Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
06
|
89
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
WTLOS reports if the person has been trying to lose weight or to control his or her weight during the past 12 months. Please see Comparability and Universe tabs for information on changes to the universe between samples.
In 1989, this variable was included in the Diabetes supplement. Respondents were sample persons ages 18 and older who did not have diabetes. A complementary variable is available for all adults who have confirmed diabetes (DIAWTLOS).
Universe
- 1989: Sample persons age 18+ who do not have confirmed diabetes.
- 2006: Sample adults age 18+.
Availability
- 1989, 2006
Survey Text
| 2006 |
| 1989 |
2006
Survey form
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Question ID: ACN.540_01.010
Instrument Variable Name: SMWTYR
Question Text:
Question Text:
People often engage in activities to lower their risk for health problems and/or certain diseases. For the next three questions, please think about what YOU have been doing DURINGTHE PAST 12 MONTHS.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...been trying to control your weight or to lose weight?
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you
...been trying to control your weight or to lose weight?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+
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(1,2,R,D) [goto SMPAYR]
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
- 2006 : SAMPWEIGHT