CCHS 2010: Topical Index Page 1 Public Use...

Page 1CCHS 2010: Topical Index

November 2011

Public Use Microdata File - 12-Month

DescriptionVariable Name Page

Access to health care servicesACC :

ACC_10 560Required visit to medical specialist

ACC_11 561Experienced difficulties getting specialist care

ACC_12A 561Difficulty - getting a referral

ACC_12B 562Difficulty - getting an appointment

ACC_12C 562Difficulty - no specialists in area

ACC_12D 563Difficulty - waited too long for an appointment

ACC_12E 563Difficulty - waited too long to see doc.

ACC_12F 564Difficulty - transportation

ACC_12G 564Difficulty - language

ACC_12H 565Difficulty - cost

ACC_12I 565Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

ACC_12J 566Difficulty - general deterioration of health

ACC_12K 566Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

ACC_12L 567Difficulty - still waiting for visit

ACC_12M 567Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_12N 568Difficulty - other

ACC_20 568Required non-emergency surgery

ACC_21 569Experienced difficulties getting non-emerg. surgery

ACC_22A 569Difficulty - getting an appointment with a surgeon

ACC_22B 570Difficulty - getting a diagnosis

ACC_22C 570Difficulty - waited too long for a diagnostic test

ACC_22D 571Difficulty - waited too long for a hospital bed

ACC_22E 571Difficulty - waited too long for surgery

ACC_22F 572Difficulty - service not available in area

ACC_22G 572Difficulty - transportation

ACC_22H 573Difficulty - language

ACC_22I 573Difficulty - cost

ACC_22J 574Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

ACC_22K 574Difficulty - general deterioration of health

ACC_22L 575Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

ACC_22M 575Difficulty - still waiting for surgery

ACC_22N 576Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_22O 576Difficulty - other

ACC_30 577Required MRI, CT Scan, angiography

ACC_31 577Experienced difficulties getting test


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ACC_32A 578Difficulty - getting a referral


ACC_32C 579Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment

ACC_32D 579Difficulty - waited too long to get test

ACC_32E 580Difficulty - service not available at time required

ACC_32F 580Difficulty - service not available in the area

ACC_32G 581Difficulty - transportation

ACC_32H 581Difficulty - language

ACC_32I 582Difficulty - cost

ACC_32J 582Difficulty - general deterioration of health

ACC_32K 583Difficulty - did not know where to go

ACC_32L 583Difficulty - still waiting for test

ACC_32M 584Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_32N 584Difficulty - other

ACC_40 585Required health information for self or family member

ACC_40A 585Contact for health information - doctor's office

ACC_40B 586Contact for health information - community hlth ctr / CLSC

ACC_40C 586Contact for health information - walk-in clinic

ACC_40D 587Contact for health information - telephone health line

ACC_40E 587Contact for health information - emergency room

ACC_40F 588Contact for health information - other hospital service

ACC_40G 588Contact for health information - other

ACC_41 589Experienced diff. getting health information - self/family

ACC_42 589Experienced difficulties during regular hours

ACC_43A 590Difficulty - contacting a physician or nurse

ACC_43B 590Difficulty - did not have a phone number

ACC_43C 591Difficulty - could not get through

ACC_43D 591Difficulty - waited too long to speak to someone

ACC_43E 592Difficulty - did not get adequate info or advice

ACC_43F 592Difficulty - language

ACC_43G 593Difficulty - did not know where to go/call/uninformed

ACC_43H 593Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_43I 594Difficulty - other

ACC_44 594Experienced difficulties during evenings/weekends

ACC_45A 595Difficulty - contacting a physican or nurse



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ACC_46 599Experienced difficulties during middle of night

ACC_47A 600Difficulty - contacting a physican or nurse









ACC_50 605Required routine care for self/family

ACC_50A 604Has a regular family doctor

ACC_51 605Experienced diff. getting routine/on-going care - self/fam.


ACC_53A 606Difficulty - contacting a physican


ACC_53C 607Difficulty - do not have a family physician

ACC_53D 608Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment


ACC_53F 609Difficulty - service not available at time required

ACC_53G 609Difficulty - service not available in the area

ACC_53H 610Difficulty - transportation

ACC_53I 610Difficulty - language

ACC_53J 611Difficulty - cost


ACC_53L 612Difficulty - unable to leave house / health problem

ACC_53M 612Difficulty - other




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ACC_60 620Required immediate care/minor health problem - self/family

ACC_61 620Experienced difficulties getting immediate care - self/fam.
























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ACC_66 635Experienced difficulties during middle of night














DOACC 560Access to health care services - Inclusion flag - (F)

Activities of Daily LivingADL :

ADL_01 126Needs help - preparing meals

ADL_02 126Needs help - getting to appointments / running errands

ADL_03 127Needs help - doing housework

ADL_04 127Needs help - personal care

ADL_05 128Needs help - moving about inside the house

ADL_06 128Needs help - looking after personal finances

DOADL 125Activities 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 7Sequential record number


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Alcohol useALC :

ALC_1 394Drank alcohol in past 12 months

ALC_2 395Frequency of drinking alcohol

ALC_3 396Frequency of having 5 or more drinks

ALCDTTM 396Type of drinker (12 months) - (D)

Alcohol use during the past weekALW :

ALW_1 397Drank alcohol in past week

ALW_2A1 398Number of drinks - Day1

ALW_2A2 398Number of drinks - Day 2






ALWDDLY 402Average daily alcohol consumption - (D)

ALWDWKY 401Weekly consumption - (D)

DOALW 397Alcohol use - past week - Inlusion Flag - (F)

Blood pressure checkBPC :

BPC_010 150Ever had blood pressure taken

BPC_012 151Last time blood pressure was taken

BPC_013 151Pregnant - blood pressure taken

BPC_16A 152Blood pressure not taken - have not gotten around to it

BPC_16B 152Blood pressure not taken - respondent didn't think necessary

BPC_16C 153Blood pressure not taken - doctor didn't think necessary

BPC_16D 153Blood pressure not taken - personal / fam. responsibilities

BPC_16E 154Blood pressure not taken - not available when required

BPC_16F 154Blood pressure not taken - not available in area

BPC_16G 155Blood pressure not taken - waiting time too long

BPC_16H 155Blood pressure not taken - transportation problems

BPC_16I 156Blood pressure not taken - language problem

BPC_16J 156Blood pressure not taken - cost

BPC_16K 157Blood pressure not taken - did not know where to go

BPC_16L 157Blood pressure not taken - fear

BPC_16M 158Blood pressure not taken - other

BPC_16N 158Blood pressure not taken - unable to leave house/health prob


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DOBPC 150Blood pressure check - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Breast examinationsBRX :

BRX_110 182Had breasts examined by health professional

BRX_112 183Last time breasts exam for lumps

BRX_16A 183No breast exam - have not gotten around to it

BRX_16B 184No breast exam - respondent didn't think necessary

BRX_16C 184No breast exam - doctor didn't think necessary

BRX_16D 185No breast exam - personal / family responsibilities

BRX_16E 185No breast exam - not available when required

BRX_16F 186No breast exam - not available in area

BRX_16G 186No breast exam - waiting time too long

BRX_16H 187No breast exam - transportation problems

BRX_16I 187No breast exam - language problem

BRX_16J 188No breast exam - cost

BRX_16K 188No breast exam - did not know where to go

BRX_16L 189No breast exam - fear

BRX_16M 190No breast exam - other

BRX_16N 189No breast exam - unable to leave house / health problem

BRX_16O 190No breast exam - breast removed / mastectomy

DOBRX 182Breast examinations - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Chronic conditionsCCC :

CCC_031 46Has asthma

CCC_035 46Asthma - had symptoms or attacks

CCC_036 47Asthma - took medication

CCC_041 47Has fibromyalgia

CCC_051 48Has arthritis

CCC_061 48Has back problems excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis

CCC_071 49Has high blood pressure

CCC_072 49Ever diagnosed with high blood pressure

CCC_073 50Medication - high blood pressure - past month

CCC_073A 50Pregnant when first diagnosed with high blood pressure

CCC_073B 51Other than during pregnancy - diag. with high blood pressure

CCC_081 51Has migraine headaches

CCC_091 52Has a COPD

CCC_101 52Has diabetes


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CCC_105 56Diabetes - currently takes insulin

CCC_106 56Diabetes - takes pills to control blood sugar

CCC_10A 54Diabetes diagnosed - when pregnant

CCC_10B 54Diabetes diagnosed - other than when pregnant

CCC_10C 55Diabetes diagnosed - when started with insulin

CCC_121 57Has heart disease

CCC_131 57Has cancer

CCC_141 58Has stomach or intestinal ulcers

CCC_151 59Suffers from the effects of a stroke

CCC_161 59Has urinary incontinence

CCC_171 60Has a bowel disorder / Crohn's Disease or colitis

CCC_17A 60Type of bowel disease

CCC_251 61Has chronic fatigue syndrome

CCC_261 61Suffers from multiple chemical sensitivities

CCC_280 62Has a mood disorder

CCC_290 62Has an anxiety disorder

CCC_31A 58Ever had cancer

CCCDDIA 63Diabetes type

CCCG102 53Diabetes - age first diagnosed - (G)

Colorectal cancer screeningCCS :

CCS_180 197Had an FOBT test

CCS_182 198Last time FOBT test done

CCS_184 202Had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy

CCS_185 203Last time had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy

CCS_187 206Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy followed FOBT test

CCS_83A 199Had FOBT - family history

CCS_83B 199Had FOBT - regular check-up

CCS_83C 200Had FOBT - age

CCS_83D 200Had FOBT - follow-up of problem

CCS_83E 201Had FOBT - follow-up of treatment

CCS_83F 201Had FOBT - other

CCS_86A 203Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - family history

CCS_86B 204Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - regular check-up

CCS_86C 204Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - age

CCS_86D 205Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of problem

CCS_86E 205Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of treatment


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CCS_86F 206Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - other

DOCCS 196Colorectal cancer screening - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Contacts with health professionalsCHP :

CHP_01 84Overnight patient

CHP_03 85Consulted with family doctor/general practitioner

CHP_06 87Consulted with eye specialist

CHP_08 88Consulted with other medical doctor

CHP_11 90Consulted with nurse

CHP_14 92Consulted with dentist or orthodontist

CHP_16 93Consulted with chiropractor

CHP_18 94Consulted with physiotherapist

CHP_20 95Consulted with psychologist

CHP_22 96Consulted with social worker or counsellor

CHP_24 97Consulted with speech/audiology/occ. therapist

CHPG02 84Number of nights as patient - (G)

CHPG04 85Number of consultations - fam. doctor/general pract. - (G)

CHPG05 86Where the most recent contact took place - (G)

CHPG07 87Number of consultations - eye specialist - (G)

CHPG09 88Number of consultations - other medical doctor - (G)


CHPG12 90Number of consultations - nurse - (G)


CHPG15 92Number of consultations - dentist or orthodontist - (G)

CHPG17 93Number of consultations - chiropractor - (G)

CHPG19 94Number of consultations - physiotherapist - (G)

CHPG21 95Number of consultations - psychologist - (G)

CHPG23 96Number of consultations - social worker or counsellor - (G)

CHPG25 97No. of consultations - speech/audiology/occ. therap. - (G)

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

Changes made to improve healthCIH :

CIH_1 22Did something to improve health

CIH_2 23Most important change to improve health

CIH_3 24Thinks should do something to improve health

CIH_4 25Most important thing to improve health

CIH_5 26Barrier to improving health


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CIH_6A 26Barrier to improving health - lack of will power

CIH_6B 27Barrier to improving health - work schedule

CIH_6E 30Barrier to improving health - too costly

CIH_6F 29Barrier to improving health - too stressed

CIH_6G 29Barrier to improving health - disability / health problem

CIH_6H 32Barrier to improving health - other

CIH_6I 27Barrier to improving health - family responsabilities

CIH_6J 28Barrier to improving health - addiction to drugs / alcohol

CIH_6K 28Barrier to improving health - physical condition

CIH_6L 30Barrier to improving health - not available - in area

CIH_6M 31Barrier to improving health - transportation problems

CIH_6N 31Barrier to improving health - weather problems

CIH_7 32Intending to improve health over next year

CIH_8A 33Health improvement - more exercise

CIH_8B 33Health improvement - lose weight

CIH_8C 34Health improvement - improve eating habits

CIH_8G 35Health improvement - reduce stress level

CIH_8H 36Health improvement - take vitamins

CIH_8I 37Health improvement - other

CIH_8J 34Health improvement - quit smoking

CIH_8K 35Health improvement - drink less alcohol

CIH_8L 36Health improvement - receive medical treatment

DOCIH 21Changes made to improve health module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Consultations about mental healthCMH :

CMH_01K 512Consulted mental health professional

CMH_1MA 514Consulted mental health professional - family doctor

CMH_1MB 514Consulted mental health professional - psychiatrist

CMH_1MC 515Consulted mental health professional - psychologist

CMH_1MD 515Consulted mental health professional - nurse

CMH_1ME 516Consulted mental hlth. professional - social worker

CMH_1MF 516Consulted mental health professional - other

CMHG01L 513Consulted mental health professional - number of times - (G)

DOCMH 511Consultations - mental health module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Problem gamblingCPG :

CPGDACT 444Number of different types of gambling activities - (D)


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CPGDINT 444Gambling interference - Mean - (D)

CPGDSEV 443Problem gambling severity index - (D)

CPGDTYP 443Type of gambler - (D)

CPGFGAM 442Gambling activity - gambler vs. non-gambler - (F)

CPGFINT 445Gambling Interference - (F)

DOCPG 442Problem gambling - Inclusion Flag - (F)

Dental visitsDEN :

DEN_130 216Visited dentist

DEN_132 217Last time visited dentist

DEN_36A 218No dental visit - have not gotten around to it

DEN_36B 218No dental visit - respondent didn't think necessary

DEN_36C 219No dental visit - dentist didn't think necessary

DEN_36D 219No dental visit - personal / family responsibilities

DEN_36E 220No dental visit - not available when required

DEN_36F 220No dental visit - not available in area

DEN_36G 221No dental visit - waiting time too long

DEN_36H 221No dental visit - transportation problems

DEN_36I 222No dental visit - language problem

DEN_36J 222No dental visit - cost

DEN_36K 223No dental visit - did not know where to go

DEN_36L 223No dental visit - fear

DEN_36M 224No dental visit - wears dentures

DEN_36N 225No dental visit - other

DEN_36O 224No dental visit - unable to leave house / health problem

DODEN 216Dental 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 :


November 2011



DIA_01 64Tested for "A-one-C" haemoglobin

DIA_02 64Number of times - tested for haemoglobin "A-one-C"

DIA_03 65Feet checked by health professional

DIA_04 65Number of times - feet checked by health professional

DIA_05 66Urine tested for protein by health professional

DIA_06 66Ever had eye exam with pupils dilated

DIA_07 67Eye exam with pupils dilated - last time

DIA_08 68Checks glucose level / self - reporting unit

DIA_09 70Checks feet / self - reporting unit

DIA_10 73Medication - ASA - past month

DIA_11 73Medication - blood cholesterol - past month

DIA_N8B 68Checks glucose level/self - number of times per day

DIA_N8C 69Checks glucose level/self - number of times per week

DIA_N8D 69Checks glucose level/self - number of times per month

DIA_N8E 70Checks glucose level/self - number of times per year

DIA_N9B 71Checks feet / self - number of times per day

DIA_N9C 71Checks feet / self - number of times per week

DIA_N9D 72Checks feet / self - number of times per month

DIA_N9E 72Checks feet / self - number of times per year

DODIA 63Diabetes care - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DistressDIS :

DIS_10A 517Frequency - distress: felt tired out - past month

DIS_10B 518Frequency - distress: felt nervous - past month

DIS_10C 519Freq./-distress: so nervous nothing calms down - past month

DIS_10D 520Frequency - distress: felt hopeless - past month

DIS_10E 521Frequency - distress: felt restless - past month

DIS_10F 522Frequency - distress: could not sit still - past month

DIS_10G 523Frequency - distress: felt sad / depressed - past month

DIS_10H 524Frequency - distress: depressed/nothing cheers - past month

DIS_10I 525Freq. - distress: felt everything was an effort - past month

DIS_10J 526Frequency - distress: felt worthless - past month

DIS_10K 527Frequency of distress feelings - past month

DIS_10L 528Frequency of distress feelings (more often)

DIS_10M 529Frequency of distress feelings (less often)

DIS_10N 530Frequency of dist. feelings interfere with life - past month

DISDCHR 531Chronicity of distress/impairment scale - past month - (D)


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DISDDSX 531Distress scale - K10 - past month - (D)

DISDK6 530Distress scale - K6 - past month - (D)

DODIS 517Distress - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DepressionDPS :

DODEP 532Depression - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DPS_02 532Felt sad/blue/depressed - 2 weeks or more - 12 mo

DPS_03 533Sad/depressed - length feelings lasted - 2 wk

DPS_04 533Sad/depressed - frequency - 2 wk

DPS_05 534Sad/depressed - lose interest in things - 2 wk

DPS_06 534Sad/depressed - felt tired out / low on energy - 2 wk

DPS_07 535Sad/depressed - weight change - 2 wk

DPS_08A 535Sad/depressed - weight change (amount) - 2 wk

DPS_08B 536Sad/depressed - weight change (lb/kg) - 2 wk

DPS_09 536Sad/depressed - trouble falling asleep - 2 wk

DPS_10 537Sad/depressed trouble falling asleep - frequency - 2 wk

DPS_11 537Sad/depressed - trouble concentrating - 2 wk

DPS_12 538Sad/depressed - felt down on self - 2 wk

DPS_13 538Sad/depressed - thought a lot about death - 2 wk

DPS_14 539Sad/depressed - number of weeks - 12 mo

DPS_15 540Sad/depressed - most recent month - 2 wk

DPS_16 541Loss of interest - things that usually give pleasure - 12 mo

DPS_17 542Loss of interest - frequency - 12 mo

DPS_18 543Loss of interest - frequency - 2 wk

DPS_19 543Loss of interest - felt tired all the time - 2 wk

DPS_20 544Loss of interest - weight change - 2 wk

DPS_21A 544Loss of interest - weight change (amount)

DPS_21B 545Loss of interest - weight change (lb/kg) - 2 wk

DPS_22 545Loss of interest - trouble falling asleep - 2 wk

DPS_23 546Loss of interest - trouble falling asleep/frequency - 2 wk

DPS_24 546Loss of interest - trouble concentrating - 2 wk

DPS_25 547Loss of interest - felt down on self - 2 wk

DPS_26 547Loss of interest - thought a lot about death - 2 wk

DPS_27 548Loss of interest - number of weeks - 12 mo

DPS_28 549Loss of interest - most recent month - 2 wk

DPSDMT 552Specific month last felt depressed - 2 weeks in a row - (D)

DPSDPP 550Depression scale - Predicted probability - (D)


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DPSDSF 550Depression scale - short form score - (D)

DPSDWK 551Number of weeks felt depressed - (D)

Driving and safetyDRV :

DODRV 402Driving and safety - Inclusion Flag - (F)

DRV_01A 403Drove a motor vehicle

DRV_01B 403Drove a motorcycle

DRV_02 404Frequency - used seat belt when driving

DRV_03A 405Use of a cell phone while driving

DRV_03B 406Use of a hands-free while driving

DRV_04 407Frequency - felt tired when driving

DRV_05 408Driving speed compared to others

DRV_06 409Driving aggression compared to others

DRV_07 410Drove a motor vehicle after 2 or more drinks

DRV_07A 410Number of times - drove after 2+ drinks

DRV_08A 411Frequency - uses seat belt - front seat passenger

DRV_08B 412Frequency - uses seat belt - back seat passenger

DRV_09 413Frequency - uses seat belt - in taxi

DRV_10 414Passenger/driver had 2+ drinks

DRV_10A 414No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks

DRV_11A 415Driver or passenger - snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo

DRV_11B 415Driver or passenger - ATV

DRV_12 416Frequency wears helmet - ATV

DRV_13 416Passenger w/driver had 2+ drinks - ATV, snowmobile, etc.

DRV_13A 417No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks-ATV/snowmobile

DRV_14 417Drove snowmobile/ATV, etc. after 2+ drinks

DRV_14A 418No. of times - drove snowmobile, ATV, etc after 2+ drinks

DRVFSBU 418Passenger seat belt use - motor vehicle - (F)

EducationEDU :

EDUDH04 735Highest level of education – household, 4 levels - (D)

EDUDR04 735Highest level of education - respondent, 4 levels - (D)

SDC_8 734Current student

SDC_9 734Full-time student or part-time student

Exposure to second-hand smokeETS :

ETS_10 386Someone smokes inside home

ETS_20 387Exposed to second-hand smoke in private vehicle


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ETS_20B 388Exposed to second-hand smoke in public places

ETS_35 388Smoking allowed - House

ETS_36 389Smoking restrictions

ETS_37A 389Type of restrictions -certain rooms only

ETS_37B 390Type of restrictions - young children

ETS_37C 390Type of restrictions - windows open

ETS_37D 391Type of restrictions - Other

ETSG11 387Number of people who smoke inside home - (G)

Eye examinationsEYX :

DOEYX 207Eye examinations - Inclusion Flag - (F)

EYX_140 207Visit eye doctor - 12 m

EYX_142 208Last time eye examination

EYX_46A 209No eye exam - not gotten around to it - past 2 yrs

EYX_46B 209No eye exam - respondent didn't think necessary

EYX_46C 210No eye exam - doctor didn't think necessary

EYX_46D 210No eye exam - personal or family responsibilities

EYX_46E 211No eye exam - not available when required

EYX_46F 211No eye exam- not available in area

EYX_46G 212No eye exam - waiting time too long

EYX_46H 212No eye exam - transportation problems

EYX_46I 213No eye exam - language problem

EYX_46J 213No eye exam - cost

EYX_46K 214No eye exam - did not know where to go

EYX_46L 214No eye exam - fear

EYX_46M 215No eye exam - other reason

EYX_46N 215No eye exam - health problem

Food choicesFDC :

DOFDC 237Food choices - Inclusion Flag - (F)

FDC_1A 238Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about body weight

FDC_1B 238Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about heart disease

FDC_1C 239Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about cancer

FDC_1D 239Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about osteoporosis

FDC_2A 240Reason to choose foods - lower fat content

FDC_2B 240Reason to choose foods - fibre content

FDC_2C 241Reason to choose foods - calcium content


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FDC_3A 241Reason to avoid foods - fat content

FDC_3B 242Reason to avoid foods - type of fat

FDC_3C 242Reason to avoid foods - salt content

FDC_3D 243Reason to avoid foods - cholesterol content

FDC_3E 243Reason to avoid foods - calorie content

FDCFAVD 244Avoids foods for content reasons - (F)

FDCFCAH 244Chooses/avoids foods b/c of certain health concerns - (F)

FDCFCHO 245Chooses foods for content reasons - (F)

Flu shotsFLU :

FLU_160 140Ever had a flu shot

FLU_162 140Had flu shot - last time

FLU_164 141Had flu shot - which month

FLU_165 142Had flu shot - current/last year

FLU_66A 142No flu shot - have not gotten around to it

FLU_66B 143No flu shot - respondent didn't think it was necessary

FLU_66C 143No flu shot - doctor didn't think it was necessary

FLU_66D 144No flu shot - personal or family responsibilities

FLU_66E 144No flu shot - not available at time required

FLU_66F 145No flu shot - not available at all in area

FLU_66G 145No flu shot - waiting time was too long

FLU_66H 146No flu shot - transportation problems

FLU_66I 146No flu shot - language problem

FLU_66J 147No flu shot - cost

FLU_66K 147No flu shot - did not know where to go

FLU_66L 148No flu shot - fear

FLU_66M 148No flu shot - bad reaction to previous shot

FLU_66N 149No flu shot - other

FLU_66O 149No flu shot - unable to leave house / health problem

Food securityFSC :

DOFSC 736Food security - Inclusion Flag - (F)

FSC_010 736Food situation in household - 12 mo

FSC_020 737Worried food would run out - 12 mo

FSC_030 738Food bought just didn't last and no money to buy more -12 mo

FSC_040 739Could not afford to eat balanced meals - 12 mo

FSC_050 740Relied on few kinds of low-cost food for children - 12 mo


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FSC_060 741Could not feed children a balanced meal - 12 mo

FSC_070 742Children were not eating enough - 12 mo

FSC_080 743Adults skipped or cut size of meals - 12 mo

FSC_081 744Adults skipped or cut size of meals - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_090 745Ate less than felt should - 12 mo

FSC_100 745Was hungry but could not afford to eat - 12 mo

FSC_110 746Lost weight no money to buy food- 12 mo

FSC_120 747Adults did not eat for whole day - 12 mo

FSC_121 748Adults did not eat whole day - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_130 749Adults cut size of children's meals - 12 mo

FSC_140 750Children skipped meals - 12 mo

FSC_141 751Children skipped meals - frequency - 12 mo

FSC_150 752Children were hungry - 12 mo

FSC_160 753Children did not eat for whole day - 12 mo

FSCDAFS2 754Food Security - Adult Status (D)

FSCDCFS2 754Food Security - Child Status (D)

Food summary detailFSD :

FSCDHFS2 753Household Food Security Status - Modified version - (D)

Fruit and vegetable consumptionFVC :

FVCDCAR 247Daily consumption - carrots - (D)

FVCDFRU 246Daily consumption - fruit - (D)

FVCDJUI 245Daily consumption - fruit juice - (D)

FVCDPOT 247Daily consumption - potatoes - (D)

FVCDSAL 246Daily consumption - green salad - (D)

FVCDTOT 248Daily consumption - total fruits and vegetables - (D)

FVCDVEG 248Daily consumption - other vegetables - (D)

FVCGTOT 249Daily 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 16Perceived life stress

GEN_08 16Worked at job or business

GEN_09 17Self-perceived work stress


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GEN_10 18Sense of belonging to local community

GENDHDI 18Perceived Health

GENDMHI 19Perceived Mental Health

GENGSWL 19Satisfaction with life in general - (G)

Geography variablesGEO :

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

GEODPMF 2Health Region - (G)

GEOGPRV 1Province of residence of respondent - (G)

H1N1 Flu shotH1N :

DOH1N 129H1N1 - Inclusion Flag - (F)

H1N_160 130Ever had a H1N1 flu shot

H1N_164 131Had H1N1 flu shot - which month

H1N_165 132Had H1N1 flu shot - current/last year

H1N_66A 132No H1N1 flu shot - have not gotten around to it

H1N_66B 133No H1N1 flu shot - respondent didn't think it was necessary

H1N_66C 133No H1N1 flu shot - doctor didn't think it was necessary

H1N_66D 134No H1N1 flu shot- personal or family responsibilities

H1N_66E 134No H1N1 flu shot - not available at time required

H1N_66F 135No H1N1 flu shot - not available at all in area

H1N_66G 135No H1N1 flu shot - waiting time was too long

H1N_66H 136No H1N1 flu shot - transportation problems

H1N_66I 136No H1N1 flu shot - language problem

H1N_66J 137No H1N1 flu shot - cost

H1N_66K 137No H1N1 flu shot - did not know where to go

H1N_66L 138No H1N1 flu shot - fear

H1N_66M 138No H1N1 flu shot - bad reaction to previous shot

H1N_66N 139No H1N1 flu shot - other

H1N_66O 139No H1N1 flu shot - unable to leave house / health problems

Health care system satisfactionHCS :

DOHCS 37Health care system satisfaction module- Inclusion Flag - (F)

HCS_1 38Rating of availability of health care - province

HCS_2 39Rating of quality of health care - province

HCS_3 40Rating of availability of health care - community

HCS_4 41Rating of quality of health care - community

Health care utilizationHCU :


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CHPFCOP 98Consultations with health professionals - (F)

HCU_1A1 82Has a usual place to go when sick/needs health advice

HCU_1A2 83Kind of place

HCU_1AA 79Has regular medical doctor

HCU_1BA 79Reason has no regular doctor - no one available in area

HCU_1BB 80Reason has no regular doctor - none taking new patients

HCU_1BC 80Reason has no regular doctor - not tried to contact one

HCU_1BD 81Reason has no regular doctor - has left or retired

HCU_1BE 81Reason has no regular doctor - other

Health utilities indexHUI :

DOHUI 74Health utility index - Inclusion Flag - (F)

HUIDCOG 77Cognition problems - function code - (D)

HUIDEMO 77Emotion (function code) - (D)

HUIDHSI 78Health utilities index - (D)

HUIGDEX 76Dexterity trouble - function code - (D, G)

HUIGHER 75Hearing problems - function code - (D, G)

HUIGMOB 76Mobility trouble - function code - (D, G)

HUIGSPE 75Speech trouble - function code - (D, G)

HUIGVIS 74Vision trouble - function code - (D, G)

HUPDPAD 78Pain (function code) - (D)

Height and weight - Self-reportedHWT :

HWT_4 42Respondent's opinion of own weight - self-reported

HWTDCOL 45BMI class. (12 to 17) / self-report - Cole system - (D)

HWTGBMI 44Body Mass Index (BMI) / self-report - (D, G)

HWTGHTM 43Height (metres) / self-reported - (D, G)

HWTGISW 45BMI class. (18 +) / self-report - Intern. standard - (D, G)

HWTGWTK 44Weight (kilograms) / self-reported - (D, G)

Illicit drug useIDG :

DODRG 437Illicit drugs use - Inclusion Flag - (F)

IDGDINT 441Illicit drug interference - mean - 12 mo - (D)

IDGFINT 441Illicit drug interference - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFLA 439Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - life - (F)

IDGFLAC 439Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - life - (F)

IDGFLCA 437Cannabis drug use - including one time only - life - (F)

IDGFLCM 438Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - life - (F)


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IDGFYA 440Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFYAC 440Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)

IDGFYCM 438Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - 12 mo - (F)

IncomeINC :

INCDRCA 760Household income distribution - (D)

INCDRPR 761Household income distribution - provincial level - (D)

INCDRRS 762Household income distribution - health region level - (D)

INCG2 757Total household income - main source - (G)

INCG7 757Main source of personal income - (G)

INCGHH 758Total household income from all sources - (D, G)

INCGPER 759Total personal income from all sources - (D, G)

InjuriesINJ :

DOINJ 320Injuries - Inclusion Flag - (F)

INJ_01 328Injured in past 12 months

INJ_10 333Most serious injury - result of a fall

INJ_13 335Most serious injury - received treatment within 48 hours

INJ_14A 335Treated doctor’s office

INJ_14B 336Treated emergency room

INJ_14O 337Treated where injury happened

INJ_15 338Most serious injury - admitted to hospital

INJ_15A 338Follow-up care because of injury

INJ_16 339Other injuries - treated but did not limit normal activities

INJDSTT 340Injury Status - (D)

INJG02 328Number of injuries in past 12 months - (G)

INJG05 329Most serious injury - type - (G)

INJG06 330Most serious injury - body part affected - (G)

INJG08 331Most serious injury - place of occurrence - (G)

INJG092 332Most serious injury - activity when injured - (G)

INJG11A 334How did you fall - (G)

INJG14C 336Most serious injury - treated in clinic - (G)

INJG14J2 337Most serious inj. - treated physio/mass.ther/chiro/other (G)

INJG17 339Other injuries - number - (G)

INJGCAU 340Cause of injury - (D, G)

REP_1A 321Repetitive strain injury

REP_2 321Limit your normal activities


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REP_3A 323Repetitive strain- activity causing injury

REP_4 323Repetitive strain- working at a job or business

REP_5A 324Activity - Walking

REP_5B 324Activity - Sports

REP_5C 325Activity - Leisure

REP_5D 325Activity - Household chores

REP_5F 326Activity - Computer

REP_5G 326Activity - Driving a motor vehicle

REP_5H 327Activity - Lifting or carrying

REP_5I 327Activity - Other

REPG3 322Repetitive strain - body part affected - (G)

Workplace injuryINW :

INW_01 332Injury occured in current job

INWGSOC 333Occupation group (SOC) where injury occurred - (G)

Labour force - Extended versionLBF :

LBSGHPW 711Total usual hours worked - current jobs - (D, G)

LBSGSOC 713Occupation group - (G)

Labour forceLBS :

LBSDPFT 712Current - full-time / part-time status - (D)

LBSDWSS 712Working status last week - 4 groups - (D)

LBSG31 711Employment status - 12 months - (G)

Loss of productivityLOP :

DOLOP 713Loss of production - Inclusion Flag - (F)

LOP_015 714Were you employed in past three months?

LOP_030 716Couldn't work due to chronic condition

LOP_060 718Missed work due to injury

LOP_080 719Missed work due to infectious disease

LOP_090 724Missed work for any other reason related to ph. or m. health

LOP_81A 719Had a cold

LOP_81B 720Had the flu or influenze

LOP_81C 720Stomach Flu

LOP_81D 721Respiratory Flu

LOP_81E 721Other

LOPG020 715Reason for not working - (G)

LOPG040 716Number of work days lost due to chronic condition - (G)


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LOPG050 717Chronic condition - (G)

LOPG070 718Number of work days missed due to injury - (G)

LOPG082 722Number of work days missed due to cold - (G)

LOPG083 722Number of work days missed due to flu or influenza - (G)

LOPG084 723Number of work days missed due to stomach flu - (G)

LOPG085 723No. of work days missed due to respiratory infection - (G)

LOPG086 724No. of work days missed due to other infect. disease - (G)

LOPG100 725Work days missed related to physical or mental hlth - (G)

MammographyMAM :

DOMAM 168Mammography - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MAM_030 169Ever had mammogram

MAM_032 173Last time mammogram was done

MAM_038 181Had a hysterectomy

MAM_31A 169Had mammogram - family history

MAM_31B 170Had mammogram - regular check-up

MAM_31C 170Had mammogram - age

MAM_31D 171Had mammogram - previously detected lump

MAM_31E 171Had mammogram - follow-up of treatment

MAM_31F 172Had mammogram - on hormone replacement therapy

MAM_31G 172Had mammogram - breast problem

MAM_31H 173Had mammogram - other

MAM_36A 174No mammogram - have not gotten around to it - past 2 yrs

MAM_36B 174No mammogram - resp. did not think necessary - past 2 yrs

MAM_36C 175No mammogram - doctor did not think necessary - past 2 yrs

MAM_36D 175No mammogram - personal/family responsibilities - past 2 yrs

MAM_36E 176No mammogram - not available when required - past 2 yrs

MAM_36F 176No mammogram - not available in the area - past 2 yrs

MAM_36G 177No mammogram - waiting time too long - past 2 yrs

MAM_36H 177No mammogram - transportation problems - past 2 yrs

MAM_36I 178No mammogram - language problem - past 2 yrs

MAM_36J 178No mammogram - cost - past 2 yrs

MAM_36K 179No mammogram - did not know where to go - past 2 yrs

MAM_36L 179No mammogram - fear - past 2 yrs

MAM_36M 181No mammogram - other - past 2 yrs

MAM_36N 180No mammogram - unable to leave house/hlth prob - past 2 yrs

MAM_36O 180No mammogram - Breasts removed / Mastectomy


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MasteryMAS :

DOMAS 356Mastery - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MAS_601 356Mastery - lack of control

MAS_602 357Mastery - cannot solve problems

MAS_603 358Mastery - cannot change things

MAS_604 359Mastery - helpless

MAS_605 360Mastery - pushed around

MAS_606 361Mastery - fate depends upon self

MAS_607 362Mastery - can do anything

MASDM1 362Mastery scale - (D)

Maternal experiences - BreastfeedingMEX :

MEX_01 419Has given birth in the past 5 years

MEX_02 419Took folic acid - before last pregnancy

MEX_03 420Breastfed or tried to breastfeed last child

MEX_05 421Still breastfeeding last child

MEX_06 422Duration of breastfeeding last child

MEX_07 423Age of last baby - other foods added

MEX_08 424Main reason - other foods added

MEX_09 425Gave vitamin D - when breast milk only

MEX_10 426Main reason why stopped breastfeeding

MEXDEBF2 427Duration of exclusive breastfeeding - (D)

MEXFEB6 428Exclusively breastfed for 6 months or more

MEXG04 420Main reason did not breastfeed last child - (G)

Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancyMXA :

DOMXA 428Maternal exp.- Alcohol during preg. - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MXA_01 429Drank alcohol - last pregnancy

MXA_02 429Frequency of drinking - last pregnancy

MXA_03 430Drank alcohol - while breastfeeding last baby

MXA_04 430Frequency of drinking - while breastfeeding last baby

Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancyMXS :

DOMXS 431Maternal exp.- Smoking during preg. - Inclusion Flag - (F)

MXS_01 431Type of smoker - last pregnancy

MXS_04 434Smoked while breastfeeding last baby (occasional smoker)

MXS_07 436Second-hand smoke - during or after last pregnancy

MXSG02 432No. of cigarettes daily - last pregnancy (daily smoker)


November 2011



MXSG03 433No. of cigarettes daily - last pregnancy (occasional smoker)

MXSG05 435No. of cigarettes daily - while breastfeeding (daily smoker)

MXSG06 436No. of cigarettes daily - while breastfeeding (occ. smoker)

Neurological conditionsNEU :

DONEU 755Neurological Conditions - Inclusion Flag - (F)

NEUDNCH 756Presence of neurological condition in the household

NEUDNCR 755Has a neurological condition - sel. respondent

NEUDSIR 756Has a neuro. cond. caused by spinal cord injury - sel. resp.

Oral health 2OH2 :

DOOH2 225Oral health 2 - Inclusion Flag - (F)

OH2_10 226Frequency usually visits the dentist

OH2_11 226Insurance for dental expenses

OH2_11A 227Type of dental insurance plan - government-sponsored

OH2_11B 227Type of dental insurance plan - employer-sponsored

OH2_11C 228Type of dental insurance plan - private

OH2_12 228Teeth removed by dentist - 12 mo

OH2_13 229Teeth removed - decay or gum disease - 12 mo

OH2_20 229Has one or more of own teeth

OH2_21 230Wears dentures

OH2_22 230Condition of teeth/mouth - difficulty speaking clearly

OH2_23 231Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided conversation - 12 mo

OH2_24 232Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided laughing/smiling - 12 mo

OH2_25A 232Had a toothache - past mo.

OH2_25B 233Teeth sensitive to hot or cold - past mo.

OH2_25C 233Had pain - jaw joints - past mo.

OH2_25D 234Had pain - mouth or face - past mo.

OH2_25E 234Had bleeding gums - past mo.

OH2_25F 235Had dry mouth - past mo.

OH2_25G 235Had bad breath - past mo.

OH2_30 236Frequency of brushing teeth

OH2FLIM 236Limited socially due to oral health status - 12 mo - (F)

OH2FOFP 237Oral or facial pain - past mo. - (F)

Voluntary organizations - ParticipationORG :

DOORG 20Voluntary organization - Participate - Inclusion Flag - (F)

ORG_1 20Member of a voluntary organization


November 2011



ORG_2 21Frequency - participate in activities

Physical activitiesPAC :

PAC_1A 249Activity / last 3 months - walking

PAC_1B 250Activity / last 3 months - gardening or yard work

PAC_1C 250Activity / last 3 months - swimming

PAC_1D 251Activity / last 3 months - bicycling

PAC_1E 251Activity / last 3 months - popular or social dance

PAC_1F 252Activity / last 3 months - home exercises

PAC_1G 252Activity / last 3 months - ice hockey

PAC_1H 253Activity / last 3 months - ice skating

PAC_1I 253Activity / last 3 months - in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_1J 254Activity / last 3 months - jogging or running

PAC_1K 254Activity / last 3 months - golfing

PAC_1L 255Activity / last 3 months - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_1M 255Activity / last 3 months - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_1N 256Activity / last 3 months - bowling

PAC_1O 256Activity / last 3 months - baseball or softball

PAC_1P 257Activity / last 3 months - tennis

PAC_1Q 257Activity / last 3 months - weight-training

PAC_1R 258Activity / last 3 months - fishing

PAC_1S 258Activity / last 3 months - volleyball

PAC_1T 259Activity / last 3 months - basketball

PAC_1U 260Activity / last 3 months - Any other

PAC_1V 260Activity / last 3 months - No physical activity

PAC_1W 261Activity / last 3 months - other (#2)

PAC_1X 261Activity / last 3 months - other (#3)

PAC_1Z 259Activity / last 3 months - Soccer

PAC_2A 262Number of times / 3 months - walking for exercise

PAC_2B 263Number of times / 3 months - gardening/yard work

PAC_2C 264Number of times / 3 months - swimming

PAC_2D 265Number of times / 3 months - bicycling

PAC_2E 266Number of times / 3 months - popular or social dance

PAC_2F 267Number of times / 3 months - home exercises

PAC_2H 269Number of times / 3 months - ice skating

PAC_2I 270Number of times / 3 months- in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_2J 271Number of times / 3 months - jogging or running


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PAC_2K 272Number of times / 3 months - golfing

PAC_2L 273Number of times / 3 months - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_2M 274Number of times / 3 months - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_2N 275Number of times / 3 months - bowling

PAC_2O 276Number of times / 3 months - baseball or softball

PAC_2P 277Number of times / 3 months - tennis

PAC_2Q 278Number of times / 3 months - weight-training

PAC_2R 279Number of times / 3 months - fishing

PAC_2S 280Number of times / 3 months - volleyball

PAC_2T 281Number of times / 3 months - basketball

PAC_2U 283Number of times / 3 months - other activity (#1)

PAC_2W 284Number of times / 3 months - other activity (#2)

PAC_2X 285Number of times - other activity (#3)

PAC_2Z 282Number of times / 3 months - soccer

PAC_3A 262Time spent - walking for exercise

PAC_3B 263Time spent - gardening or yard work

PAC_3C 264Time spent - swimming

PAC_3D 265Time spent - bicycling

PAC_3E 266Time spent - popular or social dance

PAC_3F 267Time spent - home exercises

PAC_3G 268Time spent - ice hockey

PAC_3H 269Time spent - ice skating

PAC_3I 270Time spent - in-line skating or rollerblading

PAC_3J 271Time spent - jogging or running

PAC_3K 272Time spent - golfing

PAC_3L 273Time spent - exercise class or aerobics

PAC_3M 274Time spent - downhill skiing or snowboarding

PAC_3N 275Time spent - bowling

PAC_3O 276Time spent - baseball or softball

PAC_3P 277Time spent - tennis

PAC_3Q 278Time spent - weight-training

PAC_3R 279Time spent - fishing

PAC_3S 280Time spent - volleyball

PAC_3T 281Time spent - basketball

PAC_3U 283Time spent - other activity (#1)

PAC_3W 284Time spent - other activity (#2)


November 2011



PAC_3X 285Time spent - other activity (#3)

PAC_3Z 282Time spent - soccer

PAC_7 286Walked to work or school / last 3 months

PAC_7A 286Number of times / 3 months - walking to go work or school

PAC_7B 287Time spent - walking to go work or school

PAC_8 287Bicycled to work or school / last 3 months

PAC_8A 288Number of times / 3 months - bicycling to go work or school

PAC_8B 288Time spent - bicycling to go work or school

PACDEE 289Daily energy expenditure - Leisure physical activities - (D)

PACDFM 290Month. freq. - Leisure phys. activity lasting >15 min. - (D)

PACDFR 290Frequency of all leisure physical activity > 15 min. - (D)

PACDLTI 292Leisure and transportation physical activity index - (D)

PACDPAI 291Leisure physical activity index - (D)

PACDTLE 292Daily ener. expend. - Transport. and leisure phy. act. - (D)

PACFD 291Participant in daily leisure phys. activity > 15 min. - (F)

PACFLEI 289Participant in leisure physical activity - (F)

PACFLTI 293Participant in leisure or transportation phys. activ. - (F)

PACG2G 268Number of times / 3 months - ice hockey - (G)

Physical activities - Facilities at workPAF :

DOPAF 725Phy. act. - Facility at work - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PAF_01 726Work at home

PAF_02 726At work - Access to a pleasant place to walk

PAF_03 727At work - Access to playing fields

PAF_04 727At work - Access to a gym

PAF_05 728At work - Access to fitness classes

PAF_06 728At work - Access to any organized sport teams

PAF_07 729At work - Access to showers / change rooms

PAF_08 729At work - Access to programs to improve health

PAFFACC 730Access to physical activity facilities at work - (F)

PAP smear testPAP :

DOPAP 159PAP smear test module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PAP_020 159Ever had PAP smear test

PAP_022 160Last time had PAP smear test

PAP_26A 160No PAP smear - have not gotten around to it

PAP_26B 161No PAP smear - respondent didn't think necessary


November 2011



PAP_26C 161No PAP smear - doctor didn't think necessary

PAP_26D 162No PAP smear - personal / family responsibilities

PAP_26E 162No PAP smear - not available when required

PAP_26F 163No PAP smear - not available in area

PAP_26G 163No PAP smear - waiting time too long

PAP_26H 164No PAP smear - transportation problems

PAP_26I 164No PAP smear - language problem

PAP_26J 165No PAP smear - cost

PAP_26K 165No PAP smear - did not know where to go

PAP_26L 166No PAP smear - fear

PAP_26M 166No PAP smear - hysterectomy

PAP_26N 167No PAP smear - hate / dislike having one done

PAP_26O 168No PAP smear - other

PAP_26P 167No PAP smear - unable to leave house / health problem

Patient satisfaction - Health care servicesPAS :

DOPAS 111Patient sat. - Health care service - Inclusion Flag -(F)

PAS_11 111Received health care services

PAS_12 112Rating of quality of care received

PAS_13 113Satisfaction with way care provided

PAS_21A 114Received health care services at hospital

PAS_21B 114Type of patient - most recent visit

PAS_22 115Rating of quality of care received - hospital

PAS_23 116Satisfaction with way care provided - hospital

PAS_31A 117Received physician care

PAS_31B 117Type of physician - most recent care

PAS_32 118Rating of quality of care received - physician

PAS_33 119Satisfaction with way care provided - physician

Prostate cancer screeningPSA :

DOPSA 191Prostate cancer screening - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PSA_170 191Ever had a PSA blood test (prostate cancer)

PSA_172 192Last time had PSA blood test

PSA_174 195Had a digital rectal exam

PSA_175 196Last time had digital rectal exam

PSA_73A 192Had PSA test - family history of prostate cancer

PSA_73B 193Had PSA test - regular check-up


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PSA_73C 193Had PSA test - age

PSA_73D 194Had PSA test - follow-up of problem

PSA_73E 194Had PSA test - follow-up of prostate cancer treatment

PSA_73F 195Had PSA test - other

Patient satisfaction - Community-based carePSC :

DOPSC 119Patient sat. - Community-based care - Inclusion Flag - (F)

PSC_1 120Received any community-based care

PSC_2 120How rate quality of the community-based received

PSC_3 121How satisfied with the way community-based care provided

Psychological well-beingPWB :

DOPWB 457Psychological well-being module - (F)

PWB_01 457Frequency - felt self-confident - past month

PWB_02 458Frequency - satisfied with accomplishments - past month

PWB_03 459Frequency - took on lots of projects - past month

PWB_04 460Frequency - felt emotionally balanced - past month

PWB_05 461Frequency - felt loved and appreciated - past month

PWB_06 462Frequency - had goals and ambitions - past month

PWB_07 463Frequency - felt like having fun - past month

PWB_08 464Frequency - felt useful - past month

PWB_09 465Frequency - smiled easily - past month

PWB_10 466Frequency - was true to self - past month

PWB_11 467Frequency - did good job listening to friends - past month

PWB_12 468Frequency - was curious and interested - past month

PWB_13 469Frequency - was able to clearly sort things out - past month

PWB_14 470Frequency - found life exciting - past month

PWB_15 471Frequency - life was well-balanced - past month

PWB_16 472Frequency - was calm and level-headed - past month

PWB_17 473Frequency - easily found answers - past month

PWB_18 474Frequency - got along well with others - past month

PWB_19 475Frequency - lived at normal pace - past month

PWB_20 476Frequency - impression of enjoying life - past month

PWB_21 477Frequency - had good sense of humour - past month

PWB_22 478Frequency - was at peace with self - past month

PWB_23 479Frequency - felt healthy/in good shape - past month

PWB_24 480Frequency - face situations positively - past month


November 2011



PWB_25 481Frequency - had good morale - past month

PWBDPWB 481Psychological well-being scale - past month - (D)

Restriction of activitiesRAC :

ADLF6R 129Help needed for tasks - (F)

RAC_1 121Has dificulty with activities

RAC_2A 122Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at home

RAC_2B1 122Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at school

RAC_2B2 123Reduction in kind/amount of activities - at work

RAC_2C 123Reduction in kind/amount of activities - other activities

RACDIMP 124Impact of health problems - (D)

RACDPAL 125Participation and activity limitation - (D)

RACG5 124Cause of health problem - (G)

Sedentary activitiesSAC :

DOSAC 293Sedentary activities module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SACDTER 299Total no. hrs / week (excl. reading) - sedentary act. - (D)

SACDTOT 298Total number hours - sedentary activities - past 3 mo - (D)

SACG1 294Number of hours - on a computer - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG2 295Number of hours - playing video games - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG3 296Number of hours - watching tv/videos - past 3 mo - (G)

SACG4 297Number of hours - reading - past 3 mo - (G)

Sample variablesSAM :

VERDATE 1Date of file creation

Smoking - Stages of changeSCH :

DOSCH 376Smoking - stages of change - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SCH_1 376Quitting smoking - next 6 months

SCH_2 377Quitting smoking - next 30 days

SCH_3 377Stopped smoking for at least 24 hours - 12 mo

SCH_4 378Number of times stopped for at least 24 hours - 12 mo

SCHDSTG 378Smoking stages of change - (D)

Socio-demographic characteristicsSDC :

DHH_OWN 730Dwelling - owned by a member of household

SDCFIMM 732Immigrant - (F)

SDCGCBG 731Country of birth - Canada/other - (G)

SDCGCGT 733Cultural or racial origin - (D, G)


November 2011



SDCGLHM 731Language(s) spoken at home - (D, G)

SDCGLNG 733Languages - can converse - (D, G)

SDCGRES 732Length of time in Canada since immigration - (D, G)

Self-esteemSFE :

DOSFE 349Self-esteem module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SFE_501 350Self-esteem - has good qualities

SFE_502 351Self-esteem - is person of worth

SFE_503 352Self-esteem - is able to do things well

SFE_504 353Self-esteem - takes positive attitude towards self

SFE_505 354Self-esteem - satisfied with self

SFE_506 355Self-esteem - feels is a failure

SFEDE1 355Self-esteem scale - (D)

Health status (SF-36)SFR :

DOSFR 554Health status (SF-36) module - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SFRDBPS 558Bodily pain scale - (D)

SFRDGHP 558General health perceptions scale - (D)

SFRDGMH 557General mental health scale - (D)

SFRDMCS 559Summary measure of mental health - (D)

SFRDMRF 556Role functioning (mental) scale - (D)

SFRDPCS 559Summary measure of physical health - (D)

SFRDPFS 555Physical functioning scale - (D)

SFRDPRF 556Role functioning (physical) scale - (D)

SFRDSFS 555Social functioning scale - (D)

SFRDVTS 557Vitality scale - (D)

SmokingSMK :

SMK_01A 363Smoked 100 or more cigarettes - life

SMK_01B 363Ever smoked whole cigarette

SMK_05B 367Number of cigarettes smoked per day (occasional smoker)

SMK_05C 368Number of days - smoked 1 cigarette or more (occ. smoker)

SMK_05D 368Ever smoked cigarettes daily

SMK_06A 369Stopped smoking - when (was never a daily smoker)

SMK_09A 371Stopped smoking daily - when stopped (former daily smoker)

SMK_10 372Quit smoking completely (former daily smoker)

SMK_10A 373Stopped smoking completely - when (former daily smoker)

SMK_202 365Type of smoker


November 2011



SMK_204 367Number of cigarettes smoked per day (daily smoker)

SMK_208 371Number of cigarettes smoked per day (former daily smoker)

SMKDSTY 374Type of smoker - (D)

SMKDYCS 375Number of years smoked (current daily smokers) - (D)

SMKG01C 364Age - smoked first whole cigarette - (G)

SMKG06C 369Number of years since stopped smoking - (G)

SMKG09C 372Yrs since stopped smoking daily (former daily smoker) - (G)

SMKG10C 374Number of years since stopped smoking (daily) - (G)

SMKG203 366Age - started smoking daily (daily smoker) - (G)

SMKG207 370Age - started smoking daily (former daily smoker) - (G)

SMKGSTP 375Number of years since stopping smoking completely - (D, G)

Smoking - Physician counsellingSPC :

DOSPC 379Smoking - physician counselling - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SPC_10 379Visited regular medical doctor

SPC_11 380Doctor - knows smokes/smoked

SPC_12 380Doctor - advised to quit

SPC_13 381Doctor - gave specific help

SPC_14A 381Type of help - referral to one-on-one program

SPC_14B 382Type of help - referral to group program

SPC_14C 382Type of help - recommended nicotine patch or gum

SPC_14D 383Type of help - recommended Zyban or other medication

SPC_14E 383Type of help - provided self-help information

SPC_14F 384Type of help - doctor offered counselling

SPC_14G 384Type of help - other

SPC_20 385Visited dentist

SPC_21 385Dentist/hygienist - knows smokes/smoked

SPC_22 386Dentist/hygienist - advised to quit

Social support - AvailabilitySSA :

DOSSA 482Social support -availability - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SSA_01 482Number of close friends and relatives

SSA_02 483Has someone to give help if confined to bed

SSA_03 484Has someone to listen

SSA_04 485Has someone to provide/give advice about a crisis.

SSA_05 486Has someone to take to doctor

SSA_06 487Has someone who shows love and affection


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SSA_07 488Has someone to have a good time with

SSA_08 489Has someone to give info to help understand a situation

SSA_09 490Has someone to confide in

SSA_10 491Has someone who gives hugs

SSA_11 492Has someone to get together with for relaxation

SSA_12 493Has someone to prepare meals

SSA_13 494Has someone to give advice

SSA_14 495Has someone to do things to get mind off things

SSA_15 496Has someone to help with daily chores if sick

SSA_16 497Has someone to share most private worries and fears with

SSA_17 498Has someone to turn to for suggestions for personal problems

SSA_18 499Has someone to do something enjoyable with

SSA_19 500Has someone who understands problems

SSA_20 501Has someone who loves and makes feel wanted

SSADAFF 502Affection - MOS subscale - (D)

SSADEMO 503Emotional or informational support - MOS subscale - (D)

SSADSOC 502Positive social interaction - MOS subscale - (D)

SSADTNG 501Tangible social support - MOS subscale - (D)

Sun safety behavioursSSB :

DOSSB 311Sun safety behaviours - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SSB_01 311Been surnburnt - past 12 months

SSB_02 312Sunburn involved blistering

SSB_03 312Sunburns involved pain - lasting more than 1 day

SSB_06 313Amount of time in the sun - 11 am to 4 pm

SSB_07 314Frequency - seek shade

SSB_08 315Frequency - wear hat in the sun

SSB_09A 316Frequency - wear long pants or skirt in the sun

SSB_09B 317Frequency - use sunscreen on your face

SSB_10 318Sun Proctection factor (SPF) usually use - face

SSB_11 319Frequency - use sunscreen on your body

SSB_12 320Sun Proctection factor (SPF) usually use on body

Social support - UtilizationSSU :

DOSSU 503Social Support - utilization - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SSU_21A 504Received tangible social support

SSU_21B 505Frequency of tangible social support


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SSU_22A 506Received affective support

SSU_22B 507Frequency of affective support

SSU_23A 508Received positive social interactive support

SSU_23B 509Frequency of positive social interactive support

SSU_24A 510Received emotional/informational support

SSU_24B 511Frequency of emotional/informational support

Suicidal thoughts and attemptsSUI :

DOSUI 553Suicidal thoughts & attempts - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SUI_1 553Seriously considered suicide - lifetime

SUI_2 554Seriously considered suicide - past 12 months

Satisfaction with lifeSWL :

DOSWL 341Satisfaction with life - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SWL_02 341Satisfaction - job

SWL_03 342Satisfaction - leisure activities

SWL_04 343Satisfaction - financial situation

SWL_05 344Satisfaction - with self

SWL_06 345Satisfaction - way body looks

SWL_07 346Satisfaction - relationships with other family members

SWL_08 347Satisfaction - relationships with friends

SWL_09 348Satisfaction - housing

SWL_10 349Satisfaction - neighbourhood

Sexual behavioursSXB :

DOSXB 445Sexual behaviours - Inclusion Flag - (F)

SXB_07 447Ever diagnosed with STD

SXB_09 448Important to avoid getting pregnant

SXB_1 446Ever had sexual intercourse

SXB_10 449Important to avoid getting partner pregnant

SXB_11 450Usually use birth control - past 12 months

SXB_12A 450Usual birth control method - condom

SXB_12B 451Usual birth control method - Birth control pill

SXB_12C 451Usual birth control method - diaphragm

SXB_12D 452Usual birth control method - spermicide

SXB_12E 453Usual birth control method - other

SXB_12F 452Usual birth control method - birth control injection

SXB_13A 453Birth control method used last time - condom


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SXB_13B 454Birth control method used last time - birth control pill

SXB_13C 454Birth control method used last time - diaphragm

SXB_13D 455Birth control method used last time - spermicide

SXB_13E 456Birth control method used last time - other

SXB_13F 455Birth cntrl. method used last time - birth control injection

SXB_13G 456Method used last time - nothing

SXB_3 446Had sexual intercourse - past 12 months

SXB_7A 447Condom use - last time

Smoking - Other tobacco productsTAL :

DOTAL 391Smoking - Other tobacco products - Inclusion Flag - (F)

TAL_1 392Smoked cigars - last month

TAL_2 392Smoked a pipe - last month

TAL_3 393Used snuff - last month

TAL_4 393Used chewing tobacco - last month

Unmet health care needsUCN :

DOUCN 99Unmet health care needs - Inclusion Flag - (F)

UCN_010 99Unmet health care needs - self-perceived

UCN_020A 100Care not received - not available in area

UCN_020B 100Care not received - not available at time required

UCN_020C 101Care not received - waiting time too long

UCN_020D 101Care not received - felt would be inadequate

UCN_020E 102Care not received - cost

UCN_020F 102Care not received - too busy

UCN_020G 103Care not received - didn't get around to it

UCN_020H 103Care not received - decided not to seek care

UCN_020I 104Care not received - dr didn't think it was necessary

UCN_020J 104Care not received - other

UCN_030A 105Type of care not received - treatment phys. health problem

UCN_030B 105Type of care not received - treatment emotional problem

UCN_030C 106Type of care not received - regular check-up

UCN_030D 106Type of care not received - care of injury

UCN_030E 107Type of care not received - other

UCN_040A 107Location tried to get service - doctor's office

UCN_040B 108Location tried to get service - community health centre/CLSC

UCN_040C 108Location tried to get service - walk-in clinic


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UCN_040D 109Location tried to get service - appointment clinic

UCN_040E 109Location tried to get service - hospital emergency room

UCN_040F 110Location tried to get service - hosp. outpatient clinic

UCN_040G 110Location tried to get service - other

Use of protective equipmentUPE :

DOUPE 299Use of protective equipment - Inclusion Flag - (F)

UPE_01 300Frequency - wears helmet - bicycling

UPE_01A 300Done any bicycling in past 12 months

UPE_02 301Done any in-line skating in past 12 months

UPE_02A 301Frequency - wears helmet - in-line skating

UPE_02B 302Frequency - wears wrist guards - in-line skating

UPE_02C 302Frequency - wears elbow pads - in-line skating

UPE_02D 303Wear knee pads

UPE_03A 303Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 3 mo.

UPE_03B 304Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 12 mo

UPE_04A 305Frequency - wears helmet - downhill skiing

UPE_05A 305Frequency - wears helmet - snowboarding

UPE_05B 306Frequency - wears wrist guards - snowboarding

UPE_06 306Has done skateboarding - past 12 mo

UPE_06A 307Frequency - wears helmet - skateboarding

UPE_06B 307Frequency - wears wrist guards/protectors - skateboarding

UPE_06C 308Frequency - wears elbow pads - skateboarding

UPE_07 308Played ice hockey past 12 months

UPE_07A 309Wear a mouth guard

UPEFILS 309Wears all protective equipment - in-line skating - (F)

UPEFSKB 310Wears all protective equipment - skateboarding - (F)

UPEFSNB 310Wears all protective equipment - snowboarding - (F)

Waiting timesWTM :

DOWTM 642Waiting times - Inclusion Flag - (F)

WTM_01 642Required visit to medical specialist

WTM_02 643Required visit to medical specialist - type of condition

WTM_03 644Person who referred respondent to medical specialist

WTM_04 644Already visited the medical specialist

WTM_05 645Had difficulties seeing the medical specialist

WTM_06A 645Difficulty - getting a referral


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WTM_06B 646Difficulty - getting an appointment

WTM_06C 646Difficulty - no specialists in area

WTM_06D 647Difficulty - waited too long for an appointment

WTM_06E 647Difficulty - waited too long to see doctor

WTM_06F 648Difficulty - transportation

WTM_06G 648Difficulty - language

WTM_06H 649Difficulty - cost

WTM_06I 649Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

WTM_06J 650Difficulty - general deterioration of health

WTM_06K 650Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

WTM_06L 651Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_06M 651Difficulty - other

WTM_07A 652Length of wait to see specialist

WTM_07B 652Length of wait to see specialist - reporting unit

WTM_08A 653Length of time been waiting to see specialist

WTM_08B 653Length of time been waiting to see specialist - report. unit

WTM_10 654Respondent's opinion of waiting time

WTM_11A 654Acceptable waiting time

WTM_11B 655Acceptable waiting time - reporting unit

WTM_12 655Visit to specialist cancelled or postponed

WTM_13A 656Visit cancelled/postponed - by respondent

WTM_13B 656Visit cancelled/postponed - by specialist

WTM_13C 657Visit cancelled/postponed - by other

WTM_14 657Life affected by wait for visit to specialist

WTM_15A 658Life affected by wait - worry

WTM_15B 658Life affected by wait - worry for family

WTM_15C 659Life affected by wait - pain

WTM_15D 659Life affected by wait - prob. with activities/daily living

WTM_15E 660Life affected by wait - loss of work

WTM_15F 660Life affected by wait - loss of income

WTM_15G 661Life affected by wait - increased dependence

WTM_15H 661Life affected by wait - increased use medications

WTM_15I 662Life affected by wait - health deteriorated

WTM_15J 662Life affected by wait - health problem improved

WTM_15K 663Life affected by wait - pers. relationships suffered

WTM_15L 663Life affected by wait - other


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WTM_17 664Already had the surgery

WTM_18 664Surgery required overnight hospital stay

WTM_19 665Experienced difficulties getting this surgery

WTM_20A 665Difficulty - getting an appointment

WTM_20B 666Difficulty - getting a diagnosis

WTM_20C 666Difficulty - waited too long for a diagnostic test

WTM_20D 667Difficulty - waited too long for a hospital bed

WTM_20E 667Difficulty - waited too long for surgery

WTM_20F 668Difficulty - service not available in area

WTM_20G 668Difficulty - transportation

WTM_20H 669Difficulty - language

WTM_20I 669Difficulty - cost

WTM_20J 670Difficulty - personal or family responsibilities

WTM_20K 670Difficulty - general deterioration of health

WTM_20L 671Difficulty - appointment cancelled/deferred

WTM_20M 671Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_20N 672Difficulty - other

WTM_21A 672Length of wait between decision and surgery

WTM_21B 673Length of wait between decision and surgery - reported unit

WTM_22 673Surgery will require overnight hospital stay

WTM_23A 674Time since decision to have surgery

WTM_23B 674Time since decision to have surgery - reported unit



WTM_25B 676Acceptable waiting time - reported unit

WTM_26 676Surgery cancelled or postponed

WTM_27A 677Surgery cancelled/postponed - by respondent

WTM_27B 677Surgery cancelled/postponed - by surgeon

WTM_27C 678Surgery cancelled/postponed - by hospital

WTM_27D 678Surgery cancelled/postponed - other

WTM_28 679Life affected by wait for surgery







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WTM_29H 683Life affected by wait - increased used of medication



WTM_29K 684Life affected by wait - personal relationships suffered


WTM_30 685Type of diagnostic test required

WTM_31 686Required diagnostic test - type of condition

WTM_32 686Already had diagnostic test

WTM_33 687Location of test

WTM_34 687Location of clinic

WTM_35 688Patient in hospital at time of test

WTM_36 688Had difficulties getting the diagnostic test

WTM_37A 689Difficulty - getting a referral

WTM_37B 689Difficulty - getting an appointment

WTM_37C 690Difficulty - waited too long to get an appointment

WTM_37D 690Difficulty - waited long to get test

WTM_37E 691Difficulty - service not available at time required

WTM_37F 691Difficulty - service not available in area

WTM_37G 692Difficulty - transportation

WTM_37H 692Difficulty - language

WTM_37I 693Difficulty - cost

WTM_37J 693Difficulty - general deterioration of health

WTM_37K 694Difficulty - did not know where to get information

WTM_37L 694Difficulty - unable to leave house/health problem

WTM_37M 695Difficulty - other

WTM_38A 695Length of wait between decision and test

WTM_38B 696Length of wait between decision and test - reporting unit

WTM_39A 696Length of time been waiting for diagnostic test

WTM_39B 697Length of time been waiting for diagnostic test - unit



WTM_41B 698Acceptable waiting time - unit

WTM_42 699Test cancelled or postponed

WTM_43 699Test cancelled or postponed by


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WTM_44 700Life affected by wait for test








WTM_45H 704Life affected by wait - increased use medications



WTM_45K 705Life affected by wait - personal relationships suffered


WTMDCA 709Number of days acceptable wait - non emergency surgery - (D)

WTMDCN 708Number of days wait - non-urgent surgery - not done - (D)

WTMDCO 708Number of days wait - non-urgent surgery - surgery done - (D

WTMDSA 707Number of days acceptable wait - med. specialist - (D)

WTMDSN 707Number/days wait/medical specialist - not seen spec. - (D)

WTMDSO 706Number/days wait/medical specialist - seen specialist - (D)

WTMDTA 710Number of days acceptable wait - diagnostic test - (D)

WTMDTN 710Number of days wait - diagnostic test - not done - (D)

WTMDTO 709Number of days wait - diagnostic test - done - (D)

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