IPUMS NHIS: descr: SMOKFREQNOW

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SMOKFREQNOW

Smoke every day, some days, or not at all

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Codes and Frequencies

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Code	Label	24	23	22	21	20	19	18	17	16	15	14	13	12	11	10	09	08	07	06	05	04	03	02	01	00	Code	Label	99	98	97	95	94	93	92	91
0	NIU	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	0	NIU	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
1	Not at all	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1	Not at all	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
2	Some days	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	2	Some days	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
3	Every day	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	3	Every day	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
7	Unknown-refused	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	7	Unknown-refused	X	X	X	·	·	·	X	·
8	Unknown-not ascertained	X	·	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	·	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	·	X	8	Unknown-not ascertained	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
9	Unknown-don't know	X	X	X	X	X	·	X	·	X	X	X	X	·	X	·	X	X	X	·	X	X	X	X	X	X	9	Unknown-don't know	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	·

Description

SMOKFREQNOW reports the responses to the question, "Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?" This question was asked of sample adults who reported having ever smoked 100 cigarettes in their entire lifetime (SMOKEV) and for 1991 and 1992, had a known response for whether they currently smoked.

Definitions and Instructions[show more]

The 1997-2000 Field Representative's Manuals stated, "The questions in this section concern cigarette smoking only. Accept whatever the Sample Adult reports, except if it is volunteered that he/she smoked a pipe, cigars of any kind, marijuana, hashish, 'crack', or the like." The Manuals for 2001 forward define a cigarette as "anything the respondent reports except cigars or any kind of marijuana." The 1991 and 1992 had approximately the same definition.

Specifically concerning the question associated with SMOKFREQNOW, the Manuals for 1997-2000 instructed interviewers, "If the sample adult gives an answer which does not match the categories read in the question, reread the question emphasizing the wording of the answer categories."

Related Variables[show more]

In 1970, 1987, 1992, and 1997 forward respondents were asked about the age at which they first started smoking "fairly regularly" (SMOKAGEREG).

Depending on their response in SMOKFREQNOW (Smoke every day, some days, or not at all), respondents were also able to receive one or more of the following questions in 1991-1995 and from 1997 forward:

"On the average, how many cigarettes do you now smoke a day?" (CIGSDAY1)

"On how many of the past 30 days did you smoke a cigarette?" (CIGDAYMO)

"On the average, when you smoked during the past 30 days, about how many cigarettes did you smoke a day?" (CIGSDAY2)

The variable CIGSDAY (Average number of cigarettes smoked per day: Current Smokers) is available for 1970, 1974, 1976-1977, 1985, and 1997 forward.

Comparability

In 1991 and 1992, this question was split into two questions. Respondents were first asked if they smoked at all. Affirmative responses were followed by a question on whether they smoked either "every day" or "some days." Negative responses were followed by a question that clarified (or confirmed the earlier response), "Do you now smoke cigarettes "not at all" or "some days"?" This change should not affect comparability over time. Apart from the change in universe, this variable is comparable over time in years before 2019.
Changes in survey design before 2019 (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.

Questionnaire design changes introduced in 2019 limit comparability with earlier years. TheÂ NHISÂ questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.

Universe

1991: Sample persons age 18+ who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives and gave a known response for whether they smoke cigarettes now.
1992: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 1 and 2 and in 2 weeks of quarter 3 who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives and (for Cancer Control Sample Adults only) who gave a known response for whether they smoke cigarettes now.
1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from AIDS supplement) who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives.
1994-1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives.
1997-2018: Sample adults age 18+ who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives.
2019-2024: Sample adults age 18+ who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives (SMOKEV).

Survey Text

2024	2015	2006	1997
2023	2014	2005	1995
2022	2013	2004	1994
2021	2012	2003	1993
2020	2011	2002	1992
2019	2010	2001	1991
2018	2009	2000
2017	2008	1999
2016	2007	1998

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2024

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Question ID: CIG.0040.00.1
Variable: SMKNOW_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

Response:

1 - Every day
2 - Some days
3 - Not at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

1 [goto CIGNOW_A]
2 [goto SMK30D_A]
3 [goto SMKQTN_A]
RF,DK [goto ECIGEV_A]

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2023

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Question ID: CIG.0030.00.1
Variable: SMKNOW_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Response:

1 - Every day
2 - Some days
3 - Not at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

1 [goto CIGNOW_A]
2 [goto SMK30D_A]
3,RF,DK [goto ECIGEV_A]

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2022

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Question ID: CIG.0030.00.2
Variable: SMKAGE_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Rotating Core

Question text:

How old were you when you FIRST started to smoke fairly regularly?
* Smoking regularly is respondent defined. If asked about what this means, say that "It is
whatever you consider as first starting to smoke fairly regularly."
* Enter '6' if less than 6 years old.
* Enter '95' if 95 years old or older.
* Enter '96' if never smoked regularly.

Response:

06-95 - Range of values
96 - Never smoked regularly
97 - Refused
99 - Don't Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

6-95,96,RF,DK if SMKAGE_A gt GEN.AGE_FINAL and SMKAGE_A ne 96 [goto ERR1_SMKAGE_A]
else [goto SMKNOW_A]

Hard Edit:

Check Text: ERR1_SMKAGE_A
Check Description: Age starting smoking exceeds current age
Check Text: {check ERR1_SMKAGE_A}
Starting age exceeds current age. Please correct

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2021

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Question ID: CIG.0030.00.1
Variable: SMKNOW_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Response:

1 - Every day
2 - Some days
3 - Not at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

1 [goto CIGNOW_A]
2 [goto SMK30D_A]
3,RF,DK [goto ECIGEV_A]

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2020

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Question ID: CIG.0040.00.1
Variable: SMKNOW_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

Response:

1 - Every day
2 - Some days
3 - Not at all
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

1 [goto CIGNOW_A]
2 [goto SMK30D_A]
3 [goto SMKQTN_A]
RF,DK [goto ECIGEV_A]

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2019

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Question ID: CIG.0030.00.1
Variable: SMKNOW_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core

Question Text:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

Response:

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Do not Know

Universe:

Sample Adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Skip Instructions:

1 = [goto CIGNOW_A]
2 = [goto SMK30D_A]
3,RF,DK = [goto ECIGEV_A]

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2018

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2017

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2016

No questionnaire text is available for this sample.

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2015

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2014

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2013

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2012

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2011

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2010

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2009

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2008

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2007

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2006

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2005

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2004

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2003

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2002

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2001

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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2000

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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1999

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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1998

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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1997

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Question ID: AHB.030_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: SMKNOW
QuestionText:

Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days or not at all?

1 Every day
2 Some days
3 Not at all
7 Refused
9 Don't know

UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ who ever smoked 100 cigarettes
SkipInstructions:

(1)[goto CIGSDA1]
(2)[goto CIGDAMO]
(3)[goto SMKQTNO]
(D,R)[goto OTHCIGEV]

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1995

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3a. Do you NOW smoke cigarettes everyday, some days, or not at all?
Mark (X) only one.

1[] Everyday (4)
2[] Some days (6)
3[] Not at all (3b)
9[] DK (6)

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1994

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3a. Do you NOW smoke cigarettes everyday, some days, or not at all?

[] 1 Everyday (4)
[] 2 Some days (6)
[] 3 Not at all (3b)
[] 9 DK (6)

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1993

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3. Do you NOW smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

1 [] Every day (4)
2 [] Some days (6)
3 [] Not at all (8)

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1992

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4. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day or some days?

1[] Every day (6)
2[] Some days (7)

5. Do you now smoke cigarettes "not at all" or "some days"?

1[] Not at all (Section V)
2[] Some days (7)

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4. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day or some days?

1[] Every day (6)
2[] Some days (7)

5. Do you now smoke cigarettes "not at all" or "some days"?

1[] Not at all (Section V)
2[] Some days (7)

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3. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

1[] Every day (4)
2[] Some days (5)
3[] Not at all (Section J)

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1991

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4. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day or some days?

1[] Every day (6)
2[] Some days (7)

5. Do you now smoke cigarettes "not at all" or "some days"?

1[] Not at all (Section V)
2[] Some days (7)

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4. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day or some days?

1[] Every day (6)
2[] Some days (7)

5. Do you now smoke cigarettes "not at all" or "some days"?

1[] Not at all (Section V)
2[] Some days (7)

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