Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
70
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
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Description
For former smokers 17 years of age or older who smoked at least 100 cigarettes during his/her life, and smoked regularly between one and ten years ago, QUITOTHER indicates if the person mentioned a reason other than those previously listed as a reason for stopping smoking. Reasons previously listed include will power, illness, health, cost, odor, doctor's suggestion, doctor's order, friend's suggestion, stains, setting an example, mass media, and it not being enjoyable.
[show more]This variable is from the Smoking section of the 1970 survey. This section was developed to measure changes in smoking habits from year-to-year given the increase interest in the relationships between smoking and health at that time. Information was collected on a variety of tobacco-related behaviors including: increases and decreases in cigarette smoking, changes from one form of tobacco to another, and former cigarette smokers quitting behaviors.
Universe
- 1970: Persons age 17+ who smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their entire lives, who do not now smoke, and who reported the number of years since they last smoked cigarettes fairly regularly.
Availability
- 1970
Survey Text
| 1970 |
4. For years 1-10 ask: Which of these statements (Hand Card S) were reasons -- decided to stop smoking cigarettes? Please give me the number of statements that applies. Circle number.
CARD S
Which of the following were reasons you decided to stop smoking cigarettes?
2. Had an illness which I thought would be made worse by smoking cigarettes.
3. Although unaware of having any illness, I thought that to continue to smoke cigarettes would damage my health.
4. Thought that cigarette smoking was too expensive.
5. Concerned about the smell of smoke on my breath and clothing.
6. Doctor suggested that I stop smoking cigarettes.
7. Doctor said I had to stop smoking cigarettes.
8. A relative or friend urged me to stop smoking cigarettes.
9. Concerned about the stains on teeth and fingers caused by cigarette smoking.
10. Wanted to set a good example for others.
11. TV, radio, newspaper and magazine warnings about the dangers of cigarette smoking.
12. Found cigarette smoking no longer enjoyable.
13. Other reason. What was that reason?
Any other reason?
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Any other reason? ____
If more than one circled, ask: What was the main reason -- decided to stop smoking cigarettes?
Enter number of the main reason _ _ (9)
Weights
- 1970 : PERWEIGHT