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The goal of this section is to learn about some health characteristics of the respondent. Contents include self-reports of conditions, symptoms, diagnosed diseases and treatment, functional status, hygienic behaviors (e.g., smoking, drinking history and preventative care), fall and fracture, pain, and depression.

item label	type	description
CUNICAH		Unique household ID - 2001
ACTHOG		Updated Household 2001
ENT2		Individual Code of Respondent
TIPENT		Type of Individual Interview
C1		Now I have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is...
C2		Comparing your health now with your health of two years ago, would you say your health now is...
C3		Comparing with two years ago, would you say that you now worry about your health ...?
C4		Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure?
C5		Are you currently taking any medication to lower your blood pressure?
C6		Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have diabetes?
C7		Are you currently taking any oral medication in order to control your diabetes?
C8		Are you currently using insulin shots?
C9		Do you follow a special diet to control your diabetes?
C10		In general, is your diabetes under control now?
C11_1		With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Number of times
C11_2		With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Period
C12		Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told yo uthat you have cancer?
C13		In total, how many cancers have you had?
C14		In which organs or parts of your body have you had cancers?
C15		In the last two years, have you consulted a doctor or a medical personnel about your cancer?
C16_1		During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Chemotherapy/Medication
C16_2		During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Surgery or Biopsy
C16_3		During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Radiation or X-Ray
C16_4		During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Medication or Treatment for Symptoms (Pain, Nausea, Rash)
C16_5		During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Other
C17		Are you currently receiving treatment for your cancer?
C18		About in what year or at what age was your (most recent) cancer diagnosed?
C19		In the last two years/ever, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or emphysema?
C20		Are you currently taking medication or using another treatment for your respiratory illness?
C21		Does this condition limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job?
C22A		(During the last two years/ever), has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have had a heart attack?
C22B		About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) heart atack?
C23		Are you currently taking medication for you heart condition?
C24		Do you carry any medicine with you for chest pain?
C25		Does this heart problem limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job?
C26		(In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you tha you had a stroke?
C27_1		Because of your stroke do you have any weakness in your arms or legs or has your capacity to move them or use them been diminished?
C27_2		Because of your stroke do you have difficulty in eating or speaking?
C27_3		Because of your stroke do you have difficulty with your vision?
C27_4		Because of your stroke do you have difficulty thinking or saying what you want?
C28		Are you currently taking any medications because of your stroke or for complications due to the stroke?
C29		Are you doing physical therapy or rehabilitation because of the stroke or the complications that resulted from the stroke?
C30		About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) stroke?
C31		Has this stroke limited your daily activities such as household chores or your job?
C32		(In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism?
C33		Do you feel pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints?
C34		Are you taking medication or are you receiving other treatment for your arthritis or rheumatism?
C35		Are your daily activities such as household chores or your job limited because of your arthritis?
C36_1		In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Liver or kidney infection?
C36_2		In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Tuberculosis?
C36_3		In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Pneumonia?
C37		Have you fallen down in the last two years?
C38		Approximately how many times has this happened?
C39		Have you hurt yourself in these falls badly enough to need medical treatment?
C40		Since your fiftieth birthday, have you fractured any bone including your hip?
C41		Do you usually wear glasses?
C42		How is your vision (with glasses)?
C43		Do you usually use a hearing aid or auditory device?
C44		How is your hearing/auditory range (using hearing aid or auditory device)?
C45		Do you often suffer from pain?
C46		How is the pain majority of the time?
C47		Does this pain limit your usual activities such as household chores or your job?
C48A		In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A vaccination against tetanus?
C48B		In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A blood test for cholesterol
C48C		In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for tuberculosis
C48D		In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for diabetes?
C48E		In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for hyperextension or high blood pressure?
C48		Sex of respondent
C48F		Do you examine your breasts every month to detect lumps?
C48G		Have you had a mammogram or an x-ray of your breasts to detect for cancer?
C48H		Have you had a pap smear?
C48I		In the last 2 years, have you had an exam or blood test to screen for prostate cancer?
C49_1		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-you felt depressed
C49_2		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that everything you did was an effort
C49_3		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt your sleep was restless
C49_4		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt happy
C49_5		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt lonely
C49_6		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that you enjoyed life
C49_7		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt sad
C49_8		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt tired
C49_9		These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt you had a lot of energy
C50		On average during the last two years, have you exercised or done hard physical work three or more times a week?
C51		Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
C52		How old were you when you started smoking?
C53		Have you smoked cigarrettes in the last two years?
C54		Do you smoke cigarrettes now?
C55		How often do you smoke?
C56		About how many cigarrettes or packs do you usually smoke in a day?
C57		When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarrettes or packs did you usually smoke in a day?
C58		About how many years ago did you stop smoking?
C59A		Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, liquor or pulque?
C59B		In the last three months, about how many days a week have you had any alcohol to drink?
C59C		On the days you drank alcoholic beverages in the last three months, about how many drinks did you have per day?
C59D		In the last three months, on how many days have you had four or more drinks on one occasion?
C59E		During the last two years, have you had any alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, liquor, or pulque (drink made from fermented cactus sap)?
C60		(When you were drinking), have you ever felt that you should (have) cut down on the quanitity of drinks you have (had)?
C61		(When you were drinking), have (Did) people ever annoy(ed) you by critizing your drinking?
C62		Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking?
C63		Have you ever had an alcoholic drink when you woke up in the morning in order to calm your nerves or to get rid of a 'hangover'?
C64		Comparing with two years ago, your weight is...
C65		In the last two years, have you changed your diet or your exercise habits in order to gain or lose weight?
C66		About how much do you weigh now?
C67		How tall are you without shoes?
C68A		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Frequent swelling in your feet or ankles
C68B		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Difficulty breathing while lying down
C68C		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Fainting spells or vertigo
C68D		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Intense thirst
C68E		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Severe fatigue or exhaustion
C68F		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Wheezing or coughing or bringing up phlegm
C68G		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain in lower limbs while (or after) walking
C68H		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea
C68I		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Involuntary loss of urine
C68J		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain or burning when urinating
C68K		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding when urinating or defecating
C68L		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Sweating while sleeping
C68M		During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding while coughing
C69A		Are you missing any limb or part of your legs or arms due to an accident or illness?
C69B		In the last two years, have you lost an extremity or part of your feet or arms due to an accident sickness?
C70		Have you ever/in the last two years been told by a doctor or medical personnel that you suffer from a health problem caused by your job?
C71		Due to sickness or injury, during the last 12 months, how many days did you stay in bed for at least half the day?
C72		Interviewer: With what frequency did the respondent need help to answer Section C. Health?

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C1 Now I have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is... view item details » NOW I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH IS... 1. Excellent 2. Very Good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 8. RF 9. DK

C2 Comparing your health now with your health of two years ago, would you say your health now is... view item details » COMPARING YOUR HEALTH NOW WITH YOUR HEALTH OF TWO YEARS AGO, WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH NOW IS... 1. Much better 2. Somewhat better 3. More or less the same 4. Somewhat worse 5. Much worse 8. RF 9. DK

C3 Comparing with two years ago, would you say that you now worry about your health ...? view item details » COMPARING WITH TWO YEARS AGO, WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU NOW WORRY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH ...? 1. More 2. Less 3. Same 8. RF 9. DK

C4 Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure? view item details » HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C5 Are you currently taking any medication to lower your blood pressure? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY MEDICATION TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C6 Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have diabetes? view item details » HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE DIABETES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have diabetes? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C7 Are you currently taking any oral medication in order to control your diabetes? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY ORAL MEDICATION IN ORDER TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C8 Are you currently using insulin shots? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY USING INSULIN SHOTS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C9 Do you follow a special diet to control your diabetes? view item details » DO YOU FOLLOW A SPECIAL DIET TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C10 In general, is your diabetes under control now? view item details » IN GENERAL, IS YOUR DIABETES UNDER CONTROL NOW? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C11_1 With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Number of times view item details » WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BLOOD-SUGAR LEVEL OR URINE-SUGAR LEVEL?-NUMBER OF TIMES 00. Zero, never 88. RF 99. DK n. Other values] 0 n

	C11_2 With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Period view item details » WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BLOOD-SUGAR LEVEL OR URINE-SUGAR LEVEL?-PERIOD 1. Week 2. Month 3. Year 5. Never

C12 Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told yo uthat you have cancer? view item details » HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YO UTHAT YOU HAVE CANCER? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told yo uthat you have cancer? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C13 In total, how many cancers have you had? view item details » IN TOTAL, HOW MANY CANCERS HAVE YOU HAD? 88. RF 99. DK

	C14 In which organs or parts of your body have you had cancers? view item details » IN WHICH ORGANS OR PARTS OF YOUR BODY HAVE YOU HAD CANCERS? 01. Abdomen - NOS (no organ specified) 02. Spleen 03. Mouth, oral 04. Arm- NOS(includes wrist) 05. Bronchus 06. Head - NOS 07. Hip 08. Face - NOS 09. Cerebrum - astrocytoma 10. Cervix, cervical, uterus neck 11. Colon 12. Neck - NOS 13. Endometrium 14. Esophagus 15. Back - NOS 16. Spine 17. Stomach 18. Extremity - NOS 19. Ganglion, glandules, 'glandules behind the ear', 'knots', lymphoma (excl. Hodgkings) 20. Throat 21. Gastrointestinal 22. Adrenal Glandule 23. Liver 24. Hodgkins 25. Bone, cartilages 11. Intestine, abdomen 26. Lips 27. Larynges, vocal chords 28. Tongue 30. Myeloma (mÃƒÂºltiple) 32. Nose, nasal 33. Ear 34. Eye 35. Feminine organs - NOS 36. Ovaries 37. Pancreas 38. Pelvis - NOS 39. Penis 40. Skin - basal cell 31. Skin - melanoma; mole on the back 41. Skin - other or doesn't know which, including any body part affected with skin cancer 42. Leg- NOS 43. Prostate 05. Lung, chest - NOS 11. Rectum 44. Kidney, renal 45. Blood - NOS 46. Breast 47. Testicles 48. Thyroids; goiter in neck 49. Trachea 50. Urethra, ureter 51. Vagina, vaginal 52. Bladder 53. Vesicle 54. Vulva, genital lip 13. Uterus 29. Jaw, jaw-bone 30. Marrow 31. Melanoma 95. Metastasized, 'Everywhere' 95. Everywhere (metastasized) 97. Other 88. RF 99. DK

	C15 In the last two years, have you consulted a doctor or a medical personnel about your cancer? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU CONSULTED A DOCTOR OR A MEDICAL PERSONNEL ABOUT YOUR CANCER? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	Question Combination

	C16_1 During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Chemotherapy/Medication view item details » DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-CHEMOTHERAPY/MEDICATION 1. Yes 2. No 5. None 8. RF 9. DK

	C16_2 During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Surgery or Biopsy view item details » DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-SURGERY OR BIOPSY 1. Yes 2. No

	C16_3 During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Radiation or X-Ray view item details » DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-RADIATION OR X-RAY 1. Yes 2. No

	C16_4 During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Medication or Treatment for Symptoms (Pain, Nausea, Rash) view item details » DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-MEDICATION OR TREATMENT FOR SYMPTOMS (PAIN, NAUSEA, RASH) 1. Yes 2. No

	C16_5 During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Other view item details » DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-OTHER 1. Yes 2. No

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	C17 Are you currently receiving treatment for your cancer? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR YOUR CANCER? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C18 About in what year or at what age was your (most recent) cancer diagnosed? view item details » ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE WAS YOUR (MOST RECENT) CANCER DIAGNOSED? 8888. RF 9999. DK

C19 In the last two years/ever, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or emphysema? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS, SUCH AS ASTHMA, OR EMPHYSEMA? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If In the last two years/ever, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or emphysema? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C20 Are you currently taking medication or using another treatment for your respiratory illness? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION OR USING ANOTHER TREATMENT FOR YOUR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C21 Does this condition limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job? view item details » DOES THIS CONDITION LIMIT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C22A (During the last two years/ever), has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have had a heart attack? view item details » (DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER), HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HAD A HEART ATTACK? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If (During the last two years/ever), has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have had a heart attack? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C22B About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) heart atack? view item details » ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE DID YOU HAVE YOUR (MOST RECENT) HEART ATACK? 8888. RF 9999. DK

	C23 Are you currently taking medication for you heart condition? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION FOR YOU HEART CONDITION? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C24 Do you carry any medicine with you for chest pain? view item details » DO YOU CARRY ANY MEDICINE WITH YOU FOR CHEST PAIN? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C25 Does this heart problem limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job? view item details » DOES THIS HEART PROBLEM LIMIT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C26 (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you tha you had a stroke? view item details » (IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER) HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THA YOU HAD A STROKE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you tha you had a stroke? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	Question Combination

	C27_1 Because of your stroke do you have any weakness in your arms or legs or has your capacity to move them or use them been diminished? view item details » BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE ANY WEAKNESS IN YOUR ARMS OR LEGS OR HAS YOUR CAPACITY TO MOVE THEM OR USE THEM BEEN DIMINISHED? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C27_2 Because of your stroke do you have difficulty in eating or speaking? view item details » BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN EATING OR SPEAKING? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C27_3 Because of your stroke do you have difficulty with your vision? view item details » BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH YOUR VISION? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C27_4 Because of your stroke do you have difficulty thinking or saying what you want? view item details » BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY THINKING OR SAYING WHAT YOU WANT? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

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	C28 Are you currently taking any medications because of your stroke or for complications due to the stroke? view item details » ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE OR FOR COMPLICATIONS DUE TO THE STROKE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C29 Are you doing physical therapy or rehabilitation because of the stroke or the complications that resulted from the stroke? view item details » ARE YOU DOING PHYSICAL THERAPY OR REHABILITATION BECAUSE OF THE STROKE OR THE COMPLICATIONS THAT RESULTED FROM THE STROKE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C30 About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) stroke? view item details » ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE DID YOU HAVE YOUR (MOST RECENT) STROKE? 8888. RF 9999. DK

	C31 Has this stroke limited your daily activities such as household chores or your job? view item details » HAS THIS STROKE LIMITED YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C32 (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism? view item details » (IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER) HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS OR RHEUMATISM? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C33 Do you feel pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints? view item details » DO YOU FEEL PAIN, STIFFNESS OR SWELLING IN YOUR JOINTS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C34 Are you taking medication or are you receiving other treatment for your arthritis or rheumatism? view item details » ARE YOU TAKING MEDICATION OR ARE YOU RECEIVING OTHER TREATMENT FOR YOUR ARTHRITIS OR RHEUMATISM? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C35 Are your daily activities such as household chores or your job limited because of your arthritis? view item details » ARE YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB LIMITED BECAUSE OF YOUR ARTHRITIS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

Question Combination

C36_1 In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Liver or kidney infection? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE LIVER OR KIDNEY INFECTION? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C36_2 In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Tuberculosis? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE TUBERCULOSIS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C36_3 In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Pneumonia? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE PNEUMONIA? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

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C37 Have you fallen down in the last two years? view item details » HAVE YOU FALLEN DOWN IN THE LAST TWO YEARS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Have you fallen down in the last two years? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C38 Approximately how many times has this happened? view item details » APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY TIMES HAS THIS HAPPENED? 88. RF 99. DK

	C39 Have you hurt yourself in these falls badly enough to need medical treatment? view item details » HAVE YOU HURT YOURSELF IN THESE FALLS BADLY ENOUGH TO NEED MEDICAL TREATMENT? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C40 Since your fiftieth birthday, have you fractured any bone including your hip? view item details » SINCE YOUR FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY, HAVE YOU FRACTURED ANY BONE INCLUDING YOUR HIP? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Younger than 50 years 8. RF 9. DK

C41 Do you usually wear glasses? view item details » DO YOU USUALLY WEAR GLASSES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C42 How is your vision (with glasses)? view item details » HOW IS YOUR VISION (WITH GLASSES)? 1. Excellent 2. Very Good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 6. Legally blind 8. RF 9. DK

C43 Do you usually use a hearing aid or auditory device? view item details » DO YOU USUALLY USE A HEARING AID OR AUDITORY DEVICE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C44 How is your hearing/auditory range (using hearing aid or auditory device)? view item details » HOW IS YOUR HEARING/AUDITORY RANGE (USING HEARING AID OR AUDITORY DEVICE)? 1. Excellent 2. Very Good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 6. Legally deaf 8. RF 9. DK

C45 Do you often suffer from pain? view item details » DO YOU OFTEN SUFFER FROM PAIN? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Do you often suffer from pain? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C46 How is the pain majority of the time? view item details » HOW IS THE PAIN MAJORITY OF THE TIME? 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe 8. RF 9. DK

	C47 Does this pain limit your usual activities such as household chores or your job? view item details » DOES THIS PAIN LIMIT YOUR USUAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

Question Combination

C48A In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A vaccination against tetanus? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A VACCINATION AGAINST TETANUS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C48B In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A blood test for cholesterol view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A BLOOD TEST FOR CHOLESTEROL 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C48C In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for tuberculosis view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C48D In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for diabetes? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR DIABETES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C48E In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for hyperextension or high blood pressure? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR HYPEREXTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

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	C48F Do you examine your breasts every month to detect lumps? view item details » DO YOU EXAMINE YOUR BREASTS EVERY MONTH TO DETECT LUMPS? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Does not have 8. RF 9. DK

	C48G Have you had a mammogram or an x-ray of your breasts to detect for cancer? view item details » HAVE YOU HAD A MAMMOGRAM OR AN X-RAY OF YOUR BREASTS TO DETECT FOR CANCER? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Does not have 8. RF 9. DK

	C48H Have you had a pap smear? view item details » HAVE YOU HAD A PAP SMEAR? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Does not have 8. RF 9. DK

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C48I In the last 2 years, have you had an exam or blood test to screen for prostate cancer? view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD AN EXAM OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR PROSTATE CANCER? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Already had operation 8. RF 9. DK

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C49_1 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-you felt depressed view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT DEPRESSED 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_2 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that everything you did was an effort view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT THAT EVERYTHING YOU DID WAS AN EFFORT 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_3 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt your sleep was restless view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT YOUR SLEEP WAS RESTLESS 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_4 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt happy view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT HAPPY 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_5 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt lonely view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT LONELY 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_6 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that you enjoyed life view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT THAT YOU ENJOYED LIFE 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_7 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt sad view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT SAD 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_8 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt tired view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT TIRED 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C49_9 These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt you had a lot of energy view item details » THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT YOU HAD A LOT OF ENERGY 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

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C50 On average during the last two years, have you exercised or done hard physical work three or more times a week? view item details » ON AVERAGE DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU EXERCISED OR DONE HARD PHYSICAL WORK THREE OR MORE TIMES A WEEK? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C51 Have you ever smoked cigarettes? view item details » HAVE YOU EVER SMOKED CIGARETTES? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Have you ever smoked cigarettes? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C52 How old were you when you started smoking? view item details » HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED SMOKING? 88. RF 99. DK

	C53 Have you smoked cigarrettes in the last two years? view item details » HAVE YOU SMOKED CIGARRETTES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	If Have you smoked cigarrettes in the last two years? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

		C54 Do you smoke cigarrettes now? view item details » DO YOU SMOKE CIGARRETTES NOW? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

		If Do you smoke cigarrettes now? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

			C55 How often do you smoke? view item details » HOW OFTEN DO YOU SMOKE? 1. Everyday 2. Not everyday 8. RF 9. DK

			If How often do you smoke? view item details » = 1. Everyday 2. Not everyday 8. RF 9. DK »

				C56 About how many cigarrettes or packs do you usually smoke in a day? view item details » ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARRETTES OR PACKS DO YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY? 87. 87 or more cigarrettes 88. RF 99. DK

	If C54! = 1 »

		C57 When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarrettes or packs did you usually smoke in a day? view item details » WHEN YOU WERE SMOKING THE MOST, ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARRETTES OR PACKS DID YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY? 87. 87 or more cigarrettes 87 88. RF 99. DK

		C58 About how many years ago did you stop smoking? view item details » ABOUT HOW MANY YEARS AGO DID YOU STOP SMOKING? 88. RF 99. DK

C59A Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, liquor or pulque? view item details » DO YOU EVER DRINK ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SUCH AS BEER, WINE, LIQUOR OR PULQUE? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Never used alcohol 8. RF 9. DK

If C59A! = 3 »

	If Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, liquor or pulque? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 3. Never used alcohol 8. RF 9. DK »

		C59B In the last three months, about how many days a week have you had any alcohol to drink? view item details » IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ABOUT HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK HAVE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOL TO DRINK? 0. Never, less than once a week 8. RF 9. DK

		C59C On the days you drank alcoholic beverages in the last three months, about how many drinks did you have per day? view item details » ON THE DAYS YOU DRANK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ABOUT HOW MANY DRINKS DID YOU HAVE PER DAY? 88. RF 99. DK

		C59D In the last three months, on how many days have you had four or more drinks on one occasion? view item details » IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU HAD FOUR OR MORE DRINKS ON ONE OCCASION? 00. None 87. 87 or more days 88. RF 99. DK

	If C59A! = 1 »

		C59E During the last two years, have you had any alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, liquor, or pulque (drink made from fermented cactus sap)? view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS SUCH AS BEER, WINE, LIQUOR, OR PULQUE (DRINK MADE FROM FERMENTED CACTUS SAP)? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C60 (When you were drinking), have you ever felt that you should (have) cut down on the quanitity of drinks you have (had)? view item details » (WHEN YOU WERE DRINKING), HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT YOU SHOULD (HAVE) CUT DOWN ON THE QUANITITY OF DRINKS YOU HAVE (HAD)? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C61 (When you were drinking), have (Did) people ever annoy(ed) you by critizing your drinking? view item details » (WHEN YOU WERE DRINKING), HAVE (DID) PEOPLE EVER ANNOY(ED) YOU BY CRITIZING YOUR DRINKING? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C62 Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking? view item details » HAVE YOU EVER FELT BAD OR GUILTY ABOUT DRINKING? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

	C63 Have you ever had an alcoholic drink when you woke up in the morning in order to calm your nerves or to get rid of a 'hangover'? view item details » HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN ALCOHOLIC DRINK WHEN YOU WOKE UP IN THE MORNING IN ORDER TO CALM YOUR NERVES OR TO GET RID OF A 'HANGOVER'? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C64 Comparing with two years ago, your weight is... view item details » COMPARING WITH TWO YEARS AGO, YOUR WEIGHT IS... 1. 5 kilos or more 2. 5 kilos or less 3. More or less the same 8. RF 9. DK

C65 In the last two years, have you changed your diet or your exercise habits in order to gain or lose weight? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR DIET OR YOUR EXERCISE HABITS IN ORDER TO GAIN OR LOSE WEIGHT? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C66 About how much do you weigh now? view item details » ABOUT HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH NOW? 888. RF 999. DK

C67 How tall are you without shoes? view item details » HOW TALL ARE YOU WITHOUT SHOES? 888. RF 999. DK

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C68A During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Frequent swelling in your feet or ankles view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-FREQUENT SWELLING IN YOUR FEET OR ANKLES 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68B During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Difficulty breathing while lying down view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-DIFFICULTY BREATHING WHILE LYING DOWN 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68C During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Fainting spells or vertigo view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-FAINTING SPELLS OR VERTIGO 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68D During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Intense thirst view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-INTENSE THIRST 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68E During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Severe fatigue or exhaustion view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-SEVERE FATIGUE OR EXHAUSTION 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68F During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Wheezing or coughing or bringing up phlegm view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-WHEEZING OR COUGHING OR BRINGING UP PHLEGM 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68G During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain in lower limbs while (or after) walking view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-PAIN IN LOWER LIMBS WHILE (OR AFTER) WALKING 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68H During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-STOMACH PAIN, INDIGESTION, DIARRHEA 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68I During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Involuntary loss of urine view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-INVOLUNTARY LOSS OF URINE 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68J During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain or burning when urinating view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-PAIN OR BURNING WHEN URINATING 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68K During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding when urinating or defecating view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-BLEEDING WHEN URINATING OR DEFECATING 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68L During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Sweating while sleeping view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-SWEATING WHILE SLEEPING 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C68M During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding while coughing view item details » DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-BLEEDING WHILE COUGHING 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

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C69A Are you missing any limb or part of your legs or arms due to an accident or illness? view item details » ARE YOU MISSING ANY LIMB OR PART OF YOUR LEGS OR ARMS DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

If Are you missing any limb or part of your legs or arms due to an accident or illness? view item details » = 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK »

	C69B In the last two years, have you lost an extremity or part of your feet or arms due to an accident sickness? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU LOST AN EXTREMITY OR PART OF YOUR FEET OR ARMS DUE TO AN ACCIDENT SICKNESS? 1. Yes 2. No 8. RF 9. DK

C70 Have you ever/in the last two years been told by a doctor or medical personnel that you suffer from a health problem caused by your job? view item details » HAVE YOU EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS BEEN TOLD BY A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT YOU SUFFER FROM A HEALTH PROBLEM CAUSED BY YOUR JOB? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Never worked 8. RF 9. DK

C71 Due to sickness or injury, during the last 12 months, how many days did you stay in bed for at least half the day? view item details » DUE TO SICKNESS OR INJURY, DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY DAYS DID YOU STAY IN BED FOR AT LEAST HALF THE DAY? 000. Never 888. RF 999. DK

C72 Interviewer: With what frequency did the respondent need help to answer Section C. Health? view item details » INTERVIEWER: WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DID THE RESPONDENT NEED HELP TO ANSWER SECTION C. HEALTH? 1. Never 2. A few times 3. Most of the time

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Now I have some questions about your health. Would you say your health is...

NOW I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH IS...
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1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
8. RF
9. DK

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Comparing your health now with your health of two years ago, would you say your health now is...

COMPARING YOUR HEALTH NOW WITH YOUR HEALTH OF TWO YEARS AGO, WOULD YOU SAY YOUR HEALTH NOW IS...
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1. Much better
2. Somewhat better
3. More or less the same
4. Somewhat worse
5. Much worse
8. RF
9. DK

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Comparing with two years ago, would you say that you now worry about your health ...?

COMPARING WITH TWO YEARS AGO, WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU NOW WORRY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH ...?
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1. More
2. Less
3. Same
8. RF
9. DK

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Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure?

HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure? (C4) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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Are you currently taking any medication to lower your blood pressure?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY MEDICATION TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have diabetes?

HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE DIABETES?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told you that you have diabetes? (C6) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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Are you currently taking any oral medication in order to control your diabetes?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY ORAL MEDICATION IN ORDER TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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Are you currently using insulin shots?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY USING INSULIN SHOTS?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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Do you follow a special diet to control your diabetes?

DO YOU FOLLOW A SPECIAL DIET TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C10

In general, is your diabetes under control now?

IN GENERAL, IS YOUR DIABETES UNDER CONTROL NOW?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C11_1

With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Number of times

WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BLOOD-SUGAR LEVEL OR URINE-SUGAR LEVEL?-NUMBER OF TIMES
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00. Zero, never
88. RF
99. DK n. Other values] 0 n

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C11_2

With what frequency do you measure your blood-sugar level or urine-sugar level?-Period

WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BLOOD-SUGAR LEVEL OR URINE-SUGAR LEVEL?-PERIOD
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1. Week
2. Month
3. Year
5. Never

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C12

Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told yo uthat you have cancer?

HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL (EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS) TOLD YO UTHAT YOU HAVE CANCER?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Has a doctor or medical personnel (ever/in the last two years) told yo uthat you have cancer? (C12) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C13

In total, how many cancers have you had?

IN TOTAL, HOW MANY CANCERS HAVE YOU HAD?
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88. RF
99. DK

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C14

In which organs or parts of your body have you had cancers?

IN WHICH ORGANS OR PARTS OF YOUR BODY HAVE YOU HAD CANCERS?
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01. Abdomen - NOS (no organ specified)
02. Spleen
03. Mouth, oral
04. Arm- NOS(includes wrist)
05. Bronchus
06. Head - NOS
07. Hip
08. Face - NOS
09. Cerebrum - astrocytoma
10. Cervix, cervical, uterus neck
11. Colon
12. Neck - NOS
13. Endometrium
14. Esophagus
15. Back - NOS
16. Spine
17. Stomach
18. Extremity - NOS
19. Ganglion, glandules, 'glandules behind the ear', 'knots', lymphoma (excl. Hodgkings)
20. Throat
21. Gastrointestinal
22. Adrenal Glandule
23. Liver
24. Hodgkins
25. Bone, cartilages
11. Intestine, abdomen
26. Lips
27. Larynges, vocal chords
28. Tongue
30. Myeloma (mÃƒÂºltiple)
32. Nose, nasal
33. Ear
34. Eye
35. Feminine organs - NOS
36. Ovaries
37. Pancreas
38. Pelvis - NOS
39. Penis
40. Skin - basal cell
31. Skin - melanoma; mole on the back
41. Skin - other or doesn't know which, including any body part affected with skin cancer
42. Leg- NOS
43. Prostate
05. Lung, chest - NOS
11. Rectum
44. Kidney, renal
45. Blood - NOS
46. Breast
47. Testicles
48. Thyroids; goiter in neck
49. Trachea
50. Urethra, ureter
51. Vagina, vaginal
52. Bladder
53. Vesicle
54. Vulva, genital lip
13. Uterus
29. Jaw, jaw-bone
30. Marrow
31. Melanoma
95. Metastasized, 'Everywhere'
95. Everywhere (metastasized)
97. Other
88. RF
99. DK

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C15

In the last two years, have you consulted a doctor or a medical personnel about your cancer?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU CONSULTED A DOCTOR OR A MEDICAL PERSONNEL ABOUT YOUR CANCER?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C16_1

During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Chemotherapy/Medication

DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-CHEMOTHERAPY/MEDICATION
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1. Yes
2. No
5. None
8. RF
9. DK

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C16_2

During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Surgery or Biopsy

DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-SURGERY OR BIOPSY
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1. Yes
2. No

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C16_3

During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Radiation or X-Ray

DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-RADIATION OR X-RAY
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1. Yes
2. No

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C16_4

During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Medication or Treatment for Symptoms (Pain, Nausea, Rash)

DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-MEDICATION OR TREATMENT FOR SYMPTOMS (PAIN, NAUSEA, RASH)
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1. Yes
2. No

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C16_5

During the last tow years, what type of treatments have you received for your cancer?-Other

DURING THE LAST TOW YEARS, WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENTS HAVE YOU RECEIVED FOR YOUR CANCER?-OTHER
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1. Yes
2. No

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C17

Are you currently receiving treatment for your cancer?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR YOUR CANCER?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C18

About in what year or at what age was your (most recent) cancer diagnosed?

ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE WAS YOUR (MOST RECENT) CANCER DIAGNOSED?
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8888. RF
9999. DK

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C19

In the last two years/ever, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or emphysema?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS, SUCH AS ASTHMA, OR EMPHYSEMA?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If In the last two years/ever, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or emphysema? (C19) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C20

Are you currently taking medication or using another treatment for your respiratory illness?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION OR USING ANOTHER TREATMENT FOR YOUR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C21

Does this condition limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job?

DOES THIS CONDITION LIMIT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C22A

(During the last two years/ever), has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have had a heart attack?

(DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER), HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE HAD A HEART ATTACK?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If (During the last two years/ever), has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have had a heart attack? (C22A) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C22B

About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) heart atack?

ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE DID YOU HAVE YOUR (MOST RECENT) HEART ATACK?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8888. RF
9999. DK

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C23

Are you currently taking medication for you heart condition?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION FOR YOU HEART CONDITION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C24

Do you carry any medicine with you for chest pain?

DO YOU CARRY ANY MEDICINE WITH YOU FOR CHEST PAIN?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C25

Does this heart problem limit your daily activities such as household chores or your job?

DOES THIS HEART PROBLEM LIMIT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C26

(In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you tha you had a stroke?

(IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER) HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THA YOU HAD A STROKE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you tha you had a stroke? (C26) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C27_1

Because of your stroke do you have any weakness in your arms or legs or has your capacity to move them or use them been diminished?

BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE ANY WEAKNESS IN YOUR ARMS OR LEGS OR HAS YOUR CAPACITY TO MOVE THEM OR USE THEM BEEN DIMINISHED?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C27_2

Because of your stroke do you have difficulty in eating or speaking?

BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN EATING OR SPEAKING?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C27_3

Because of your stroke do you have difficulty with your vision?

BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH YOUR VISION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C27_4

Because of your stroke do you have difficulty thinking or saying what you want?

BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY THINKING OR SAYING WHAT YOU WANT?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C28

Are you currently taking any medications because of your stroke or for complications due to the stroke?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS BECAUSE OF YOUR STROKE OR FOR COMPLICATIONS DUE TO THE STROKE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C29

Are you doing physical therapy or rehabilitation because of the stroke or the complications that resulted from the stroke?

ARE YOU DOING PHYSICAL THERAPY OR REHABILITATION BECAUSE OF THE STROKE OR THE COMPLICATIONS THAT RESULTED FROM THE STROKE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C30

About in what year or at what age did you have your (most recent) stroke?

ABOUT IN WHAT YEAR OR AT WHAT AGE DID YOU HAVE YOUR (MOST RECENT) STROKE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8888. RF
9999. DK

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C31

Has this stroke limited your daily activities such as household chores or your job?

HAS THIS STROKE LIMITED YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C32

(In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism?

(IN THE LAST TWO YEARS/EVER) HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS OR RHEUMATISM?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If (In the last two years/ever) Has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have arthritis or rheumatism? (C32) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C33

Do you feel pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints?

DO YOU FEEL PAIN, STIFFNESS OR SWELLING IN YOUR JOINTS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C34

Are you taking medication or are you receiving other treatment for your arthritis or rheumatism?

ARE YOU TAKING MEDICATION OR ARE YOU RECEIVING OTHER TREATMENT FOR YOUR ARTHRITIS OR RHEUMATISM?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C35

Are your daily activities such as household chores or your job limited because of your arthritis?

ARE YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB LIMITED BECAUSE OF YOUR ARTHRITIS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C36_1

In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Liver or kidney infection?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE LIVER OR KIDNEY INFECTION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C36_2

In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Tuberculosis?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE TUBERCULOSIS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C36_3

In the last two years, has a doctor or medical personnel told you that you have Pneumonia?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE PNEUMONIA?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C37

Have you fallen down in the last two years?

HAVE YOU FALLEN DOWN IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Have you fallen down in the last two years? (C37) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C38

Approximately how many times has this happened?

APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY TIMES HAS THIS HAPPENED?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
88. RF
99. DK

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C39

Have you hurt yourself in these falls badly enough to need medical treatment?

HAVE YOU HURT YOURSELF IN THESE FALLS BADLY ENOUGH TO NEED MEDICAL TREATMENT?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C40

Since your fiftieth birthday, have you fractured any bone including your hip?

SINCE YOUR FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY, HAVE YOU FRACTURED ANY BONE INCLUDING YOUR HIP?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Younger than 50 years
8. RF
9. DK

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C41

Do you usually wear glasses?

DO YOU USUALLY WEAR GLASSES?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C42

How is your vision (with glasses)?

HOW IS YOUR VISION (WITH GLASSES)?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
6. Legally blind
8. RF
9. DK

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C43

Do you usually use a hearing aid or auditory device?

DO YOU USUALLY USE A HEARING AID OR AUDITORY DEVICE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C44

How is your hearing/auditory range (using hearing aid or auditory device)?

HOW IS YOUR HEARING/AUDITORY RANGE (USING HEARING AID OR AUDITORY DEVICE)?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
6. Legally deaf
8. RF
9. DK

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C45

Do you often suffer from pain?

DO YOU OFTEN SUFFER FROM PAIN?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Do you often suffer from pain? (C45) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C46

How is the pain majority of the time?

HOW IS THE PAIN MAJORITY OF THE TIME?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
8. RF
9. DK

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C47

Does this pain limit your usual activities such as household chores or your job?

DOES THIS PAIN LIMIT YOUR USUAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD CHORES OR YOUR JOB?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C48A

In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A vaccination against tetanus?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A VACCINATION AGAINST TETANUS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C48B

In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A blood test for cholesterol

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A BLOOD TEST FOR CHOLESTEROL
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C48C

In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for tuberculosis

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C48D

In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for diabetes?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR DIABETES?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C48E

In the last two years, have you had any of the following medical exams or procedures?-A test for hyperextension or high blood pressure?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMS OR PROCEDURES?-A TEST FOR HYPEREXTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If FEMALE »

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C48F

Do you examine your breasts every month to detect lumps?

DO YOU EXAMINE YOUR BREASTS EVERY MONTH TO DETECT LUMPS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Does not have
8. RF
9. DK

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C48G

Have you had a mammogram or an x-ray of your breasts to detect for cancer?

HAVE YOU HAD A MAMMOGRAM OR AN X-RAY OF YOUR BREASTS TO DETECT FOR CANCER?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Does not have
8. RF
9. DK

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C48H

Have you had a pap smear?

HAVE YOU HAD A PAP SMEAR?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Does not have
8. RF
9. DK

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C48I

In the last 2 years, have you had an exam or blood test to screen for prostate cancer?

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD AN EXAM OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR PROSTATE CANCER?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Already had operation
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_1

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-you felt depressed

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT DEPRESSED
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_2

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that everything you did was an effort

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT THAT EVERYTHING YOU DID WAS AN EFFORT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_3

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt your sleep was restless

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT YOUR SLEEP WAS RESTLESS
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_4

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt happy

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT HAPPY
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_5

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt lonely

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT LONELY
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_6

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt that you enjoyed life

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT THAT YOU ENJOYED LIFE
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_7

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt sad

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT SAD
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_8

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt tired

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT TIRED
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C49_9

These questions reger to how you have felt during the past week. For each question please tell me if the majority of the time:-You felt you had a lot of energy

THESE QUESTIONS REGER TO HOW YOU HAVE FELT DURING THE PAST WEEK. FOR EACH QUESTION PLEASE TELL ME IF THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME:-YOU FELT YOU HAD A LOT OF ENERGY
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C50

On average during the last two years, have you exercised or done hard physical work three or more times a week?

ON AVERAGE DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU EXERCISED OR DONE HARD PHYSICAL WORK THREE OR MORE TIMES A WEEK?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C51

Have you ever smoked cigarettes?

HAVE YOU EVER SMOKED CIGARETTES?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Have you ever smoked cigarettes? (C51) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C52

How old were you when you started smoking?

HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED SMOKING?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
88. RF
99. DK

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C53

Have you smoked cigarrettes in the last two years?

HAVE YOU SMOKED CIGARRETTES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

| If Have you smoked cigarrettes in the last two years? (C53) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C54

Do you smoke cigarrettes now?

DO YOU SMOKE CIGARRETTES NOW?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

| | If Do you smoke cigarrettes now? (C54) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C55

How often do you smoke?

HOW OFTEN DO YOU SMOKE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Everyday
2. Not everyday
8. RF
9. DK

| | | If How often do you smoke? (C55) = 1. Everyday
2. Not everyday
8. RF
9. DK »

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C56

About how many cigarrettes or packs do you usually smoke in a day?

ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARRETTES OR PACKS DO YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
87. 87 or more cigarrettes
88. RF
99. DK

| If C54! = 1 »

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C57

When you were smoking the most, about how many cigarrettes or packs did you usually smoke in a day?

WHEN YOU WERE SMOKING THE MOST, ABOUT HOW MANY CIGARRETTES OR PACKS DID YOU USUALLY SMOKE IN A DAY?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
87. 87 or more cigarrettes 87
88. RF
99. DK

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C58

About how many years ago did you stop smoking?

ABOUT HOW MANY YEARS AGO DID YOU STOP SMOKING?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
88. RF
99. DK

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C59A

Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, liquor or pulque?

DO YOU EVER DRINK ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SUCH AS BEER, WINE, LIQUOR OR PULQUE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
3. Never used alcohol
8. RF
9. DK

If C59A! = 3 »

| If Do you ever drink any alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, liquor or pulque? (C59A) = 1. Yes
2. No
3. Never used alcohol
8. RF
9. DK »

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C59B

In the last three months, about how many days a week have you had any alcohol to drink?

IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ABOUT HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK HAVE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOL TO DRINK?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0. Never, less than once a week
8. RF
9. DK

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C59C

On the days you drank alcoholic beverages in the last three months, about how many drinks did you have per day?

ON THE DAYS YOU DRANK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ABOUT HOW MANY DRINKS DID YOU HAVE PER DAY?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
88. RF
99. DK

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C59D

In the last three months, on how many days have you had four or more drinks on one occasion?

IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU HAD FOUR OR MORE DRINKS ON ONE OCCASION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
00. None
87. 87 or more days
88. RF
99. DK

| If C59A! = 1 »

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C59E

During the last two years, have you had any alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, liquor, or pulque (drink made from fermented cactus sap)?

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS SUCH AS BEER, WINE, LIQUOR, OR PULQUE (DRINK MADE FROM FERMENTED CACTUS SAP)?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C60

(When you were drinking), have you ever felt that you should (have) cut down on the quanitity of drinks you have (had)?

(WHEN YOU WERE DRINKING), HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT YOU SHOULD (HAVE) CUT DOWN ON THE QUANITITY OF DRINKS YOU HAVE (HAD)?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C61

(When you were drinking), have (Did) people ever annoy(ed) you by critizing your drinking?

(WHEN YOU WERE DRINKING), HAVE (DID) PEOPLE EVER ANNOY(ED) YOU BY CRITIZING YOUR DRINKING?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C62

Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking?

HAVE YOU EVER FELT BAD OR GUILTY ABOUT DRINKING?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C63

Have you ever had an alcoholic drink when you woke up in the morning in order to calm your nerves or to get rid of a 'hangover'?

HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN ALCOHOLIC DRINK WHEN YOU WOKE UP IN THE MORNING IN ORDER TO CALM YOUR NERVES OR TO GET RID OF A 'HANGOVER'?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C64

Comparing with two years ago, your weight is...

COMPARING WITH TWO YEARS AGO, YOUR WEIGHT IS...
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1. 5 kilos or more
2. 5 kilos or less
3. More or less the same
8. RF
9. DK

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C65

In the last two years, have you changed your diet or your exercise habits in order to gain or lose weight?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR DIET OR YOUR EXERCISE HABITS IN ORDER TO GAIN OR LOSE WEIGHT?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C66

About how much do you weigh now?

ABOUT HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH NOW?
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888. RF
999. DK

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C67

How tall are you without shoes?

HOW TALL ARE YOU WITHOUT SHOES?
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888. RF
999. DK

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C68A

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Frequent swelling in your feet or ankles

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-FREQUENT SWELLING IN YOUR FEET OR ANKLES
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68B

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Difficulty breathing while lying down

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-DIFFICULTY BREATHING WHILE LYING DOWN
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68C

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Fainting spells or vertigo

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-FAINTING SPELLS OR VERTIGO
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68D

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Intense thirst

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-INTENSE THIRST
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68E

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Severe fatigue or exhaustion

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-SEVERE FATIGUE OR EXHAUSTION
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68F

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Wheezing or coughing or bringing up phlegm

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-WHEEZING OR COUGHING OR BRINGING UP PHLEGM
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68G

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain in lower limbs while (or after) walking

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-PAIN IN LOWER LIMBS WHILE (OR AFTER) WALKING
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68H

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-STOMACH PAIN, INDIGESTION, DIARRHEA
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68I

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Involuntary loss of urine

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-INVOLUNTARY LOSS OF URINE
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68J

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Pain or burning when urinating

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-PAIN OR BURNING WHEN URINATING
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68K

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding when urinating or defecating

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-BLEEDING WHEN URINATING OR DEFECATING
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68L

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Sweating while sleeping

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-SWEATING WHILE SLEEPING
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C68M

During the last two years, have you had any of the following problems or incoveniences?-Bleeding while coughing

DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OR INCOVENIENCES?-BLEEDING WHILE COUGHING
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C69A

Are you missing any limb or part of your legs or arms due to an accident or illness?

ARE YOU MISSING ANY LIMB OR PART OF YOUR LEGS OR ARMS DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

If Are you missing any limb or part of your legs or arms due to an accident or illness? (C69A) = 1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK »

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C69B

In the last two years, have you lost an extremity or part of your feet or arms due to an accident sickness?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU LOST AN EXTREMITY OR PART OF YOUR FEET OR ARMS DUE TO AN ACCIDENT SICKNESS?
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1. Yes
2. No
8. RF
9. DK

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C70

Have you ever/in the last two years been told by a doctor or medical personnel that you suffer from a health problem caused by your job?

HAVE YOU EVER/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS BEEN TOLD BY A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT YOU SUFFER FROM A HEALTH PROBLEM CAUSED BY YOUR JOB?
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1. Yes
2. No
3. Never worked
8. RF
9. DK

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C71

Due to sickness or injury, during the last 12 months, how many days did you stay in bed for at least half the day?

DUE TO SICKNESS OR INJURY, DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY DAYS DID YOU STAY IN BED FOR AT LEAST HALF THE DAY?
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000. Never
888. RF
999. DK

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C72

Interviewer: With what frequency did the respondent need help to answer Section C. Health?

INTERVIEWER: WITH WHAT FREQUENCY DID THE RESPONDENT NEED HELP TO ANSWER SECTION C. HEALTH?
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1. Never
2. A few times
3. Most of the time

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