C. Physical Health

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Module C. Physical Health of HRS 2018

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C001 Question Next we have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
C002 Question Compared with your health when we last asked you in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, would you say that your health is better now, about the same, or worse?
C005 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure or hypertension?
C006 Question In order to lower your blood pressure, are you now taking any medication?
C010 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or high blood sugar?
C285 Question Just to clarify, did the doctor say that you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, or some other blood-sugar-related problem?
C011 Question In order to treat or control your [diabetes/blood sugar], are you now taking medication that you swallow?
C012 Question Are you now using insulin shots or a pump?
C236 Question Has a doctor ever recommended to you that you use insulin?
C214 Question In what year was your diabetes first diagnosed?
C018 Question Since we last asked R™s FIRST NAME (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), had a doctor told R™s FIRST NAME that [he/she] had cancer or a malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer?
C019 Question Since [MONTH], [YEAR]/In the last two years before [her/his] death/Since then], had [she/he] seen a doctor about [her /his] cancer?
C020 Question We want to know about any cancer treatment that may have taken place during the last two years. [Since [MONTH], [YEAR]/In the last two years before [her /his ] death], had [she/he] received any treatment for cancer?]
C021 Question What sort of treatments had [he/she] received for cancer?
C023 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has the cancer gotten worse, better or stayed about the same?
C024 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has a doctor told you that you had a new cancer or malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer?
C026 Question In which organ or part of your body did your cancer start?
C028 Question In what year was your (most recent) cancer diagnosed?
C029 Question In what month was that?
C030 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema?
C031 Question Since then, has this condition gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
C032 Question Are you now taking medication or other treatment for your lung condition?
C033 Question Are you receiving oxygen for your lung condition?
C034 Question Are you receiving physical or respiratory therapy for your lung condition?
C036 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure, or other heart problems?
C037 Question Are you now taking or carrying medication for your heart problem?
C038 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor for your heart problem?
C039 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has this condition gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
C257 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a heart attack?
C258 Question In what year were you first told by a doctor that you had a heart attack?
C259 Question In what month was that?
C274 Question Have you had any other heart attacks since then?
C275 Question How many more heart attacks have you had?
C276 Question In what year was your (most recent) heart attack?
C277 Question In what month was that?
C040 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had a heart attack or myocardial infarction?
C041 Question Since then, have you seen a doctor in connection with your heart attack?
C042 Question Are you now taking or carrying medication because of your heart attack?
C043 Question In what year was your (most recent) heart attack?
C044 Question In what month was that?
C260 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have angina?
C261 Question In what year was your angina first diagnosed?
C045 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had any angina or chest pains due to your heart?
C046 Question Are you now taking or carrying medications because of angina or chest pain?
C263 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have congestive heart failure?
C264 Question In what year was your congestive heart failure first diagnosed?
C048 Question Since we last asked you, that is, since [R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/in the last two years], has a doctor told you that you have congestive heart failure?
C049 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you been admitted to the hospital overnight because of congestive heart failure?
C050 Question Are you taking or carrying any medication for congestive heart failure?
C266 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have an abnormal heart rhythm?
C267 Question In what year was your abnormal heart rhythm first diagnosed?
C269 Question In the last two years, has a doctor told you that you have an abnormal heart rhythm, that is, your heart doesn't always beat regularly?
C282 Question In order to regulate your heart rhythm are you now taking any medication?
C270 Question What type of heart disease do you have?
C051 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had a special test or treatment of your heart where tubes were inserted into your veins or arteries (cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram, angioplasty, or bypass graft notation)?
C052 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had surgery on your heart?
C053 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a stroke?
C054 Question Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor because of this or any other stroke?
C055 Question Do you still have any remaining problems because of your stroke(s)?
C060 Question Are you now taking any medications because of your stroke or its complications?
C061 Question Are you receiving physical or occupational therapy because of your stroke or its complications?
C062 Question Since [MONTH], [YEAR], did a doctor tell [him/her] that [she/he] had another stroke?
C064 Question In what year was your most recent stroke?
C063 Question In what month was that?
C065 Question Have you ever had or has a doctor ever told you that you have any emotional, nervous, or psychiatric problems?
C184 Question Do you now get psychiatric or psychological treatment for your problems?
C271 Question Since we last asked you (in R™s LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), has a doctor told you that you have had problems with depression?
C300 Question Do you now get psychiatric or psychological treatment for your depression?
C193 Question Did R™s FIRST NAME have memory problems as of one month before[she/he] (died/passed away)?
C194 Question How old was R™s FIRST NAME when memory problems became apparent? AGE
C196 Question Did the memory problems get worse over time?
C272 Question Has a doctor ever told you that you have Alzheimer™s Disease?
C298 Question Are you taking any medication prescribed by a doctor to help with your Alzheimer™s Disease?
C273 Question Since we last asked you (in R™s LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), has a doctor told you that you have dementia, senility or any other serious memory impairment?
C069 Question Since we last asked [him/her] (in R™s LAST IW MONTH, YEAR),) had a doctor told R™s FIRST NAME that [he/she] had a memory-related disease?
C209 Question What specific memory-related disease did the doctor say that [she/he] had?
C210 Question Are you taking any medication prescribed by a doctor to help with your dementia, senility or memory impairment?
C197 Question After [she/he] (died/passed away), was an autopsy performed?
C070 Question Since we last asked you (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), have you had or has a doctor told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism?
C071 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has this arthritis gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
C076 Question Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had surgery or any joint replacement because of arthritis?
C218 Question Which did you have: joint replacement, surgery not involving joint replacement, or both?
C077 Question Which joint was replaced or affected?
C219 Question Which type or types of arthritis do you have?
C220 Question Do you have rheumatoid arthritis?
C222 Question Do you have arthritis related to a previous injury?
C297 Question Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that your immune system is weakened?
C240 Question Have you ever had shingles?
C246 Question A vaccine for shingles has been available since 2006, and a second vaccine was more recently introduced. Have you ever had a vaccine for shingles?
C299 Question What year did you get the shingles vaccine?
C283 Question Since we last asked you (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), has a doctor or other health professional told you that your blood cholesterol level was high?
C280 Question Since we last asked you in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR has a doctor told you that you have osteoporosis?
C281 Question Have you ever had a bone density or bone scan test to screen for osteoporosis?
C079 Question Have you fallen down [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
C080 Question How many times have you fallen [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
C081 Question In that fall/In any of these falls], did you injure yourself seriously enough to need medical treatment?
C082 Question Have you ever fractured your hip?
C087 Question This might not be easy to talk about, but during the last 12 months, have you lost any amount of urine beyond your control?
C088 Question On about how many days in the last month have you lost any urine?
C089 Question Was that more than 5 days? In the last month, have you lost any urine on more than 5 days?
C090 Question More than 15 days? In the last month, have you lost any urine on more than 15 days?
C095 Question Is your eyesight excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
C096 Question How good is your eyesight for seeing things at a distance, like recognizing a friend across the street, using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
C097 Question How good is your eyesight for seeing things up close, like reading ordinary newspaper print, using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
C098 Question Have you ever had cataract surgery?
C284 Question Our records from your last interview in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR show that you have had cataract surgery in one eye. Since then have you had cataract surgery in the other eye?
C099 Question Have you had cataract surgery on both eyes, or just one?
C100 Question Did the cataract surgery [on either eye] include implanting a lens?
C101 Question Has a doctor ever treated you for glaucoma?
C237 Question Have you lost all of your upper and lower natural permanent teeth?
C102 Question Do you ever wear a hearing aid?
C103 Question Is your hearing excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
C083 Question How often do you have trouble falling asleep?
C084 Question How often do you have trouble because of waking up during the night?
C085 Question How often do you have trouble with waking up too early and not being able to fall asleep again?
C086 Question How often do you feel really rested when you wake up in the morning?
C289 Question In the past 12 months, how often did you snore while you were sleeping?
C290 Question In the past 12 months, how often did you snort, gasp or stop breathing while you were sleeping?
C291 Question Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have a sleep disorder?
C296 Question In the past year have you had any treatments for your [sleep/snoring] problem?
C293 Question What treatment(s) have you had?
C305 Question What time do you usually go to bed and start trying to fall asleep on weekdays or work days? [INSTR: ENTER HOUR AND MINUTE AND AM/PM.]
C306 Question MINUTE
C307 Question AM/PM?
C308 Question What time do you usually go to bed and start trying to fall asleep on weekends?[INSTR: ENTER HOUR]
C309 Question MINUTE:
C310 Question AM/PM?
C311 Question What time do you usually wake up on weekdays or work days?[INSTR: ENTER HOUR]
C312 Question MINUTE:
C313 Question AM/PM?
C314 Question What time do you usually wake up on weekends?[INSTR: ENTER HOUR AND MINUTE AND AM/PM.] HOUR:
C315 Question MINUTE:
C316 Question AM/PM?
C104 Question Are you often troubled with pain?
C105 Question How bad is the pain most of the time: mild, moderate or severe?
C106 Question Does the pain make it difficult for you to do your usual activities such as household chores or work?
C287 Question Over-the-counter pain medications include such things as Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, aspirin or similar medications. In the past three months have you taken any over-the-counter pain medications for the treatment of pain?
C288 Question In the past three months, have you taken any opioid pain medications?
C107 Question Did [she/he] have any (other) major illnesses [since the time of our interview in [MONTH] [YEAR]?/in the two years preceding [her /his ]death?]
C108S Question What are those other medical diseases or conditions?
C278 Question Since we last asked you in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR have you had a pneumonia vaccination?
C109 Question Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A flu shot?
C110 Question Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had:) A blood test for cholesterol?
C112 Question Did you have a mammogram or x-ray of the breast, to search for cancer [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
C113 Question [Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A PAP smear?
C249 Question Have you ever had a hysterectomy, that is, surgery to remove your uterus or womb?
C250 Question How old were you when you had your hysterectomy? AGE
C251 Question Did you have your hysterectomy after your last menstrual period, that is, after you went through menopause?
C252 Question Regarding menopause, do you think you are without a sign, just beginning, in the middle, near the end, or all through?
C253 Question About how old were you when you finished going through menopause, that is, had your last menstrual period?
C254 Question Were you older than age 50, younger than 50, or what?
C255 Question Were you older than age 45, younger than 45, or what?
C256 Question Were you older than age 55, younger than 55, or what?
C114 Question [Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A PSA blood test or other examination to screen for prostate cancer?
C279 Question In the last four years have you had a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or other screening for colon cancer?
C223 Question How often do you take part in sports or activities that are vigorous, such as running or jogging, swimming, cycling, aerobics or gym workout, tennis, or digging with a spade or shovel?
C224 Question How often do you take part in sports or activities that are moderately energetic, such as gardening, cleaning the car, walking at a moderate pace, dancing, floor or stretching exercises?
C225 Question How often do you take part in sports or activities that are mildly energetic, such as vacuuming, laundry, home repairs?
C301 Question About how much time do you usually spend on your feet Πfor example, standing, walking, etc. on a typical day? MINUTES:
C302 Question HOURS:
C303 Question How much time do you usually spend sitting on a typical day? MINUTES:
C304 Question HOURS:
C116 Question Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
C117 Question Do you smoke cigarettes now?
C118 Question About how many cigarettes do you usually smoke in a day now?
C120 Question About how old were you when you started smoking? AGE
C121 Question YEAR STARTED SMOKING
C122 Question STARTED SMOKING YEARS AGO
C123 Question When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarettes did you usually smoke in a day?
C125 Question About how many years ago did you stop smoking?
C126 Question YEAR STOPPED SMOKING
C127 Question AGE WHEN STOPPED SMOKING
C128 Question Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor?
C129 Question In the last three months, on average, how many days per week have you had any alcohol to drink? DAYS
C130 Question In the last three months, on the days you drink, about how many drinks do you have? NUMBER OF DRINKS
C131 Question In the last three months, on how many days have you had four or more drinks on one occasion? NUMBER OF DAYS
C134 Question In your entire life, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage?
C135 Question Have you ever felt that you should cut down on drinking?
C136 Question Have people ever annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
C137 Question Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking?
C138 Question Have you ever taken a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
C139 Question About how much do you weigh? POUNDS
C140 Question Have you gained or lost ten or more pounds in the last 2 years?
C226 Question Do not include weight during pregnancy. POUNDS
C228 Question How old were you then? (If you don't know your exact age, please make your best guess.) AGE
C141 Question About how tall are you?
C142 Question About how tall are you? INCHES
C143 Question Have you had any of the following persistent or troublesome problems?
C144 Question Shortness of breath while awake?
C145 Question Persistent dizziness or lightheadedness?
C146 Question Back pain or problems?
C147 Question Have you had persistent headaches?
C148 Question Severe fatigue or exhaustion?
C149 Question Persistent wheezing, cough, or bringing up phlegm?
C229 Question Aside from any hospital or nursing home stays, about how many days did you stay in bed more than half the day because of illness or injury during the last month? DAYS
C198 Question Was there a period of at least one month during the last year of [her /his] life when [she/he] had the following problems:
C199 Question Very little appetite or desire for food?
C200 Question Frequent vomiting?
C201 Question Difficulty controlling [her/his] arms and legs?
C202 Question Depression?
C203 Question Periodic confusion?
C204 Question Severe fatigue or exhaustion?
C205 Question Difficulty being aroused or wakened, or loss of consciousness?
C206 Question Persistent wheezing, cough or bringing up phlegm?
C207 Question Uncontrolled outbursts of temper?
C208 Question Loss of control of bowel or bladder?
C150 Question During the last 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt sad, blue, or depressed for two weeks or more in a row?
C151 Question During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day?
C152 Question During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that?
C153 Question During those two weeks, did you lose more interest in things than is usual for you?
C154 Question Thinking about those same two weeks, did you ever feel more tired out or low in energy than is usual for you?
C155 Question During those same two weeks, did you lose your appetite?
C156 Question Did your appetite increase during those same two weeks?
C157 Question Did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do during those two weeks?
C158 Question Did that happen every night, nearly every night, or less often during those two weeks?
C159 Question During that same two-week period, did you have a lot more trouble concentrating than usual?
C160 Question People sometimes feel down on themselves, and no good or worthless. During that two-week period, did you feel this way?
C161 Question Did you think a lot about death -- either your own, someone else's, or death in general -- during those two weeks?
C163 Question About how many weeks altogether -- out of 52 -- did you feel this way during the last 12 months? WEEKS
C164 Question MONTHS
C165 Question YEAR
C166 Question In what month was this during the last 12 months?
C167 Question During the last 12 months, was there ever a time lasting two weeks or more when you lost interest in most things like hobbies, work, or activities that usually give you pleasure?
C168 Question During that two-week period, did the loss of interest usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day?
C169 Question Did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often during the two weeks?
C170 Question During those two weeks, did you feel tired out or low on energy all the time?
C171 Question During those same two weeks, did you lose your appetite?
C172 Question Did your appetite increase during those same two weeks?
C173 Question During those same two weeks, did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do?
C174 Question Did that happen every night, nearly every night, or less often during those two weeks?
C175 Question During those two weeks, did you have more trouble concentrating than usual?
C176 Question Did you feel this way during that two-week period?
C177 Question Did you think a lot about death during those two weeks -- either your own, someone else's, or death in general?
C179 Question About how many weeks altogether - out of 52 - did you feel this way during the last 12 months?WEEKS
C180 Question MONTHS
C181 Question YEAR
C182 Question Think about the time when you had two weeks in a row when you felt this way. In what month was this during the last 12 months?
C183 Question HOW OFTEN DID R RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ANSWERS IN SECTION C -- HEALTH?
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C001
Next we have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
NEXT WE HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH IS EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD, GOOD, FAIR, OR POOR?

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C002
Compared with your health when we last asked you in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, would you say that your health is better now, about the same, or worse?
COMPARED WITH YOUR HEALTH WHEN WE LAST ASKED YOU IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOUR HEALTH IS BETTER NOW, ABOUT THE SAME, OR WORSE?

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C005
Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure or hypertension?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR HYPERTENSION?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure or hypertension? = 1 YES or Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure or hypertension? = 3 »
 
   
 
C006
In order to lower your blood pressure, are you now taking any medication?
IN ORDER TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE, ARE YOU NOW TAKING ANY MEDICATION?

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C010
Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or high blood sugar?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE DIABETES OR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or high blood sugar? = 1 YES or Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or high blood sugar? = 3 »
 
   
 
C214
In what year was your diabetes first diagnosed?
IN WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR DIABETES FIRST DIAGNOSED?
   
 
C011
In order to treat or control your [diabetes/blood sugar], are you now taking medication that you swallow?
IN ORDER TO TREAT OR CONTROL YOUR [DIABETES/BLOOD SUGAR], ARE YOU NOW TAKING MEDICATION THAT YOU SWALLOW?

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C012
Are you now using insulin shots or a pump?
ARE YOU NOW USING INSULIN SHOTS OR A PUMP?

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C236
Has a doctor ever recommended to you that you use insulin?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER RECOMMENDED TO YOU THAT YOU USE INSULIN?

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C018
Since we last asked R™s FIRST NAME (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), had a doctor told R™s FIRST NAME that [he/she] had cancer or a malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer?
SINCE WE LAST ASKED R™S FIRST NAME (IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), HAD A DOCTOR TOLD R™S FIRST NAME THAT [HE/SHE] HAD CANCER OR A MALIGNANT TUMOR, EXCLUDING MINOR SKIN CANCER?

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If Since we last asked R™s FIRST NAME (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), had a doctor told R™s FIRST NAME that [he/she] had cancer or a malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer? = 1 YES or Since we last asked R™s FIRST NAME (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), had a doctor told R™s FIRST NAME that [he/she] had cancer or a malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer? = 3 »
 
   
 
C019
Since [MONTH], [YEAR]/In the last two years before [her/his] death/Since then], had [she/he] seen a doctor about [her /his] cancer?
SINCE [MONTH], [YEAR]/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS BEFORE [HER/HIS] DEATH/SINCE THEN], HAD [SHE/HE] SEEN A DOCTOR ABOUT [HER /HIS] CANCER?

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C020
We want to know about any cancer treatment that may have taken place during the last two years. [Since [MONTH], [YEAR]/In the last two years before [her /his ] death], had [she/he] received any treatment for cancer?]
WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ANY CANCER TREATMENT THAT MAY HAVE TAKEN PLACE DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS. [SINCE [MONTH], [YEAR]/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS BEFORE [HER /HIS ] DEATH], HAD [SHE/HE] RECEIVED ANY TREATMENT FOR CANCER?]

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C023
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has the cancer gotten worse, better or stayed about the same?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, HAS THE CANCER GOTTEN WORSE, BETTER OR STAYED ABOUT THE SAME?

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C024
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has a doctor told you that you had a new cancer or malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, HAS A DOCTOR TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAD A NEW CANCER OR MALIGNANT TUMOR, EXCLUDING MINOR SKIN CANCER?

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If Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has a doctor told you that you had a new cancer or malignant tumor, excluding minor skin cancer? = 1 YES »
 
       
     
C028
In what year was your (most recent) cancer diagnosed?
IN WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR (MOST RECENT) CANCER DIAGNOSED?
       
     
C029
In what month was that?
IN WHAT MONTH WAS THAT?
       
C030
Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS OR EMPHYSEMA?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema? = 1 YES »
 
   
 
C031
Since then, has this condition gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
SINCE THEN, HAS THIS CONDITION GOTTEN BETTER, WORSE, OR STAYED ABOUT THE SAME?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema? = 1 YES or Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema? = 3 »
 
   
 
C032
Are you now taking medication or other treatment for your lung condition?
ARE YOU NOW TAKING MEDICATION OR OTHER TREATMENT FOR YOUR LUNG CONDITION?

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C033
Are you receiving oxygen for your lung condition?
ARE YOU RECEIVING OXYGEN FOR YOUR LUNG CONDITION?

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C034
Are you receiving physical or respiratory therapy for your lung condition?
ARE YOU RECEIVING PHYSICAL OR RESPIRATORY THERAPY FOR YOUR LUNG CONDITION?

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C036
Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure, or other heart problems?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HAD A HEART ATTACK, CORONARY HEART DISEASE, ANGINA, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, OR OTHER HEART PROBLEMS?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure, or other heart problems? = 1 YES or Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure, or other heart problems? = 3 »
 
   
 
C037
Are you now taking or carrying medication for your heart problem?
ARE YOU NOW TAKING OR CARRYING MEDICATION FOR YOUR HEART PROBLEM?

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C038
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor for your heart problem?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU SEEN A DOCTOR FOR YOUR HEART PROBLEM?

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If Are you now taking or carrying medication for your heart problem? != 5 or Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor for your heart problem? != 5 »
 
     
   
C039
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has this condition gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, HAS THIS CONDITION GOTTEN BETTER, WORSE, OR STAYED ABOUT THE SAME?

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If Are you now taking or carrying medication for your heart problem? != 5 or Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor for your heart problem? != 5 or (OZ105 and OZ076 = REINTERVIEW) »
 
     
   
C040
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had a heart attack or myocardial infarction?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD A HEART ATTACK OR MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION?

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If Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had a heart attack or myocardial infarction? = 1 YES »
 
       
     
C041
Since then, have you seen a doctor in connection with your heart attack?
SINCE THEN, HAVE YOU SEEN A DOCTOR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR HEART ATTACK?

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C042
Are you now taking or carrying medication because of your heart attack?
ARE YOU NOW TAKING OR CARRYING MEDICATION BECAUSE OF YOUR HEART ATTACK?

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C043
In what year was your (most recent) heart attack?
IN WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR (MOST RECENT) HEART ATTACK?
       
     
If In what year was your (most recent) heart attack? = LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO »
 
         
       
C044
In what month was that?
IN WHAT MONTH WAS THAT?

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C045
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had any angina or chest pains due to your heart?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD ANY ANGINA OR CHEST PAINS DUE TO YOUR HEART?

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If Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had any angina or chest pains due to your heart? = 1 YES »
 
       
     
C046
Are you now taking or carrying medications because of angina or chest pain?
ARE YOU NOW TAKING OR CARRYING MEDICATIONS BECAUSE OF ANGINA OR CHEST PAIN?

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C048
Since we last asked you, that is, since [R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/in the last two years], has a doctor told you that you have congestive heart failure?
SINCE WE LAST ASKED YOU, THAT IS, SINCE [R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAS A DOCTOR TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE?

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If Since we last asked you, that is, since [R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/in the last two years], has a doctor told you that you have congestive heart failure? = 1 YES »
 
       
     
C049
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you been admitted to the hospital overnight because of congestive heart failure?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU BEEN ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT BECAUSE OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE?

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C050
Are you taking or carrying any medication for congestive heart failure?
ARE YOU TAKING OR CARRYING ANY MEDICATION FOR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE?

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C051
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had a special test or treatment of your heart where tubes were inserted into your veins or arteries (cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram, angioplasty, or bypass graft notation)?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD A SPECIAL TEST OR TREATMENT OF YOUR HEART WHERE TUBES WERE INSERTED INTO YOUR VEINS OR ARTERIES (CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, ANGIOPLASTY, OR BYPASS GRAFT NOTATION)?

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C052
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you had surgery on your heart?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD SURGERY ON YOUR HEART?

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C053
Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a stroke?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HAD A STROKE?

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If Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a stroke? = 1 YES or Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a stroke? = 2 or Has a doctor ever told you that you have had a stroke? = 3 »
 
   
 
C054
Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor because of this or any other stroke?
SINCE R'S LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU SEEN A DOCTOR BECAUSE OF THIS OR ANY OTHER STROKE?

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C055
Do you still have any remaining problems because of your stroke(s)?
DO YOU STILL HAVE ANY REMAINING PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE(S)?

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If Since R's LAST IW [MONTH, ]YEAR/In the last two years], have you seen a doctor because of this or any other stroke? != 5 or Do you still have any remaining problems because of your stroke(s)? != 5 »
 
     
   
C060
Are you now taking any medications because of your stroke or its complications?
ARE YOU NOW TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE OR ITS COMPLICATIONS?

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C061
Are you receiving physical or occupational therapy because of your stroke or its complications?
ARE YOU RECEIVING PHYSICAL OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE OR ITS COMPLICATIONS?

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C062
Since [MONTH], [YEAR], did a doctor tell [him/her] that [she/he] had another stroke?
SINCE [MONTH], [YEAR], DID A DOCTOR TELL [HIM/HER] THAT [SHE/HE] HAD ANOTHER STROKE?

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If Since [MONTH], [YEAR], did a doctor tell [him/her] that [she/he] had another stroke? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
       
     
C064
In what year was your most recent stroke?
IN WHAT YEAR WAS YOUR MOST RECENT STROKE?
       
     
If In what year was your most recent stroke? = LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO »
 
         
       
C063
In what month was that?
IN WHAT MONTH WAS THAT?

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C065
Have you ever had or has a doctor ever told you that you have any emotional, nervous, or psychiatric problems?
HAVE YOU EVER HAD OR HAS A DOCTOR EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE ANY EMOTIONAL, NERVOUS, OR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS?

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If Have you ever had or has a doctor ever told you that you have any emotional, nervous, or psychiatric problems? = 1 YES 5 NO ............ 4 NEVER HAD EMOTIONAL, NERVOUS OR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS (hidden) 6 HAD EMOTIONAL, NERVOUS OR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS BEFORE, BUT DO NOT HAVE or Have you ever had or has a doctor ever told you that you have any emotional, nervous, or psychiatric problems? = 3 »
 
   
 
C067
   
C070
Since we last asked you (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), have you had or has a doctor told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism?
SINCE WE LAST ASKED YOU (IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), HAVE YOU HAD OR HAS A DOCTOR TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS OR RHEUMATISM?

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If Since we last asked you (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), have you had or has a doctor told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism? = 1 YES 5 NO ............ 4 NEVER HAD ARTHRITIS (hidden) 6 HAD ARTHRITIS BEFORE, BUT DO NOT HAVE IT NOW (hidden) or Since we last asked you (in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR), have you had or has a doctor told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism? = 3 »
 
   
 
C071
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, has this arthritis gotten better, worse, or stayed about the same?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, HAS THIS ARTHRITIS GOTTEN BETTER, WORSE, OR STAYED ABOUT THE SAME?

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C076
Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had surgery or any joint replacement because of arthritis?
SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD SURGERY OR ANY JOINT REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF ARTHRITIS?

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If Since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had surgery or any joint replacement because of arthritis? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
     
   
C218
Which did you have: joint replacement, surgery not involving joint replacement, or both?
WHICH DID YOU HAVE: JOINT REPLACEMENT, SURGERY NOT INVOLVING JOINT REPLACEMENT, OR BOTH?

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C219
Which type or types of arthritis do you have?
WHICH TYPE OR TYPES OF ARTHRITIS DO YOU HAVE?

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If C219=1 »
 
     
   
C220
Do you have rheumatoid arthritis?
DO YOU HAVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

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C222
Do you have arthritis related to a previous injury?
DO YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS INJURY?

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C240
Have you ever had shingles?
HAVE YOU EVER HAD SHINGLES?

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If C242 != 2 »
 
     
   
C246
A vaccine for shingles has been available since 2006, and a second vaccine was more recently introduced. Have you ever had a vaccine for shingles?
A VACCINE FOR SHINGLES HAS BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE 2006, AND A SECOND VACCINE WAS MORE RECENTLY INTRODUCED. HAVE YOU EVER HAD A VACCINE FOR SHINGLES?

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If OA019 > 65 »
 
   
 
C079
Have you fallen down [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
HAVE YOU FALLEN DOWN [SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS]?

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If Have you fallen down [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
     
   
C080
How many times have you fallen [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU FALLEN [SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS]?
     
   
C081
In that fall/In any of these falls], did you injure yourself seriously enough to need medical treatment?
IN THAT FALL/IN ANY OF THESE FALLS], DID YOU INJURE YOURSELF SERIOUSLY ENOUGH TO NEED MEDICAL TREATMENT?

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C082
Have you ever fractured your hip?
HAVE YOU EVER FRACTURED YOUR HIP?

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C087
This might not be easy to talk about, but during the last 12 months, have you lost any amount of urine beyond your control?
THIS MIGHT NOT BE EASY TO TALK ABOUT, BUT DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS, HAVE YOU LOST ANY AMOUNT OF URINE BEYOND YOUR CONTROL?

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If This might not be easy to talk about, but during the last 12 months, have you lost any amount of urine beyond your control? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
   
 
C088
On about how many days in the last month have you lost any urine?
ON ABOUT HOW MANY DAYS IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU LOST ANY URINE?
   
 
If On about how many days in the last month have you lost any urine? was not answered »
 
     
   
C089
Was that more than 5 days? In the last month, have you lost any urine on more than 5 days?
WAS THAT MORE THAN 5 DAYS? IN THE LAST MONTH, HAVE YOU LOST ANY URINE ON MORE THAN 5 DAYS?

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If Was that more than 5 days? In the last month, have you lost any urine on more than 5 days? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
       
     
C090
More than 15 days? In the last month, have you lost any urine on more than 15 days?
MORE THAN 15 DAYS? IN THE LAST MONTH, HAVE YOU LOST ANY URINE ON MORE THAN 15 DAYS?

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C095
Is your eyesight excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
IS YOUR EYESIGHT EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD, GOOD, FAIR, OR POOR USING GLASSES OR CORRECTIVE LENS AS NEEDED?

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If Is your eyesight excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor using glasses or corrective lens as needed? != 6 »
 
   
 
C096
How good is your eyesight for seeing things at a distance, like recognizing a friend across the street, using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
HOW GOOD IS YOUR EYESIGHT FOR SEEING THINGS AT A DISTANCE, LIKE RECOGNIZING A FRIEND ACROSS THE STREET, USING GLASSES OR CORRECTIVE LENS AS NEEDED?

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C097
How good is your eyesight for seeing things up close, like reading ordinary newspaper print, using glasses or corrective lens as needed?
HOW GOOD IS YOUR EYESIGHT FOR SEEING THINGS UP CLOSE, LIKE READING ORDINARY NEWSPAPER PRINT, USING GLASSES OR CORRECTIVE LENS AS NEEDED?

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If OA019 > 65 »
 
   
 
C098
Have you ever had cataract surgery?
HAVE YOU EVER HAD CATARACT SURGERY?

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If Have you ever had cataract surgery? = 1 YES ............ 5 NO ............  »
 
     
   
C099
Have you had cataract surgery on both eyes, or just one?
HAVE YOU HAD CATARACT SURGERY ON BOTH EYES, OR JUST ONE?

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C100
Did the cataract surgery [on either eye] include implanting a lens?
DID THE CATARACT SURGERY [ON EITHER EYE] INCLUDE IMPLANTING A LENS?

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C101
Has a doctor ever treated you for glaucoma?
HAS A DOCTOR EVER TREATED YOU FOR GLAUCOMA?

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C237
Have you lost all of your upper and lower natural permanent teeth?
HAVE YOU LOST ALL OF YOUR UPPER AND LOWER NATURAL PERMANENT TEETH?

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If OZ090 != YES or C185 = 1 »
 
   
 
C102
Do you ever wear a hearing aid?
DO YOU EVER WEAR A HEARING AID?

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C103
Is your hearing excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
IS YOUR HEARING EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD, GOOD, FAIR, OR POOR?

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C083
How often do you have trouble falling asleep?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP?

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C084
How often do you have trouble because of waking up during the night?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE BECAUSE OF WAKING UP DURING THE NIGHT?

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C085
How often do you have trouble with waking up too early and not being able to fall asleep again?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH WAKING UP TOO EARLY AND NOT BEING ABLE TO FALL ASLEEP AGAIN?

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C086
How often do you feel really rested when you wake up in the morning?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU FEEL REALLY RESTED WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?

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C232
 
If C232 = 1 »
 
   
 
C233
   
C104
Are you often troubled with pain?
ARE YOU OFTEN TROUBLED WITH PAIN?

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If Are you often troubled with pain? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
   
 
C105
How bad is the pain most of the time: mild, moderate or severe?
HOW BAD IS THE PAIN MOST OF THE TIME: MILD, MODERATE OR SEVERE?

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C106
Does the pain make it difficult for you to do your usual activities such as household chores or work?
DOES THE PAIN MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO DO YOUR USUAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR WORK?

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C107
Did [she/he] have any (other) major illnesses [since the time of our interview in [MONTH] [YEAR]?/in the two years preceding [her /his ]death?]
DID [SHE/HE] HAVE ANY (OTHER) MAJOR ILLNESSES [SINCE THE TIME OF OUR INTERVIEW IN [MONTH] [YEAR]?/IN THE TWO YEARS PRECEDING [HER /HIS ]DEATH?]

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If Did [she/he] have any (other) major illnesses [since the time of our interview in [MONTH] [YEAR]?/in the two years preceding [her /his ]death?] = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
   
 
C108
   
C109
Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A flu shot?
SINCE WE ASKED YOU LAST IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD: A FLU SHOT?

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C110
Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had:) A blood test for cholesterol?
SINCE WE ASKED YOU LAST IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD:) A BLOOD TEST FOR CHOLESTEROL?

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If OX060_R = FEOALE »
 
   
 
C112
Did you have a mammogram or x-ray of the breast, to search for cancer [since R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two years]?
DID YOU HAVE A MAMMOGRAM OR X-RAY OF THE BREAST, TO SEARCH FOR CANCER [SINCE R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS]?

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C113
[Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A PAP smear?
[SINCE WE ASKED YOU LAST IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD: A PAP SMEAR?

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If OA007 != 1 and OA009 = 1 »
 
     
   
C249
Have you ever had a hysterectomy, that is, surgery to remove your uterus or womb?
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A HYSTERECTOMY, THAT IS, SURGERY TO REMOVE YOUR UTERUS OR WOMB?

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C250
How old were you when you had your hysterectomy? AGE
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU HAD YOUR HYSTERECTOMY? AGE
     
   
If How old were you when you had your hysterectomy? AGE > 45 »
 
       
     
C251
Did you have your hysterectomy after your last menstrual period, that is, after you went through menopause?
DID YOU HAVE YOUR HYSTERECTOMY AFTER YOUR LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD, THAT IS, AFTER YOU WENT THROUGH MENOPAUSE?

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If OA019 <= 55 or Have you ever had a hysterectomy, that is, surgery to remove your uterus or womb? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
         
       
C253
About how old were you when you finished going through menopause, that is, had your last menstrual period?
ABOUT HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FINISHED GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE, THAT IS, HAD YOUR LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD?

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C252
Regarding menopause, do you think you are without a sign, just beginning, in the middle, near the end, or all through?
REGARDING MENOPAUSE, DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WITHOUT A SIGN, JUST BEGINNING, IN THE MIDDLE, NEAR THE END, OR ALL THROUGH?

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C253
About how old were you when you finished going through menopause, that is, had your last menstrual period?
ABOUT HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FINISHED GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE, THAT IS, HAD YOUR LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD?

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C254
Were you older than age 50, younger than 50, or what?
WERE YOU OLDER THAN AGE 50, YOUNGER THAN 50, OR WHAT?

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C255
Were you older than age 45, younger than 45, or what?
WERE YOU OLDER THAN AGE 45, YOUNGER THAN 45, OR WHAT?

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C256
Were you older than age 55, younger than 55, or what?
WERE YOU OLDER THAN AGE 55, YOUNGER THAN 55, OR WHAT?

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If OX060_R = OALE »
 
   
 
C114
[Since we asked you last in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/In the last two years], have you had: A PSA blood test or other examination to screen for prostate cancer?
[SINCE WE ASKED YOU LAST IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS], HAVE YOU HAD: A PSA BLOOD TEST OR OTHER EXAMINATION TO SCREEN FOR PROSTATE CANCER?

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C223
How often do you take part in sports or activities that are vigorous, such as running or jogging, swimming, cycling, aerobics or gym workout, tennis, or digging with a spade or shovel?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE PART IN SPORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE VIGOROUS, SUCH AS RUNNING OR JOGGING, SWIMMING, CYCLING, AEROBICS OR GYM WORKOUT, TENNIS, OR DIGGING WITH A SPADE OR SHOVEL?

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C224
How often do you take part in sports or activities that are moderately energetic, such as gardening, cleaning the car, walking at a moderate pace, dancing, floor or stretching exercises?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE PART IN SPORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE MODERATELY ENERGETIC, SUCH AS GARDENING, CLEANING THE CAR, WALKING AT A MODERATE PACE, DANCING, FLOOR OR STRETCHING EXERCISES?

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C225
How often do you take part in sports or activities that are mildly energetic, such as vacuuming, laundry, home repairs?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE PART IN SPORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE MILDLY ENERGETIC, SUCH AS VACUUMING, LAUNDRY, HOME REPAIRS?

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C116
Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
HAVE YOU EVER SMOKED CIGARETTES?

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If Have you ever smoked cigarettes? = 1 YES 5 NO ............  »
 
   
 
C117
Do you smoke cigarettes now?
DO YOU SMOKE CIGARETTES NOW?

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If Do you smoke cigarettes now? = 1 YES 5 NO  »
 
     
   
C118
About how many cigarettes do you usually smoke in a day now?
ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARETTES DO YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY NOW?
     
   
If About how many cigarettes do you usually smoke in a day now? was assigned an EMPTY value »
 
       
     
C119
       
 
C120
About how old were you when you started smoking? AGE
ABOUT HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED SMOKING? AGE
   
 
If About how old were you when you started smoking? AGE != 95 »
 
     
   
BEGICOMBINE
     
   
C121
YEAR STARTED SMOKING
YEAR STARTED SMOKING
     
   
C122
STARTED SMOKING YEARS AGO
STARTED SMOKING YEARS AGO
     
   

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If About how old were you when you started smoking? AGE != 95 and Do you smoke cigarettes now? != 1 YES 5 NO  »
 
     
   
C123
When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarettes did you usually smoke in a day?
WHEN YOU WERE SMOKING THE MOST, ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARETTES DID YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY?
     
   
If When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarettes did you usually smoke in a day? was assigned an EMPTY value »
 
       
     
C124
       
   
If When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarettes did you usually smoke in a day? != 995 »
 
       
     
C125
About how many years ago did you stop smoking?
ABOUT HOW MANY YEARS AGO DID YOU STOP SMOKING?
       
     
If About how many years ago did you stop smoking? was assigned an EMPTY value »
 
         
       
C126
YEAR STOPPED SMOKING
YEAR STOPPED SMOKING
         
       
If YEAR STOPPED SMOKING was assigned an EMPTY value »
 
           
         
C127
AGE WHEN STOPPED SMOKING
AGE WHEN STOPPED SMOKING
           
C128
Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor?
DO YOU EVER DRINK ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SUCH AS BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR?

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If Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor? = 1 YES 5 NO 3 [VOL] NEVER HAVE USED ALCOHOL  »
 
   
 
C129
In the last three months, on average, how many days per week have you had any alcohol to drink? DAYS
IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK HAVE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOL TO DRINK? DAYS
   
 
If In the last three months, on average, how many days per week have you had any alcohol to drink? DAYS != 0 or In the last three months, on average, how many days per week have you had any alcohol to drink? DAYS was not answered »
 
     
   
C130
In the last three months, on the days you drink, about how many drinks do you have? NUMBER OF DRINKS
IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ON THE DAYS YOU DRINK, ABOUT HOW MANY DRINKS DO YOU HAVE? NUMBER OF DRINKS
     
   
C131
In the last three months, on how many days have you had four or more drinks on one occasion? NUMBER OF DAYS
IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU HAD FOUR OR MORE DRINKS ON ONE OCCASION? NUMBER OF DAYS
     
If Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor? != 1 YES 5 NO 3 [VOL] NEVER HAVE USED ALCOHOL  »
 
   
 
C134
In your entire life, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage?
IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE, HAVE YOU HAD AT LEAST 12 DRINKS OF ANY TYPE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE?

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If In your entire life, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage? = 1 YES 2 YES, assigned a value of BASED ON PRIOR REPORT ............ 5 NO ............ 6 NO, assigned a value of BASED ON PRIOR REPORT ............ 8 DK ............ 9 RF ............  »
 
     
   
C135
Have you ever felt that you should cut down on drinking?
HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT YOU SHOULD CUT DOWN ON DRINKING?

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If Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor? = 1 YES 5 NO 3 [VOL] NEVER HAVE USED ALCOHOL or In your entire life, have you had at least 12 drinks of any type of alcoholic beverage? = 1 YES 2 YES, assigned a value of BASED ON PRIOR REPORT ............ 5 NO ............ 6 NO, assigned a value of BASED ON PRIOR REPORT ............ 8 DK ............ 9 RF ............  »
 
   
 
C136
Have people ever annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
HAVE PEOPLE EVER ANNOYED YOU BY CRITICIZING YOUR DRINKING?

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C137
Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking?
HAVE YOU EVER FELT BAD OR GUILTY ABOUT DRINKING?

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C138
Have you ever taken a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN A DRINK FIRST THING IN THE MORNING TO STEADY YOUR NERVES OR GET RID OF A HANGOVER?

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C139
About how much do you weigh? POUNDS
ABOUT HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH? POUNDS
 
C140
Have you gained or lost ten or more pounds in the last 2 years?
HAVE YOU GAINED OR LOST TEN OR MORE POUNDS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS?

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C226
Do not include weight during pregnancy. POUNDS
DO NOT INCLUDE WEIGHT DURING PREGNANCY. POUNDS
 
If Do not include weight during pregnancy. POUNDS was answered »
 
   
 
C228
How old were you then? (If you don't know your exact age, please make your best guess.) AGE
HOW OLD WERE YOU THEN? (IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR EXACT AGE, PLEASE MAKE YOUR BEST GUESS.) AGE
   
C141
About how tall are you?
ABOUT HOW TALL ARE YOU?
 
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C142
About how tall are you? INCHES
ABOUT HOW TALL ARE YOU? INCHES
   
C143
Have you had any of the following persistent or troublesome problems?
HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PERSISTENT OR TROUBLESOME PROBLEMS?

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C144
Shortness of breath while awake?
SHORTNESS OF BREATH WHILE AWAKE?

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C145
Persistent dizziness or lightheadedness?
PERSISTENT DIZZINESS OR LIGHTHEADEDNESS?

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C146
Back pain or problems?
BACK PAIN OR PROBLEMS?

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C147
Have you had persistent headaches?
HAVE YOU HAD PERSISTENT HEADACHES?

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C148
Severe fatigue or exhaustion?
SEVERE FATIGUE OR EXHAUSTION?

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C149
Persistent wheezing, cough, or bringing up phlegm?
PERSISTENT WHEEZING, COUGH, OR BRINGING UP PHLEGM?

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C229
Aside from any hospital or nursing home stays, about how many days did you stay in bed more than half the day because of illness or injury during the last month? DAYS
ASIDE FROM ANY HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME STAYS, ABOUT HOW MANY DAYS DID YOU STAY IN BED MORE THAN HALF THE DAY BECAUSE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING THE LAST MONTH? DAYS
 
C150
During the last 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt sad, blue, or depressed for two weeks or more in a row?
DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS, WAS THERE EVER A TIME WHEN YOU FELT SAD, BLUE, OR DEPRESSED FOR TWO WEEKS OR MORE IN A ROW?

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If During the last 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt sad, blue, or depressed for two weeks or more in a row? = 1 YES 5 NO ............ 3 [VOL] DID NOT FEEL DEPRESSED BECAUSE ON ANTI-DEPRESSANT MEDICATION ............  »
 
   
 
C151
During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day?
DURING THAT TIME DID THE FEELINGS OF BEING SAD, BLUE, OR DEPRESSED USUALLY LAST ALL DAY LONG, MOST OF THE DAY, ABOUT HALF THE DAY, OR LESS THAN HALF THE DAY?

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If During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? = 1 ALL DAY LONG 2 MOST OF THE DAY 3 ABOUT HALF THE DAY ............ 4 LESS THAN HALF THE DAY ............ or During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? = 2 »
 
     
   
C152
During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that?
DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS, DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY EVERY DAY, ALMOST EVERY DAY, OR LESS OFTEN THAN THAT?

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If During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that? = 1 EVERY DAY 2 ALMOST EVERY DAY 3 LESS OFTEN ............ or During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that? = 2 »
 
       
     
C153
During those two weeks, did you lose more interest in things than is usual for you?
DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS, DID YOU LOSE MORE INTEREST IN THINGS THAN IS USUAL FOR YOU?

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C154
Thinking about those same two weeks, did you ever feel more tired out or low in energy than is usual for you?
THINKING ABOUT THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS, DID YOU EVER FEEL MORE TIRED OUT OR LOW IN ENERGY THAN IS USUAL FOR YOU?

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C155
During those same two weeks, did you lose your appetite?
DURING THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS, DID YOU LOSE YOUR APPETITE?

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C156
Did your appetite increase during those same two weeks?
DID YOUR APPETITE INCREASE DURING THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS?

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C157
Did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do during those two weeks?
DID YOU HAVE MORE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP THAN YOU USUALLY DO DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS?

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C158
Did that happen every night, nearly every night, or less often during those two weeks?
DID THAT HAPPEN EVERY NIGHT, NEARLY EVERY NIGHT, OR LESS OFTEN DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS?

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C159
During that same two-week period, did you have a lot more trouble concentrating than usual?
DURING THAT SAME TWO-WEEK PERIOD, DID YOU HAVE A LOT MORE TROUBLE CONCENTRATING THAN USUAL?

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C160
People sometimes feel down on themselves, and no good or worthless. During that two-week period, did you feel this way?
PEOPLE SOMETIMES FEEL DOWN ON THEMSELVES, AND NO GOOD OR WORTHLESS. DURING THAT TWO-WEEK PERIOD, DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY?

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C161
Did you think a lot about death -- either your own, someone else's, or death in general -- during those two weeks?
DID YOU THINK A LOT ABOUT DEATH -- EITHER YOUR OWN, SOMEONE ELSE'S, OR DEATH IN GENERAL -- DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS?

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C163
About how many weeks altogether -- out of 52 -- did you feel this way during the last 12 months? WEEKS
ABOUT HOW MANY WEEKS ALTOGETHER -- OUT OF 52 -- DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? WEEKS
         
       
C164
MONTHS
MONTHS
         
       
C165
YEAR
YEAR
         
       

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C166
In what month was this during the last 12 months?
IN WHAT MONTH WAS THIS DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS?

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If About how many weeks altogether -- out of 52 -- did you feel this way during the last 12 months? WEEKS != 52 and MONTHS != 12 and YEAR != 1 and During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that? != 1 EVERY DAY 2 ALMOST EVERY DAY 3 LESS OFTEN ............ and During those two weeks, did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often than that? != 2 and During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? != 1 ALL DAY LONG 2 MOST OF THE DAY 3 ABOUT HALF THE DAY ............ 4 LESS THAN HALF THE DAY ............ and During that time did the feelings of being sad, blue, or depressed usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? != 2 »
 
   
 
C167
During the last 12 months, was there ever a time lasting two weeks or more when you lost interest in most things like hobbies, work, or activities that usually give you pleasure?
DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS, WAS THERE EVER A TIME LASTING TWO WEEKS OR MORE WHEN YOU LOST INTEREST IN MOST THINGS LIKE HOBBIES, WORK, OR ACTIVITIES THAT USUALLY GIVE YOU PLEASURE?

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If During the last 12 months, was there ever a time lasting two weeks or more when you lost interest in most things like hobbies, work, or activities that usually give you pleasure? = 1 YES 5 NO ............ 3 [VOL] NOT FEEL LOSS OF INTEREST BECAUSE ON ANTI DEPRESSANT MEDICATION .............  »
 
     
   
C168
During that two-week period, did the loss of interest usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day?
DURING THAT TWO-WEEK PERIOD, DID THE LOSS OF INTEREST USUALLY LAST ALL DAY LONG, MOST OF THE DAY, ABOUT HALF THE DAY, OR LESS THAN HALF THE DAY?

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If During that two-week period, did the loss of interest usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? = 1 ALL DAY LONG 2 MOST OF THE DAY 3 ABOUT HALF THE DAY ............ 4 LESS THAN HALF THE DAY ............ or During that two-week period, did the loss of interest usually last all day long, most of the day, about half the day, or less than half the day? = 2 »
 
       
     
C169
Did you feel this way every day, almost every day, or less often during the two weeks?
DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY EVERY DAY, ALMOST EVERY DAY, OR LESS OFTEN DURING THE TWO WEEKS?

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C170
During those two weeks, did you feel tired out or low on energy all the time?
DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS, DID YOU FEEL TIRED OUT OR LOW ON ENERGY ALL THE TIME?

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C171
During those same two weeks, did you lose your appetite?
DURING THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS, DID YOU LOSE YOUR APPETITE?

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C172
Did your appetite increase during those same two weeks?
DID YOUR APPETITE INCREASE DURING THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS?

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C173
During those same two weeks, did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do?
DURING THOSE SAME TWO WEEKS, DID YOU HAVE MORE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP THAN YOU USUALLY DO?

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C174
Did that happen every night, nearly every night, or less often during those two weeks?
DID THAT HAPPEN EVERY NIGHT, NEARLY EVERY NIGHT, OR LESS OFTEN DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS?

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C175
During those two weeks, did you have more trouble concentrating than usual?
DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS, DID YOU HAVE MORE TROUBLE CONCENTRATING THAN USUAL?

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C176
Did you feel this way during that two-week period?
DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY DURING THAT TWO-WEEK PERIOD?

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C177
Did you think a lot about death during those two weeks -- either your own, someone else's, or death in general?
DID YOU THINK A LOT ABOUT DEATH DURING THOSE TWO WEEKS -- EITHER YOUR OWN, SOMEONE ELSE'S, OR DEATH IN GENERAL?

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C179
About how many weeks altogether - out of 52 - did you feel this way during the last 12 months?WEEKS
ABOUT HOW MANY WEEKS ALTOGETHER - OUT OF 52 - DID YOU FEEL THIS WAY DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS?WEEKS
           
         
C180
MONTHS
MONTHS
           
         
C181
YEAR
YEAR
           
         

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C182
Think about the time when you had two weeks in a row when you felt this way. In what month was this during the last 12 months?
THINK ABOUT THE TIME WHEN YOU HAD TWO WEEKS IN A ROW WHEN YOU FELT THIS WAY. IN WHAT MONTH WAS THIS DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS?

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C183
HOW OFTEN DID R RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ANSWERS IN SECTION C -- HEALTH?
HOW OFTEN DID R RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ANSWERS IN SECTION C -- HEALTH?

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C001
Next we have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?

NEXT WE HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH IS EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD, GOOD, FAIR, OR POOR?

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2 VERY GOOD
3 GOOD
4 FAIR
5 POOR


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C002
Compared with your health when we last asked you in R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, would you say that your health is better now, about the same, or worse?

COMPARED WITH YOUR HEALTH WHEN WE LAST ASKED YOU IN R'S LAST IW MONTH, YEAR, WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOUR HEALTH IS BETTER NOW, ABOUT THE SAME, OR WORSE?

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1 BETTER