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Page 1CCHS 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_32B 488Difficulty - getting an appointment
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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_45D 503Difficulty - waited too long to speak to someone
ACC_45E 503Difficulty - did not get adequate info or advice
ACC_46 504Experienced difficulties during middle of night
ACC_47D 505Difficulty - waited too long to speak to someone
ACC_47E 506Difficulty - did not get adequate info or advice
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_52 509Experienced difficulties during regular hours
ACC_53A 509Difficulty - contacting a physican
ACC_53B 510Difficulty - getting an appointment
ACC_53D 510Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment
ACC_53E 511Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.
ACC_53F 511Difficulty - service not available at time required
ACC_54 513Experienced difficulties during evenings/weekends
ACC_55A 514Difficulty - contacting a physican
ACC_55B 514Difficulty - getting an appointment
ACC_55D 515Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment
ACC_55E 515Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.
ACC_55F 516Difficulty - 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.
ACC_62 519Experienced difficulties during regular hours
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
ACC_63A 520Difficulty - contacting a physican
ACC_63B 520Difficulty - getting an appointment
ACC_63D 521Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment
ACC_63E 521Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.
ACC_63F 522Difficulty - service not available at time required
ACC_64 524Experienced difficulties during evenings/weekends
ACC_65A 524Difficulty - contacting a physican
ACC_65B 525Difficulty - getting an appointment
ACC_65D 525Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment
ACC_65E 526Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.
ACC_65F 526Difficulty - service not available at time required
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)
ACCG55G 516Difficulties during regular hours - (G)
ACCG55M 518Difficulties during evenings/weekends - (G)
ACCG63G 522Difficulties during regular hours - (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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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
ALW_2A3 365Number of drinks - Day 3
ALW_2A4 365Number of drinks - Day 4
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
ALW_2A5 366Number of drinks - Day 5
ALW_2A6 366Number of drinks - Day 6
ALW_2A7 367Number of drinks - Day 7
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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_25A 557Acceptable waiting time
WTM_25B 558Acceptable waiting time - reported unit
WTM_26 558Surgery cancelled or postponed
WTM_28 560Life affected by wait for surgery
WTM_29C 561Life affected by wait - pain
WTM_29D 561Life affected by wait - prob. with activities/daily living
WTM_29F 562Life affected by wait - loss of income
WTM_29I 562Life affected by wait - health deteriorated
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_41A 574Acceptable waiting time
WTM_41B 575Acceptable waiting time - unit
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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
WTM_45C 578Life affected by wait - pain
WTM_45D 578Life affected by wait - prob. with activities/daily living
WTM_45I 579Life affected by wait - health deteriorated
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)
WTMG24 557Respondent's opinion of waiting time - (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?
WTMG40 574Respondent's opinion of waiting time - (G)
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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DescriptionVariable Name Page
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)