 247Time spent - home exercises

PAC_3G 248Time spent - ice hockey

PAC_3H 249Time spent - ice skating

PAC_3I 250Time spent - in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_3J 251Time spent - jogging or running

PAC_3K 252Time spent - golfing

PAC_3L 253Time spent - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_3M 254Time spent - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_3N 255Time spent - bowling

PAC_3O 256Time spent - baseball or softball

PAC_3P 257Time spent - tennis

PAC_3Q 258Time spent - weight-training

PAC_3R 259Time spent - fishing


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PAC_3S 260Time spent - volleyball

PAC_3T 261Time spent - basketball

PAC_3U 263Time spent - other activity (#1)

PAC_3W 264Time spent - other activity (#2)

PAC_3X 265Time spent - other activity (#3)

PAC_3Z 262Time spent - soccer

PAC_7 266Walked to work or school / last 3 months

PAC_7A 266Number of times / 3 months - walking to go work or school

PAC_7B 267Time spent - walking to / from work or school

PAC_8 267Bicycled to work or school / last 3 months

PAC_8A 268# times / 3 months - bicycling to and from work or school

PAC_8B 268Time spent - bicycling to go work or school

PACDEE 269Daily energy expenditure - Leisure physical activities - (D)

PACDFM 270Month. freq. - Leisure phys. activity lasting >15 min. - (D)

PACDFR 270Frequency of all leisure physical activity > 15 min. - (D)

PACDLTI 272Leisure and transportation physical activity index - (D)

PACDPAI 271Leisure physical activity index - (D)

PACDTLE 272Daily ener. expend. - Transport. and leisure phy. act. - (D)

PACFD 271Participant in daily leisure phys. activity > 15 min. - (F)

PACFLEI 269Participant in leisure physical activity - (F)

PACFLTI 273Participant in leisure or transportation phys. activ. - (F)

PACG2G 248Number of times / 3 months - ice hockey - (G)

PAP smear testPAP :

DOPAP 153PAP smear test module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PAP_020 154Ever had PAP smear test

PAP_022 154Last time had PAP smear test

PAP_26A 155No PAP smear - have not gotten around to it

PAP_26B 155No PAP smear - respondent didn't think necessary

PAP_26C 156No PAP smear - doctor didn't think necessary

PAP_26K 157No PAP smear - did not know where to go

PAP_26L 157No PAP smear - fear

PAP_26M 158No PAP smear - hysterectomy

PAP_26N 158No PAP smear - hate / dislike having one done

PAPG26G 156No PAP smear - (G) - Not avail. /Wait time

PAPG26O 159No PAP smear - other - (G)


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Patient satisfaction - Health care servicesPAS :

DOPAS 116Patient sat. - Health care service - Inclusion Flag -(F)

PAS_11 116Received health care services

PAS_12 117Rating of quality of care received

PAS_13 118Satisfaction with way care provided

PAS_21A 119Received health care services at hospital

PAS_21B 119Type of patient - most recent visit

PAS_22 120Rating of quality of care received - hospital

PAS_23 121Satisfaction with way care provided - hospital

PAS_31A 122Received physician care

PAS_31B 122Type of physician - most recent care

PAS_32 123Rating of quality of care received - physician

PAS_33 124Satisfaction with way care provided - physician

Prostate cancer screeningPSA :

DOPSA 170Prostate cancer screening - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PSA_170 171Ever had a PSA blood test (prostate cancer)

PSA_172 171Last time had PSA blood test

PSA_174 175Had a digital rectal exam

PSA_175 175Last time had digital rectal exam

PSA_73A 172Had PSA test - family history of prostate cancer

PSA_73B 172Had PSA test - regular check-up

PSA_73C 173Had PSA test - age

PSA_73D 173Had PSA test - follow-up of problem

PSA_73E 174Had PSA test - follow-up of prostate cancer treatment

PSA_73F 174Had PSA test - other

Patient satisfaction - Community-based carePSC :

DOPSC 124Patient sat. - Community-based care - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PSC_1 125Received any community-based care

PSC_2 126How rate quality of the community-based received

PSC_3 127How satisfied with the way community-based care provided

Restriction of activitiesRAC :

ADLF6R 137Help needed for tasks - (F)

RAC_1 128Has dificulty with activities

RAC_2A 128Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at home

RAC_2B1 129Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at school


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RAC_2B2 130Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at work

RAC_2C 131Reduction in kind/amount of activities - other activities

RACDIMP 132Impact of health problems - (D)

RACDPAL 133Participation and activity limitation - (D)

RACG5 132Cause of health problem - (G)

Repetitive strain injuriesREP :

REPG3 304Repetitive strain - body part affected - (G)

Sedentary activitiesSAC :

DOSAC 276Sedentary activities module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SACDTER 282Total no. hrs / week (excl. reading) - sedentary act. - (D)

SACDTOT 281Total number hours - sedentary activities - past 3 mo - (D)

SACG1 277Number of hours - on a computer - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG2 278Number of hours - playing video games - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG3 279Number hours-watching television/videos - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG4 280Number of hours - reading - past 3 mo - (G)

Sample variablesSAM :

VERDATE 1Date of file creation

Smoking cessation methodsSCA :

DOSCA 338Smoking cessation methods - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SCA_10 339Used nicotine patch

SCA_11 340Used nicotine gum or candy

SCA_11A 340Usefulness of nicotine gum or candy

SCA_12 341Used medication such as Zyban

SCA_50 342Stopped smoking for at least 24 hours

SCA_60 342Tried to quit smoking - nicotine patch

SCA_61 343Tried to quit smoking - nicotine gum or candy - past 12 mo

SCA_62 343Tried to quit smoking - medication such as Zyban

SCADQUI 344Attempted to stop smoking - (D)

SCAG10A 339Usefulness of nicotine patch - (G)

SCAG12A 341Usefulness of medication such as Zyban - (G)

Smoking - Stages of changeSCH :

DOSCH 335Smoking - stages of change - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SCH_1 336Quitting smoking - next 6 months

SCH_2 336Quitting smoking - next 30 days


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SCH_3 337Stopped smoking for at least 24 hours - 12 mo

SCH_4 337Number of times stopped for at least 24 hours - 12 mo

SCHDSTG 338Smoking stages of change - (D)

Physical activity - Stages of changeSCP :

DOSCP 273Physical activity - Stages of change - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SCP_01 274level of physical activity for every week

SCP_02 274Increase of physical activity level

SCP_03 275Intend to increase of physical activity level/next 30 days

SCP_04 275Intend to increase of physical activity level/next 6 months

SCPDSTG 276Stages of changes - physical activity

Socio-demographic characteristicsSDC :

DHH_OWN 603Dwelling ownership - own or rent

SDC_5A_1 602Knowledge of official languages

SDCDFOLS 602First official language spoken - (D)

SDCFIMM 604Immigrant - (F)

SDCG9 601Full-time student or part-time student - (Grouped)

SDCGCB13 601Country of birth - Canada/other - (G)

SDCGCGT 605Cultural or racial origin - (D, G)

SDCGLHM 603Language(s) spoken at home - (D, G)

SDCGRES 604Length of time in Canada since immigration - (D, G)

SleepSLP :

DOSLP 19Optional module: Sleep - (F)

SLP_02 21Frequency - trouble sleeping

SLP_03 22Frequency - find sleep refreshing

SLP_04 23Frequency - find it difficult to stay awake

SLPG01 20Number of hours spent sleeping per night - (G)

SmokingSMK :

SMK_01A 322Smoked 100 or more cigarettes - life

SMK_01B 323Ever smoked whole cigarette

SMK_05B 327Number of cigarettes smoked per day (occasional smoker)

SMK_05C 328Number of days - smoked 1 cigarette or more (occ. smoker)

SMK_05D 328Ever smoked cigarettes daily

SMK_06A 329Stopped smoking - when (was never a daily smoker)

SMK_09A 331Stopped smoking daily - when stopped (former daily smoker)

SMK_10 332Quit smoking completely (former daily smoker)


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SMK_10A 333Stopped smoking completely - when (former daily smoker)

SMK_202 325Type of smoker

SMK_204 327Number of cigarettes smoked per day (daily smoker)

SMK_208 331Number of cigarettes smoked per day (former daily smoker)

SMKDSTY 334Type of smoker - (D)

SMKDYCS 335Number of years smoked (current daily smokers) - (D)

SMKG01C 324Age - smoked first whole cigarette - (G)

SMKG06C 329Number of years since stopped smoking - (G)

SMKG09C 332Yrs since stopped smoking daily (former daily smoker) - (G)

SMKG10C 333Number of years since stopped smoking (daily) - (G)

SMKG203 326Age - started smoking daily (daily smoker) - (G)

SMKG207 330Age - started smoking daily (former daily smoker) - (G)

SMKGSTP 334Number of years since stopping smoking completely - (D, G)

Smoking - Physician counsellingSPC :

DOSPC 344Smoking - physician counselling - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SPC_10 345Visited regular medical doctor

SPC_11 345Doctor - knows smokes/smoked

SPC_12 346Doctor - advised to quit

SPC_13 346Doctor - gave specific help

SPC_14C 347Type of help - recommended nicotine patch or gum

SPC_14D 347Type of help - recommended Zyban or other medication

SPC_14E 348Type of help - provided self-help information

SPC_20 349Visited dentist

SPC_21 349Dentist/hygienist - knows smokes/smoked

SPC_22 350Dentist/hygienist - advised to quit

SPCG14G 348Type of help - (G)

Social Provisions Scale 10 ItemsSPS :

DOSPS 429Social Provisions - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SPS_01 429Relationships - people who can be count on to have help

SPS_02 430Relationships - enjoy the same social activities

SPS_03 431Relationships - sense of emotional security and wellbeing

SPS_04 432Relationships - Talk about important decisions in life

SPS_05 433Relationships - Competence and skill are recognized

SPS_06 434Relationships - trustworthy person for advice

SPS_07 435Relationships - share attitudes and beliefs


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SPS_08 436Relationships - strong emotional bond

SPS_09 437Relationships - admire talents and abilities

SPS_10 438Relationships - people to count on in an emergency

SPSDALL 440Social Provisions Scale -Reliable alliance

SPSDATT 439Social Provisions Scale - Attachment

SPSDCON 438Social Provisions Overall Scale

SPSDGUI 439Social Provisions Scale - Guidance

SPSDINT 440Social Provisions Scale - Social Integration

SPSDWOR 441Social Provisions Scale - Reassurance of Worth

Sun safety behavioursSSB :

DOSSB 293Sun safety behaviours - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SSB_01 294Been sunburnt - past 12 months

SSB_02 294Sunburn involved blistering

SSB_03 295Sunburns involved pain - lasting more than 1 day

SSB_06 296Amount of time in the sun - 11 am to 4 pm

SSB_07 297Frequency - seek shade

SSB_08 298Frequency - wear hat in the sun

SSB_09A 299Frequency - wear long pants or skirt in the sun

SSB_09B 300Frequency - use sunscreen on your face

SSB_10 300Sun Proctection factor (SPF) usually use - face

SSB_11 301Frequency - use sunscreen on your body

SSB_12 302Sun Proctection factor (SPF) usually use on body

Suicidal thoughts and attemptsSUI :

DOSUI 474Suicidal thoughts & attempts - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SUI_1 474Seriously considered suicide - lifetime

SUI_2 475Seriously considered suicide - past 12 months

Sexual behavioursSXB :

DOSXB 417Sexual behaviours - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SXB_07 418Ever diagnosed with STI

SXB_09 420Important to avoid getting pregnant

SXB_1 417Ever had sexual intercourse

SXB_10 421Important to avoid getting partner pregnant

SXB_11 422Usually use birth control - past 12 months

SXB_12A 422Usual birth control method - condom

SXB_12B 423Usual birth control method - Birth control pill


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SXB_12C 423Usual birth control method - diaphragm

SXB_12D 424Usual birth control method - spermicide

SXB_12E 425Usual birth control method - other

SXB_12F 424Usual birth control method - birth control injection

SXB_13A 425Birth control method used last time - condom

SXB_13B 426Birth control method used last time - birth control pill

SXB_13C 426Birth control method used last time - diaphragm

SXB_13D 427Birth control method used last time - spermicide

SXB_13E 428Birth control method used last time - other

SXB_13F 427Birth cntrl. method used last time - birth control injection

SXB_13G 428Method used last time - nothing

SXB_3 418Had sexual intercourse - past 12 months

SXB_7A 419Condom use - last time

Smoking - Other tobacco productsTAL :

DOTAL 357Smoking - Other tobacco products - Inclusion Flag - (F)

TAL_1 358Smoked cigars - last month

TAL_2 358Smoked a pipe - past month

TAL_3 359Used snuff - past month

TAL_4 359Used chewing tobacco - past month

Unmet health care needsUCN :

DOUCN 104Unmet health care needs - Inclusion Flag - (F)

UCN_010 104Unmet health care needs - self-perceived

UCN_020A 105Care not received - not available in area

UCN_020B 105Care not received - not available at time required

UCN_020C 106Care not received - waiting time too long

UCN_020D 106Care not received - felt would be inadequate

UCN_020E 107Care not received - cost

UCN_020F 107Care not received - too busy

UCN_020G 108Care not received - didn't get around to it

UCN_020H 108Care not received - decided not to seek care

UCN_020I 109Care not received - dr didn't think it was necessary

UCN_020J 109Care not received - other

UCN_030A 110Type of care not received - treatment phys. health problem

UCN_030B 110Type of care not received - treatment emotional problem

UCN_030C 111Type of care not received - regular check-up


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UCN_030D 111Type of care not received - care of injury

UCN_030E 112Type of care not received - other

UCN_040A 112Location tried to get service - doctor's office

UCN_040B 113Location tried to get service - community health centre/CLSC

UCN_040C 113Location tried to get service - walk-in clinic

UCN_040D 114Location tried to get service - appointment clinic

UCN_040E 114Location tried to get service - hospital emergency room

UCN_040F 115Location tried to get service - hosp. outpatient clinic

UCN_040G 115Location tried to get service - other

Use of protective equipmentUPE :

DOUPE 282Use of protective equipment - Inclusion Flag - (F)

UPE_01 283Frequency - wears helmet - bicycling

UPE_01A 283Done any bicycling in past 12 months

UPE_02 284Done any in-line skating in past 12 months

UPE_02A 284Frequency - wears helmet - in-line skating

UPE_02B 285Frequency - wears wrist guards - in-line skating

UPE_02C 285Frequency - wears elbow pads - in-line skating

UPE_02D 286Frequency - wears knee pads - in-line skating

UPE_03A 286Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 3 mo.

UPE_03B 287Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 12 mo

UPE_04A 287Frequency - wears helmet - downhill skiing

UPE_05A 288Frequency - wears helmet - snowboarding

UPE_05B 288Frequency - wears wrist guards - snowboarding

UPE_06 289Has done skateboarding - past 12 mo

UPE_06A 289Frequency - wears helmet - skateboarding

UPE_06B 290Frequency - wears wrist guards/protectors - skateboarding

UPE_06C 290Frequency - wears elbow pads - skateboarding

UPE_07 291Played ice hockey past 12 months

UPE_07A 291Wear a mouth guard

UPEFILS 292Wears all protective equipment - in-line skating - (F)

UPEFSKB 292Wears all protective equipment - skateboarding - (F)

UPEFSNB 293Wears all protective equipment - snowboarding - (F)

Waiting timesWTM :

DOWTM 530Waiting times - Inclusion Flag - (F)

WTM_01 531Required visit to medical specialist


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WTM_02 532Required visit to medical specialist - type of condition

WTM_03 533Person who referred respondent to medical specialist

WTM_04 533Already visited the medical specialist

WTM_05 534Had difficulties seeing the medical specialist

WTM_06D 535Difficulty - waited too long for an appointment

WTM_06E 535Difficulty - waited too long to see doctor

WTM_06F 536Difficulty - transportation

WTM_06G 536Difficulty - language

WTM_06H 537Difficulty - cost

WTM_06I 537Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

WTM_06J 538Difficulty - general deterioration of health

WTM_06L 538Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_07A 539Length of wait to see specialist

WTM_07B 540Length of wait to see specialist - reporting unit

WTM_08A 540Length of time been waiting to see specialist

WTM_08B 541Length of time been waiting to see specialist - report. unit

WTM_11A 542Acceptable waiting time

WTM_11B 542Acceptable waiting time - reporting unit

WTM_12 543Visit to specialist cancelled or postponed

WTM_13B 543Visit cancelled/postponed - by specialist

WTM_14 544Life affected by wait for visit to specialist

WTM_15A 545Life affected by wait - worry

WTM_15B 545Life affected by wait - worry for family

WTM_15C 546Life affected by wait - pain

WTM_15D 546Life affected by wait - prob. with activities/daily living

WTM_15G 547Life affected by wait - increased dependence

WTM_15H 548Life affected by wait - increased use medications

WTM_15I 548Life affected by wait - health deteriorated

WTM_15L 549Life affected by wait - other

WTM_17 550Already had the surgery

WTM_18 550Surgery required overnight hospital stay

WTM_19 551Experienced difficulties getting this surgery

WTM_20E 551Difficulty - waited too long for surgery

WTM_20H 552Difficulty - language

WTM_20J 552Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

WTM_20K 553Difficulty - general deterioration of health


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WTM_20M 553Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_21A 554Length of wait between decision and surgery

WTM_21B 555Length of wait between decision and surgery - reported unit

WTM_22 555Surgery will require overnight hospital stay

WTM_23A 556Time since decision to have surgery

WTM_23B 556Time since decision to have surgery - reported unit


WTM_25B 558Acceptable waiting time - reported unit

WTM_26 558Surgery cancelled or postponed

WTM_28 560Life affected by wait for surgery



WTM_29F 562Life affected by wait - loss of income


WTM_29J 563Life affected by wait - health problem improved

WTM_30 564Type of diagnostic test required

WTM_31 564Required diagnostic test - type of condition

WTM_32 565Already had diagnostic test

WTM_33 565Location of test

WTM_35 566Patient in hospital at time of test

WTM_36 566Had difficulties getting the diagnostic test

WTM_37A 567Difficulty - getting a referral

WTM_37C 567Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment

WTM_37E 568Difficulty - service not available at time required

WTM_37G 568Difficulty - transportation

WTM_37H 569Difficulty - language

WTM_37I 569Difficulty - cost

WTM_37J 570Difficulty - general deterioration of health

WTM_37K 570Difficulty - did not know where to get information

WTM_37L 571Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_38A 572Length of wait between decision and test

WTM_38B 572Length of wait between decision and test - reporting unit

WTM_39A 573Length of time been waiting for diagnostic test

WTM_39B 573Length of time been waiting for diagnostic test - unit


WTM_41B 575Acceptable waiting time - unit


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WTM_42 575Test cancelled or postponed

WTM_44 576Life affected by wait for test

WTM_45A 577Life affected by wait - worry

WTM_45B 577Life affected by wait - worry for family




WTMDCA 583Number of days acceptable wait - non emergency surgery - (D)

WTMDCN 582Number of days wait - non-urgent surgery - not done - (D)

WTMDCO 582Number of days wait - non-urgent surgery - surgery done - (D

WTMDSA 581Number of days acceptable wait - med. specialist - (D)

WTMDSN 581Number/days wait/medical specialist - not seen spec. - (D)

WTMDSO 580Number/days wait/medical specialist - seen specialist - (D)

WTMDTA 584Number of days acceptable wait - diagnostic test - (D)

WTMDTN 584Number of days wait - diagnostic test - not done - (D)

WTMDTO 583Number of days wait - diagnostic test - done - (D)

WTMG06B 534Diff. - getting referral/appt. - (G)

WTMG06M 539Diff. - other - (G)

WTMG10 541Respondent's opinion of waiting time - (G)

WTMG13C 544Visit cancelled/postponed - respondent / other - (G)

WTMG15F 547Life affected by wait - loss of work / income - (G)

WTMG15K 549Life affected by wait - health improved / relationship prob

WTMG20N 554Diff. - other - (G)


WTMG27C 559Surgery cancelled/postponed - surgeon / hospital - (G)

WTMG27D 559Surgery cancelled/postponed - respondent / other - (G)

WTMG29B 560Life affected by wait - worry / worry for family - (G)

WTMG29L 563Life affected by wait - other - (G)

WTMG37M 571What type of difficulties did you experience?


WTMG43 576Test cancelled or postponed by - (G)

WTMG45F 579Life affected by wait - lost work/income - (G)

WTMG45L 580Life affected by wait - other - (G)

WeightsWTS :

WTS_M 633Weights - Master


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Smoking - Youth smokingYSM :

DOYSM 350Optional module: Smoking - Youth smoking - (F)

YSM_3 351Age asked when buying cigarettes in store

YSM_5 352Asked a stranger to buy cigarettes

YSMG1 351Source of cigarettes - (G)

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