Description

For female persons of childbearing age who were current smokers and ever tried to quit smoking, CSOFFPSTP reports a time period associated with a numerical value reported in CSOFFPSNO. Together, these two variables indicate the amount of time the respondent stayed off cigarettes the last time they stopped smoking or during their most recent serious attempt to quit. See Comparability and Universe tabs for changes in the universe between samples.

Comparability

The differences in universe described in the Universe tab impact the comparability of this variable over time. In 1990, this question was asked of female persons ages 18 to 44 who were currently pregnant or had given live birth in the past five years. In 1991, the question was asked of female persons ages 18 to 49 who had given birth in the past five years. There are no other comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1990-1991

Weights

• 1990-1991 : PERWEIGHT