(View with Courier New, 8 pt. font or 9 pt w/wider margins) 1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 State FIPS Code Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 1-2 SAS Variable Name: _STATE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Alabama 2176 1.60 1.59 02 Alaska 1545 1.14 0.21 04 Arizona 1904 1.40 1.64 05 Arkansas 1800 1.33 0.93 06 California 4063 3.00 11.73 08 Colorado 1827 1.35 1.43 09 Connecticut 2250 1.66 1.25 10 Delaware 2556 1.89 0.27 11 District of Columbia 1505 1.11 0.21 12 Florida 3495 2.58 5.61 13 Georgia 2308 1.70 2.73 15 Hawaii 2169 1.60 0.44 16 Idaho 4923 3.63 0.42 17 Illinois 2886 2.13 4.38 18 Indiana 2372 1.75 2.16 19 Iowa 3600 2.66 1.06 20 Kansas 2004 1.48 0.94 21 Kentucky 3613 2.66 1.45 22 Louisiana 1656 1.22 1.55 23 Maine 1699 1.25 0.46 24 Maryland 4576 3.38 1.91 25 Massachusetts 1770 1.31 2.34 26 Michigan 2567 1.89 3.53 27 Minnesota 4818 3.55 1.71 28 Mississippi 1599 1.18 0.97 29 Missouri 1849 1.36 1.99 30 Montana 1803 1.33 0.32 31 Nebraska 2704 1.99 0.60 32 Nevada 2507 1.85 0.61 33 New Hampshire 1514 1.12 0.44 Page 1 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 State FIPS Code Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 1-2 SAS Variable Name: _STATE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 34 New Jersey 2667 1.97 3.05 35 New Mexico 1813 1.34 0.61 36 New York 3403 2.51 6.88 37 North Carolina 3633 2.68 2.80 38 North Dakota 1802 1.33 0.23 39 Ohio 3166 2.34 4.13 40 Oklahoma 1885 1.39 1.22 41 Oregon 3321 2.45 1.20 42 Pennsylvania 3603 2.66 4.58 44 Rhode Island 1842 1.36 0.38 45 South Carolina 2158 1.59 1.36 46 South Dakota 2200 1.62 0.26 47 Tennessee 2983 2.20 2.01 48 Texas 2504 1.85 6.91 49 Utah 2865 2.11 0.65 50 Vermont 3193 2.36 0.22 51 Virginia 3524 2.60 2.53 53 Washington 3604 2.66 2.06 54 West Virginia 2438 1.80 0.69 55 Wisconsin 2245 1.66 1.90 56 Wyoming 2414 1.78 0.17 72 Puerto Rico 2261 1.67 1.30 Page 2 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Old Stratum Field Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 3 SAS Variable Name: Old Stratum Field Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Use Columns 503-504 instead. Primary Sampling Unit Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 4-8 SAS Variable Name: _PSU Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Record Number Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 9 SAS Variable Name: _RECORD Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Date of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 10-15 SAS Variable Name: IDATE (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 3 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Month of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 10-11 SAS Variable Name: IMONTH (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 January 10969 8.09 8.13 02 February 10960 8.08 8.27 03 March 11366 8.38 8.71 04 April 11122 8.20 8.19 05 May 11089 8.18 8.15 06 June 11228 8.28 8.35 07 July 11242 8.29 8.42 08 August 11088 8.18 8.14 09 September 11710 8.64 8.74 10 October 11784 8.69 8.59 11 November 11724 8.65 8.47 12 December 11300 8.33 7.84 Page 4 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Day of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 12-13 SAS Variable Name: IDAY (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 2005 1.48 1.83 02 2528 1.86 2.37 03 3840 2.83 2.97 04 3652 2.69 3.15 05 4160 3.07 3.26 06 4644 3.43 3.79 07 5009 3.69 4.17 08 6474 4.77 4.93 09 7623 5.62 5.41 10 7770 5.73 5.52 11 7051 5.20 4.89 12 8545 6.30 5.66 13 8304 6.12 5.45 14 7474 5.51 4.98 15 7028 5.18 4.81 16 6247 4.61 4.33 17 6144 4.53 4.31 18 5692 4.20 4.10 19 4873 3.59 3.47 20 4217 3.11 2.81 21 3677 2.71 2.68 22 3467 2.56 2.54 23 2861 2.11 2.22 24 2543 1.88 2.06 25 2258 1.67 1.76 26 1668 1.23 1.40 27 1629 1.20 1.46 28 1387 1.02 1.24 29 1217 0.90 1.06 30 992 0.73 0.86 31 603 0.44 0.52 Page 5 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Year of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 14-15 SAS Variable Name: IYEAR (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 97 135582 100.00 100.00 Interviewer ID Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 16-17 SAS Variable Name: INTVID (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Record ID Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 18-25 SAS Variable Name: None Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank 135582 100.00 100.00 Disposition of Interview Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 26-27 SAS Variable Name: DISPCODE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Completed interview 135582 100.00 100.00 Page 6 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Winddown Status of Final Disposition Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 28 SAS Variable Name: WINDDOWN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 9 Final Disposition in winddown 3407 100.00 100.00 Blank Final Disposition in regular mode 132175 Number of Adults in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Columns: 29-30 SAS Variable Name: NUMADULT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 44263 32.65 18.30 02 73519 54.22 57.56 03 12937 9.54 15.33 04 3829 2.82 6.42 05 771 0.57 1.65 06-18 263 0.19 0.74 Page 7 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Adult Males in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 31 SAS Variable Name: NUMMEN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 4003 4.38 4.26 1 74805 81.92 74.51 2 10458 11.45 16.17 3 1700 1.86 4.06 4 269 0.29 0.70 5 51 0.06 0.17 6 25 0.03 0.08 7 4 0.00 0.00 8 3 0.00 0.03 Blank Only 1 adult in household 44264 Number of Adult Females in Household Section: Identification Information Type: ID Field Column: 32 SAS Variable Name: NUMWOMEN Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 2547 2.79 3.48 1 75376 82.54 76.28 2 11554 12.65 16.65 3 1580 1.73 2.93 4 212 0.23 0.51 5 30 0.03 0.09 6 18 0.02 0.05 7 1 0.00 0.01 Blank Only 1 adult in household 44264 Page 8 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 General Health Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 33 SAS Variable Name: GENHLTH Question: 1. Would you say that in general your health is: Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 32096 23.67 23.76 2 Very good 45500 33.56 33.42 3 Good 37858 27.92 28.22 4 Fair 14275 10.53 10.66 5 Poor 5538 4.08 3.73 7 Don't know/Not sure 289 0.21 0.18 9 Refused 26 0.02 0.02 Number of Days Physical Health Not Good Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 34-35 SAS Variable Name: PHYSHLTH Question: 2. Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 42083 31.04 30.70 77 Don't know/Not sure 1791 1.32 1.25 88 None 91634 67.59 67.96 99 Refused 74 0.05 0.08 Page 9 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Days Mental Health Not Good Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 36-37 SAS Variable Name: MENTHLTH Question: 3. Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 40756 30.06 30.02 77 Don't know/Not sure 1778 1.31 1.27 88 None 92895 68.52 68.59 99 Refused 153 0.11 0.12 Number of Days Activities Limited Section: 1. Health Status Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 38-39 SAS Variable Name: POORHLTH Question: 4. During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 24197 36.89 36.33 77 Don't know/Not sure 932 1.42 1.46 88 None 40377 61.55 62.02 99 Refused 91 0.14 0.19 Blank Skipped ( If PHYSHLTH=88 and 69985 MENTHLTH=88) Page 10 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Have Any Kind of Health Plan Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 40 SAS Variable Name: HLTHPLAN Question: 5. Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 118650 87.51 85.62 2 No 16612 12.25 14.08 7 Don't know/Not sure 256 0.19 0.25 9 Refused 64 0.05 0.05 Have Medicare Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Column: 41 SAS Variable Name: MEDICARE Question: 6. Do you have Medicare? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 29002 24.44 22.46 2 No 89400 75.35 77.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 212 0.18 0.22 9 Refused 36 0.03 0.03 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=2,7,9) 16932 Page 11 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type Coverage Paying for Most Medical Care Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Columns: 42-43 SAS Variable Name: TYPCOVR1 Question: 7a. What type of health care coverage do you use to pay for most of your medical care? Is it coverage through: Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Your employer 54073 60.32 60.18 02 Someone else's employer 19246 21.47 22.62 03 A plan that you or someone else buys on your own 8156 9.10 8.27 04 Medicare 219 0.24 0.24 05 Medicaid or Medical Assistance 4016 4.48 4.29 06 The military, CHAMPUS, or the VA 2065 2.30 2.21 07 The Indian Health Service 150 0.17 0.08 08 Some other source 1199 1.34 1.42 77 Don't know/Not sure 187 0.21 0.27 88 None 245 0.27 0.32 99 Refused 92 0.10 0.10 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=2,7,9 or 45934 MEDICARE=1) Page 12 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type Coverage Maybe Not Considered Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Columns: 44-45 SAS Variable Name: TYPCOVR2 Question: 7b. There are some types of coverage you may not have considered. Please tell me if you have any of the following: (Only persons HLTHPLAN=2) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Your employer 961 5.78 6.31 02 Someone else's employer 382 2.30 2.48 03 A plan that you or someone else buys on your own 234 1.41 1.51 04 Medicare 214 1.29 0.82 05 Medicaid or Medical Assistance 385 2.32 1.80 06 The military, CHAMPUS, or the VA 287 1.73 1.40 07 The Indian Health Service 167 1.01 0.33 08 Some other source 169 1.02 0.89 77 Don't know/Not sure 145 0.87 0.93 88 None 13537 81.49 81.30 99 Refused 131 0.79 2.22 Blank Skipped (If HLTHPLAN=7,9 or MEDICARE=1) 118970 Page 13 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Had This Health Coverage Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Column: 46 SAS Variable Name: MCRELNGT Question: 8. About how long have you had [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/this particular health care coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b]? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 For less than 12 months (1 to 12 months) 19956 16.46 17.26 2 For less than 2 years (1 to 2 years) 13441 11.09 11.35 3 For less than 3 years (2 to 3 years) 10937 9.02 9.15 4 For less than 5 years (3 to 5 years) 11641 9.60 9.59 5 5 or more years 64049 52.84 51.42 7 Don't know/Not sure 1069 0.88 1.13 9 Refused 111 0.09 0.11 Blank Skipped 14378 Book or List of Doctors With Health Coverage Plan Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Column: 47 SAS Variable Name: DOCTLIST Question: 9. Is there a book or list of doctors associated with your [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/health coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b] plan? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 71084 58.65 63.31 2 No 45700 37.71 32.61 7 Don't know/Not sure 4334 3.58 3.98 9 Refused 82 0.07 0.11 Blank Skipped 14382 Page 14 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Plan Requires Certain Doctor or Clinic Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Emerging Core Column: 48 SAS Variable Name: CERTDOCT Question: 10. Does your [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/health coverage) from Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b] plan require you to select a certain doctor or clinic for all of your routine care? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 47876 39.50 44.76 2 No 69490 57.33 52.10 7 Don't know/Not sure 3763 3.10 3.04 9 Refused 75 0.06 0.10 Blank Skipped 14378 Last Had Health Coverage Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 49 SAS Variable Name: PASTPLAN Question: 11. About how long has it been since you had health care coverage? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 2363 17.15 17.25 2 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 1719 12.47 12.29 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 1791 13.00 12.59 4 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 2186 15.86 15.24 5 5 or more years ago 3774 27.38 24.07 7 Don't know/Not sure 337 2.45 2.64 8 Never 1600 11.61 15.77 9 Refused 12 0.09 0.15 Blank Skipped 121800 Page 15 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Time When Could Not Afford to See Doctor Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 50 SAS Variable Name: MEDCOST Question: 12. Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 14433 10.65 10.63 2 No 120860 89.14 89.17 7 Don't know/Not sure 248 0.18 0.17 9 Refused 41 0.03 0.03 How Long Since Last Routine Checkup Section: 2. Health Care Access Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 51 SAS Variable Name: CHECKUP Question: 13. About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 94916 70.01 68.95 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 17087 12.60 12.75 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 9631 7.10 7.54 4 5 or more years ago 10868 8.02 7.93 7 Don't know/Not sure 1452 1.07 1.04 8 Never 1585 1.17 1.75 9 Refused 43 0.03 0.04 Page 16 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Blood Pressure Taken Section: 3. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 52 SAS Variable Name: BPTAKE Question: 14. About how long has it been since you last had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 96554 71.98 71.45 2 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 20131 15.01 14.99 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 8571 6.39 6.57 4 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 4221 3.15 3.28 5 5 or more years ago 3185 2.37 2.40 7 Don't know/Not sure 1079 0.80 0.84 8 Never 360 0.27 0.42 9 Refused 35 0.03 0.04 Blank Skipped 1446 Ever Told Blood Pressure High Section: 3. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 53 SAS Variable Name: BPHIGH Question: 15. Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 32819 24.53 23.18 2 No 100696 75.27 76.62 7 Don't know/Not sure 216 0.16 0.17 9 Refused 45 0.03 0.03 Blank Skipped 1806 Page 17 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Told More Than Once Blood Pressure High Section: 3. Hypertension Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 54 SAS Variable Name: HIGHGT1 Question: 16. Have you been told on more than one occasion that your blood pressure was high, or have you been told this only once? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 More than once 25627 78.09 77.17 2 Only once 6999 21.33 22.24 7 Don't know/Not sure 183 0.56 0.55 9 Refused 10 0.03 0.04 Blank Skipped 102763 Ever Had Blood Cholesterol Checked Section: 4. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 55 SAS Variable Name: BLOODCHO Question: 17. Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 98717 73.59 71.65 2 No 32127 23.95 25.80 7 Don't know/Not sure 3264 2.43 2.51 9 Refused 28 0.02 0.04 Blank Skipped 1446 Page 18 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Cholesterol Checked Section: 4. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 56 SAS Variable Name: CHOLCHK Question: 18. About how long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 65756 66.61 68.07 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 15961 16.17 16.12 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 9767 9.89 9.36 4 5 or more years ago 5817 5.89 5.13 7 Don't know/Not sure 1399 1.42 1.28 9 Refused 17 0.02 0.04 Blank Skipped 36865 Ever Told Blood Cholesterol High Section: 4. Cholesterol Awareness Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 57 SAS Variable Name: TOLDHI Question: 19. Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 28419 28.79 28.42 2 No 69602 70.51 70.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 671 0.68 0.63 9 Refused 25 0.03 0.03 Blank Skipped 36865 Page 19 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Told by Doctor You Have Diabetes Section: 5. Diabetes Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 58 SAS Variable Name: DIABETES Question: 20. Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 7011 5.17 5.20 2 Yes, female told only during pregnancy 1289 0.95 0.89 3 No 126993 93.67 93.71 7 Don't know/Not sure 108 0.08 0.07 9 Refused 181 0.13 0.14 Seatbelt Use Section: 6. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 59 SAS Variable Name: SEATBELT Question: 21. How often do you use seatbelts when you drive or ride in a car? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 93459 69.67 72.73 2 Nearly always 19866 14.81 13.11 3 Sometimes 9998 7.45 6.71 4 Seldom 4834 3.60 3.33 5 Never 5245 3.91 3.52 7 Don't know/Not sure 104 0.08 0.08 8 Never drive or ride in a car 505 0.38 0.45 9 Refused 125 0.09 0.08 Blank Skipped 1446 Page 20 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Age of Oldest Child Under Age 16 Section: 6. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Columns: 60-61 SAS Variable Name: CHLDLT16 Question: 22. What is the age of the oldest child in your household under the age of 16? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-15 Age in years (Less than 1 year coded as 01) 46304 34.52 36.04 77 Don't know/Not sure 66 0.05 0.07 88 No children under age 16 87231 65.03 62.66 99 Refused 533 0.40 1.23 Blank Skipped 1448 Oldest Child Safety Belt Usage Section: 6. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 62 SAS Variable Name: SFTYLT16 Question: 23. How often does the [fill in age from Q. 2]-year-old child in your household use a... car safety seat [for child under 5]... seatbelt [for child 5 or older]... when they ride in a car? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 37982 82.03 84.47 2 Nearly always 4590 9.91 8.24 3 Sometimes 2075 4.48 3.85 4 Seldom 648 1.40 1.14 5 Never 600 1.30 1.21 7 Don't know/Not sure 230 0.50 0.58 8 Never rides in a car 118 0.25 0.34 9 Refused 61 0.13 0.18 Blank Skipped 89278 Page 21 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Bicycle Helmet Worn When Riding Section: 6. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 63 SAS Variable Name: BIKEHLMT Question: 24. During the past year, how often has the [fill in age from Q. 2]-year-old child worn a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always 11332 30.86 32.84 2 Nearly always 3242 8.83 8.35 3 Sometimes 3312 9.02 8.62 4 Seldom 2046 5.57 4.75 5 Never 10572 28.79 26.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 312 0.85 1.48 8 Never rides a bike 5759 15.69 16.39 9 Refused 141 0.38 1.47 Blank Skipped 98866 Page 22 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Last Time Tested Smoke Detectors Section: 6. Injury Control Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 64 SAS Variable Name: SMKDETEC Question: 25. When was the last time you or someone else deliberately tested all of the smoke detectors in your home, either by pressing the test buttons or holding a source of smoke near them? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 43915 32.74 33.03 2 Within past 6 months (1 to 6 months ago) 42234 31.49 30.38 3 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 13568 10.12 9.99 4 1 or more years ago 8381 6.25 6.32 5 Never 10995 8.20 9.04 6 No smoke detectors in home 7672 5.72 5.21 7 Don't know/Not sure 7243 5.40 5.77 9 Refused 128 0.10 0.25 Blank Skipped 1446 Smoked at Least One Hundred Cigarettes Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 65 SAS Variable Name: SMOKE100 Question: 26. Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 63734 47.01 46.60 2 No 71520 52.75 53.14 7 Don't know/Not sure 279 0.21 0.22 9 Refused 49 0.04 0.04 Page 23 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Frequency of Days Now Smoking Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 66 SAS Variable Name: SMOKEDAY Question: 27. Do you now smoke cigarettes everyday, some days, or not at all? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Everyday 25382 39.82 39.41 2 Some days 5651 8.87 9.69 3 Not at all 32677 51.27 50.85 9 Refused 24 0.04 0.05 Blank Skipped 71848 Number of Cigarettes Now Smoked Per Day Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 67-68 SAS Variable Name: SMOKENUM Question: 28. On the average, about how many cigarettes a day do you now smoke? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of cigarettes 25115 98.95 98.97 77 Don't know/Not sure 218 0.86 0.84 99 Refused 49 0.19 0.18 Blank Skipped 110200 Page 24 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Cigarettes Smoked When Smoked Less Than Thirty Days Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 69-70 SAS Variable Name: SMOKNM30 Question: 28a. On the average, when you smoked during the past 30 days, about how many cigarettes did you smoke a day? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of cigarettes 5319 94.12 93.45 77 Don't know/Not sure 315 5.57 6.03 99 Refused 17 0.30 0.52 Blank Skipped 129931 Quit Smoking a Day or Longer in Past Year Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 71 SAS Variable Name: STOPSMOK Question: 29. During the past 12 months, have you quit smoking for 1 day or longer? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 11850 46.68 49.06 2 No 13506 53.20 50.80 7 Don't know/Not sure 27 0.11 0.13 9 Refused 4 0.02 0.01 Blank Skipped 110195 Page 25 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Last Smoked Cigarettes Section: 7. Tobacco Use Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 72-73 SAS Variable Name: LASTSMOK Question: 30. About how long has it been since you last smoked cigarettes regularly, that is, daily? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 560 1.72 1.76 02 Within past 3 months (1 to 3 months ago) 719 2.20 2.14 03 Within past 6 months (3 to 6 months ago) 843 2.58 2.65 04 Within past year (6 to 12 months ago) 1412 4.32 4.41 05 Within past 5 years (1 to 5 years ago) 5693 17.44 17.42 06 Within past 15 years (5 to 15 years ago) 10350 31.70 35.11 07 15 or more years ago 12265 37.57 33.77 77 Don't know/Not sure 105 0.32 0.23 88 Never smoked regularly 697 2.13 2.51 99 Refused 6 0.02 0.01 Blank Skipped 102932 Alcoholic Beverages in Past Month Section: 8. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 74 SAS Variable Name: DRINKANY Question: 31. During the past month, have you had at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, wine coolers, or liquor? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 65015 48.47 50.56 2 No 68887 51.36 49.27 7 Don't know/Not sure 151 0.11 0.10 9 Refused 79 0.06 0.07 Blank Skipped 1450 Page 26 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Often Drink Any Alcoholic Beverages Section: 8. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Columns: 75-77 SAS Variable Name: ALCOHOL Question: 32. During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-107 Days per week 25286 38.89 35.22 201-231 Days per month 38330 58.96 62.77 777 Don't know/Not sure 1218 1.87 1.78 999 Refused 181 0.28 0.23 Blank Skipped 70567 Average Number of Drinks Per Occasion Section: 8. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Columns: 78-79 SAS Variable Name: NALCOCC Question: 33. A drink is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of drinks 62958 98.96 99.00 77 Don't know/Not sure 565 0.89 0.86 99 Refused 94 0.15 0.14 Blank Skipped 71965 Page 27 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Five or More Drinks on an Occasion Section: 8. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Columns: 80-81 SAS Variable Name: DRINKGE5 Question: 34. Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have 5 or more drinks on an occasion? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 16142 24.83 26.28 77 Don't know/Not sure 871 1.34 1.35 88 None 47820 73.55 72.09 99 Refused 182 0.28 0.28 Blank Skipped 70567 Drinking and Driving Section: 8. Alcohol Consumption Type: Question, Rotating Core I Columns: 82-83 SAS Variable Name: DRINKDRI Question: 35. During the past month, how many times have you driven when you've had perhaps too much to drink? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 2616 4.02 4.20 77 Don't know/Not sure 186 0.29 0.32 88 None 62083 95.49 95.31 99 Refused 130 0.20 0.17 Blank Skipped 70567 Page 28 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reported Age in Years Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 84-85 SAS Variable Name: AGE Question: 36. What is your age? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 07 Don't know/Not sure 48 0.04 0.03 09 Refused 649 0.48 0.38 18-24 11822 8.72 12.38 25-34 25924 19.12 20.11 35-44 30919 22.80 21.49 45-54 23528 17.35 16.60 55-64 15807 11.66 11.26 65-99 26885 19.83 17.74 Original Reported Race Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 86 SAS Variable Name: ORACE Question: 37. What is your race? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White 114865 84.72 81.86 2 Black 11834 8.73 10.14 3 Asian, Pacific Islander 2977 2.20 2.99 4 American Indian, Alaska Native 1828 1.35 1.31 5 Other 3355 2.47 3.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 177 0.13 0.17 9 Refused 546 0.40 0.42 Page 29 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Spanish or Hispanic Origin Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 87 SAS Variable Name: HISPANIC Question: 38. Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 9296 6.86 10.96 2 No 125611 92.65 88.60 7 Don't know/Not sure 351 0.26 0.21 9 Refused 324 0.24 0.23 Marital Status Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 88 SAS Variable Name: MARITAL Question: 39. Are you: [married, divorced, widowed, separated, never been married, or a member of an unmarried couple] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Married 73730 54.38 60.03 2 Divorced 17514 12.92 9.29 3 Widowed 14969 11.04 7.30 4 Separated 3523 2.60 2.23 5 Never been married 22669 16.72 18.42 6 Member of an unmarried couple 2818 2.08 2.52 9 Refused 359 0.26 0.20 Page 30 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Children Less Than Five Years Old Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 89 SAS Variable Name: CHLD04 Question: 40a. How many children live in your household who are less than 5 years old? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 20006 14.76 16.89 8 None 115378 85.10 82.93 9 Refused 198 0.15 0.18 Number of Children Five to Twelve Years Old Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 90 SAS Variable Name: CHLD0512 Question: 40b. How many children live in your household who are 5 through 12 years old? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 29229 21.56 22.25 8 None 106138 78.28 77.55 9 Refused 215 0.16 0.19 Number of Children Thirteen to Seventeen Years Old Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 91 SAS Variable Name: CHLD1317 Question: 40c. How many children live in your household who are 13 through 17 years old? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-7 Number of children (7=7 or more) 21019 15.50 15.68 8 None 114342 84.33 84.15 9 Refused 221 0.16 0.17 Page 31 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Education Level Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 92 SAS Variable Name: EDUCA Question: 41. What is the highest grade or year of school you completed? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Never attended school or only kindergarten 273 0.20 0.22 2 Grades 1 through 8 (Elementary) 6297 4.64 4.97 3 Grades 9 through 11 (Some high school) 11039 8.14 8.66 4 Grade 12 or GED (High school graduate) 44225 32.62 32.24 5 College 1 to 3 years (Some college or technical 37573 27.71 27.59 school) 6 College 4 years or more (College graduate) 35830 26.43 26.08 9 Refused 345 0.25 0.25 Current Employment Status Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 93 SAS Variable Name: EMPLOY Question: 42. Are you currently: [employed for wages, self-employed, out of work, a homemaker, student, retired, unable to work] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Employed for wages 73197 53.99 54.99 2 Self-employed 11548 8.52 7.99 3 Out of work for more than 1 year 1966 1.45 1.69 4 Out of work for less than 1 year 2706 2.00 2.25 5 Homemaker 10689 7.88 7.91 6 Student 4152 3.06 4.20 7 Retired 26379 19.46 17.55 8 Unable to work 4714 3.48 3.21 9 Refused 231 0.17 0.19 Page 32 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Income Level Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 94-95 SAS Variable Name: INCOME2 Question: 43. Is your annual household income from all sources: [Less than $25,000; Less than $20,000; Less than $15,000; Less than $10,000; Less than $35,000; Less than $50,000; Less than $75,000; $75,000 or more] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Less than $10,000 8578 6.33 5.74 02 $10,000 to $14,999 8214 6.06 5.49 03 $15,000 to $19,999 11183 8.25 7.54 04 $20,000 to $24,999 13966 10.30 9.96 05 $25,000 to $34,999 21171 15.61 15.03 06 $35,000 to $49,999 22820 16.83 16.73 07 $50,000 to $74,999 17495 12.90 13.80 08 $75,000 or More 13041 9.62 10.95 77 Don't know/Not sure 8767 6.47 7.11 99 Refused 10347 7.63 7.66 Reported Weight Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 96-98 SAS Variable Name: WEIGHT Question: 44. About how much do you weigh without shoes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 50-776 Weight 131233 96.79 97.00 777 Don't know/Not sure 1882 1.39 1.33 999 Refused 2467 1.82 1.67 Page 33 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reported Height Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 99-101 SAS Variable Name: HEIGHT Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 200-711 Height in feet and inches 134459 99.17 99.02 777 Don't know/Not sure 672 0.50 0.63 999 Refused 451 0.33 0.36 Number of Feet in Reported Height Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 99 SAS Variable Name: HTF Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 2-6 Number of feet 134447 99.16 99.01 7 Don't know/Not sure or 7 feet 684 0.50 0.64 9 Refused 451 0.33 0.36 Number of Inches in Reported Height Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 100-101 SAS Variable Name: HTI Question: 45. About how tall are you without shoes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 00-11 Number of inches 134459 99.17 99.02 77 Don't know/Not sure 672 0.50 0.63 99 Refused 451 0.33 0.36 Page 34 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 County Code Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 102-104 SAS Variable Name: CTYCODE Question: 46. What county do you live in? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed County code 132712 97.88 98.55 777 Don't know/Not sure 643 0.47 0.62 999 Refused 2227 1.64 0.83 More Than One Telephone Number in Household Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 105 SAS Variable Name: NUMHHOLD Question: 47. Do you have more than one telephone number in your household? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 16866 12.44 10.52 2 No 118403 87.33 89.26 9 Refused 313 0.23 0.23 Page 35 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Residential Phone Numbers in Household Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 106 SAS Variable Name: NUMPHONS Question: 48. How many residential telephone numbers do you have? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 3691 21.88 29.44 2 11771 69.79 63.68 3 1130 6.70 5.17 4 145 0.86 0.59 5 29 0.17 0.12 6 11 0.07 0.02 7 4 0.02 0.01 9 Refused 85 0.50 0.98 Blank Skipped 118716 Sex Section: 9. Demographics Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 107 SAS Variable Name: SEX Question: 49. Indicate sex of respondent. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Male 56076 41.36 47.98 2 Female 79506 58.64 52.02 Page 36 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Had Mammogram Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 108 SAS Variable Name: HADMAM Question: 50. A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 48184 60.60 58.87 2 No 30733 38.65 40.46 7 Don't know/Not sure 90 0.11 0.11 9 Refused 499 0.63 0.56 Blank Skipped 56076 How Long Since Last Mammogram Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 109 SAS Variable Name: HOWLONG Question: 51. How long has it been since you had your last mammogram? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 29585 61.40 62.61 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 9122 18.93 18.73 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 3073 6.38 6.17 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 2512 5.21 5.13 5 5 or more years ago 3514 7.29 6.65 7 Don't know/Not sure 341 0.71 0.62 9 Refused 37 0.08 0.10 Blank Skipped 87398 Page 37 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reason for Last Mammogram Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 110 SAS Variable Name: WHYDONE Question: 52. Was your last mammogram done as part of a routine checkup, because of a breast problem other than cancer, or because you've already had breast cancer? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine checkup 42064 87.30 87.78 2 Breast problem other than cancer 4805 9.97 9.62 3 Had breast cancer 1049 2.18 2.09 7 Don't know/Not sure 177 0.37 0.36 9 Refused 89 0.18 0.16 Blank Skipped 87398 Ever Had Breast Exam by Health Professional Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 111 SAS Variable Name: PROFEXAM Question: 53. A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 71244 89.61 87.84 2 No 7419 9.33 11.19 7 Don't know/Not sure 245 0.31 0.28 9 Refused 598 0.75 0.70 Blank Skipped 56076 Page 38 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Last Breast Exam Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 112 SAS Variable Name: LENGEXAM Question: 54. How long has it been since your last breast exam? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 52555 73.77 75.02 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 9351 13.13 12.93 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 2887 4.05 3.90 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 2113 2.97 2.80 5 5 or more years ago 3716 5.22 4.56 7 Don't know/Not sure 590 0.83 0.72 9 Refused 32 0.04 0.06 Blank Skipped 64338 Reason for Last Breast Exam Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 113 SAS Variable Name: REASEXAM Question: 55. Was your last breast exam done as part of a routine checkup, because of a breast problem other than cancer, or because you've already had breast cancer? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine checkup 67293 94.45 94.60 2 Breast problem other than cancer 2948 4.14 4.03 3 Had breast cancer 801 1.12 1.10 7 Don't know/Not sure 167 0.23 0.23 9 Refused 35 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 64338 Page 39 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Had Pap Smear Test Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 114 SAS Variable Name: HADPAP Question: 56. A Pap smear is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap smear? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 74683 93.93 92.88 2 No 3967 4.99 6.17 7 Don't know/Not sure 199 0.25 0.20 9 Refused 657 0.83 0.75 Blank Skipped 56076 How Long Since Last Pap Smear Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 115 SAS Variable Name: LASTPAP Question: 57. How long has it been since you had your last Pap smear? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 50171 67.18 69.18 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 10062 13.47 13.39 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 3415 4.57 4.19 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 2650 3.55 3.40 5 5 or more years ago 7635 10.22 8.98 7 Don't know/Not sure 708 0.95 0.79 9 Refused 42 0.06 0.08 Blank Skipped 60899 Page 40 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reason for Last Pap Smear Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 116 SAS Variable Name: WHYPAP Question: 58. Was your last Pap smear done as part of a routine exam, or to check a current or previous problem? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Routine exam 70263 94.08 94.08 2 Check current or previous problem 3674 4.92 4.64 3 Other 382 0.51 0.85 7 Don't know/Not sure 325 0.44 0.37 9 Refused 39 0.05 0.07 Blank Skipped 60899 Ever Had Hysterectomy Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 117 SAS Variable Name: HADHYST Question: 59. Have you had a hysterectomy? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 17801 22.39 21.07 2 No 60913 76.61 78.00 7 Don't know/Not sure 77 0.10 0.09 9 Refused 715 0.90 0.83 Blank Skipped 56076 Page 41 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Now Pregnant Section: 10. Women's Health Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 118 SAS Variable Name: PREGNANT Question: 60. To your knowledge, are you now pregnant? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1472 3.98 4.44 2 No 35056 94.80 94.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 133 0.36 0.41 9 Refused 317 0.86 0.77 Blank Skipped 98604 Had Flu Shot in Past Twelve Months Section: 11. Immunization Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 119 SAS Variable Name: FLUSHOT Question: 61. During the past 12 months, have you had a flu shot? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 41202 30.73 28.34 2 No 91665 68.36 70.73 7 Don't know/Not sure 307 0.23 0.28 9 Refused 912 0.68 0.65 Blank Skipped 1496 Page 42 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination Section: 11. Immunization Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 120 SAS Variable Name: PNEUMVAC Question: 62. Have you ever had a pneumonia vaccination? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 21662 16.15 15.31 2 No 106143 79.13 79.62 7 Don't know/Not sure 5326 3.97 4.31 9 Refused 1003 0.75 0.76 Blank Skipped 1448 Ever Had Blood Stool Test Using Home Kit Section: 12. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 121 SAS Variable Name: BLDSTOOL Question: 63. A blood stool test is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 25043 30.91 30.67 2 No 54598 67.38 67.67 7 Don't know/Not sure 474 0.58 0.58 9 Refused 911 1.12 1.09 Blank Skipped 54556 Page 43 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Last Home Blood Stool Test Section: 12. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 122 SAS Variable Name: LSTBLDST Question: 64. When did you have your last blood stool test using a home kit? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 11543 46.09 47.53 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 4876 19.47 19.53 3 Within past 5 years 4056 16.20 15.85 4 5 or more years ago 4066 16.24 15.27 7 Don't know/Not sure 490 1.96 1.78 9 Refused 12 0.05 0.04 Blank Skipped 110539 Ever Had Sigmoidoscopy or Proctoscopy Section: 12. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 123 SAS Variable Name: HADPROC2 Question: 65. A sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy is when a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer and other health problems. Have you ever had this exam? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 25325 31.26 32.20 2 No 53820 66.42 65.57 7 Don't know/Not sure 921 1.14 1.08 9 Refused 960 1.18 1.16 Blank Skipped 54556 Page 44 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Sigmoidoscopy or Proctoscopy Section: 12. Colorectal Cancer Screening Type: Question, Rotating Core I Column: 124 SAS Variable Name: LSTPROC2 Question: 66. When did you have your last sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 7515 29.67 30.88 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 4859 19.19 20.12 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 5179 20.45 20.10 4 5 or more years ago 7392 29.19 27.45 7 Don't know/Not sure 367 1.45 1.38 9 Refused 13 0.05 0.07 Blank Skipped 110257 Grade When Education About HIV Infection and AIDS Should Begin Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 125-126 SAS Variable Name: GRADE2 Question: 67. If you had a child in school, at what grade do you think he or she should begin receiving education in school about HIV infection and AIDS? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-12 Grade 87131 80.16 79.40 55 Kindergarten 9398 8.65 7.74 77 Don't know/Not sure 7685 7.07 6.25 88 Never 1722 1.58 1.37 99 Refused 2761 2.54 5.24 Blank Skipped 26885 Page 45 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Would Encourage Sexually Active Teen to Use Condom Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 127 SAS Variable Name: CONDUSE Question: 68. If you had a teenager who was sexually active, would you encourage him or her to use a condom? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 93275 85.81 83.95 2 No 2441 2.25 2.11 3 Would give other advice 8576 7.89 7.39 7 Don't know/Not sure 1515 1.39 1.23 9 Refused 2890 2.66 5.32 Blank Skipped 26885 Chances of Getting Infected with HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 128 SAS Variable Name: GETHIV Question: 69. What are your chances of getting infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 High 2364 2.17 2.75 2 Medium 4373 4.02 4.33 3 Low 29463 27.11 25.88 4 None 68618 63.13 60.62 5 Not applicable 81 0.07 0.08 7 Don't know/Not sure 1166 1.07 1.21 9 Refused 2632 2.42 5.13 Blank Skipped 26885 Page 46 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Had Blood Tested for HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 129 SAS Variable Name: HIVTEST Question: 70. Have you ever had your blood tested for HIV? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 44984 41.42 41.58 2 No 58357 53.73 51.18 7 Don't know/Not sure 2663 2.45 2.16 9 Refused 2612 2.40 5.07 Blank Skipped 26966 Donated Blood Since March 1985 Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 130 SAS Variable Name: DONBLD85 Question: 71a. Have you donated blood since March 1985? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 12273 19.29 18.74 2 No 48273 75.86 71.95 7 Don't know/Not sure 574 0.90 0.80 9 Refused 2511 3.95 8.51 Blank Skipped 71951 Page 47 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Date Last Donated Blood Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 131-134 SAS Variable Name: LASTDON Question: 72a. When did you last donate blood? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0385-1297 Month and year 5751 46.82 49.52 7777 Don't know/Not sure 1409 11.47 12.03 7785-7797 Unknown month, known year 5083 41.39 38.00 9985-9997 Refused month, known year 16 0.13 0.16 9999 Refused 23 0.19 0.28 Blank Skipped 123300 Date of Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 135-138 SAS Variable Name: LSTTST2 Question: 71. When was your last blood test for HIV? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0180-1297 Month and year 25851 57.36 58.38 7777 Don't know/Not sure 2483 5.51 5.33 7780-7797 Unknown month, known year 15974 35.45 30.62 9980-9997 Refused month, known year 41 0.09 0.09 9999 Refused 717 1.59 5.58 Blank Skipped 90516 Page 48 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Main Reason for Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 139-140 SAS Variable Name: RSNTST2 Question: 72. What was the main reason you had your last blood test for HIV? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 For hospitalization or surgical procedure 2984 6.62 6.26 02 To apply for health insurance 943 2.09 2.16 03 To apply for life insurance 3177 7.05 6.81 04 For employment 1541 3.42 3.82 05 To apply for a marriage license 1227 2.72 3.26 06 For military induction or military service 2162 4.80 4.62 07 For immigration 485 1.08 1.88 08 Just to find out if you were infected 9739 21.61 21.02 09 Because of referral by a doctor 422 0.94 0.92 10 Because of pregnancy 5544 12.30 12.27 11 Referred by your sex partner 353 0.78 0.63 12 Because it was part of a blood donation process 4374 9.71 9.27 13 For routine checkup 6658 14.77 15.22 14 Because of occupational exposure 1814 4.03 3.33 15 Because of illness 948 2.10 1.91 16 Because I am at risk for HIV 386 0.86 0.85 77 Don't know/Not sure 238 0.53 0.52 87 Other 1826 4.05 4.70 99 Refused 245 0.54 0.55 Blank Skipped 90516 Page 49 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Where Was Last Blood Test for HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Columns: 141-142 SAS Variable Name: WHRTST2 Question: 73. Where did you have your last blood test for HIV? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Private doctor, HMO 15289 37.57 37.86 02 Blood bank, plasma center, Red Cross 382 0.94 1.10 03 Health department 3159 7.76 7.43 04 AIDS clinic, counseling, testing site 710 1.74 2.22 05 Hospital, emergency room, outpatient clinic 8926 21.94 21.26 06 Family planning clinic 755 1.86 1.97 07 Prenatal clinic, obstetrician's office 399 0.98 1.03 08 Tuberculosis clinic 12 0.03 0.02 09 STD clinic 168 0.41 0.37 10 Community health clinic 1837 4.51 4.07 11 Clinic run by employer 693 1.70 1.88 12 Insurance company clinic 895 2.20 2.09 13 Other public clinic 852 2.09 2.06 14 Drug treatment facility 53 0.13 0.19 15 Military induction or military service site 2576 6.33 5.99 16 Immigration site 140 0.34 0.62 17 At home, home visit by nurse or health worker 2062 5.07 5.18 18 At home, using self-sampling kit 149 0.37 0.39 19 In jail or prison 134 0.33 0.36 77 Don't know/Not sure 356 0.87 0.90 87 Other 1000 2.46 2.65 99 Refused 144 0.35 0.36 Blank Skipped 94891 Page 50 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Received Results of Last Test Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 143 SAS Variable Name: RESULTS Question: 74. Did you receive the results of your last test? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 34953 85.83 86.31 2 No 5355 13.15 12.73 7 Don't know/Not sure 340 0.83 0.78 9 Refused 76 0.19 0.18 Blank Skipped 94858 Received Counseling About Test Results Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 144 SAS Variable Name: COUNSEL Question: 75. Did you receive counseling or talk with a health care professional about the results of your test? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 11151 31.90 32.16 2 No 23311 66.69 63.76 7 Don't know/Not sure 397 1.14 3.20 9 Refused 97 0.28 0.87 Blank Skipped 100626 Page 51 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Changed Sexual Behavior in Past Twelve Months Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 145 SAS Variable Name: SEXBEHAV Question: 76. Due to what you know about HIV, have you changed your sexual behavior in the past 12 months? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 11619 10.69 11.67 2 No 92909 85.48 81.89 7 Don't know/Not sure 512 0.47 0.47 9 Refused 3657 3.36 5.97 Blank Skipped 26885 Decreased Number of Partners in Past Twelve Months Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 146 SAS Variable Name: SELCPTN2 Question: 77a. Did you make any of the following changes in the past 12 months: [Decrease the number of your sexual partners or become abstinent?] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 9273 79.81 78.58 2 No 2116 18.21 19.44 7 Don't know/Not sure 86 0.74 0.76 9 Refused 144 1.24 1.22 Blank Skipped 123963 Page 52 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Sex With Same Partner in Past Twelve Months Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 147 SAS Variable Name: SEX1PTN2 Question: 77b. Did you make any of the following changes in the past 12 months: [Now have sexual intercourse with only the same partner?] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8202 70.59 74.07 2 No 2476 21.31 18.52 7 Don't know/Not sure 616 5.30 5.23 9 Refused 325 2.80 2.19 Blank Skipped 123963 Now Always Use Condoms for Protection in Past Twelve Months Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 148 SAS Variable Name: USECOND2 Question: 77c. Did you make any of the following changes in the past 12 months: [Now always use condoms for protection?] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5889 50.68 52.11 2 No 4842 41.67 40.59 7 Don't know/Not sure 589 5.07 5.02 9 Refused 299 2.57 2.28 Blank Skipped 123963 Page 53 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Age When Told Diabetic Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 149-150 SAS Variable Name: DIABAGE Question: 1. How old were you when you were told you have diabetes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Age in years 5175 94.30 94.29 77 Don't know/Not sure 268 4.88 4.53 99 Refused 45 0.82 1.18 Blank Skipped 130094 Now Taking Insulin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 151 SAS Variable Name: INSULIN Question: 2. Are you now taking insulin? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1920 34.99 32.60 2 No 3538 64.47 66.73 9 Refused 30 0.55 0.67 Blank Skipped 130094 Page 54 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Often Use Insulin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 152-154 SAS Variable Name: INSLNFRQ Question: 3. Currently, about how often do you use insulin Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-106 Times per day 1839 95.78 95.25 201-242 Times per week 40 2.08 2.84 333 Use insulin pump 24 1.25 1.27 777 Don't know/Not sure 9 0.47 0.31 999 Refused 8 0.42 0.33 Blank Skipped 133662 How Often Check Blood for Glucose Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 155-157 SAS Variable Name: BLDSUGAR Question: 4. About how often do you check your blood for glucose or sugar? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a health professional. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-109 Times per day 2134 38.88 38.19 201-263 Times per week 1340 24.42 22.98 301-399 Times per month 535 9.75 10.37 401-499 Times per year 402 7.33 6.77 777 Don't know/Not sure 138 2.51 1.95 888 Never 852 15.52 17.50 999 Refused 87 1.59 2.25 Blank Skipped 130094 Page 55 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ever Heard of Glycosylated Hemoglobin Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 158 SAS Variable Name: HEMOGLBN Question: 5. Have you ever heard of glycosylated hemoglobin [gli-KOS-ilated HE-mo-glo-bin] or hemoglobin "A one C"? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1499 27.31 26.13 2 No 3770 68.70 69.63 7 Don't know/Not sure 190 3.46 3.56 9 Refused 29 0.53 0.68 Blank Skipped 130094 Times Seen Health Professional for Diabetes in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 159-160 SAS Variable Name: DOCTDIAB Question: 6. About how many times in the last year have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for your diabetes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-52 Number of times 4575 83.36 83.38 77 Don't know/Not sure 245 4.46 3.69 88 None 630 11.48 12.00 99 Refused 38 0.69 0.92 Blank Skipped 130094 Page 56 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Times Health Professional Has Checked for Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 161-162 SAS Variable Name: CHKHEMO Question: 7. About how many times in the last year has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional checked you for glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin "A one C"? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 1003 75.41 79.43 77 Don't know/Not sure 209 15.71 13.32 88 None 118 8.87 7.25 Blank Skipped 134252 Times Health Professional Has Checked Feet for Sores or Irritations in Last Year Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Columns: 163-164 SAS Variable Name: FEETCHK Question: 8. About how many times in the last year has a health professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number of times 3016 65.92 66.44 77 Don't know/Not sure 134 2.93 2.85 88 None 1411 30.84 30.15 99 Refused 14 0.31 0.56 Blank Skipped 131007 Page 57 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Last Time Had Eye Exam in Which Pupils Were Dilated Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 165 SAS Variable Name: EYEEXAM Question: 9. When was the last time you had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated? This would have made you temporarily sensitive to bright light. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past month (0 to 1 month ago) 866 15.78 16.66 2 Within past year (1 to12 months ago) 2732 49.78 49.11 3 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 693 12.63 12.08 4 2 or more years ago 686 12.50 12.02 7 Don't know/Not sure 169 3.08 2.56 8 Never 306 5.58 6.84 9 Refused 36 0.66 0.74 Blank Skipped 130094 Limited Vision: Seeing Across Street Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 166 SAS Variable Name: VISNDIST Question: 10. How much of the time does your vision limit you in recognizing people or objects across the street? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 498 9.07 9.47 2 Most of the time 360 6.56 7.23 3 Some of the time 483 8.80 8.43 4 A little bit of the time 518 9.44 9.58 5 None of the time 3499 63.76 62.92 7 Don't know/Not sure 81 1.48 1.39 9 Refused 49 0.89 0.99 Blank Skipped 130094 Page 58 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Limited Vision: Reading Print Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 167 SAS Variable Name: VISNREAD Question: 11. How much of the time does your vision limit you in reading print in a newspaper, magazine, recipe, menu, or numbers on the telephone? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 695 12.66 12.47 2 Most of the time 368 6.71 6.72 3 Some of the time 690 12.57 12.57 4 A little bit of the time 560 10.20 10.46 5 None of the time 3050 55.58 55.48 7 Don't know/Not sure 75 1.37 1.30 9 Refused 50 0.91 1.00 Blank Skipped 130094 Limited Vision: Watching Television Section: Module 1. Diabetes Type: Question, Module Column: 168 SAS Variable Name: VISIONTV Question: 12. How much of the time does your vision limit you in watching television? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 All of the time 243 4.43 5.24 2 Most of the time 169 3.08 3.14 3 Some of the time 401 7.31 7.39 4 A little bit of the time 331 6.03 6.49 5 None of the time 4199 76.51 75.36 7 Don't know/Not sure 96 1.75 1.48 9 Refused 49 0.89 0.90 Blank Skipped 130094 Page 59 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Many Sex Partners in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Columns: 169-170 SAS Variable Name: SEXINTMN Question: 1. During the past 12 months, with how many people have you had sexual intercourse? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-76 Number 28429 80.74 81.29 77 Don't know/Not sure 117 0.33 0.44 88 None 4977 14.13 12.97 99 Refused 1688 4.79 5.30 Blank Skipped 100371 Condom Used Last Intercourse Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Column: 171 SAS Variable Name: SEXCONDM Question: 2. Was a condom used the last time you had sexual intercourse? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 6898 22.82 24.27 2 No 21600 71.44 69.05 7 Don't know/Not sure 93 0.31 0.40 9 Refused 1643 5.43 6.28 Blank Skipped 105348 Page 60 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Why Was Condom Used: Last Intercourse Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Column: 172 SAS Variable Name: CONDLAST Question: 3. The last time you had sexual intercourse, was the condom used Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 To prevent pregnancy 2328 33.75 34.06 2 To prevent diseases (like syphilis, gonorrhea and 749 10.86 8.64 AIDS) 3 For both of these reasons 3606 52.28 54.57 4 For some other reason 176 2.55 2.04 7 Don't know/Not sure 20 0.29 0.38 9 Refused 19 0.28 0.31 Blank Skipped 128684 Condom Effectiveness Against HIV Section: 13. HIV/AIDS Type: Question, Fixed Core Column: 173 SAS Variable Name: CONEFF2 Question: 4. Some people use condoms to keep from getting infected with HIV through sexual activity. How effective do you think a properly used condom is for this purpose? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Very effective 12857 42.52 42.88 2 Somewhat effective 13580 44.91 44.38 3 Not at all effective 1140 3.77 3.57 4 Don't Know How Effective 1418 4.69 4.65 5 Don't Know Method 123 0.41 0.59 9 Refused 1123 3.71 3.92 Blank Skipped 105341 Page 61 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of New Sex Partners During Past Twelve Months Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Columns: 174-175 SAS Variable Name: NEWPARTN Question: 5. How many new sex partners did you have during the past twelve months? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-75 Number 4899 16.20 16.80 77 Don't know/Not sure 85 0.28 0.35 88 None 23563 77.94 76.46 99 Refused 1687 5.58 6.38 Blank Skipped 105348 Do Any High Risk Situations Apply Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Column: 176 SAS Variable Name: HIVRISK Question: 6. You have used intravenous drugs in the past year, have been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease in the past year, tested positive for having HIV, the virus that causes AIDS or had anal sex without a condom in the past year. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1155 3.82 3.94 2 No 27732 91.72 91.10 7 Don't know/Not sure 29 0.10 0.11 9 Refused 1318 4.36 4.86 Blank Skipped 105348 Page 62 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Treated for Sexually Transmitted or Venereal Disease in Past Five Years Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Column: 177 SAS Variable Name: STDTREAT Question: 7. In the past five years, have you been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 895 2.96 2.69 2 No 28062 92.81 92.60 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.08 0.08 9 Refused 1255 4.15 4.63 Blank Skipped 105346 Treated at Health Department STD Clinic Section: Module 2. Sexual Behavior Type: Question, Module Column: 178 SAS Variable Name: STDCLIN Question: 8. Were you treated at a health department STD clinic? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 352 39.33 42.70 2 No 528 58.99 55.96 7 Don't know/Not sure 12 1.34 1.27 9 Refused 3 0.34 0.06 Blank Skipped 134687 Page 63 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Main Reason Without Health Care Coverage Now Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Columns: 179-180 SAS Variable Name: RSNNOCOV Question: 1. What is the main reason you are without health care coverage? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Lost job or changed employers 554 15.27 16.95 02 Spouse or parent lost job or changed employers 53 1.46 1.61 03 Became divorced or separated 42 1.16 0.72 04 Spouse or parent died 8 0.22 0.09 05 Became ineligible because of age or left school 51 1.41 2.33 06 Employer doesn't offer or stopped offering 305 8.40 9.10 coverage 07 Cut back to part time or became temporary 44 1.21 1.15 employee 08 Benefits from employer or former employer ran out 40 1.10 1.40 09 Could not afford to pay premiums 1879 51.78 48.28 10 Insurance company refused coverage 59 1.63 1.49 11 Lost Medicaid or Medical Assistance eligibility 59 1.63 2.31 77 Don't know/Not sure 79 2.18 2.00 87 Other 401 11.05 11.14 99 Refused 55 1.52 1.43 Blank Skipped 131953 Page 64 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Any Other Type Health Care Coverage Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Column: 181 SAS Variable Name: HLTHCOVR Question: 2. Other than [fill in type (Medicare/Medicaid/the health coverage which pays for most of your medical care) from core Q. 6, Q. 7a, or Q. 7b], do you have any other type of health care coverage? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 7742 25.61 23.39 2 No 21953 72.61 75.13 7 Don't know/Not sure 148 0.49 0.64 9 Refused 391 1.29 0.84 Blank Skipped 105348 No Health Care Coverage in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Column: 182 SAS Variable Name: NOCOV12 Question: 3. During the past 12 months, was there any time that you did not have any health insurance or coverage? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1717 6.74 6.80 2 No 23424 91.91 92.32 7 Don't know/Not sure 33 0.13 0.16 9 Refused 313 1.23 0.73 Blank Skipped 110095 Page 65 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reason No Health Care Coverage in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Columns: 183-184 SAS Variable Name: RSNWOCOV Question: 4. What was the main reason you were without health care coverage? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Lost job or changed employers 620 36.51 38.08 02 Spouse or parent lost job or changed employers 55 3.24 4.01 03 Became divorced or separated 22 1.30 0.76 04 Spouse or parent died 3 0.18 0.18 05 Became ineligible because of age or left school 65 3.83 5.64 06 Employer doesn't offer or stopped offering 120 7.07 6.84 coverage 07 Cut back to part time or became temporary 46 2.71 2.82 employee 08 Benefits from employer or former employer ran out 38 2.24 2.22 09 Could not afford to pay premiums 421 24.79 23.18 10 Insurance company refused coverage 15 0.88 0.79 11 Lost Medicaid or Medical Assistance eligibility 55 3.24 3.21 77 Don't know/Not sure 15 0.88 0.82 87 Other 218 12.84 11.28 99 Refused 5 0.29 0.19 Blank Skipped 133884 Page 66 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Satisfaction with Overall Health Care Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Column: 185 SAS Variable Name: RATECARE Question: 1. How would you rate your satisfaction with your overall health care? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 6305 26.55 25.19 2 Very good 7727 32.54 33.83 3 Good 6243 26.29 26.50 4 Fair 1684 7.09 7.01 5 Poor 528 2.22 2.04 7 Don't know/Not sure 258 1.09 1.22 8 Not applicable/Don't use health services 784 3.30 3.50 9 Refused 219 0.92 0.72 Blank Skipped 111834 Usual Place for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 4. Health Care Utilization Type: Question, Module Column: 186 SAS Variable Name: PRIMCARE Question: 2. Is there one particular clinic, health center, doctor's office, or other place that you usually go to if you are sick or need advice about your health? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 19637 82.69 82.56 2 More than one place 1245 5.24 5.42 3 No 2496 10.51 10.69 7 Don't know/Not sure 130 0.55 0.53 9 Refused 240 1.01 0.80 Blank Skipped 111834 Page 67 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Main Reason No Usual Source of Medical Care Section: Module 4. Health Care Utilization Type: Question, Module Columns: 187-188 SAS Variable Name: NOPRIMCR Question: 3. What is the main reason you do not have a usual source of medical care? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Two or more usual places 125 5.01 5.40 02 Have not needed a doctor 1165 46.67 46.60 03 Don't like/trust/believe in doctors 98 3.93 3.81 04 Don't know where to go 91 3.65 3.06 05 Previous doctor is not available or moved 65 2.60 2.03 06 No insurance or can't afford 282 11.30 13.25 07 Speak a different language 3 0.12 0.17 08 No place available/close enough/convenient 41 1.64 1.63 09 Other 488 19.55 18.75 77 Don't know/Not sure 131 5.25 5.10 99 Refused 7 0.28 0.20 Blank Skipped 133086 One Place Go To Most Often for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 4. Health Care Utilization Type: Question, Module Column: 189 SAS Variable Name: MOSTCARE Question: 4. Is there one of these places that you go to most often when you are sick or need advice about your health? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 831 60.66 57.19 2 No 517 37.74 40.83 7 Don't know/Not sure 19 1.39 1.88 9 Refused 3 0.22 0.10 Blank Skipped 134212 Page 68 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Kind of Place Go To Most Often for Medical Treatment or Health Advice Section: Module 4. Health Care Utilization Type: Question, Module Columns: 190-191 SAS Variable Name: FACILITY Question: 5. What kind of place is it -- a clinic, a health center, a hospital, a doctor's office, or some other place? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Doctor's office or private clinic 16268 79.48 78.43 02 Company or school health clinic/center 414 2.02 2.03 03 Community/migrant/rural clinic/center 789 3.85 3.21 04 County/city/public hospital outpatient clinic 694 3.39 3.24 05 Private/other hospital outpatient clinic 703 3.43 3.28 06 Hospital emergency room 312 1.52 1.84 07 HMO/prepaid group 505 2.47 4.12 08 Psychiatric hospital or clinic 8 0.04 0.02 09 VA hospital or clinic 204 1.00 0.90 10 Military health care facility 277 1.35 1.45 11 Some other kind of place 225 1.10 1.16 77 Don't know/Not sure 66 0.32 0.32 99 Refused 3 0.01 0.01 Blank Skipped 115114 Page 69 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Convenience of Medical Facility Location Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Column: 192 SAS Variable Name: DISTCARE Question: 6. Thinking of the distance or time you travel to get to the place you usually go to, how would you rate the convenience of that place? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Excellent 7230 35.32 33.44 2 Very good 5904 28.85 31.18 3 Good 5262 25.71 25.87 4 Fair 1433 7.00 6.77 5 Poor 532 2.60 2.21 6 Don't have usual place 30 0.15 0.14 7 Don't know/Not sure 66 0.32 0.33 9 Refused 11 0.05 0.05 Blank Skipped 115114 Usual Doctor for Routine Medical Care Section: Module 4. Health Care Utilization Type: Question, Module Column: 193 SAS Variable Name: NUMBDOC2 Question: 7. Is there one particular doctor or health professional who you usually go to when you need routine medical care? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, only one 16673 81.46 81.73 2 More than one 2320 11.33 12.00 3 No 1430 6.99 6.02 7 Don't know/Not sure 33 0.16 0.21 9 Refused 12 0.06 0.05 Blank Skipped 115114 Page 70 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 When Last Changed Doctors Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Column: 194 SAS Variable Name: CHNGDOCT Question: 8. When did you last change doctors? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 2482 14.89 14.55 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 1721 10.32 10.81 3 Within past 3 years (2 to 3 years ago) 1339 8.03 8.31 4 Within past 5 years (3 to 5 years ago) 1459 8.75 8.07 5 5 or more years ago 6266 37.58 31.19 7 Don't know/Not sure 381 2.29 2.78 8 Never 3019 18.11 24.27 9 Refused 6 0.04 0.02 Blank Skipped 118909 Page 71 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Reason Changed Doctors Last Time Section: Module 3. Health Care Coverage Type: Question, Module Columns: 195-196 SAS Variable Name: LASTCHNG Question: 9. Why did you change doctors that last time? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Changed residence or moved 3448 25.99 24.74 02 Changed jobs 191 1.44 1.47 03 Changed health care coverage 1444 10.88 15.16 04 Provider moved or retired 3403 25.65 21.97 05 Dissatisfied with former provider or liked new 1873 14.12 13.61 provider better 06 Former provider no longer reimbursed by my 291 2.19 2.53 health care coverage 07 Owed money to former provider 47 0.35 0.25 08 Medical care needs changed 768 5.79 6.16 77 Don't know/Not sure 306 2.31 2.93 87 Other 1478 11.14 11.06 99 Refused 18 0.14 0.12 Blank Skipped 122315 Page 72 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Since Last Visit to Dentist or Dental Clinic Section: Module 5. Oral Health Type: Question, Module Column: 197 SAS Variable Name: LASTDENT Question: 1. How long has it been since you last visited the dentist or a dental clinic? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Within past year (1 to 12 months ago) 35541 65.83 65.60 2 Within past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago) 6002 11.12 11.25 3 Within past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago) 4368 8.09 8.75 4 5 or more years ago 6693 12.40 11.45 7 Don't know/Not sure 420 0.78 0.74 8 Never 375 0.69 1.28 9 Refused 591 1.09 0.94 Blank Skipped 81592 Page 73 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Main Reason Not Visited Dentist in Last Year Section: Module 5. Oral Health Type: Question, Module Columns: 198-199 SAS Variable Name: REASDENT Question: 2. What is the main reason you have not visited the dentist in the last year? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Fear, apprehension, nervousness, pain, dislike 1407 8.07 7.44 going 02 Cost 4078 23.38 24.28 03 Don't have/know a dentist 356 2.04 1.97 04 Can't get to the office/clinic (too far away, no 260 1.49 1.48 transportation, no appointment available, no problems, no teeth) 05 No reason to go 8325 47.74 45.64 06 Other priorities 1204 6.90 6.47 07 Have not thought of it 482 2.76 2.98 08 Other 1190 6.82 8.88 77 Don't know/Not sure 123 0.71 0.73 99 Refused 14 0.08 0.13 Blank Skipped 118143 Page 74 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Permanent Teeth Removed Section: Module 5. Oral Health Type: Question, Module Column: 200 SAS Variable Name: RMVTEETH Question: 3. How many of your permanent teeth have been removed because of tooth decay or gum disease? Do not include teeth lost for other reasons, such as injury or orthodontics. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 5 or fewer 17377 32.19 33.27 2 6 or more but not all 7228 13.39 12.61 3 All 4784 8.86 6.95 7 Don't know/Not sure 643 1.19 1.08 8 None 23313 43.18 45.06 9 Refused 645 1.19 1.02 Blank Skipped 81592 Dental Insurance Coverage Section: Module 5. Oral Health Type: Question, Module Column: 201 SAS Variable Name: DENTLINS Question: 4. Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicaid? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 28504 52.79 54.46 2 No 24276 44.96 43.31 7 Don't know/Not sure 576 1.07 1.21 9 Refused 634 1.17 1.01 Blank Skipped 81592 Page 75 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Counseling: Eating Habits Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 202 SAS Variable Name: PCSEATHB Question: 1. Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you about your diet or eating habits? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 7105 26.68 28.29 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 2164 8.13 7.28 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1892 7.11 5.98 4 No 15013 56.38 56.53 7 Don't know/Not sure 93 0.35 0.38 9 Refused 362 1.36 1.54 Blank Skipped 108953 Counseling: Physical Activity Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 203 SAS Variable Name: PCSEXER Question: 2. Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you about physical activity or exercise? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 8479 31.84 32.01 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 2143 8.05 7.51 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1438 5.40 4.50 4 No 14066 52.82 53.90 7 Don't know/Not sure 136 0.51 0.51 9 Refused 367 1.38 1.57 Blank Skipped 108953 Page 76 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Counseling: Injury Prevention Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 204 SAS Variable Name: PCSINJPV Question: 3. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about injury prevention, such as safety belt use, helmet use, or smoke detectors? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 2750 10.33 11.44 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 610 2.29 2.35 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 427 1.60 1.39 4 No 22282 83.68 82.44 7 Don't know/Not sure 191 0.72 0.80 9 Refused 369 1.39 1.58 Blank Skipped 108953 Counseling: Drug Abuse Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 205 SAS Variable Name: PCSDRGAB Question: 4. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about drug abuse? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months) 1772 6.65 7.81 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years) 492 1.85 1.94 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 537 2.02 1.96 4 No 23372 87.77 86.31 7 Don't know/Not sure 81 0.30 0.36 9 Refused 375 1.41 1.62 Blank Skipped 108953 Page 77 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Counseling: Alcohol Use Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 206 SAS Variable Name: PCSALCH Question: 5. (Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about alcohol use? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 2328 8.74 10.06 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 656 2.46 2.52 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 766 2.88 2.53 4 No 22439 84.27 82.96 7 Don't know/Not sure 62 0.23 0.30 9 Refused 378 1.42 1.62 Blank Skipped 108953 Counseling: Smoking Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 207 SAS Variable Name: PCSSMOK Question: 6. (Has a doctor or other health professional) ever advised you to quit smoking? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 3443 53.91 56.06 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 764 11.96 10.39 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 618 9.68 7.27 4 No 1445 22.62 24.30 7 Don't know/Not sure 26 0.41 0.29 9 Refused 91 1.42 1.69 Blank Skipped 129195 Page 78 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Counseling: Sexual Practices Section: Module 6. Preventive Counseling Services Type: Question, Module Column: 208 SAS Variable Name: PCSAIDS Question: 7. (Has a doctor or other health professional) ever talked with you about your sexual practices, including family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, or the use of condoms? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, within past 12 months (1 to 12 months ago) 2974 13.76 15.15 2 Yes, within past 3 years (1 to 3 years ago) 904 4.18 3.95 3 Yes, 3 or more years ago 1404 6.50 5.22 4 No 15963 73.85 73.81 7 Don't know/Not sure 75 0.35 0.39 9 Refused 295 1.36 1.48 Blank Skipped 113967 CVD Counseling: Reduce Fat/Cholesterol Intake Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 209 SAS Variable Name: CVDFATRK Question: 1a. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, has a doctor advised you to...Eat fewer high fat or high cholesterol foods? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8637 41.43 41.34 2 No 11769 56.45 55.95 7 Don't know/Not sure 106 0.51 0.59 9 Refused 335 1.61 2.11 Blank Skipped 114735 Page 79 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 CVD Counseling: Exercise Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 210 SAS Variable Name: CVDEXRSK Question: 1b. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, has a doctor advised you to...Exercise more? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 8842 42.41 42.31 2 No 11592 55.61 55.09 7 Don't know/Not sure 73 0.35 0.41 9 Refused 340 1.63 2.18 Blank Skipped 114735 CVD Practices: Less Fat/Cholesterol Intake Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 211 SAS Variable Name: CVDFAT02 Question: 2a. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, are you?...Eating fewer high fat or high cholesterol foods? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 14375 68.95 66.85 2 No 5919 28.39 29.86 7 Don't know/Not sure 210 1.01 1.09 9 Refused 343 1.65 2.20 Blank Skipped 114735 Page 80 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 CVD Practices: Exercise Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 212 SAS Variable Name: CVDEXR02 Question: 2b. To lower your risk of developing heart disease or stroke, are you?...Exercising more? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 12591 60.40 60.73 2 No 7834 37.58 36.67 7 Don't know/Not sure 79 0.38 0.40 9 Refused 343 1.65 2.21 Blank Skipped 114735 Doctor Told Had Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 213 SAS Variable Name: CVDINFAR Question: 3a. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Heart attack or myocardial infarction? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 922 4.42 4.19 2 No 19545 93.75 93.45 7 Don't know/Not sure 38 0.18 0.14 9 Refused 342 1.64 2.23 Blank Skipped 114735 Page 81 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Doctor Told Had Angina or Coronary Heart Disease Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 214 SAS Variable Name: CVDCORHD Question: 3b. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Angina or coronary heart disease? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 930 4.46 4.39 2 No 19512 93.60 93.15 7 Don't know/Not sure 62 0.30 0.22 9 Refused 343 1.65 2.24 Blank Skipped 114735 Doctor Told Had Stroke Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 215 SAS Variable Name: CVDSTROK Question: 3c. Has a doctor ever told you that you had...Stroke? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 470 2.25 2.05 2 No 20023 96.05 95.66 7 Don't know/Not sure 11 0.05 0.05 9 Refused 343 1.65 2.24 Blank Skipped 114735 Page 82 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Take Aspirin Daily or Every Other Day Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 216 SAS Variable Name: CVDASPRN Question: 4. Do you take aspirin daily or every other day? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3679 24.13 23.39 2 No 11257 73.83 73.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 20 0.13 0.12 9 Refused 291 1.91 2.79 Blank Skipped 120335 Health Makes Taking Aspirin Unsafe Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 217 SAS Variable Name: ASPUNSAF Question: 5. Do you have a health problem or condition that makes taking aspirin unsafe for you? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, not stomach related 708 6.12 5.76 2 Yes, stomach problems 1151 9.95 9.05 3 No 9339 80.73 80.78 7 Don't know/Not sure 75 0.65 0.73 9 Refused 295 2.55 3.68 Blank Skipped 124014 Page 83 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Take Aspirin to Relieve Pain Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 218 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPAN Question: 6a. Why do you take aspirin? To relieve pain Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1328 36.10 34.90 2 No 2323 63.14 64.35 7 Don't know/Not sure 25 0.68 0.73 9 Refused 3 0.08 0.03 Blank Skipped 131903 Take Aspirin to Reduce Heart Attack Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 219 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPHA Question: 6b. Why do you take aspirin? To reduce the chance of a heart attack Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2657 72.22 71.21 2 No 973 26.45 27.43 7 Don't know/Not sure 46 1.25 1.34 9 Refused 3 0.08 0.03 Blank Skipped 131903 Page 84 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Take Aspirin to Reduce Stroke Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 220 SAS Variable Name: WHYASPSK Question: 6c. Why do you take aspirin? To reduce the chance of a stroke Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2359 64.12 62.30 2 No 1221 33.19 35.01 7 Don't know/Not sure 96 2.61 2.66 9 Refused 3 0.08 0.03 Blank Skipped 131903 Gone Through or Now Going Through Menopause Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 221 SAS Variable Name: PASTMENO Question: 7. Have you gone through or are you now going through menopause? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, have gone through menopause 1004 21.85 20.24 2 Yes, now going through menopause 763 16.61 15.81 3 No 2610 56.80 58.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 108 2.35 2.24 9 Refused 110 2.39 3.34 Blank Skipped 130987 Page 85 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Doctor Discussed Benefits and Risks of Estrogen Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 222 SAS Variable Name: DICSESTR Question: 8. Estrogens such as Premarin and progestins such as Provera are female hormones that may be prescribed around the time of menopause, after menopause, or after a hysterectomy. Has your doctor discussed the benefits and risks of estrogen with you? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3216 55.98 53.88 2 No 2362 41.11 41.96 7 Don't know/Not sure 39 0.68 0.82 9 Refused 128 2.23 3.33 Blank Skipped 129837 Doctor Prescribed Estrogen Pills Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 223 SAS Variable Name: ESTRPILL Question: 9. Other than birth control pills, has your doctor ever prescribed estrogen pills for you? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2426 39.61 37.94 2 No 3546 57.89 58.57 7 Don't know/Not sure 34 0.56 0.44 9 Refused 119 1.94 3.05 Blank Skipped 129457 Page 86 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Currently Taking Estrogen Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 224 SAS Variable Name: CURESTRO Question: 10. Are you currently taking estrogen pills? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1521 62.70 62.80 2 No 900 37.10 36.87 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.08 0.17 9 Refused 3 0.12 0.16 Blank Skipped 133156 Take or Took Estrogen to Prevent Heart Attack Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 225 SAS Variable Name: ESTRHART Question: 11a. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To prevent a heart attack Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 574 23.70 24.27 2 No 1710 70.60 70.14 7 Don't know/Not sure 99 4.09 3.46 8 Never took 37 1.53 1.99 9 Refused 2 0.08 0.14 Blank Skipped 133160 Page 87 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Take or Took Estrogen for Bones Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 226 SAS Variable Name: ESTRBONE Question: 11b. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To treat or prevent bone thinning, bone loss, or osteoporosis Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1337 55.20 53.77 2 No 949 39.18 40.61 7 Don't know/Not sure 97 4.00 3.48 8 Never took 37 1.53 2.01 9 Refused 2 0.08 0.14 Blank Skipped 133160 Take or Took Estrogen to Treat Symptoms of Menopause Section: Module 7. Cardiovascular Disease Type: Question, Module Column: 227 SAS Variable Name: ESTRFLSH Question: 11c. Why... are you taking...[if "Yes" to Q. 10] did you take...[if "No" to Q. 10] ...estrogen pills? To treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1691 69.82 69.63 2 No 622 25.68 25.59 7 Don't know/Not sure 70 2.89 2.63 8 Never took 37 1.53 2.01 9 Refused 2 0.08 0.14 Blank Skipped 133160 Page 88 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Had Pain, Aching, Stiffness, Swelling In or Around Joint in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Column: 228 SAS Variable Name: PAIN12MN Question: 1. During the past 12 months, have you had pain, aching, stiffness or swelling in or around a joint? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 3708 35.28 34.32 2 No 6430 61.18 61.66 7 Don't know/Not sure 21 0.20 0.19 9 Refused 351 3.34 3.84 Blank Skipped 125072 Joint Symptoms Present at Least One Month in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Column: 229 SAS Variable Name: SYMTMMTH Question: 2. Were these symptoms present on most days for at least one month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2004 54.05 54.04 2 No 1663 44.85 45.13 7 Don't know/Not sure 38 1.02 0.75 9 Refused 3 0.08 0.07 Blank Skipped 131874 Page 89 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Activities Now Limited Because of Joint Symptoms Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Column: 230 SAS Variable Name: LMTJOINT Question: 3. Are you now limited in any way in any activities because of joint symptoms? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1117 30.12 30.11 2 No 2568 69.26 69.33 7 Don't know/Not sure 16 0.43 0.32 9 Refused 7 0.19 0.24 Blank Skipped 131874 Doctor Told Have Arthritis Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Column: 231 SAS Variable Name: HAVARTH Question: 4. Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2373 22.58 21.54 2 No 7728 73.53 74.07 7 Don't know/Not sure 49 0.47 0.46 9 Refused 360 3.43 3.93 Blank Skipped 125072 Page 90 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type Arthritis Doctor Diagnosed Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Columns: 232-233 SAS Variable Name: TYPEARTH Question: 5. What type of arthritis did the doctor say you have? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Osteoarthritis/degenerative arthritis 585 24.65 22.95 02 Rheumatism 110 4.64 4.35 03 Rheumatoid arthritis 260 10.96 11.33 04 Lyme disease 6 0.25 0.52 07 Other 208 8.77 7.85 77 Don't know/Not sure 1189 50.11 52.39 88 Never saw a doctor 13 0.55 0.44 99 Refused 2 0.08 0.17 Blank Skipped 133209 Doctor Currently Treating for Arthritis Section: Module 8. Arthritis Type: Question, Module Column: 234 SAS Variable Name: TRTARTH Question: 6. Are you currently being treated by a doctor for arthritis? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 790 33.29 32.45 2 No 1577 66.46 67.39 7 Don't know/Not sure 4 0.17 0.11 9 Refused 2 0.08 0.06 Blank Skipped 133209 Page 91 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Activities Now Limited Because of Impairment or Health Problem Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Column: 235 SAS Variable Name: QLACTLMT Question: 1. Are you limited in any way in any activities because of any impairment or health problem? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2714 15.27 15.27 2 No 14566 81.96 82.70 7 Don't know/Not sure 21 0.12 0.12 9 Refused 470 2.64 1.91 Blank Skipped 117811 Page 92 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Major Impairment or Health Problem That Limits Activities Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 236-237 SAS Variable Name: HLTHPROB Question: 2. What is the major impairment or health problem that limits your activities? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Arthritis/rheumatism 461 16.99 14.80 02 Back or neck problem 476 17.54 18.39 03 Fractures, bone or joint injury 252 9.29 9.93 04 Walking problem 226 8.33 7.75 05 Lung/breathing problem 211 7.77 8.04 06 Hearing problem 26 0.96 1.31 07 Eye/vision problem 98 3.61 3.04 08 Heart problem 223 8.22 9.64 09 Stroke problem 61 2.25 2.11 10 Hypertension/high blood pressure 13 0.48 0.46 11 Diabetes 63 2.32 2.51 12 Cancer 37 1.36 1.22 13 Depression/anxiety/emotional problem 56 2.06 2.37 14 Other impairment/problem 471 17.35 17.24 77 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.88 0.64 99 Refused 16 0.59 0.55 Blank Skipped 132868 Page 93 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long Activities Limited Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 238-240 SAS Variable Name: LONGLMTD Question: 3. For how long have your activities been limited because of your major impairment or health problem? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Number of days 100 3.68 3.21 201-299 Number of weeks 61 2.25 2.22 301-399 Number of months 248 9.14 9.15 401-499 Number of years 2195 80.88 81.97 777 Don't know/Not sure 101 3.72 3.11 999 Refused 9 0.33 0.35 Blank Skipped 132868 Need Help for Personal Care Needs Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Column: 241 SAS Variable Name: QLPERSNL Question: 4. Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons with your PERSONAL CARE needs, such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around the house? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 283 10.43 9.70 2 No 2429 89.50 90.22 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.07 0.08 Blank Skipped 132868 Page 94 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Need Help Handling Routine Needs Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Column: 242 SAS Variable Name: QLROUTIN Question: 5. Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons in handling your ROUTINE needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 838 30.88 29.66 2 No 1871 68.94 70.23 7 Don't know/Not sure 5 0.18 0.11 Blank Skipped 132868 Number of Days in Past Thirty That Pain Made It Hard to Do Usual Activities Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 243-244 SAS Variable Name: PAINACTV Question: 6. During the past 30 days, for about how many days did pain make it hard for you to do your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 3867 21.76 21.32 77 Don't know/Not sure 313 1.76 2.05 88 None 13116 73.81 74.74 99 Refused 475 2.67 1.89 Blank Skipped 117811 Page 95 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Sad, Blue, or Depressed Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 245-246 SAS Variable Name: QLMENTAL Question: 7. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt sad, blue, or depressed? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 6108 34.37 35.40 77 Don't know/Not sure 486 2.73 3.20 88 None 10667 60.02 59.33 99 Refused 510 2.87 2.07 Blank Skipped 117811 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Worried, Tense, or Anxious Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 247-248 SAS Variable Name: QLSTRESS Question: 8. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt worried, tense, or anxious? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 8201 46.15 47.30 77 Don't know/Not sure 540 3.04 3.50 88 None 8496 47.81 47.03 99 Refused 534 3.00 2.16 Blank Skipped 117811 Page 96 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt You Did Not Get Enough Rest/Sleep Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 249-250 SAS Variable Name: QLREST Question: 9. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt you did not get enough rest or sleep? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 10254 57.70 58.98 77 Don't know/Not sure 420 2.36 2.90 88 None 6561 36.92 35.98 99 Refused 536 3.02 2.14 Blank Skipped 117811 Number of Days in Past Thirty Felt Very Healthy and Full of Energy Section: Module 9. Quality of Life Type: Question, Module Columns: 251-252 SAS Variable Name: QLHLTHY Question: 10. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt very healthy and full of energy? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-30 Number of days 14507 81.63 82.73 77 Don't know/Not sure 707 3.98 4.66 88 None 2005 11.28 10.45 99 Refused 552 3.11 2.17 Blank Skipped 117811 Page 97 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Often Drink Fruit Juices Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 253-255 SAS Variable Name: FRUITJUI Question: 1. How often do you drink fruit juices such as orange, grapefruit, or tomato? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 12482 47.38 48.81 201-299 Per week 8280 31.43 31.12 301-399 Per month 2441 9.27 8.81 401-499 Per year 290 1.10 0.94 555 Never 1911 7.25 6.95 777 Don't know/Not sure 387 1.47 1.12 999 Refused 551 2.09 2.25 Blank Skipped 109240 How Often Eat Fruit Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 256-258 SAS Variable Name: FRUIT Question: 2. Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 12608 47.86 47.30 201-299 Per week 9904 37.60 38.01 301-399 Per month 2041 7.75 7.85 401-499 Per year 160 0.61 0.55 555 Never 730 2.77 2.98 777 Don't know/Not sure 337 1.28 1.00 999 Refused 562 2.13 2.30 Blank Skipped 109240 Page 98 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Often Eat Green Salad Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 259-261 SAS Variable Name: GREENSAL Question: 3. How often do you eat green salad? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 5441 20.66 21.51 201-299 Per week 16022 60.82 59.99 301-399 Per month 2652 10.07 9.87 401-499 Per year 194 0.74 0.66 555 Never 1176 4.46 4.79 777 Don't know/Not sure 290 1.10 0.87 999 Refused 567 2.15 2.31 Blank Skipped 109240 How Often Eat Potatoes Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 262-264 SAS Variable Name: POTATOES Question: 4. How often do you eat potatoes not including french fries, fried potatoes, or potato chips? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 2312 8.78 8.23 201-299 Per week 19018 72.20 72.13 301-399 Per month 3337 12.67 13.14 401-499 Per year 157 0.60 0.76 555 Never 681 2.59 2.55 777 Don't know/Not sure 258 0.98 0.84 999 Refused 579 2.20 2.35 Blank Skipped 109240 Page 99 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Often Eat Carrots Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 265-267 SAS Variable Name: CARROTS Question: 5. How often do you eat carrots? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 2415 9.17 8.44 201-299 Per week 13340 50.64 51.27 301-399 Per month 5714 21.69 21.58 401-499 Per year 560 2.13 1.79 555 Never 3060 11.62 12.47 777 Don't know/Not sure 672 2.55 2.09 999 Refused 581 2.21 2.36 Blank Skipped 109240 Number Servings of Other Vegetables Usually Eaten Section: Module 10. Fruits and Vegetables Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 268-270 SAS Variable Name: VEGETABL Question: 6. Not counting carrots, potatoes, or salad, how many servings of vegetables do you usually eat? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Per day 19243 73.05 71.20 201-299 Per week 5434 20.63 22.06 301-399 Per month 514 1.95 1.97 401-499 Per year 22 0.08 0.11 555 Never 249 0.95 1.17 777 Don't know/Not sure 288 1.09 1.12 999 Refused 592 2.25 2.37 Blank Skipped 109240 Page 100 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Participate in Any Physical Activity During Past Month Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 271 SAS Variable Name: EXERANY Question: 1. During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 19513 66.31 65.03 2 No 9403 31.95 33.29 7 Don't know/Not sure 11 0.04 0.03 9 Refused 500 1.70 1.65 Blank Skipped 106155 Page 101 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 272-273 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 Aerobics class 855 4.38 4.32 02 Backpacking 2 0.01 0.00 03 Badminton 1 0.01 0.03 04 Basketball 404 2.07 2.85 05 Bicycling for pleasure 619 3.17 3.45 06 Boating (canoeing, rowing, sailing for pleasure or 8 0.04 0.04 camping) 07 Bowling 128 0.66 0.88 08 Boxing 8 0.04 0.04 09 Calisthenics 218 1.12 1.10 10 Canoeing, rowing in competition 6 0.03 0.05 11 Carpentry 14 0.07 0.07 12 Dancing-aerobics/ballet 123 0.63 0.60 13 Fishing from riverbank or boat 30 0.15 0.16 14 Gardening (spading, weeding, digging, filling) 1077 5.52 4.55 15 Golf 592 3.03 3.08 16 Handball 12 0.06 0.07 17 Health club exerise 378 1.94 2.52 18 Hiking cross country 114 0.58 0.52 19 Home exercise 964 4.94 6.36 20 Horseback riding 66 0.34 0.22 21 Hunting large game - deer, elk 51 0.26 0.18 22 Jogging 367 1.88 2.05 23 Judo/karate 46 0.24 0.33 24 Mountain climbing 7 0.04 0.04 25 Mowing lawn 93 0.48 0.39 26 Paddleball 3 0.02 0.04 27 Painting/papering house 5 0.03 0.03 Page 102 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 272-273 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 28 Racketball 59 0.30 0.32 29 Raking lawn 11 0.06 0.04 30 Running 934 4.79 6.03 31 Rope skipping 3 0.02 0.02 32 Scuba diving 1 0.01 0.01 33 Skating - ice or roller 68 0.35 0.45 34 Sledding, tobogganing 4 0.02 0.02 35 Snorkeling 2 0.01 0.01 36 Snow shoeing 1 0.01 0.00 37 Snow shoveling by hand 19 0.10 0.10 38 Snow blowing 2 0.01 0.02 39 Snow skiing 49 0.25 0.23 40 Soccer 63 0.32 0.62 41 Softball 140 0.72 0.90 42 Squash 2 0.01 0.02 43 Stair climbing 90 0.46 0.52 44 Stream fishing in waders 5 0.03 0.03 45 Surfing 4 0.02 0.04 46 Swimming laps 261 1.34 1.50 48 Tennis 136 0.70 0.98 49 Touch football 22 0.11 0.15 50 Volleyball 99 0.51 0.55 51 Walking 9728 49.85 44.59 52 Waterskiing 15 0.08 0.08 53 Weightlifting 674 3.45 4.11 54 Other 646 3.31 3.47 55 Bicycling machine exercise 246 1.26 1.02 56 Rowing machine exercise 28 0.14 0.18 Page 103 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Type of Physical Activity Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 272-273 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT1 Question: 2. What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 99 Refused 10 0.05 0.04 Blank Skipped 116069 Distance Walking, Running, Jogging or Swimming in Miles and Tenths Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 274-276 SAS Variable Name: EXERDIS1 Question: 3. How far did you usually walk/run/jog/swim? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-150 Miles and tenths (one implied decimal) 10339 91.58 89.92 777 Don't know/Not sure 942 8.34 10.00 999 Refused 9 0.08 0.08 Blank Skipped 124292 Page 104 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 277-279 SAS Variable Name: EXEROFT1 Question: 4. How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Times per week 16060 82.35 83.37 201-299 Times per month 3220 16.51 15.64 777 Don't know/Not sure 218 1.12 0.98 999 Refused 5 0.03 0.02 Blank Skipped 116079 Minutes or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 280-282 SAS Variable Name: EXERHMM1 Question: 5. And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-759 Hours and minutes 18478 94.74 94.77 777 Don't know/Not sure 942 4.83 4.74 800-959 Hours and minutes 72 0.37 0.42 999 Refused 11 0.06 0.07 Blank Skipped 116079 Page 105 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Participate in Another Activity During Past Month Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 283 SAS Variable Name: EXEROTH2 Question: 6. Was there another physical activity or exercise that you participated in during the last month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 7582 38.86 36.59 2 No 11900 60.98 63.22 7 Don't know/Not sure 10 0.05 0.04 9 Refused 21 0.11 0.15 Blank Skipped 116069 Other Type of Physical Activity Giving Most Exercise During Past Month Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 284-285 SAS Variable Name: EXERACT2 Question: 7. What other type of physical activity gave you the next most exercise during the past month? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01-56 01-56 (See codes for EXERACT1) 7574 99.89 99.93 99 Refused 8 0.11 0.07 Blank Skipped 128000 Page 106 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Distance Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming in Miles and Tenths (Second Activity) Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 286-288 SAS Variable Name: EXERDIS2 Question: 8. How far did you usually walk/run/jog/swim? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-150 Miles and tenths (one implied decimal) 1737 87.68 87.20 777 Don't know/Not sure 242 12.22 12.62 999 Refused 2 0.10 0.17 Blank Skipped 133601 How Many Times Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming (Second Activity) Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 289-291 SAS Variable Name: EXEROFT2 Question: 9. How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Times per week 5661 74.74 74.94 201-299 Times per month 1848 24.40 24.06 777 Don't know/Not sure 62 0.82 0.95 999 Refused 3 0.04 0.06 Blank Skipped 128008 Page 107 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Minutes or Hours Walking, Running, Jogging, or Swimming (Second Activity) Section: Module 11. Exercise Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 292-294 SAS Variable Name: EXERHMM2 Question: 10. And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 001-759 Hours and minutes 7310 96.51 96.80 777 Don't know/Not sure 225 2.97 2.81 800-959 Hours and minutes 35 0.46 0.33 999 Refused 4 0.05 0.06 Blank Skipped 128008 Now Trying to Lose Weight Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 295 SAS Variable Name: LOSEWT Question: 1. Are you now trying to lose weight? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5495 38.15 36.57 2 No 8438 58.59 60.23 7 Don't know/Not sure 12 0.08 0.07 9 Refused 458 3.18 3.14 Blank Skipped 121179 Page 108 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Now Trying to Maintain Current Weight Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 296 SAS Variable Name: MAINTAIN Question: 2. Are you now trying to maintain your current weight, that is to keep from gaining weight? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 5170 58.04 57.62 2 No 3253 36.52 37.15 7 Don't know/Not sure 22 0.25 0.23 9 Refused 463 5.20 5.00 Blank Skipped 126674 Eating Fewer Calories or Less Fat To Lose or Keep From Gaining Weight Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 297 SAS Variable Name: FEWCAL Question: 3. Are you eating either fewer calories or less fat to... lose weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 36] keep from gaining weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 37] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, fewer calories 843 7.90 7.67 2 Yes, less fat 3278 30.74 31.69 3 Yes, fewer calories and less fat 4084 38.29 36.05 4 No 2359 22.12 23.79 7 Don't know/Not sure 96 0.90 0.77 9 Refused 5 0.05 0.03 Blank Skipped 124917 Page 109 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Using Physical Activity To Lose or Keep From Gaining Weight Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 298 SAS Variable Name: PHYACT Question: 4. Are you using physical activity or exercise to... lose weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 36] keep from gaining weight? [if "Yes" on Q. 37] Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 6044 56.67 55.84 2 No 4587 43.01 43.94 7 Don't know/Not sure 30 0.28 0.20 9 Refused 4 0.04 0.02 Blank Skipped 124917 Desired Weight Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Columns: 299-301 SAS Variable Name: WTDESIRE Question: 5. How much would you like to weigh? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 50-776 Weight 10326 96.82 96.59 777 Don't know/Not sure 274 2.57 2.78 999 Refused 65 0.61 0.63 Blank Skipped 124917 Page 110 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Health Professional Given Advice About Weight in Past Twelve Months Section: Module 12. Weight Control Type: Question, Rotating Core II Column: 302 SAS Variable Name: DRADVICE Question: 6. In the past 12 months, has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional given you advice about your weight? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, lose weight 1662 11.54 10.88 2 Yes, gain weight 286 1.99 2.04 3 Yes, maintain current weight 240 1.67 1.63 4 No 11725 81.41 82.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 22 0.15 0.12 9 Refused 468 3.25 3.21 Blank Skipped 121179 Currently Take Vitamin Pill or Supplements Section: Module 13. Folic Acid Type: Question, Module Column: 303 SAS Variable Name: VITAMINS Question: 1. Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 12094 50.21 48.33 2 No 11492 47.71 50.01 7 Don't know/Not sure 20 0.08 0.04 9 Refused 479 1.99 1.62 Blank Skipped 111497 Page 111 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Currently Take Multivitamin Section: Module 13. Folic Acid Type: Question, Module Column: 304 SAS Variable Name: MULTIVIT Question: 2. Are any of these a multivitamin? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 9715 80.33 81.91 2 No 2259 18.68 17.24 7 Don't know/Not sure 118 0.98 0.85 9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01 Blank Skipped 123488 Currently Take Vitamins Containing Folic Acid Section: Module 13. Folic Acid Type: Question, Module Column: 305 SAS Variable Name: FOLICACD Question: 3. Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 487 20.48 19.79 2 No 1266 53.24 54.60 7 Don't know/Not sure 624 26.24 25.60 9 Refused 1 0.04 0.01 Blank Skipped 133204 Page 112 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Frequency of Vitamin Use Section: Module 13. Folic Acid Type: Question, Module Columns: 306-308 SAS Variable Name: TAKEVIT Question: 4. How often do you take this vitamin pill or supplement? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 101-199 Times per day 8349 87.36 87.70 201-299 Times per week 990 10.36 10.43 301-399 Times per month 135 1.41 1.19 777 Don't know/Not sure 82 0.86 0.66 999 Refused 1 0.01 0.01 Blank Skipped 126025 Reason to Take Folic Acid Section: Module 13. Folic Acid Type: Question, Module Column: 309 SAS Variable Name: RECOMMEN Question: 5. Some health experts that women recommend take 400 micrograms of the B vitamin folic acid, for which of the following reasons . Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 To make strong bones 1330 11.90 10.95 2 To prevent birth defects 3120 27.91 27.19 3 To prevent high blood pressure 517 4.62 5.49 4 Some other reason 1483 13.27 12.14 7 Don't know/Not sure 4482 40.09 42.46 9 Refused 247 2.21 1.77 Blank Skipped 124403 Page 113 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Firearms Kept Around Home Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 310 SAS Variable Name: FIREARM2 Question: 1. Are any firearms now kept in or around your home? Include those kept in a garage, outdoor storage area, car, truck, or other motor vehicle. Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 4189 28.41 27.10 2 No 9845 66.77 67.03 7 Don't know/Not sure 37 0.25 0.27 9 Refused 673 4.56 5.59 Blank Skipped 120838 Are Any Firearms Handguns Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 311 SAS Variable Name: HANDGUNS Question: 2. Are any of the firearms handguns, such as pistols or revolvers? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2378 56.77 57.53 2 No 1737 41.47 40.41 7 Don't know/Not sure 50 1.19 1.03 9 Refused 24 0.57 1.02 Blank Skipped 131393 Page 114 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Are Any Firearms Long Guns Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 312 SAS Variable Name: RIFLE Question: 3. Are any of the firearms long guns, such as rifles or shotguns? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 1825 74.43 73.06 2 No 584 23.82 24.65 7 Don't know/Not sure 17 0.69 0.50 9 Refused 26 1.06 1.80 Blank Skipped 133130 Main Reason for Firearms in Home Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 313 SAS Variable Name: RNSARMED Question: 4. What is the main reason that there are firearms in or around your home? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Hunting or sport 2840 67.80 66.11 2 Protection 682 16.28 16.07 3 Work 126 3.01 3.62 4 Some other reason 503 12.01 13.12 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.57 0.60 9 Refused 14 0.33 0.47 Blank Skipped 131393 Page 115 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Loaded and Unlocked Firearm in Home Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 314 SAS Variable Name: LOADUNLK Question: 5. Is there a firearm in or around your home that is now both loaded and unlocked? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 555 13.25 12.99 2 No 3567 85.15 85.18 7 Don't know/Not sure 48 1.15 1.05 9 Refused 19 0.45 0.78 Blank Skipped 131393 Carried Loaded Firearm for Protection During Last Thirty Days Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 315 SAS Variable Name: PROTECT2 Question: 6. During the last 30 days, have you carried a loaded firearm on your person, outside of the home for protection against people? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 178 4.25 4.87 2 No 3986 95.15 94.17 7 Don't know/Not sure 3 0.07 0.09 9 Refused 22 0.53 0.88 Blank Skipped 131393 Page 116 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Ridden in Vehicle With Loaded Firearm During Last Thirty Days Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 316 SAS Variable Name: RIDARMED Question: 7. During the last 30 days, have you driven or been a passenger in a motor vehicle in which you knew there was a loaded firearm? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 463 11.05 11.23 2 No 3680 87.85 87.44 7 Don't know/Not sure 24 0.57 0.47 9 Refused 22 0.53 0.85 Blank Skipped 131393 Confronted Another Person With Firearm During Last Twelve Months Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 317 SAS Variable Name: CONFRNTA Question: 8. During the last 12 months, have you confronted another person with a firearm, even if you did not fire it, to protect yourself, your property, or someone else? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 29 0.69 0.89 2 No 4136 98.73 98.25 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.05 0.03 9 Refused 22 0.53 0.83 Blank Skipped 131393 Page 117 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Attended Firearm Safety Workshop, Class, or Clinic in Past Three Years Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 318 SAS Variable Name: SAFWKSHP Question: 9. In the past three years, have you attended a firearm safety workshop, class, or clinic? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 442 10.55 11.99 2 No 3726 88.95 87.31 7 Don't know/Not sure 5 0.12 0.06 9 Refused 16 0.38 0.64 Blank Skipped 131393 Any Personal Firearms in Home Section: Module 14. Firearms Type: Question, Module Column: 319 SAS Variable Name: PERFRARM Question: 10. Do any of the firearms kept in or around your home belong to you, personally? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 2694 64.31 66.33 2 No 1475 35.21 32.97 7 Don't know/Not sure 1 0.02 0.01 9 Refused 19 0.45 0.69 Blank Skipped 131393 Page 118 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Safe Is Neighborhood From Crime Section: Module 15. Social Context Type: Question, Module Column: 320 SAS Variable Name: HOWSAFE Question: 1. How safe from crime do you consider your neighborhood to be? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Extremely safe 2819 24.09 23.40 2 Quite safe 6575 56.18 56.27 3 Slightly safe 1639 14.00 14.51 4 Not at all safe 311 2.66 3.06 7 Don't know/Not sure 158 1.35 1.30 9 Refused 201 1.72 1.45 Blank Skipped 123879 Rent or Own Home Section: Module 15. Social Context Type: Question, Module Column: 321 SAS Variable Name: RENTHOME Question: 2. Do you own or rent your home? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Own 8268 70.65 70.77 2 Rent 3160 27.00 27.04 9 Refused 275 2.35 2.20 Blank Skipped 123879 Page 119 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 How Long at Current Address Section: Module 15. Social Context Type: Question, Module Column: 322 SAS Variable Name: CURADRS Question: 3. How long have you lived at your current address? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Less than six months (1 to 6 months) 805 6.88 7.44 2 Less than one year (6 to 12 months) 813 6.95 7.46 3 Less than two years (1 to 2 years) 923 7.89 8.08 4 2 or more years 8930 76.31 75.32 7 Don't know/Not sure 9 0.08 0.07 9 Refused 223 1.91 1.62 Blank Skipped 123879 Number of Friends or Close Relatives to Help With Feelings and Emotions Section: Module 15. Social Context Type: Question, Module Column: 323 SAS Variable Name: NMCLSFRD Question: 4. How many close friends or relatives would help you with your emotional problems or feelings if you needed it? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 3 or more 9382 80.17 80.38 2 2 1066 9.11 8.77 3 1 503 4.30 4.22 4 None 318 2.72 2.47 7 Don't know/Not sure 213 1.82 2.42 9 Refused 221 1.89 1.73 Blank Skipped 123879 Page 120 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Concerned About Enough Food for Self or Family in Past Thirty Days Section: Module 15. Social Context Type: Question, Module Column: 324 SAS Variable Name: ENGHFOOD Question: 5. In the past 30 days, have you been concerned about having enough food for you or your family? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes 648 5.54 6.06 2 No 10839 92.62 92.38 7 Don't know/Not sure 4 0.03 0.02 9 Refused 212 1.81 1.54 Blank Skipped 123879 Ever Tried or Used Smokeless Tobacco Products Section: Module 16. Smokeless Tobacco Use Type: Question, Module Column: 325 SAS Variable Name: USEEVER Question: 1. Have you ever used or tried any smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco or snuff? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, chewing tobacco 2918 7.23 6.97 2 Yes, snuff 1120 2.77 2.94 3 Yes, both 1436 3.56 4.08 4 No, neither 34216 84.77 83.90 7 Don't know/Not sure 40 0.10 0.11 9 Refused 635 1.57 2.00 Blank Skipped 95217 Page 121 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Currently Use Smokeless Tobacco Products Section: Module 16. Smokeless Tobacco Use Type: Question, Module Column: 326 SAS Variable Name: USENOW Question: 2. Do you currently use any smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco or snuff? Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Yes, chewing tobacco 774 14.14 11.86 2 Yes, snuff 546 9.97 10.29 3 Yes, both 117 2.14 3.02 4 No, neither 4031 73.63 74.68 7 Don't know/Not sure 2 0.04 0.03 9 Refused 5 0.09 0.13 Blank Skipped 130107 State-Added Questions: Not Available for Analysis Section: State-Added Questions Type: Miscellaneous Columns: 335-499 SAS Variable Name: STATEQUE (Character) Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Concatenated Stratification Variables: State FIPS and Stratum Codes Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 501-512 SAS Variable Name: _STSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 122 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Geographic Stratum Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 503-504 SAS Variable Name: _STRATA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Density Stratum Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 505-506 SAS Variable Name: _DENSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Density Stratum Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 513-522 SAS Variable Name: _DENWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Geographic Stratum Weight Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 523-532 SAS Variable Name: _GEOWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 123 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Geographic Region Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 533-534 SAS Variable Name: _REGION Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Race Categories Used in Poststratification Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Column: 535 SAS Variable Name: _RACEG_ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 Any race 86047 63.46 41.75 1 White 39576 29.19 46.89 2 Non-white 9959 7.35 11.36 Page 124 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Age Categories Used in Poststratification Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 536-537 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG_ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0 Any age (18+) 200 0.15 0.13 1 18-24 11173 8.24 11.98 2 25-34 24386 17.99 19.35 3 35-44 29423 21.70 20.81 4 45-54 22803 16.82 16.31 5 55-64 14577 10.75 10.59 6 65+ 25127 18.53 16.90 7 18-34 1455 1.07 0.56 8 35-54 1816 1.34 0.50 9 59+ 2317 1.71 1.10 10 18-44 1223 0.90 1.01 11 45+ 1082 0.80 0.77 Sex Categories Used in Poststratification Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 538 SAS Variable Name: _SEXG_ Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Male 56076 41.36 47.98 2 Female 79506 58.64 52.02 Page 125 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Imputed Age Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 539-540 SAS Variable Name: _IMPAGE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 18-24 11822 8.72 12.38 25-34 25924 19.12 20.11 35-44 31041 22.89 21.58 45-54 24103 17.78 16.93 55-64 15807 11.66 11.26 65-99 26885 19.83 17.74 Adjustment for Number of Adults and Number of Phones Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 541-550 SAS Variable Name: _RAW Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Unequal Cluster Size Adjustment Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 551-560 SAS Variable Name: _CSA Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 126 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Design Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 561-570 SAS Variable Name: _WT1 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Poststratification Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 571-580 SAS Variable Name: _POSTSTR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Final Weight Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 581-590 SAS Variable Name: _FINALWT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Page 127 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Code Section: Sample Design and Weighting Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 591-594 SAS Variable Name: _MSACODE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed 130452 100.00 100.00 Blank 5130 Questionnaire Version (For States With Split Samples) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 595 SAS Variable Name: _QSTVER Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Version 1 7136 50.76 50.23 2 Version 2 6922 49.24 49.77 Blank Not applicable 121524 Section: Blank Columns Type: Miscellaneous Columns: 596-600 SAS Variable Name: Blank596 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Blank Page 128 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 New Race Code Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 601-602 SAS Variable Name: RACE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 01 White Non-Hispanic 109222 80.56 74.57 02 Black Non-Hispanic 11308 8.34 9.61 03 White Hispanic 5643 4.16 7.29 04 Black Hispanic 526 0.39 0.52 05 Other Hispanic 3127 2.31 3.15 06 Asian/Pacific Islander 2692 1.99 2.79 07 American Indian/Alaska Native 1640 1.21 1.01 08 Other Non-Hispanic 819 0.60 0.60 99 Don't Know, Refused or Missing 605 0.45 0.46 Smoking Status Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 603 SAS Variable Name: _SMOKER2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Current-now smoke everyday 25382 18.72 18.37 2 Current-now smoke some days 5651 4.17 4.51 3 Former smoker 32677 24.10 23.70 4 Never smoked 71520 52.75 53.14 9 Refused one or more smoking questions 352 0.26 0.28 Page 129 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Total Number of Drinks a Month Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 604-607 SAS Variable Name: _DRNKMO Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-1000 Number of drinks 60418 44.56 40.76 8888 Did not drink in past month 67361 49.68 43.66 9999 Refused 7803 5.76 15.59 Weight for Height Ratio: Percent of Median Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 608-612 SAS Variable Name: _WTFORHT Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-99998 Valid Range 130521 96.27 96.31 99999 Unknown (two implied decimal places) 5061 3.73 3.69 Body Mass Index Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 613-615 SAS Variable Name: _BMI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1-998 Valid range (one implied decimal place) 130705 96.40 96.45 999 Unknown 4877 3.60 3.55 Page 130 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Seatbelt (Safety Belt) Non-Use (2) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 614 SAS Variable Name: _RFSEAT2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always or nearly always wears seatbelt 113830 83.96 84.38 2 Sometimes, seldom or never wears seatbelt 20077 14.81 13.26 9 Not applicable/refused 1675 1.24 2.36 Level of Physical Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 616 SAS Variable Name: _TOTINDX Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Physically inactive 9403 6.94 8.64 2 Irregular activity 7561 5.58 6.58 3 Regular activity 8334 6.15 7.08 4 Regular and vigorous activity 3618 2.67 3.22 9 Unknown 106666 78.67 74.48 Smokeless Tobacco User Status Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 617 SAS Variable Name: _SMKLESS Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Current user 1437 1.06 1.01 2 Former user 4031 2.97 2.99 3 Never used 34216 25.24 23.99 9 Unknown 95898 70.73 72.01 Page 131 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Number of Daily Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 618-622 SAS Variable Name: _FRTSERV Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 0-99998 Valid range 25785 19.02 18.36 99999 Unknown (two implied decimal places) 109797 80.98 81.63 Summary Index of Fruits and Vegetables (Refer to Appendix 1: Calculated Risk Factors) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 623 SAS Variable Name: _FRTINDX Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Less than once per day or never 717 0.53 0.54 2 1 to less than 3 times per day 7965 5.87 5.77 3 3 to less than 5 times per day 10664 7.87 7.78 4 5 or more times per day 6439 4.75 4.28 Blank,9 Unknown/refused 109797 80.98 81.63 Seatbelt (Safety Belt) Non-Use (3) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 625 SAS Variable Name: _RFSEAT3 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Always wears seatbelt 93964 69.30 71.56 2 Does not always wear seatbelt 39943 29.46 26.08 9 Not applicable/refused 1675 1.24 2.36 Page 132 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Hypertension (2) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 626 SAS Variable Name: _RFHYPE2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Had blood pressure checked and told high by 100696 75.07 76.30 health professional 2 Had blood pressure checked and not told high by 32819 24.47 23.08 health professional 3 Never had blood pressure checked 360 0.27 0.42 9 Not applicable/refused 261 0.19 0.20 Blank Not asked 1446 Current Smoking (Irregular and Regular) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 627 SAS Variable Name: _RFSMOK2 Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Have not smoked 100 cigarettes in lifetime or have 104197 76.85 76.84 smoked, but do not currently do not smoke 2 Have smoked 100 cigarettes in lifetime and 31033 22.89 22.88 currently smoke 9 Not applicable/refused 352 0.26 0.28 Page 133 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Acute Drinking Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 628 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRACU Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 116707 86.08 83.82 had less than 5 or more drinks on an occasion 2 Had 5 or more alcoholic beverages in past month 16142 11.91 12.99 on one or more occasions 9 Not applicable/refused 2733 2.02 3.19 Drinking and Driving Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 629 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRDRI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 130970 96.60 95.30 had alcoholic beverages but did not drive after having too much to drink 2 Had alcoholic beverages and drove after drinking 2616 1.93 2.08 too much one or more times 9 Not applicable/refused 1996 1.47 2.62 Page 134 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Chronic Drinking Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 630 SAS Variable Name: _RFDRCHR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did not have alcoholic beverages in past month or 124251 91.64 81.77 had less than 60 drinks a month 2 Had 60 or more alcoholic beverages in past month 3531 2.60 2.65 9 Not applicable/refused 7800 5.75 15.58 No Physical Activity or Irregular Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 631 SAS Variable Name: _RFLIFES Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did physical activity for 20 or more minutes, 3 or 11952 8.82 10.30 more times per week 2 No physical activity or less than 20 minutes of 16964 12.51 15.22 activity, 3 or more times per week 9 Not applicable/refused 106666 78.67 74.48 Page 135 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Regular and Sustained Physical Activity Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 632 SAS Variable Name: _RFREGUL Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Did physical activity for 30 or more minutes, 5 or 23348 17.22 20.64 more times per week, regardless of intensity 2 No physical activity or less than 30 minutes of 5568 4.11 4.88 activity, 5 or more times per week 9 Not applicable/refused 106666 78.67 74.48 Weight for Height Ratio Greater than or Equal to 120% of Median Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 633 SAS Variable Name: _RFOBESE Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Reported weight is less than 120% of ideal weight 83831 61.83 62.02 2 Reported weight is equal to or greater than 120% 46690 34.44 34.29 of ideal weight 9 Not applicable/refused 5061 3.73 3.69 Page 136 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Body Mass Index (BMI) Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 634 SAS Variable Name: _RFWHBMI Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Females with BMI less than 27.3; males with BMI 90361 66.65 66.70 less than 27.8 2 Females with BMI equal to or greater than 27.3; 40322 29.74 29.73 males with BMI equal to greater than 27.8 9 Not applicable/refused 4899 3.61 3.57 Current Smokeless Tobacco Use Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 635 SAS Variable Name: _RFTOBAC Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Have not used smokeless tobacco or have used in 38247 28.21 26.98 past but not a current user 2 Have used smokeless tobacco and is a current user 1437 1.06 1.01 9 Not applicable/refused 95898 70.73 72.01 Page 137 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Age Grouped in Three Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 636 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-34 37746 27.98 32.62 2 35-54 54447 40.37 38.25 3 55+ 42692 31.65 29.12 Blank Missing 697 Age Grouped in Two Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Columns: 637-638 SAS Variable Name: _AGE65YR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-64 108000 79.66 81.84 2 65+ 26885 19.83 17.74 3 Refused 697 0.51 0.42 Page 138 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Age Grouped in Five-Year Categories Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 639 SAS Variable Name: _AGEG5YR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 18-24 11822 8.72 12.38 2 25-29 12065 8.90 9.56 3 30-34 13859 10.22 10.56 4 35-39 16012 11.81 11.17 5 40-44 14907 10.99 10.32 6 45-49 12955 9.56 9.19 7 50-54 10573 7.80 7.41 8 55-59 8417 6.21 6.03 9 60-64 7390 5.45 5.23 10 65-69 8114 5.98 5.89 11 70-74 7319 5.40 4.97 12 75-79 5778 4.26 3.76 13 80+ 5674 4.18 3.13 14 Refused 697 0.51 0.42 Race Grouped into White, Non-Hispanic and Non-white or Hispanic Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 640 SAS Variable Name: _RACEG Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White Non-Hispanic 109222 80.56 74.57 2 Non-white or Hispanic 25755 19.00 24.97 9 Don't Know, Refused, Missing 605 0.45 0.46 Page 139 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Race Grouped into White, Non-Hispanic; Black, Non-Hispanic; Hispanic and Other Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 641 SAS Variable Name: _RACEGR Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 White Non-Hispanic 109222 80.56 74.57 2 Black Non-Hispanic 11308 8.34 9.61 3 Hispanic 9296 6.86 10.96 4 Other 5151 3.80 4.40 9 Dont Know, Refused, Missing 605 0.45 0.46 Cholesterol Checked Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 642 SAS Variable Name: _CHOLCHK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Cholesterol checked within past 5 years. 91484 68.20 67.03 2 Cholesterol not checked within past 5 years 5817 4.34 3.67 3 Cholesterol never checked 32127 23.95 25.80 9 Not applicable/refused 4708 3.51 3.50 Blank Not asked 1446 Page 140 of 141  1997 BRFSS Codebook October 21, 1998 Blood Pressure Checked Section: Calculated Variables Type: Calculated Column: 643 SAS Variable Name: _BPCHECK Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent 1 Blood pressure checked within past 2 years 125256 93.38 93.00 2 Blood pressure not checked within past 2 years 7766 5.79 6.11 9 Not applicable/refused 1114 0.83 0.89 Blank Not asked 1446 End of File Marker Section: Calculated Variables Type: Miscellaneous Column: 650 SAS Variable Name: End of File Marker Weighted Value Value Label Frequency Percent Percent Suppressed Value equals 1 for all records Page 141 of 141