Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
90
|
85
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Definitely increases | X | X |
| 2 | Probably increases | X | X |
| 3 | Probably does not increase | X | X |
| 4 | Definitely does not increase | X | X |
| 5 | Double entry | · | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 18 and older, HDCHOL reports whether the sample person thinks CHOLESTEROL definitely increases, probably increases, probably does not increase, or definitely does not increase a person's chances of getting heart disease.
This variable is part of the Health Promotion Disease Prevention supplement, which provides information on present diet, height, weight, weight loss methods, amount of sleep obtained, the type of regular source of medical care obtained, mammography, knowledge about radon exposure, knowledge about cardiovascular disease, exercise, high blood pressure, stress, sports, physical work done on the job and in daily activity, smoking, alcohol opinions and usage, and dental care. For related variables and more information about these supplements, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985; 1990: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1985, 1990
Survey Text
| 1990 |
| 1985 |
Hand Card U1. Repeat answer categories if telephone interview.
Card U1
2. Probably increases the chances of heart disease
3. Probably does not increase the chances of heart disease
4. Definitely does not increase the chances of heart disease
9. Don't know or no opinion
After I read each one, tell me if you think it definitely increases, probably increases, probably does not, or definitely does not increase a person's chances of getting heart disease. First --
g. High cholesterol?
2[] Probably increases
3[] Probably does not increase
4[] Definitely does not increase
9[] DK/No opinion
Hand Card P
CARD P
2. Probably increases the chances of heart disease
3. Probably does not increase the chances of heart disease
4. Definitely does not increase the chances of heart disease
9. Don't know or no opinion
After I read each one, tell me if you think it definitely increases, probably increases, probably does not, or definitely does not increase a person's chances of getting heart disease.
2 [] Probably Increases
3 [] Probably Does Not Increase
4 [] Definitely Does Not Increase
9 [] DK/No Opinion
Weights
- 1985, 1990 : SAMPWEIGHT