Instrument Variable Name: BETAC
Question Text:

The next questions are about any INDIVIDUAL vitamin or mineral supplements you may take.
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, did you take any beta carotene (BAY-tuh KAR-uh-teen)? [fill1: Do NOT include any beta carotene in the MULTI-vitamins you told me about.]

1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know

Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever taken vitamins or mineral supplements
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