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Page 1CCHS Cycle 2.1: Topical Index
January 2005Public Use Microdata File
DescriptionVariable Name Page
AdministrationADM :
ADMC_N09 6Interview by telephone or in person
ADMC_N10 7Respondent alone during interview
ADMC_N11 7Answers affected by presence of another person
ADMC_PRX 6Health Component completed by proxy
ADMC_RNO 1Sequential record number
Alcohol useALC :
ALCC_1 397Drank alcohol in past 12 months
ALCC_2 397Frequency of drinking alcohol
ALCC_3 398Frequency of having 5 or more drinks
ALCC_5 398Drank alcohol in past week
ALCC_5A1 399Number of drinks - Sunday
ALCC_5A2 399Number of drinks - Monday
ALCC_5A3 400Number of drinks - Tuesday
ALCC_5A4 400Number of drinks - Wednesday
ALCC_5A5 401Number of drinks - Thursday
ALCC_5A6 401Number of drinks - Friday
ALCC_5A7 402Number of drinks - Saturday
ALCC_5B 402Ever had a drink
ALCC_6 403Regularly drank more than 12 drinks a week
ALCC_7A 403Reason reduced drinking - dieting
ALCC_7B 404Reason reduced drinking - athletic training
ALCC_7C 404Reason reduced drinking - pregnancy
ALCC_7D 405Reason reduced drinking - getting older
ALCC_7E 405Reason reduced drinking - drinking too much
ALCC_7F 406Reason reduced drinking - affected work / studies
ALCC_7G 406Reason reduced drinking - interfered with family life
ALCC_7H 407Reason reduced drinking - affected physical health
ALCC_7I 407Reason reduced drinking - affected social relationships
ALCC_7J 408Reason reduced drinking - affected financial position
ALCC_7K 408Reason reduced drinking - affected happiness
ALCC_7L 409Reason reduced drinking - influence of family / friends
ALCC_7M 409Reason reduced drinking - other
ALCC_8 410Age started drinking alcoholic beverages
ALCCDDLY 411Average daily alcohol consumption - (D)
ALCCDTYP 410Type of drinker - (D)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
ALCCDWKY 411Number of drinks - past week - (D)
Alcohol dependenceALD :
ALDCDINT 426Alcohol interference - mean - 12 mo - (D)
ALDCDPP 426Probability of caseness to respondents - (D)
ALDCDSF 425Alcohol dependence scale - short form score - (D)
ALDCFINT 427Alcohol interference - 12 mo - (F)
ALDCFOPT 424Optional module flag: Alcohol dependence - (F)
Blood pressure checkBPC :
BPCC_010 157Ever had blood pressure taken
BPCC_012 157Last time blood pressure was taken
BPCC_16A 158Blood pressure not taken - have not gotten around to it
BPCC_16B 158Blood pressure not taken - respondent didn't think necessary
BPCC_16C 159Blood pressure not taken - doctor didn't think necessary
BPCC_16D 159Blood pressure not taken - personal / fam. responsibilities
BPCC_16E 160Blood pressure not taken - not available when required
BPCC_16F 160Blood pressure not taken - not available in area
BPCC_16G 161Blood pressure not taken - waiting time too long
BPCC_16H 161Blood pressure not taken - transportation problems
BPCC_16I 162Blood pressure not taken - language problem
BPCC_16J 162Blood pressure not taken - cost
BPCC_16K 163Blood pressure not taken - did not know where to go
BPCC_16L 163Blood pressure not taken - fear
BPCC_16M 164Blood pressure not taken - other
BPCC_16N 164Blood pressure not taken - unable to leave house/health prob
BPCCFOPT 156Optional module flag: Blood pressure check - (F)
Breast examinationsBRX :
BRXC_110 187Had breasts examined by health professional
BRXC_112 187Last time breasts examined for lumps
BRXC_16A 188No breast exam - have not gotten around to it
BRXC_16B 188No breast exam - respondent didn't think necessary
BRXC_16C 189No breast exam - doctor didn't think necessary
BRXC_16D 189No breast exam - personal / family responsibilities
BRXC_16E 190No breast exam - not available when required
BRXC_16F 190No breast exam - not available in area
BRXC_16G 191No breast exam - waiting time too long
BRXC_16H 191No breast exam - transportation problems
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
BRXC_16I 192No breast exam - language problem
BRXC_16J 192No breast exam - cost
BRXC_16K 193No breast exam - did not know where to go
BRXC_16L 193No breast exam - fear
BRXC_16M 194No breast exam - other
BRXC_16N 194No breast exam - unable to leave house / health problem
BRXCFOPT 186Optional module flag: Breast examinations - (F)
Breast self-examinationsBSX :
BSXC_120 195Self-examined breasts for lumps
BSXC_121 196Frequency - breast self-examination
BSXC_22A 196Breast self-exam learned from - doctor
BSXC_22B 197Breast self-exam learned from - nurse
BSXC_22C 197Breast self-exam learned from - book / magazine / pamphlet
BSXC_22D 198Breast self-exam learned from - TV / video / film
BSXC_22E 198Breast self-exam learned from - mother
BSXC_22F 199Breast self-exam learned from - sister
BSXC_22G 199Breast self-exam learned from - other
BSXCFOPT 195Optional module flag: Breast self-examinations - (F)
Chronic conditionsCCC :
CCCC_011 36Has food allergies
CCCC_021 37Has allergies other than food allergies
CCCC_031 37Has asthma
CCCC_035 38Asthma - had symptoms or attacks
CCCC_036 38Asthma - took medication
CCCC_041 39Has fibromyalgia
CCCC_051 39Has arthritis or rheumatism
CCCC_05A 40Kind of arthritis / rheumatism
CCCC_061 40Has back problems excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis
CCCC_071 41Has high blood pressure
CCCC_081 41Has migraine headaches
CCCC_101 43Has diabetes
CCCC_105 46Diabetes - currently takes insulin
CCCC_10A 45Diabetes diagnosed - when pregnant
CCCC_10B 45Diabetes diagnosed - other than when pregnant
CCCC_10C 46Diabetes diagnosed - when started with insulin
CCCC_111 47Has epilepsy
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
CCCC_121 47Has heart disease
CCCC_12A 48Heart disease - ever had a heart attack
CCCC_12J 48Heart disease - has angina
CCCC_12K 49Heart disease - has congestive heart failure
CCCC_131 49Has cancer
CCCC_141 50Has stomach or intestinal ulcers
CCCC_151 50Suffers from the effects of a stroke
CCCC_161 51Has urinary incontinence
CCCC_171 51Has a bowel disorder / Crohn's Disease or colitis
CCCC_191 52Has cataracts
CCCC_201 52Has glaucoma
CCCC_211 53Has a thyroid condition
CCCC_251 53Has chronic fatigue syndrome
CCCC_261 54Suffers from multiple chemical sensitivities
CCCC_280 54Has a mood disorder
CCCC_290 55Has an anxiety disorder
CCCC_331 55Has a learning disability
CCCC_91A 42Has chronic bronchitis
CCCC_91B 42Has emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CCCCF1 56Has a chronic condition - (F)
CCCCG102 44Diabetes - age first diagnosed - (G)
CCCCG901 56Other long-term physical or mental health condition - (G)
Colorectal cancer screeningCCS :
CCSC_180 215Had an FOBT test
CCSC_182 216Last time FOBT test done
CCSC_184 220Had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
CCSC_185 220Last time had colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
CCSC_187 224Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy followed FOBT test
CCSC_83A 216Had FOBT - family history
CCSC_83B 217Had FOBT - regular check-up
CCSC_83C 217Had FOBT - age
CCSC_83D 218Had FOBT - follow-up of problem
CCSC_83E 219Had FOBT - follow-up of treatment
CCSC_83F 219Had FOBT - other
CCSC_83G 218Had FOBT - race
CCSC_86A 221Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - family history
CCSC_86B 221Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - regular check-up
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
CCSC_86C 222Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - age
CCSC_86D 222Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of problem
CCSC_86E 223Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - follow-up of treatment
CCSC_86F 223Had colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy - other
CCSCFOPT 215Optional module flag: Colorectal cancer screening - (F)
Changes made to improve healthCIH :
CIHC_1 18Did something to improve health
CIHC_2 19Most important change to improve health
CIHC_3 20Thinks should do something to improve health
CIHC_4 20Most important thing to improve health
CIHC_5 21Barrier to improving health
CIHC_6A 21Barrier to improving health - lack of will power
CIHC_6B 22Barrier to improving health - lack of time
CIHC_6C 22Barrier to improving health - too tired
CIHC_6D 23Barrier to improving health - too difficult
CIHC_6E 23Barrier to improving health - too costly
CIHC_6F 24Barrier to improving health - too stressed
CIHC_6G 24Barrier to improving health - disability/health problem
CIHC_6H 25Barrier to improving health - other
CIHC_7 25Intending to improve health over next year
CIHC_8A 26Health improvement - more exercise
CIHC_8B 26Health improvement - lose weight
CIHC_8C 27Health improvement - improve eating habits
CIHC_8D 27Health improvement - quit smoking
CIHC_8E 28Health improvement - reduce amount smoked
CIHC_8F 28Health improvement - learn to manage stress
CIHC_8G 29Health improvement - reduce stress level
CIHC_8H 29Health improvement - take vitamins
CIHC_8I 30Health improvement - other
CIHCFOPT 18Optional module flag: Changes made to improve health - (F)
Contacts with mental health professionalsCMH :
CMHC_01K 518Consulted mental health professional
CMHC_1MA 520Consulted mental health professional - family doctor
CMHC_1MB 520Consulted mental health professional - psychiatrist
CMHC_1MC 521Consulted mental health professional - psychologist
CMHC_1MD 521Consulted mental health professional - nurse
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
CMHC_1ME 522Consulted mental hlth. professional - social worker
CMHC_1MF 522Consulted mental health professional - other
CMHCFOPT 518Optional module flag: Contact w/ mental hlth prof. - (F)
CMHCG01L 519Consulted mental health professional - number of times - (G)
Problem gamblingCPG :
CPGCDACT 434Number of different types of gambling activities - (D)
CPGCDINT 435Gambling interference - Mean - (D)
CPGCDSEV 433Problem gambling severity index - (D)
CPGCDTYP 434Type of gambler - (D)
CPGCFGAM 433Gambling Activity - Gambler vs. Non-gambler - (F)
CPGCFINT 435Gambling Interference - (F)
CPGCFOPT 432Optional module flag: Problem gambling - (F)
Dental visitsDEN :
DENC_130 225Visited dentist
DENC_132 226Last time visited dentist
DENC_36A 226No dental visit - have not gotten around to it
DENC_36B 227No dental visit - respondent didn't think necessary
DENC_36C 227No dental visit - dentist didn't think necessary
DENC_36D 228No dental visit - personal / family responsibilities
DENC_36E 228No dental visit - not available when required
DENC_36F 229No dental visit - not available in area
DENC_36G 229No dental visit - waiting time too long
DENC_36H 230No dental visit - transportation problems
DENC_36I 230No dental visit - language problem
DENC_36J 231No dental visit - cost
DENC_36K 231No dental visit - did not know where to go
DENC_36L 232No dental visit - fear
DENC_36M 232No dental visit - wears dentures
DENC_36N 233No dental visit - other
DENC_36O 233No dental visit - unable to leave house / health problem
DENCFOPT 224Optional module flag: Dental visits - (F)
Demographic and household variablesDHH :
DHHC_OWN 559Dwelling - owned by a member of household
DHHC_SEX 8Sex
DHHCG611 558Number of persons 6 to 11 years old in household - (D, G)
DHHCGAGE 8Age - (G)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
DHHCGBED 560Dwelling - number of bedrooms - (G)
DHHCGHSZ 557Household size - (G)
DHHCGL12 558Number of persons less than 12 years old in household -(D,G)
DHHCGLE5 558Number of persons 5 years old or less in household - (D, G)
DHHCGLVG 559Living arrangement of selected respondent - (D, G)
DHHCGMS 9Marital Status - (G)
Distress and mental health (Quebec)DIQ :
DIQC_01 536Frequency - felt hopeless about the future
DIQC_02 536Frequency - felt lonely
DIQC_03 537Frequency - had mind go blank
DIQC_04 537Frequency - felt discouraged or down
DIQC_05 538Frequency - felt tense or under pressure
DIQC_06 538Frequency - lost temper
DIQC_07 539Frequency - felt bored or had little interest in things
DIQC_08 539Frequency - felt fearful or afraid
DIQC_09 540Frequency - had trouble remembering things
DIQC_10 540Frequency - cried easily or felt like crying
DIQC_11 541Frequency - felt nervous or shaky
DIQC_12 541Frequency - felt critical of others
DIQC_13 542Frequency - felt easily annoyed or irritated
DIQC_14 542Frequency - angry over things that are not important
DIQC_15 543Self-rated mental health compared to others
DIQCFOPT 535Optional module flag: Distress (Québec) - (F)
DistressDIS :
DISC_10A 523Frequency - felt tired out - past month
DISC_10B 524Frequency - felt nervous - past month
DISC_10C 525Frequency - felt so nervous - past month
DISC_10D 526Frequency - felt hopeless - past month
DISC_10E 527Frequency - felt restless - past month
DISC_10F 528Frequency - felt so restless - past month
DISC_10G 529Frequency - felt sad - past month
DISC_10H 529Frequency - felt so depressed - past month
DISC_10I 530Frequency - felt everything was an effort - past month
DISC_10J 531Frequency - felt worthless - past month
DISC_10K 532Frequency of feelings - past month
DISC_10L 532Frequency of feelings (more often)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
DISC_10M 533Frequency of feelings (less often)
DISC_10N 533Frequency of feelings interfere with life - past month
DISCDCHR 535Chronicity of distress/impairment scale - past month - (D)
DISCDDSX 534Distress scale - K10 - past month - (D)
DISCDK6 534Distress scale - K6 - past month - (D)
DISCFOPT 523Optional module flag: Distress - (F)
DepressionDPS :
DPSCDMT 546Specific month last felt depressed - 2 weeks in a row - (D)
DPSCDPP 544Depression Scale - Predicted Probability - (D)
DPSCDSF 544Depression Scale - Short Form Score - (D)
DPSCDWK 545Number of weeks felt depressed - (D)
DPSCFOPT 543Optional module flag: Depression - (F)
Driving and safetyDRV :
DRVC_01A 412Drove a motor vehicle
DRVC_01B 412Drove a motorcycle
DRVC_02 413Frequency - used seat belt when driving
DRVC_03 413Frequency - used cell phone when driving
DRVC_04 414Frequency - felt tired when driving
DRVC_05 415Driving speed compared to others
DRVC_06 416Driving aggression compared to others
DRVC_07 416Drove a motor vehicle after 2 or more drinks
DRVC_07A 417Number of times - drove after 2+ drinks
DRVC_08A 417Frequency - uses seat belt - front seat passenger
DRVC_08B 418Frequency - uses seat belt - back seat passenger
DRVC_09 419Frequency - uses seat belt - in taxi
DRVC_10 419Passenger/driver had 2+ drinks
DRVC_10A 420No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks
DRVC_11A 420Driver or passenger - snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo
DRVC_11B 421Driver or passenger - ATV
DRVC_12 421Frequency wears helmet - ATV
DRVC_13 422Passenger w/driver had 2+ drinks - ATV, snowmobile, etc.
DRVC_13A 422No. of times - passenger/driver had 2+ drinks-ATV/snowmobile
DRVC_14 423Drove snowmobile/ATV, etc. after 2+ drinks
DRVC_14A 423No. of times - drove snowmobile, ATV, etc after 2+ drinks
DRVCFOPT 411Optional module flag: Driving and Safety - (F)
DRVCFSBU 424Passenger seat belt use - motor vehicle - (F)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
Dietary supplement useDSU :
DSUC_1A 252Took vitamin or mineral supplements - past 4 weeks
DSUC_1B 253Took supplements - at least once a week
DSUC_1C 253Took supplements - number of days - last week
DSUC_1D 254Took supplements - number of days - past 4 weeks
DSUCDCON 254Freq. of consumption of vitamin/mineral supplements - (F)
DSUCFOPT 252Optional module flag: Dietary Supplement - (F)
EducationEDU :
EDUCDH04 557Highest level of education - household, 4 levels - (D)
EDUCDR04 556Highest level of education - respondent, 4 levels - (D)
Eating troubles assessmentETA :
ETAC_01A 436Had a strong fear of being too fat/overweight - life
ETAC_01B 437Had a strong fear of being too fat/overweight - 12 mo
ETAC_02 437Frequency - terrified of being overweight
ETAC_03 438Frequency - avoided eating when hungry
ETAC_04 439Frequency - preoccupied with food
ETAC_05 440Frequency - went on eating binges
ETAC_06 441Frequency - cut food into small pieces
ETAC_07 442Frequency - was aware of calorie content
ETAC_08 443Frequency - avoided food with high carbohydrate content
ETAC_09 444Frequency - felt eating more would be appreciated by others
ETAC_10 445Frequency - vomited after eating
ETAC_11 446Frequency - felt guilty after eating
ETAC_12 447Frequency - preoccupied with desire to be thinner
ETAC_13 448Frequency - thought of burning up calories when exercising
ETAC_14 449Frequency - is too thin according to others
ETAC_15 450Frequency - preoccupied with having fat on body
ETAC_16 451Frequency - took longer to eat meals
ETAC_17 452Frequency - avoided foods with sugar
ETAC_18 453Frequency - ate diet foods
ETAC_19 454Frequency - felt food controlled life
ETAC_20 455Frequency - displayed self-control around food
ETAC_21 456Frequency - felt others pressured to eat
ETAC_22 457Frequency - gave too much time/thought to food
ETAC_23 458Frequency - felt uncomfortable after eating sweets
ETAC_24 459Frequency - engaged in dieting behaviour
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
ETAC_25 460Frequency - liked stomach to be empty
ETAC_26 461Frequency - had impulse to vomit after meals
ETAC_27 462Freq. - enjoyed trying rich foods
ETACDIND 462Eating Attitude Test Index Score - (D)
ETACFIND 463Eating Attitude Test Index - (F)
ETACFOPT 436Optional module flag: Eating troubles - (F)
Exposure to second-hand smokeETS :
ETSC_10 390Someone smokes inside home
ETSC_20 391Exposed to second-hand smoke in private vehicle
ETSC_20B 391Exposed to second-hand smoke in public places
ETSC_5 392Restrictions against smoking cigarettes in home
ETSC_6A 392Smoking restrictions - not permitted in home
ETSC_6B 393Smoking restrictions - permitted in certain rooms only
ETSC_6C 393Smoking restrictions - not in presence of young children
ETSC_6D 394Smoking restrictions - other
ETSC_7 562Smoking restrictions at place of work
ETSCG11 390Number of people who smoke inside home - (G)
Food choicesFDC :
FDCC_1A 244Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about body weight
FDCC_1B 245Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about heart disease
FDCC_1C 245Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about cancer
FDCC_1D 246Chooses or avoids foods - concerned about osteoporosis
FDCC_2A 246Reason to choose foods - lower fat content
FDCC_2B 247Reason to choose foods - fibre content
FDCC_2C 247Reason to choose foods - calcium content
FDCC_3A 248Reason to avoid foods - fat content
FDCC_3B 248Reason to avoid foods - type of fat
FDCC_3C 249Reason to avoid foods - salt content
FDCC_3D 249Reason to avoid foods - cholesterol content
FDCC_3E 250Reason to avoid foods - calorie content
FDCCFAVD 251Avoids foods for content reasons - (F)
FDCCFCAH 250Chooses/avoids foods b/c of certain health concerns - (F)
FDCCFCHO 251Chooses foods for content reasons - (F)
FDCCFOPT 244Optional module flag: Food Choices - (F)
Food insecurityFIN :
FINC_1 573Worried there would not be enough to eat
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
FINC_2 573Did not have enough to eat
FINC_3 574Did not eat desired quality or variety of food
FINCF1 574Food insecurity - (F)
FINCFOPT 572Optional module flag: Food insecurity - (F)
Flu shotsFLU :
FLUC_160 148Ever had a flu shot
FLUC_162 148Had flu shot - last time
FLUC_66A 149No flu shot - have not gotten around to it
FLUC_66B 149No flu shot - respondent didn't think it was necessary
FLUC_66C 150No flu shot - doctor didn't think it was necessary
FLUC_66D 150No flu shot - personal or family responsibilities
FLUC_66E 151No flu shot - not available at time required
FLUC_66F 151No flu shot - not available at all in area
FLUC_66G 152No flu shot - waiting time was too long
FLUC_66H 152No flu shot - transportation problems
FLUC_66I 153No flu shot - language problem
FLUC_66J 153No flu shot - cost
FLUC_66K 154No flu shot - did not know where to go
FLUC_66L 154No flu shot - fear
FLUC_66M 155No flu shot - bad reaction to previous shot
FLUC_66N 156No flu shot - other
FLUC_66O 155No flu shot - unable to leave house / health problem
Fruit and vegetable consumptionFVC :
FVCCDCAR 256Daily consumption - carrots - (D)
FVCCDFRU 255Daily consumption - fruit - (D)
FVCCDJUI 255Daily consumption - fruit juice - (D)
FVCCDPOT 256Daily consumption - potatoes - (D)
FVCCDSAL 255Daily consumption - green salad - (D)
FVCCDTOT 257Daily consumption - total fruits and vegetables - (D)
FVCCDVEG 256Daily consumption - other vegetables - (D)
FVCCGTOT 257Daily consumption - total fruits and vegetables - (G)
General healthGEN :
GENC_01 12Self-perceived health
GENC_02 12Self-perceived health compared to one year ago
GENC_02A 13Satisfaction with life in general
GENC_02B 13Self-perceived mental health
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
GENC_07 14Self-perceived stress
GENC_08 14Worked at job or business
GENC_09 15Self-perceived work stress
GENC_10 15Sense of belonging to local community
GENCDHDI 16Self-rated health - (D)
GENCDMHI 16Self-rated mental health - (D)
Geographic identifiersGEO :
GEOCDPMF 2Health Region (5) - (G)
GEOCGPRV 1Province - (G)
GEOCGSHR 5Sub-Health Region (Québec only) - (D, G)
Health care system satisfactionHCS :
HCSC_1 10Rating of availability of health care - province
HCSC_2 10Rating of quality of health care - province
HCSC_3 11Rating of availability of health care - community
HCSC_4 11Rating of quality of health care - community
HCSCFOPT 9Optional module flag: Health Care System Satisfaction - (F)
Health care utilizationHCU :
HCUC_01 60Overnight patient
HCUC_04 69Consulted alternative health care provider
HCUC_04A 68Attended self-help group
HCUC_05A 69Alternative health care - massage therapist
HCUC_05B 70Alternative health care - acupuncturist
HCUC_05C 70Alternative health care - homeopath or naturopath
HCUC_06 71Self-perceived unmet health care needs
HCUC_07A 72Care not received - not available in area
HCUC_07B 72Care not received - not available at time required
HCUC_07C 73Care not received - waiting time too long
HCUC_07D 73Care not received - felt would be inadequate
HCUC_07E 74Care not received - cost
HCUC_07F 74Care not received - too busy
HCUC_07G 75Care not received - didn't get around to it
HCUC_07H 75Care not received - didn't know where to go
HCUC_07I 76Care not received - transportation problems
HCUC_07J 76Care not received - language problems
HCUC_07K 77Care not received - personal or family responsibilities
HCUC_07L 77Care not received - dislikes doctors / afraid
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
HCUC_07M 78Care not received - decided not to seek care
HCUC_07N 79Care not received - other
HCUC_07O 78Care not received - dr didn't think it was necessary
HCUC_07P 79Care not received - unable to leave house / health problem
HCUC_08A 80Type of care not received - treatment phys. health problem
HCUC_08B 80Type of care not received - treatment emotional problem
HCUC_08C 81Type of care not received - regular check-up
HCUC_08D 81Type of care not received - care of injury
HCUC_08E 82Type of care not received - other
HCUC_09A 82Location tried to get service - doctor's office
HCUC_09B 83Location tried to get service - hospital emergency room
HCUC_09C 83Location tried to get service - hospital overnight patient
HCUC_09D 84Location tried to get service - hosp. outpatient clinic
HCUC_09E 84Location tried to get service - walk-in clinic
HCUC_09F 85Location tried to get service - appointment clinic
HCUC_09G 85Location tried to get service - community health centre/CLSC
HCUC_09H 86Location tried to get service - other
HCUC_1AA 57Has regular medical doctor
HCUC_1BA 57Reason has no regular doctor - no one available in area
HCUC_1BB 58Reason has no regular doctor - none taking new patients
HCUC_1BC 58Reason has no regular doctor - not tried to contact one
HCUC_1BD 59Reason has no regular doctor - has left or retired
HCUC_1BE 59Reason has no regular doctor - other
HCUCFCOP 87Consultations with health professionals - (F)
HCUCG01A 61Number of nights as patient - (G)
HCUCG02A 61Number of consultations - family doctor - (G)
HCUCG02B 62Number of consultations - eye specialist - (G)
HCUCG02C 62Number of consultations - other medical doctor - (G)
HCUCG02D 63Number of consultations - nurse - (G)
HCUCG02E 63Number of consultations - dentist or orthodontist - (G)
HCUCG02F 64Number of consultations - chiropractor - (G)
HCUCG02G 64Number of consultations - physiotherapist - (G)
HCUCG02H 65Number of consultations - social worker or counsellor - (G)
HCUCG02I 65Number of consultations - psychologist - (G)
HCUCG02J 66Number of consultations - speech / aud. / occ. therapist-(G)
HCUCG03A 66Place of most recent contact - family doctor - (G)
HCUCG03C 67Place of most recent contact - other medical doctor - (G)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
HCUCG03D 68Place of most recent contact - nurse - (G)
HCUCG05L 71Alternative health care - other - (G)
HCUCG1C 60Language spoken to doctor - (G)
HCUCGMDC 86Number of consultations with medical doctors - (D, G)
Home care servicesHMC :
HMCC_09 87Received home care services - cost covered by government
HMCC_10A 88Type of govt. home care rec'd - nursing care
HMCC_10B 88Type of govt. home care rec'd - health services
HMCC_10C 89Type of govt. home care rec'd - personal care
HMCC_10D 89Type of govt. home care rec'd - housework
HMCC_10E 90Type of govt. home care rec'd - meals
HMCC_10F 90Type of govt. home care rec'd - shopping
HMCC_10G 91Type of govt. home care rec'd - respite care
HMCC_10H 91Type of govt. home care rec'd - other
HMCC_11 92Received home care services - cost not covered by government
HMCC_12F 93Non govt. home care - provided by other
HMCC_14 106Self-perceived unmet home care needs
HMCC_15A 106Home care not received - not available / area
HMCC_15B 107Home care not received - not available at time required
HMCC_15C 107Home care not received - waiting time too long
HMCC_15D 108Home care not received - felt would be inadequate
HMCC_15E 108Home care not received - cost
HMCC_15F 109Home care not received - too busy
HMCC_15G 109Home care not received - didn't get around to it
HMCC_15H 110Home care not received - didn't know where to go
HMCC_15I 110Home care not received - language problems
HMCC_15J 111Home care not received - family responsibilities
HMCC_15K 111Home care not received - decided not to seek services
HMCC_15L 112Home care not received - doctor didn't think necessary
HMCC_15M 112Home care not received - other
HMCC_16A 113Type of home care needed - nursing care
HMCC_16B 113Type of home care needed - health services
HMCC_16C 114Type of home care needed - personal care
HMCC_16D 114Type of home care needed - housework
HMCC_16E 115Type of home care needed - meals
HMCC_16F 115Type of home care needed - shopping
HMCC_16G 116Type of home care needed - respite care
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
HMCC_16H 116Type of home care needed - other
HMCC_3FA 102Non govt. home care provided by other - nursing care
HMCC_3FB 102Non govt. home care provided by other - health services
HMCC_3FC 103Non govt. home care provided by other - personal care
HMCC_3FD 103Non govt. home care provided by other - housework
HMCC_3FE 104Non govt. home care provided by other - meals
HMCC_3FF 104Non govt. home care provided by other - shopping
HMCC_3FG 105Non govt. home care provided by other - respite care
HMCC_3FH 105Non govt. home care provided by other - other
HMCCFRHC 117Received home care - (F)
HMCCG12A 92Non govt. home care - provided by private agency - (G)
HMCCG12C 93Non govt. home care - provided by neighbour/family/vol.- (G)
HMCCG3AA 94Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - nursing -(G)
HMCCG3AB 94Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - health - (G)
HMCCG3AC 95Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - personal-(G)
HMCCG3AD 95Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - housework-(G)
HMCCG3AE 96Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - meals - (G)
HMCCG3AF 96Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - shopping-(G)
HMCCG3AG 97Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - respite - (G)
HMCCG3AH 97Non govt. home care provided by priv. agency - other - (G)
HMCCG3CA 98Home care rec'd - neighbour/family/volunteer - nursing - (G)
HMCCG3CB 98Home care - neighbour/family/volunteer - health - (G)
HMCCG3CC 99Home care - neighbour/family/volunteer - personal - (G)
HMCCG3CD 99Home care received - neighbour/family/vol. - housework - (G)
HMCCG3CE 100Home care received - neighbour/family/vol. - meals - (G)
HMCCG3CF 100Home care received - neighbour/family/vol. - shopping - (G)
HMCCG3CG 101Home care rec'd - neighbour/family/vol. - respite care - (G)
HMCCG3CH 101Home care received - neighbour/family/vol. - other - (G)
Home safetyHMS :
HMSC_1 566Working smoke detector in home
HMSC_2 567Smoke detectors on every level
HMSC_3 567Smoke detectors tested each month
HMSC_4 568Frequency - changed batteries in smoke detector
HMSC_5 568Escape plan to get out of home
HMSC_6 569Members of household discussed escape plan
HMSCFOPT 566Optional module flag: Home safety - (F)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
Health utility index (HUI)HUI :
HUICDCOG 335Cognition problems - function code - (D)
HUICDEMO 335Emotional problems - function code - (D)
HUICDHSI 336Health Utility Index (HUI3) - (D)
HUICDPAD 336Activities prevented by pain - function code - (D)
HUICFOPT 332Optional module flag: Health utility index - (F)
HUICGDEX 334Dexterity trouble - function code - (D, G)
HUICGHER 333Hearing problems - function code - (D, G)
HUICGMOB 334Mobility trouble - function code - (D, G)
HUICGSPE 333Speech trouble - function code - (D, G)
HUICGVIS 332Vision trouble - function code - (D, G)
Height and weightHWT :
HWTC_4 33Respondent's opinion of own weight
HWTCGBMI 35Body Mass Index - (D, G)
HWTCGHT 34Height - (G)
HWTCGISW 36Standard weight - International standard - (D, G)
HWTCGWTK 35Weight - kilograms - (D, G)
Illicit drugsIDG :
IDGCDINT 431Illicit drug interference - mean - 12 mo - (D)
IDGCFINT 432Illicit drug interference - 12 mo - (F)
IDGCFLA 429Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - life - (F)
IDGCFLAC 430Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - life - (F)
IDGCFLCA 428Cannabis drug use - including one time only - life - (F)
IDGCFLCM 428Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - life - (F)
IDGCFOPT 427Optional module flag: Illicit drug use - (F)
IDGCFYA 430Illicit drug use - including one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)
IDGCFYAC 431Illicit drug use - excluding one time cannabis - 12 mo - (F)
IDGCFYCM 429Cannabis drug use - excluding one time only - 12 mo - (F)
IncomeINC :
INCCDIA2 570Income adequacy - 2 groups - (D)
INCCDIA4 570Income adequacy - 4 groups - (D)
INCCDIA5 571Income adequacy - 5 groups - (D)
INCCG2 569Total household income - main source - (G)
INCCGHH 571Total household income from all sources - (D, G)
INCCGPER 572Total personal income from all sources - (D, G)
InjuriesINJ :
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
INJC_01 321Injured in past 12 months
INJC_10 325Most serious injury - result of a fall
INJC_13 326Most serious injury - received treatment within 48 hours
INJC_14A 327Most serious injury - treated in doctor’s office
INJC_14B 327Most serious injury - treated in hospital emergency room
INJC_15 329Most serious injury - admitted to hospital
INJC_16 330Other injuries - treated but did not limit normal activities
INJCDSTT 331Injury Status - (D)
INJCG02 322Number of injuries in past 12 months - (G)
INJCG05 322Most serious injury - type - (G)
INJCG06 323Most serious injury - body part affected - (G)
INJCG08 324Most serious injury - place of occurrence - (G)
INJCG09 325Most serious injury - activity when injured - (G)
INJCG11 326Most serious injury - how fell - (G)
INJCG14C 328Most serious injury - treated in clinic - (G)
INJCG14G 328Most serious injury - treated at work/school/home - (G)
INJCG14J 329Most serious injury - treated by telephone/other place - (G)
INJCG17 330Other injuries - number - (G)
INJCGCAU 331Cause of injury - (D, G)
Insurance coverageINS :
INSC_1 146Insurance - prescription medications
INSC_2 146Insurance - dental expenses
INSC_3 147Insurance - eye glasses / contact lenses
INSC_4 147Insurance - hospital charges
Labour forceLBF :
LBFCDHPW 564Total usual hours worked per week - (D)
LBFCDMJS 563Multiple job status - (D)
LBFCDPFT 564Usual hours worked - full-time / part-time status - (D)
LBFCDSTU 565Student working status - (D)
LBFCDWSS 562Working status last week - 4 groups - (D)
LBFCF35 561Response entered - kind of work - (F)
LBFCG31 560Self-employment status - main job or business - (G)
LBFCGJST 565Job status over past year - (D, G)
LBFCGRNW 563Main reason for not working last week - (D, G)
LBFCGSOC 561Standard Occup. Classification (SOC), 1991 3 levels - (G)
Leisure activitiesLEI :
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
LEIC_01 304Number of hours - playing cards or games
LEIC_02 305Number of hours - listening to radio/recorded music
LEIC_03 306Number of hours - doing crafts/other hobbies
LEIC_04 307Number of hours - visiting family or friends
LEIC_05 308Number of hours - attending events/entertainment
LEICFOPT 303Optional module flag: Leisure activities - (F)
MammographyMAM :
MAMC_030 174Ever had mammogram
MAMC_032 178Last time mammogram was done
MAMC_038 186Had a hysterectomy
MAMC_31A 174Had mammogram - family history
MAMC_31B 175Had mammogram - regular check-up
MAMC_31C 175Had mammogram - age
MAMC_31D 176Had mammogram - previously detected lump
MAMC_31E 176Had mammogram - follow-up of treatment
MAMC_31F 177Had mammogram - on hormone replacement therapy
MAMC_31G 177Had mammogram - breast problem
MAMC_31H 178Had mammogram - other
MAMC_36A 179No mammogram - have not gotten around to it - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36B 179No mammogram - resp. did not think necessary - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36C 180No mammogram - doctor did not think necessary - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36D 180No mammogram - personal/family responsibilities - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36E 181No mammogram - not available when required - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36F 181No mammogram - not available in the area - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36G 182No mammogram - waiting time too long - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36H 182No mammogram - transportation problems - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36I 183No mammogram - language problem - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36J 183No mammogram - cost - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36K 184No mammogram - did not know where to go - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36L 184No mammogram - fear - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36M 185No mammogram - other - past 2 yrs
MAMC_36N 185No mammogram - unable to leave house/hlth prob - past 2 yrs
Medication useMED :
MEDC_1A 490Medication - pain relievers - past mo.
MEDC_1B 491Medication - tranquilizers - past mo.
MEDC_1C 491Medication - diet pills - past mo.
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
MEDC_1D 492Medication - anti-depressants - past mo.
MEDC_1E 492Medication - codeine, Demerol or morphine - past mo.
MEDC_1F 493Medication - allergy medicine - past mo.
MEDC_1G 493Medication - asthma medications - past mo.
MEDC_1H 494Medication - cough or cold remedies - past mo.
MEDC_1I 494Medication - penicillin or other antibiotics
MEDC_1J 495Medication - medicine for the heart
MEDC_1K 495Medication - medicine for blood pressure
MEDC_1L 496Medication - diuretics
MEDC_1M 496Medication - steroids
MEDC_1N 497Medication - insulin
MEDC_1O 497Medication - pills to control diabetes
MEDC_1P 498Medication - sleeping pills
MEDC_1Q 498Medication - stomach remedies
MEDC_1R 499Medication - laxatives
MEDC_1S 499Medication - birth control pills
MEDC_1T 500Medication - hormones for menopause
MEDC_1T1 500Hormone therapy - type
MEDC_1T2 501Hormone therapy - year started
MEDC_1U 501Medication - thyroid medication
MEDC_1V 502Medication - other
MEDCF1 502Medication use - past month - (F)
MEDCFOPT 490Optional module flag: Medication use - (F)
Maternal experiencesMEX :
MEXC_01 463Has given birth in the past 5 years
MEXC_02 464Took folic acid - before last pregnancy
MEXC_03 464Breastfed or tried to breastfeed last child
MEXC_05 465Still breastfeeding last child
MEXC_07 467Age of last baby - when other foods added
MEXC_08 468Main reason added other liquids or solid foods
MEXC_09 469Gave vitamin D - when only breastfeeding
MEXC_10 470Main reason stopped breastfeeding last child
MEXC_20 471Type of smoker - last pregnancy
MEXC_23 474Smoked while breastfeeding last baby - occasional smoker
MEXC_26 476Second-hand smoke - during or after last pregnancy
MEXC_30 477Drank alcohol - last pregnancy
MEXC_31 477Frequency of drinking - last pregnancy
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
MEXC_32 478Drank alcohol - while breastfeeding last baby
MEXC_33 478Frequency of drinking - while breastfeeding last baby
MEXCDEBF 479Duration of exclusive breastfeeding - (D)
MEXCFEB4 479Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months - (F)
MEXCG04 465Main reason did not breastfeed last child - (G)
MEXCG06 466Duration of breastfeeding last child - (G)
MEXCG21 472No. of cigarettes daily - last pregnancy (daily smk) - (G)
MEXCG22 473No. of cigarettes - last pregnancy (occasional smoker) - (G)
MEXCG24 475No. of cigar. daily - while breastfeeding (daily smk) - (G)
MEXCG25 476No. of cigar. daily - while breastfeeding (occ. smk) - (G)
Nicotine dependenceNDE :
NDEC_1 371When after waking smokes first cigarette
NDEC_2 371Difficult to not smoke where forbidden
NDEC_3 372Cigarette most hates to give up
NDEC_4 372Smokes more frequently after waking
NDEC_5 373Smokes even if sick
NDECDFTT 373Fagerström Tolerance Test - (D)
NDECFOPT 370Optional module flag: Nicotine dependence - (F)
Oral health 1OH1 :
OH1C_20 30Self-perceived health of teeth and mouth
OH1C_21A 31Ability to chew - firm foods
OH1C_21B 31Ability to chew - fresh apple
OH1C_21C 32Ability to chew - boiled vegetables
OH1C_22 32Frequency of pain in teeth or gums - past month
OH1CFCHW 33Inability to chew - (F)
Oral health 2OH2 :
OH2C_10 234Frequency usually visits the dentist
OH2C_11 235Insurance for dental expenses
OH2C_12 235Teeth removed - 12 mo.
OH2C_13 236Teeth removed - decay or gum disease - 12 mo.
OH2C_20 236Has one or more of own teeth
OH2C_21 237Wears dentures
OH2C_22 237Condition of teeth/mouth - difficulty speaking clearly
OH2C_23 238Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided conversation - 12 mo.
OH2C_24 238Condition of teeth/mouth - avoided laughing/smiling - 12 mo
OH2C_25A 239Had a toothache - past mo.
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
OH2C_25B 239Teeth sensitive to hot or cold - past mo.
OH2C_25C 240Had pain - jaw joints - past mo.
OH2C_25D 240Had pain - mouth or face - past mo.
OH2C_25E 241Had bleeding gums - past mo.
OH2C_25F 241Had dry mouth - past mo.
OH2C_25G 242Had bad breath - past mo.
OH2C_30 242Frequency of brushing teeth
OH2CFLIM 243Limited socially due to oral health status - 12 mo. - (F)
OH2CFOFP 243Oral or facial pain - past mo. - (F)
OH2CFOPT 234Optional module flag: Oral health 2 - (F)
Voluntary organizationsORG :
ORGC_1 17Member of a voluntary organization
ORGC_2 17Frequency - participate in activities
Physical activityPAC :
PACC_1A 258Activity / last 3 months - walking
PACC_1B 258Activity / last 3 months - gardening / yard work
PACC_1C 259Activity / last 3 months - swimming
PACC_1D 259Activity / last 3 months - bicycling
PACC_1E 260Activity / last 3 months - popular or social dance
PACC_1F 260Activity / last 3 months - home exercises
PACC_1G 261Activity / last 3 months - ice hockey
PACC_1H 261Activity / last 3 months - ice skating
PACC_1I 262Activity / last 3 months - in-line skating or rollerblading
PACC_1J 262Activity / last 3 months - jogging or running
PACC_1K 263Activity / last 3 months - golfing
PACC_1L 263Activity / last 3 months - exercise class or aerobics
PACC_1M 264Activity / last 3 months - downhill skiing or snowboarding
PACC_1N 264Activity / last 3 months - bowling
PACC_1O 265Activity / last 3 months - baseball or softball
PACC_1P 265Activity / last 3 months - tennis
PACC_1Q 266Activity / last 3 months - weight-training
PACC_1R 266Activity / last 3 months - fishing
PACC_1S 267Activity / last 3 months - volleyball
PACC_1T 267Activity / last 3 months - basketball
PACC_1U 268Activity / last 3 months - other (#1)
PACC_1V 269Activity / last 3 months - no physical activity
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
PACC_1W 269Activity / last 3 months - other (#2)
PACC_1X 270Activity / last 3 months - other (#3)
PACC_1Z 268Activity / last 3 months - soccer
PACC_2A 270Number of times - walking for exercise - 3 mo.
PACC_2B 271Number of times - gardening/yard work
PACC_2C 272Number of times - swimming
PACC_2D 273Number of times - bicycling
PACC_2E 274Number of times - popular or social dance
PACC_2F 275Number of times - home exercises
PACC_2G 276Number of times - ice hockey
PACC_2H 277Number of times - ice skating
PACC_2I 278Number of times - in-line skating or rollerblading
PACC_2J 279Number of times - jogging or running
PACC_2K 280Number of times - golfing
PACC_2L 281Number of times- exercise class or aerobics
PACC_2M 282Number of times - downhill skiing or snowboarding
PACC_2N 283Number of times - bowling
PACC_2O 284Number of times - baseball or softball
PACC_2P 285Number of times - tennis
PACC_2Q 286Number of times - weight-training
PACC_2R 287Number of times - fishing
PACC_2S 288Number of times - volleyball
PACC_2T 289Number of times - basketball
PACC_2U 291Number of times - other activity (#1)
PACC_2W 292Number of times - other activity (#2)
PACC_2X 293Number of times - other activity (#3)
PACC_2Z 290Number of times - soccer
PACC_3A 271Time spent - walking for exercise
PACC_3B 272Time spent - gardening/yard work
PACC_3C 273Time spent - swimming
PACC_3D 274Time spent - bicycling
PACC_3E 275Time spent - popular or social dance
PACC_3F 276Time spent - home exercises
PACC_3G 277Time spent - ice hockey
PACC_3H 278Time spent - ice skating
PACC_3I 279Time spent - in-line skating or rollerblading
PACC_3J 280Time spent - jogging or running
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
PACC_3K 281Time spent - golfing
PACC_3L 282Time spent - exercise class or aerobics
PACC_3M 283Time spent - downhill skiing or snowboarding
PACC_3N 284Time spent - bowling
PACC_3O 285Time spent - baseball or softball
PACC_3P 286Time spent - tennis
PACC_3Q 287Time spent - weight-training
PACC_3R 288Time spent - fishing
PACC_3S 289Time spent - volleyball
PACC_3T 290Time spent - basketball
PACC_3U 292Time spent - other activity (#1)
PACC_3W 293Time spent - other activity (#2)
PACC_3X 294Time spent - other activity (#3)
PACC_3Z 291Time spent - soccer
PACC_4A 294Number of hours walking - to work or to school
PACC_4B 295Number of hours biking - to work or to school
PACC_6 295Level of physical activity for usual day
PACCDEE 296Energy expenditure - (D)
PACCDFM 297Monthly frequency - physical activity lasting >15 min. - (D)
PACCDFR 297Frequency of all physical activity > 15 min. - (D)
PACCDPAI 298Physical activity index - (D)
PACCFD 298Participant in daily physical activity > 15 min. - (F)
PACCFLEI 296Participant in leisure physical activity - (F)
PAP smear testPAP :
PAPC_020 165Ever had PAP smear test
PAPC_022 165Last time had PAP smear test
PAPC_26A 166No PAP smear - have not gotten around to it
PAPC_26B 166No PAP smear - respondent didn't think necessary
PAPC_26C 167No PAP smear - doctor didn't think necessary
PAPC_26D 167No PAP smear - personal / family responsibilities
PAPC_26E 168No PAP smear - not available when required
PAPC_26F 168No PAP smear - not available in area
PAPC_26G 169No PAP smear - waiting time too long
PAPC_26H 169No PAP smear - transportation problems
PAPC_26I 170No PAP smear - language problem
PAPC_26J 170No PAP smear - cost
PAPC_26K 171No PAP smear - did not know where to go
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
PAPC_26L 171No PAP smear - fear
PAPC_26M 172No PAP smear - hysterectomy
PAPC_26N 172No PAP smear - hate / dislike having one done
PAPC_26O 173No PAP smear - other
PAPC_26P 173No PAP smear - unable to leave house / health problem
Patient satisfactionPAS :
PASC_11 119Received health care services
PASC_12 120Rating of quality of care received
PASC_13 121Satisfaction with way care provided
PASC_21A 121Received health care services at hospital
PASC_21B 122Type of patient - most recent visit
PASC_22 122Rating of quality of care received - hospital
PASC_23 123Satisfaction with way care provided - hospital
PASC_31A 123Received physician care
PASC_31B 124Type of physician - most recent care
PASC_32 124Rating of quality of care received - physician
PASC_33 125Satisfaction with way care provided - physician
PASC_41 125Received community-based care
PASC_42 126Rating of quality of care received - community-based
PASC_43 127Satisfaction with way care provided - community-based
PASC_51 127Used telehealth service
PASC_52 128Rating of quality of service - telehealth
PASC_53 128Satisfaction with way service provided - telehealth
PASCFOPT 119Optional module flag: Patient satisfaction - (F)
Physical check-upPCU :
PCUC_150 200Ever had a physical check-up - without a health problem
PCUC_151 201Ever had a physical check-up - visit for health problem
PCUC_152 201Physical check up - last time
PCUC_56A 202No physical check-up - not gotten around to it - past 3 yrs
PCUC_56B 202No physical check-up - respondent didn't think necessary
PCUC_56C 203No physical check-up - doctor didn't think necessary
PCUC_56D 203No physical check-up - personal or family responsibilities
PCUC_56E 204No physical check-up - not available when required
PCUC_56F 204No physical check-up - not available in area
PCUC_56G 205No physical check-up - waiting time too long
PCUC_56H 205No physical check-up - transportation problems
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
PCUC_56I 206No physical check-up - language problem
PCUC_56J 206No physical check-up - cost
PCUC_56K 207No physical check-up - did not know where to go
PCUC_56L 207No physical check-up - fear
PCUC_56M 208No physical check-up - other
PCUC_56N 208No physical check-up - Unable to leave house/health problem
PCUCFOPT 200Optional module flag: Physical check-up - (F)
Prostate cancer screeningPSA :
PSAC_170 209Ever had a PSA blood test (prostate cancer)
PSAC_172 210Last time had PSA blood test
PSAC_174 214Had a digital rectal exam
PSAC_175 214Last time had digital rectal exam
PSAC_73A 210Had PSA test - family history of prostate cancer
PSAC_73B 211Had PSA test - regular check-up
PSAC_73C 211Had PSA test - age
PSAC_73D 212Had PSA test - follow-up of problem
PSAC_73E 213Had PSA test - follow-up of prostate cancer treatment
PSAC_73F 213Had PSA test - other
PSAC_73G 212Had PSA test - race
PSACFOPT 209Optional module flag: Prostate cancer screening - (F)
Medication use (Quebec)QMD :
QMDC_01 503Took pain relievers - 48 hr
QMDC_02 504Took tranquilizers, sedatives or sleeping pills - 48 hr
QMDC_03A 504Took heart medication - 48 hr
QMDC_03B 505Took blood pressure medication - 48 hr
QMDC_04 505Took antibiotics - 48 hr
QMDC_05 506Took stomach remedies or medications - 48 hr
QMDC_06 506Took laxatives - 48 hr
QMDC_07 507Took cough or cold remedies - 48 hr
QMDC_08 507Used skin ointment - 48 hr
QMDC_09 508Took vitamins or minerals - 48 hr
QMDC_10 508Took dietary supplements - 48 hr
QMDC_11 509Took energy or mood improving stimulants - 48 hr
QMDC_12 509Took oral contraceptive last time - 48 hr
QMDC_13 510Took diet pills - 48 hrs
QMDC_14 510Took anti-depressants - 48 hr
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
QMDC_15 511Took allergy medicine - 48 hr
QMDC_16 511Took asthma medication - 48 hr
QMDC_17A 512Took insulin - 48 hr
QMDC_17B 512Took pills to control diabetes - 48 hr
QMDC_18 513Took cholesterol medication - 48 hr
QMDC_19A 513Took hormones for menopause - 48 hr
QMDC_19B 514Type of hormone taken
QMDC_20 514Took thyroid medication - 48 hr
QMDC_21 515Took other medication - 48 hr
QMDC_22 515Number of different medications taken - 48 hr
QMDCFOPT 503Optional module flag: Medication use (Quebec) - (F)
Restriction of activitiesRAC :
RACC_1 128Has difficulty with activities
RACC_2A 129Long-term condition reduces activities - at home
RACC_2B1 129Long-term condition reduces activities - at school
RACC_2B2 130Reduction in kind or amount activities - at work
RACC_2C 130Reduction in kind or amount activities - other activities
RACC_5B1 131Discrimination due to condition/health problem - life
RACC_5B2 132Discrimination due to condition/health problem
RACC_6A 132Needs help - preparing meals
RACC_6B1 133Needs help - getting to appointments / running errands
RACC_6C 133Needs help - doing housework
RACC_6D 134Needs help - heavy household chores
RACC_6E 134Needs help - personal care
RACC_6F 135Needs help - moving about inside the house
RACC_6G 135Needs help - looking after personal finances
RACC_7A 136Difficulty - making new friends
RACC_7B 136Difficulty - dealing with unknown people
RACC_7C 137Difficulty - starting / maintaining a conversation
RACC_8A 137Cause of difficulties - physical health
RACC_8B 138Cause of difficulties - emotional or mental health
RACC_8C 138Cause of difficulties - use of alcohol or drugs
RACC_8D 139Cause of difficulties - other
RACCDIMP 139Impact of health problems - (D)
RACCDPAL 140Participation and activity limitation - (D)
RACCF6R 140Help needed for series of tasks - (F)
RACCF7 141Difficulty with social situations - (F)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
RACCG5 131Cause of health problem - (G)
Repetitive strain injuriesREP :
REPC_1 317Repetitive strain injury
REPC_4A 318Repetitive strain - sports or physical exercise
REPC_4B 318Repetitive strain - leisure or hobby
REPC_4C 319Repetitive strain - working at a job or business
REPC_4D 320Repetitive strain - chores, unpaid work, education
REPC_4E 320Repetitive strain - sleeping, eating, personal care
REPC_4F 321Repetitive strain - other
REPC_4G 319Repetitive strain - travel to or from work
REPCG3 317Repetitive strain - body part affected - (G)
Sedentary activitiesSAC :
SACC_1 299Number of hours - on a computer
SACC_2 300Number of hours - playing video games
SACC_3 301Number of hours - watching television or videos
SACC_4 302Number of hours - reading
SACCDTOT 303Total number of hours - sedentary activities - (D)
SACCFOPT 298Optional module flag: Sedentary activities - (F)
Sample identifiersSAM :
SAMC_TYP 6Sample type
Smoking cessation aidsSCA :
SCAC_10 374Has used nicotine patch
SCAC_10A 375Usefulness of nicotine patch
SCAC_11 375Has used nicotine gum or candy
SCAC_11A 376Usefulness of nicotine gum or candy
SCAC_12 376Has used medication such as Zyban
SCAC_12A 377Usefulness of medication such as Zyban
SCAC_50 377Stopped smoking for at least 24 hours
SCAC_60 378Tried to quit smoking - nicotine patch
SCAC_61 378Tried to quit smoking - nicotine gum or candy
SCAC_62 379Tried to quit smoking - medication such as Zyban
SCACDQUI 379Attempted to stop smoking - (D)
SCACFOPT 374Optional module flag: Smoking cessation aids - (F)
Smoking - stages of changeSCH :
SCHC_1 368Quitting smoking - next 6 months
SCHC_2 368Quitting smoking - next 30 days
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
SCHC_3 369Stopped smoking for at least 24 hours
SCHC_4 369Number of times stopped for at least 24 hours
SCHCDSTG 370Smoking stage of change - (D)
SCHCFOPT 367Optional module flag: Smoking - Stages of Change - (F)
Socio-demographic characteristicsSDC :
SDCC_8 553Currently attending a school, college or university
SDCC_9 553Full-time student or part-time student
SDCCFIMM 554Immigrant status - (F)
SDCCGCBG 554Country of birth - (G)
SDCCGLNG 555Languages in which respondent can converse - (D, G)
SDCCGRAC 556Cultural / racial origin - (D, G)
SDCCGRES 555Length of time in Canada since immigration - (D, G)
Self-esteemSFE :
SFEC_501 350Self-esteem - has good qualities
SFEC_502 351Self-esteem - is person of worth
SFEC_503 352Self-esteem - is able to do things well
SFEC_504 353Self-esteem - takes positive attitude towards self
SFEC_505 354Self-esteem - satisfied with self
SFEC_506 355Self-esteem - feels is a failure
SFECDE1 355Self-esteem scale - (D)
SFECFOPT 349Optional module flag: Self-esteem - (F)
Health status - SF-36SFR :
SFRCDBPS 551Bodily pain scale - (D)
SFRCDGHP 551General health perceptions scale - (D)
SFRCDGMH 550General mental health scale - (D)
SFRCDMCS 552Summary measure of mental health - (D)
SFRCDMRF 549Role functioning (mental) scale - (D)
SFRCDPCS 552Summary measure of physical health - (D)
SFRCDPFS 548Physical functioning scale - (D)
SFRCDPRF 549Role functioning (physical) scale - (D)
SFRCDSFS 548Social functioning scale - (D)
SFRCDVTS 550Vitality scale - (D)
SFRCFOPT 548Module flag: Health Status (SF-36) - (F)
SmokingSMK :
SMKC_01A 356Smoked 100 or more cigarettes - life
SMKC_01B 356Ever smoked whole cigarette
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
SMKC_05B 360Number of cigarettes smoked per day (occasional smoker)
SMKC_05C 360Number of days - smoked at least 1 cigarette (occ. smoker)
SMKC_05D 361Ever smoked daily
SMKC_06A 361Stopped smoking - when stopped (never daily smoker)
SMKC_09A 363Stopped smoking daily - when stopped (former daily smoker)
SMKC_10 364Quit smoking completely - former smoker
SMKC_10A 365Stopped smoking completely - when (former daily smoker)
SMKC_202 358Type of smoker
SMKC_204 359Number of cigarettes smoked per day (daily smoker)
SMKC_208 363Number of cigarettes smoked per day (former daily smoker)
SMKCDSTY 366Type of smoker - (D)
SMKCDYCS 367Number of years smoked (current daily smokers) - (D)
SMKCG01C 357Age - smoked first whole cigarette - (G)
SMKCG06C 362Number of years since stopped smoking - (G)
SMKCG09C 364Number of years since stopped smoking daily - (G)
SMKCG10C 365Number of years since stopped smoking (daily) - (G)
SMKCG203 359Age - started smoking daily (daily smoker) - (G)
SMKCG207 362Age - started smoking daily (former daily smoker) - (G)
SMKCGSTP 366Number of years since stopping smoking completely - (D, G)
Smoking - physician counsellingSPC :
SPCC_10 380Visited regular medical doctor
SPCC_11 381Doctor - knows smokes/smoked
SPCC_12 381Doctor - advised to quit
SPCC_13 382Doctor - gave specific help
SPCC_14A 382Type of help - referral to one-on-one program
SPCC_14B 383Type of help - referral to group program
SPCC_14C 383Type of help - recommended nicotine patch or gum
SPCC_14D 384Type of help - recommended Zyban or other medication
SPCC_14E 384Type of help - provided self-help information
SPCC_14F 385Type of help - offered counselling
SPCC_14G 385Type of help - other
SPCC_20 386Visited dentist
SPCC_21 386Dentist/hygienist - knows smokes/smoked
SPCC_22 387Dentist/hygienist - advised to quit
SPCCFOPT 380Optional module flag: Smoking - Physician counselling - (F)
Social supportSSM :
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
SSMCDAFF 516Affection - MOS subscale - (D)
SSMCDEMO 517Emotional or informational support - MOS subscale - (D)
SSMCDSOC 517Positive social interaction - MOS subscale - (D)
SSMCDTNG 516Tangible social support - MOS subscale - (D)
SSMCFOPT 516Optional module flag: Social support - (F)
Suicidal thoughts and attemptsSUI :
SUIC_1 547Seriously considered suicide - lifetime
SUIC_2 547Seriously considered suicide - past 12 months
SUICFOPT 546Optional module flag - Suicidal thoughts and attempts - (F)
Satisfaction with availabilitySWA :
SWAC_11 118Received health care services
SWAC_11A 118Rating of availability of health care received
SWACFOPT 117Optional module flag: Satisfaction with availability - (F)
Satisfaction with lifeSWL :
SWLC_02 337Satisfaction - job
SWLC_03 338Satisfaction - leisure activities
SWLC_04 339Satisfaction - financial situation
SWLC_05 340Satisfaction - with self
SWLC_06 341Satisfaction - way body looks
SWLC_07 342Satisfaction - relationships with other family members
SWLC_08 343Satisfaction - relationships with friends
SWLC_09 344Satisfaction - housing
SWLC_10 345Satisfaction - neighbourhood
SWLCFOPT 337Optional module flag: Satisfaction with life - (F)
Sexual behavioursSXB :
SXBC_07 481Ever diagnosed with STD
SXBC_09 482Important to avoid getting pregnant
SXBC_1 480Ever had sexual intercourse
SXBC_10 483Important to avoid getting partner pregnant
SXBC_11 483Usually use birth control - past 12 months
SXBC_12A 484Usual method - condom
SXBC_12B 484Usual method - Birth control pill
SXBC_12C 485Usual method - diaphragm
SXBC_12D 485Usual method - spermicide
SXBC_12E 486Usual method - other
SXBC_12F 486Usual method - birth control injection
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
SXBC_13A 487Method used last time - condom
SXBC_13B 487Method used last time - birth control pill
SXBC_13C 488Method used last time - diaphragm
SXBC_13D 488Method used last time - spermicide
SXBC_13E 489Method used last time - other
SXBC_13F 489Method used last time - birth control injection
SXBC_3 480Had sexual intercourse - past 12 months
SXBC_7A 481Condom use - last time
Tobacco alternativesTAL :
TALC_1 395Smoked cigars - last month
TALC_2 395Smoked a pipe - last month
TALC_3 396Used snuff - last month
TALC_4 396Used chewing tobacco - last month
TALCFOPT 394Optional module flag: Tobacco alternatives - (F)
Two-week disabilityTWD :
TWDC_1 141Stayed in bed - because of illness or injury - past 14 days
TWDC_3 142Reduced activities - because of illness or injury
TWDCDDDM 144No. disability days - emotional/mental hlth, alc/drugs - (D)
TWDCDDDP 145No. of disability days - physical illness or injury - (D)
TWDCDDDY 143Total number of disability days in past 14 days - (D)
Use of protective equipmentUPE :
UPEC_01 309Frequency - wears helmet - bicycling
UPEC_02A 309Frequency - wears helmet - in-line skating
UPEC_02B 310Frequency - wears wrist guards - in-line skating
UPEC_02C 310Frequency - wears elbow pads - in-line skating
UPEC_03A 311Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 3 mo.
UPEC_03B 311Downhill skiing or snowboarding - past 12 mo.
UPEC_04A 312Frequency - wears helmet - downhill skiing
UPEC_05A 312Frequency - wears helmet - snowboarding
UPEC_05B 313Frequency - wears wrist guards - snowboarding
UPEC_06 313Has done skateboarding - past 12 mo.
UPEC_06A 314Frequency - wears helmet - skateboarding
UPEC_06B 314Frequency - wears wrist guards/protectors - skateboarding
UPEC_06C 315Frequency - wears elbow pads - skateboarding
UPECFILS 315Wears all protective equipment - in-line skating - (F)
UPECFOPT 308Optional module flag: Use of protective equipment - (F)
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DescriptionVariable Name Page
UPECFSKB 316Wears all protective equipment - skateboarding - (F)
UPECFSNB 316Wears all protective equipment - snowboarding - (F)
Work stressWST :
WSTCDAUT 346Work stress - decision latitude / authority - (D)
WSTCDJIN 347Work stress - job insecurity - (D)
WSTCDJST 349Work stress - job strain - (D)
WSTCDPHY 348Work stress - physical exertion - (D)
WSTCDPSY 347Work stress - psychological demands - (D)
WSTCDSKI 346Work stress - decision latitude / discretion - (D)
WSTCDSOC 348Work stress - social support - (D)
WSTCFOPT 345Optional module flag: Work stress - (F)
WeightsWTS :
WTSC_M 575Weights - Master
Youth smokingYSM :
YSMC_2 388Bought cigarettes for self or others
YSMC_3 388Age asked when buying cigarettes in store
YSMC_4 389Someone refused to sell cigarettes
YSMC_5 389Asked a stranger to buy cigarettes
YSMCG1 387Source of cigarettes - (G)