Scientific Data Documentation
Medical History 6 months - 11 years (1976-1980)
DSN: CC37.HANES2.MEDHIS
ABSTRACT
DESCRIPTION OF SURVEY
A detailed description of the design, content,questionnaires, and operation
of NHANES II is provided in the following report: Plan and Operation of
the Second Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1976-1980, DHHS Pub. No.
(PHS) 81-1317 Series 1, No. 15, Public Health Service, Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The
stock number is 017-022-00752-5 and the cost is $5.50. One copy is provided
with the documentation herein, and a general summary of the data collection
techniques and content is given in Appendix A.
DESCRIPTION OF POPULATION
NHANES II was conducted on a nationwide probability sample of approximately
28,000 persons, ages 6 months-74 years, from the civilian, noninstitutionalized
population of the United States. The survey started in February 1976 and was
completed in February 1980. The NHANES II sample was selected so that certain
population groups thought to be at high risk of malnutrition (persons with
low incomes, preschool children and the elderly) were oversampled. Adjusted
sampling weights were then computed for 76 age, sex, and race categories in
order to inflate the sample in such a manner as to closely reflect the
estimated civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population ages 6 months-74
years at the midpoint of the survey (March 1, 1978).
DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES AND CONTENT
The plan developed with respect to the content of NHANES II called for the
following:
A. Questionnaires completed in the household:
(1) Household questionnaire: For each household member, questions
referred to family relationships;certain demographic items such
as age, sex, and race; selected housing information;occupation,
income, education, veteran status; and an indication of
participation in food stamp programs.
(2) Medical history questionnaires:
(a) For each sample person ages 6 months-11 years
The questionnaire included items on birth weight,
prematurity,congenital conditions, medication, neurological
conditions, lead poisoning, accidents, hospital care,
disability, diarrhea, pica, vision, and a variety of chronic
conditions. In addition, data were collected on allergies,
kidney and bladder disease, anemia, speech and hearing, lung
and chest conditions, and participation in food programs.
(b) For each sample person ages 12-74 years
The questionnaire included items on medication; hospital
care; tuberculosis; a variety of acute and chronic diseases;
tobacco usage, physical activity; weight; height; vision
disability, exposure to pesticides; gastrointestinal
problems; and for females; a menstrual and pregnancy
history. In addition, data were collected on anemia,
diabetes, respiratory condition, hearing and speech, liver
and gallbladder conditions, kidney and bladder disease,
allergies, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, stroke,
arthritis (stressing middle and upper back and neck
problems), and participation in food programs.
Questionnaires and tests administered in the mobile examination
center:
(3) Dietary Questionnaires
(a) For each examined person, a 24-Hour Recall was administered
by trained dietary interviewers. Specific and quantitative
detail of every food or drink consumed during the previous
day was recorded and calculated, thus providing estimates of
calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, unsaturated fats,
cholesterol, and specific vitamins and minerals consumed.
(b) For each examined person, a Food Frequency interview was
administered to ascertain usual patterns of food consumption.
Daily and/or weekly consumption of foods within 26 subgroups
were recorded. In addition, data were collected on usual
vitamin-mineral supplement usage.
(c) For each person ages 12-74 years, a Dietary Supplement form
was self-administered and reviewed. This form provided
information on special diets, recent medications and barriers
to purchasing groceries or eating foods; it does not provide
information on vitamin/mineral or other supplements to the
diet.
(4) Medication/Vitamin Usage Form provided information on the past
week's usage of any medicines; vitamins or minerals for al
examined persons.
(5) Behavior Questionnaire elicited data on behavior which may be
associated with coronary heart disease for examined persons
ages 25-74.
B. Examination by physician
A physician performed and recorded the results of a medical
examination giving special attention to specified findings
related to nutrition, to hearing, to the thyroid gland,and
to the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and
musculoskeletal systems.
C. Special clinical procedures and tests
A specially trained health technician carried out the
following on examined persons in the designated age ranges:
1. Spirometry trials of examined persons ages 6-24 years,
were digitized and recorded on magnetic tape. Various
pulmonary function indicators such as FVC (forced vital
capacity), FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second),
and peak flow rate were subsequently derived from these
data.
2. Electrocardiograms Electrocardiographic signals of
examined persons ages 25-74 years were digitized and
recorded on magnetic tape providing normative data of
amplitude, duration, interval and axis measurements and
permitting interpretations of heart disease according to
the Minnesota classification code.
3. Body Measurements were made on all examinees and included
standing height, body weight, triceps and subscapular
skinfolds, and several other anthropometric measurements.
4. Puretone audiometry Tests were carried out on examined
persons between the ages of 4 and 19 years, permitting
determination of threshold levels of hearing for
frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hertz for right
and left ears.
5. Speech recording, involving use of tape recording of the
subject's repetition of specially developed sentences,was
carried out on examined persons between the ages of 4 and
6 years, permitting interpretations as an indication of
problems with articulation and language development.
6. Allergy tests, involving skin tests (prick test) with
eight common allergens (housedust, alternaria, cat fur,
dog fur, ragweed, oak, rye grass, and Bermuda grass).The
tests were made on examined persons between the ages of 6
and 74 years, to obtain degrees of skin reaction.
D. X-Rays
For examined persons ages 25-74 years, two x-rays were made.
No x-rays were taken of pregnant women and no lumbar x-rays
were taken on women under 50 years of age.
1. X-ray of cervical and lumbar spine, were taken to provide
evidence of osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease,
and
2. X-ray of chest, to be used in the diagnosis of respiratory
diseases and to serve as a measure of left ventricular
enlargement.
E. Urine tests
Tests as follows were performed on casual samples of urine:
1. N-Multistix tests for qualitative protein, glucose,
ketones, bilirubin, blood, urobilinogen, pH, and
bacteriuria (nitrite test) were done for examined persons
ages 6-74 years.
2. Urinary sediments, including red cells, white cells, and
casts, were measured for a subsample of examined adults
ages 20-74 years.
3. Gonorrhea cultures, of urinary sediments were performed
for male and female examined persons ages 12-40 years.
However, of those females who received the Glucose
Tolerance Test (GTT) only those ages 20-24 years had the
gonorrhea test performed.
4. Analyses for pesticide residue and metabolite levels,were
carried out on a subsample of examined persons ages 12-74
years, including measures of the body burdens from
exposure to alkyl phosphate residues and metabolites,
carbamate residues, phenolic compound residues and
malathion metabolites.
F. Tests on blood samples
Samples of blood provide a broad range of information related
to health and nutrition. The particular tests performed
varied with the specific target condition and age group as
described in the Series 1, No.15 program description (page
39).
1. Glucose tolerance test (GTT)
This test involved collection of blood specimens while in
a fasting state, as well as at one and two hours after
glucose challenge. The test was performed on a specified
subsample of examined adults to provide estimates of the
prevalence of diabetes.
2. Tests related to liver function
(a) Post-prandial liver bile acid test. This test
measures the ability of the liver to remove bile
acids from the blood following consumption of a food
preparation which induces eventual addition of bile
acids to the blood via contraction of the
gallbladder.
(b) Liver biochemistries performed include bilirubin,
SGOT, and alkaline phosphatase tests.
3. Anemia-related laboratory tests
The tests made to characterize anemia consisted of
protoporphyrin,iron,total iron binding capacity (TIBC),
zinc, copper, red cell folates, serum folates, serum
ferritin, B12, and the determination of abnormal
hemoglobin.
4. Other nutritional biochemistries
These tests include albumin,Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
5. Serum lipids
Because of their important relevance to cardiovascular
disease, determinations were made of cholesterol,
triglycerides, and high density lipoprotein (HDL).
6. Biochemistries for body burden from environmental
exposures
Determinations were made of body burden levels of lead
and pesticide residues and metabolites.Tests were also
performed for carboxyhemoglobin which reflects
environmental exposure to carbon monoxide and the
individual's smoking habits.
7. Hematology
The hematology included determinations of hemoglobin,
hematocrit,red blood cell count,white blood cell count
and differential leukocyte analysis, and red blood cell
morphology and hemoglobin phenotyping.
8. Kidney function
The only quantitative test for kidney function performed
on blood samples was the serum creatinine test.
9. Syphilis
The serology determinations for syphilis included
qualitative and quantitative ART, a FTA-ABS and MHA-TP.
USE OF NHANES DATA
NCHS requests the cooperation of recipients of data tapes in certain actions
related to their use:
1. Any publication based on the data should acknowledge the National
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) as the original source.It should
include a disclaimer which credits the authors for any analyses,
interpretations, or conclusions, and not NCHS, which is responsible
only for the data.
2. Consumers who wish to publish a technical description of the data
should make a reasonable effort to ensure that the description is not
inconsistent with that published by NCHS.This does not mean, however,
that NCHS will review such descriptions.
3. The National Center for Health Statistics would appreciate receiving
reprints of journal articles or other publications based upon find-
ings from the NHANES II survey. Please forward copies to:
Division of Health Examination Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
Center Building, Room 2-58,
3700 East-West Highway
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
EDITING OF THE DATA SETS
The data users' tapes have been subjected to a great deal of careful editing.
Some of the continuous data items have extremely high or low values and it
has been verified that they do in fact appear that way on the original inter-
view documents; that is, it has been verified that the values have not been
incorrectly keyed.Within each data tape numerous consistency checks have been
performed. However, due to the large volume of data collected in the survey,
it is likely that a small number of errors or discrepancies remain undetected.
The Division of Health Examination Statistics, NCHS would appreciate if any
such errors are detected that they be brought to our attention so that errata
sheets can be issued to previous purchasers and corrections made if new data
tapes are created.
USE OF SAMPLE WEIGHTS
NHANES II uses a multistage sample designed to represent the civilian
noninstitutionalized population of the United States,6 months-74 years of age.
Since the sample is not a simple random one, it is necessary to incorporate
the person's sample weight for proper analysis of the data.The sample weight
is a composite of the individual selection probability, adjustments for
nonresponese, and poststratification adjustments.
NHANES II provides information on 20,322 interviewed and examined individuals.
In addition to the general examination components, several more detailed
examinations were performed on subsamples of the population. Therefore,
instead of there being one sample weight per person,there are several sample
weights for each person. If a person was not selected for a particular
subsample, their associated subsample weight is zero. When analyzing the
special subsamples, the analyst must be careful to select the appropriate
sampling weight from the weights found in tape locations 282-317. For a more
complete description of how the sample weights are calculated, see the
detailed note section of this documentation.
SAMPLE DESIGN, VARIANCE ESTIMATION, AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
The data collected in the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES II) were obtained through a complex sample design involving
both clustering and stratification.Because of the complex design and the
ratio adjustments applied to the sample weights (see previous section on use
of sample weights), the direct application of standard statistical analysis
methods for variance estimation and hypothesis testing may be very misleading.
The modification of statistical analysis procedures to incorporate the
effects of complex survey designs is an important area of research;however,
the current methodologies appropriate for the analysis of data from such
surveys have not been made readily available in the standard packaged
statistical software.
There are computer programs available which do provide the capability of
variance estimation for complex sample designs. The balanced repeated
replication approach 1/ is utilized in &REPERR-&PSALMS-OSIRIS.IV 2/ to
calculate the variance-covariance matrix.SESUDAAN, SURREGR 3/ and SUPERCARP
4/ are programs that calculate the variance-covariance matrix using the
linearization approach 5/ (Taylor series expansion).
In order to provide the user with the capability of estimating the complex
sample variances in the NHANES II data using the above procedures, we have
provided Strata and Pseudo Primary Sampling Unit (PSU) codes on all data
tapes in positions 324-326. These variables and the sample weights are
necessary for the calculation of variances.
Even though the overall number of examined persons in this survey is quite
large for statistical inference purposes, subclass analyses can lead to
estimaters that are unstable, particularly estimates of variances.
Consequently, analyses of subclasses require that the user pay particular
attention to the coefficient of variation for the estimates of means,
proportions and totals.In addition, small sample sizes, or a small number
of PSU's used in the variance calculations may produce unstable estimates
of the variances using the above computer programs.
An NCHS Series 2 publication discussing these issues is in publication.6/
REFERENCES
1. National Center for Health Statistics: Replication an Approach to the
Analysis of Data from Complex Surveys by P.J. McCarthy. Vital and Health
Statistics Series 2-No. 14. DHEW Pub. No.(PHS) 79-1269. Public Health
Service. Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1966.
2. Survey Research Center Computer Support Group, OSIRIS IV User's Manual,
Institute for Social Research, 1979.
3. Holt, M.M.: SURREGR: Standard errors of regression coefficients from
sample survey data. (unpublished) Research Triangle Institute, NC, 1977.
4. Hidiruglou, M.A.,Fuller,W.A.,Hickman, R.D.:(SUPERCARP) Survey Section,
Statistical Laboratory,Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. Sixth Edition.
October 1980.
5. Woodruff, R.S.: A simple method for approximating the variance of a
complicated estimate. JASA 66:411-414, 1971.
6. National Center for Health Statistics: A General Statistical Methodology
for the Analysis of Data from a Complex Survey: NHANES I by J.R. Landis,
J.H. Lepkowski, S.A. Stehouwer, and S.A. Eklund. Vital and Health
Statistics, Series 2. (In publication)
GENERAL NOTES, DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, NHANES II
An advance letter, announcing the forthcoming arrival of an interviewer from
the U.S.Bureau of the Census,was mailed to each household that fell into the
NHANES II probability sample. The interviewer subsequently visited the
household to ascertain its composition and to administer a questionnaire,the
primary purpose of which was to obtain demographic information. The
questionnaire was administered to each potential sample person in each
household that was available and competent enough to respond to questions.In
the event that a potential sample person was not at home at the time of
interview, any responsible adult in the household was asked to respond to
the questions for the absent person.
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA SUMMARY - NHANES II
Tape Positions 1-33
Tape Positions
Sample Sequence Number 1- 5
Catalog Number (5371-for Demographic Data only) 6- 9
Data user work area 10
Size of place 11
SMSA-not SMSA 12
Data user work area 13-23
Type of living quarters 24
Land usage 25
If rural, asked does this place have 10 acres or more? 26
If 10 acres or more, asked if in the last 12 months did sales
of farm produce and livestock amount to $50 or more? 27
If 10 acres or more, asked to $250 or more? 28
Data user work area 29
Total number of persons in household 30-31
Total number of sample persons in household 32-33
Tape Positions 34-90
Sample Person Data
Tape Positions
Data user work area 34
Family relationship 35
Data user work area 36
Family unit number 37-41
Data user work area 42-44
Age-months (at interview) 45-46
Age-years (at interview) 47-48
Data user work area 49-50
Date of birth-month 51-52
Date of birth-year 53-54
Sex 55
Race 56
In what state was he/she born? 57-58
Is he/she married, widowed, divorced, separated or
never married? 59
Natural origin or ancestry 60-61
Education level 62-63
Grade completed 64
What was he/she doing during most of the past 12 months? 65
What was he/she doing? 66
Did he/she work at a job or business at any time during the
past three months? 67
Did he/she work full or part-time when working? 68
Was he/she working within last two weeks not counting work
around the house? 69
Even though he/she did not work, does he/she have a job or
business? 70
Was he/she looking for work or on layoff from a job? 71
Which, looking for work or on layoff from a job? 72
What kind of industry or business is this? 73- 75
What kind of work was he/she doing? 76- 78
Was he/she in private company or business or individual for
wages, salary or commission? 79
Did he/she ever serve in the armed forces of the U.S.? 80
When did he/she serve? 81
Data user work area 82- 90
Tape Positions 91-246
Household Data
Tape Positions
How many rooms are in this...? Count the kitchen, but not the bath 91
How many bedrooms are in this...? 92
Ask only of unrelated household members. Do you have complete
kitchen facilities in your living quarters, that is a kitchen
sink with piped water, a refrigerator and a range or cookstove? 93
Do you have access to complete kitchen facilities in this
house? 94
Do you have access to a range or cookstove? 95
Do you have access to a refrigerator? 96
Do you have access to a sink with piped water? 97
Is there piped water in this house (these living quarters)? 98
Is there both hot and cold water? 99
Are these kitchen facilities used by anyone not living in
this household? 100
What is the main type of heating system you have? 101-102
Do you have air conditioning? 103
How many motor vehicles are owned or regularly used for
transportation by members of your family? 104
Is any language other than English spoken by family members
living here? 105
What language? 106
Which of these income groups represents your total combined
family income for the past 12 months? 107-108
During the past 12 months, how much money did you and
all members of your family receive in wages or salaries
before deductions (under $7,000 only)? 109-112
Social security or railroad retirement? 113
Data user work area 114
If yes, how much? 115-118
Welfare payments or other public assistance? 119
Data user work area 120
If yes, how much? 121-124
Unemployment compensation or workmen's compensation? 125
Data user work area 126
If yes, how much? 127-130
Government employee pension or private pensions? 131
Data user work area 132
If yes, how much? 133-136
Dividends, interest or rent? 137
Data user work area 138
If yes, how much? 139-142
Net income from their own business (nonfarm)
professional practice, or partnership? 143
Data user work area 144
If yes, how much? 145-148
Net income from a farm? 149
Data user work area 150
If yes, how much? 151-154
Veteran's payments? 155
Data user work area 156
If yes, how much? 157-160
Alimony, child support or other support from persons not
in household? 161
Data user work area 162
If yes, how much? 163-166
Any other income? 167
Data user work area 168
If yes, how much? 169-172
Total amount 173-176
Check Item B 177
Are you certified to participate in the food stamp program? 178
Are you buying food stamps now? 179
What is the main reason you are not participating in the
program? 180
Are you certified for commodity distribution program? 181
Are you receiving commodity foods now for your family? 182
Why aren't you participating in the program? 183
Date of exam 184-189
Age in years (at examination) 190-191
Data user work area 192-205
Race-sex recode for sample persons 206
Farm, nonfarm recode for sample person 207
Interview status 208
Region 209
Poverty index 210-212
Data user work area 213-246
Tape Positions 247-281
Head of Household Data
Tape Positions
Age in years 247-248
Data user work area 249-250
Date of birth-month 251-252
Date of birth-year 253-254
Sex 255
Race 256
In what state was he/she born? 257-258
Is he/she married, widowed, divorced, separated or
never married? 259
Natural origin or ancestry? 260-261
Education level 262-263
Grade completed 264
What was he/she doing during most of the past 12 months? 265
What was he/she doing? 266
Did he/she work at a job or business at any time during the
past three months? 267
Did he/she work full or part-time when working? 268
Was he/she working within last two weeks not counting work
around the house? 269
Even though he/she did not work, does he/she have a job or
business? 270
Was he/she looking for work or on layoff from a job? 271
Which?, looking for work or on layoff from a job? 272
Type of industry or business 273-275
What kind of work was he/she doing? 276-278
Was he/she in private company or business or individual for
wages, salary or commission? 279
Did he/she ever serve in the armed forces of the U.S.? 280
When did he/she serve? 281
Tape Positions 282-350
Sample Weights
Tape Positions
Examined final weight 282-287
Medical history interview final weight 288-293
Glucose Tolerance Test final examined weight 294-299
Lead final examined weight 300-305
Carboxyhemoglobin final examined weight 306-311
Bile acids final examined weight 312-317
Data user work area 318-323
Strata code 324-325
Pseudo PSU code 326
Poverty, Nonpoverty segments 327
(Not coded on Intake, Recall, Anthro and Glucose tapes)
Data user work area 328-350
USE OF SPECIAL TERMS, DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
The term "data user work area" refers to blank areas in the data tape which
are reserved for the user as needed.
The term "blank, but applicable",is used to indicate a data item that was to
have a response for a sample person but none was given. The terms "blank" and
"Not applicable"refer to data items where the sample person was not supposed
to respond to the question or receive the examination component.
To more fully understand the questionnaire skip patterns and the
categorizations used,see the Plan and Operation of the Second National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey document included with this documentation.
All the questionnaires are included in this document.
RECORD LAYOUT, DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
Tape Locations 1-50
NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY - NHANES II
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
001- Sample Sequence Number
005 00001-27796
006- Catalog Number
009 5371
010 Data User Work Area
011 Size of Place See Detailed Notes
1 - Urbanized area with 3,000,000 or
more
2 - Urbanized area 1,000,000 to
2,999,999
3 - Urbanized area with 250,000 to
999,999
4 - Urbanized area under 250,000
5 - Urban place 25,000 or more outside
urbanized area
6 - Urban place 10,000-24,999 outside
urbanized area
7 - Urban place 2,500 to 9,999 outside
urbanized area
8 - Rural
012 SMSA-Not SMSA See Detailed Notes
1 - In SMSA, in central city
2 - In SMSA, not in central city
4 - Not in SMSA
013- Data User Work Area
023
024 Type of living quarters
1 - Housing unit
2 - Other unit
025 Land Usage
1 - Urban
2 - Rural
026 If rural, asked does this place have
10 acres or more?
1 - Yes
2 - No
9 - Not Applicable
027 If 10 acres or more, asked if in the
last 12 months did sales of farm produce
and livestock amount to $50 or more?
1 - Yes
2 - No
9 - Not Applicable
028 If less than 10 acres, asked if in the
last 12 months did sales or farm produce
and livestock amount to $250 or more?
1 - Yes
2 - No
9 - Not Applicable
029 Data User Work Area
030- Total Number Of Persons In Household
031
01 - 15 - As given
032- Total Number Of Sample Persons In
033 Household
01 - 06 - As Given
Sample Person Data
034 Data User Work Area
035 Family Relationship
1 - Head one person living alone or
with non-relatives
2 - Head 2 or more related persons in
family
3 - Wife
4 - Child
5 - Other relative
6 - Foster child
7 - Husband
036 Examination Status
1 - Examined
037- Family Unit Code See Detailed Notes
041
00001-21050 - As Given
042- Data User Work Area
044
045- Age-Months At Interview
046
06-11 Months
Blank, if greater than 11 months
047- Age-Years At Interview
048
01 - 74 Years
00, If less than 12 months
049- Data User Work Area
050
Tape Locations 51-100
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
051- Date-Of-Birth-Month
052
01 - 12 Month
053- Date-Of-Birth-Year
054
01 - 79 Year
055 Sex
1 - Male
2 - Female
056 Race See Detailed Notes
1 - White
2 - Black
3 - Other
057- In what state was he/she born? See Detailed Notes
058
01 - 97
88 - Blank, but applicable
059 Is he/she married, widowed, divorced,
separated, or never married?
1 - Under 17
2 - Married
3 - Widowed
4 - Divorced
5 - Separated
6 - Never married
8 - Blank, but applicable
060- Natural Origin or Ancestry
061
01 - Countries of Central or South
America
02 - Chicano
03 - Cuban
04 - Mexican
05 - Mexicano
06 - Mexican-American
07 - Puerto Rican
08 - Other Spanish
09 - Other European, such as German,
French, English, Irish
10 - Black, Negro or Afro-American
11 - American Indian or Alaskan Native
12 - Asian or Pacific Islander Such as
Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Philippino, Samoan
13 - Another Group Not Listed
88 - Blank, but applicable
062- Highest Grade Of School Attended
063
00 - None (regardless of age)
21 - 28 - Elementary Grades (1-8)
31 - 34 - High School (1-4)
41 - 45 - College (1-5+)
88 - Blank, but applicable
064 Grade Completed
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
065 What was he/she doing during most of
the past 12 months?
1 - Working
2 - Keeping house
3 - Something else
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
066 What was he/she doing?
1 - Layoff
2 - Retired
3 - Student
4 - Ill
5 - Staying home
6 - Looking for work
7 - Unable to work
8 - Blank, but applicable
0 - Other
Blank
067 Did he/she work at a job or business at
any time during the past three months?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
068 Did he/she work full or part-time when
working?
1 - Full time
2 - Part time
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
069 Was he/she working within last two
weeks not counting work around the
house?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
070 Even though he/she did not work does
he/she have a job or business?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
071 Was he/she looking for work or on
layoff from a job?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
072 Which looking for work or on layoff
from a job?
1 - Looking
2 - Layoff
3 - Both
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
073- What kind of industry or business is See Detailed Notes
075 this?
017 - 998 (last digit 7, 8, 9)
000 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
076- What kind of work was he/she doing? See Detailed Notes
078
001 - 992 - Occupation (last digit
0-6)
000 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
079 Was he/she in private company or
business or working for individual for
wages, salary or commission?
1 - Private
2 - A Federal government employee
3 - A State government employee
4 - A local government employee
5 - Incorporated-Own
6 - Self-employed (or farm)
7 - Working without pay in family
business or farm
8 - Never worked
0 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
080 Did he/she ever serve in the armed
forces of the U.S.?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
081 When did he/she serve?
1 - Vietnam
2 - Korean War
3 - World War II
4 - World War I
5 - Post Vietnam
6 - Other Service
8 - Blank, but applicable
9 - Do not know
Blank
082- Data User Work Area
090
Household Data
091 How many rooms are in this..? Count
the kitchen, but not the bath.
1 - 8 Rooms
9 - 9 Or More Rooms
092 How many bedrooms are in this - ?
0 - 7 Bedrooms - More than 7 bedrooms
coded as 7
093 Ask only of unrelated household members.
Do you have complete kitchen facilities
in your living quarters, that is a
kitchen sink with piped water, a
refrigerator and a range or cookstove?
1 - Yes
2 - No
Blank
094 Do you have access to complete kitchen
facilities in this house?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
095 Do you have access to a range or
cookstove?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
096 Do you have access to a refrigerator?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
097 Do you have access to a sink with
piped water?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
098 Is there piped water in this house
(these living quarters)?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
099 Is there both hot and cold water?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
100 Are these kitchen facilities used by
anyone not living in this household?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
Tape Locations 101-150
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
101- What is the main type of heating system
102 you have?
11 - Steam or hot water system
12 - Central warm air furnace with
ducts to individual rooms or
central heat pump (forced air)
13 - Built in electric units
(permanently installed in wall,
ceiling or baseboard
14 - Floor, wall or pipeless furnace
15 - Circulating, radiant or room
heaters, with flue or vent,
burning gas, oil, or kerosene
16 - Circulating, radiant, or room
heaters (not portable) without
flue or vent burning gas, oil or
kerosene
17 - Fireplace or stoves burning coal,
wood or coke
18 - Portable room heaters of any kind
19 - Some other type
20 - None, unit is not heated
88 - Blank, but applicable
103 Do you have air conditioning?
1 - Yes, individual room unit
2 - Yes, central air conditioning
3 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
104 How many motor vehicles are owned or
regularly used for transportation by
members of your family?
0 - None
1 - 8 Vehicles (more than 8 coded as 8)
9 - Blank, but applicable
105 Is any language other than English
spoken by family members living here?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
106 What language?
0 - German
1 - Italian
2 - French
3 - Polish
4 - Russian
5 - Spanish
6 - Chinese
7 - Other language
8 - Blank, but applicable
9 - Not applicable
107- Which of these income groups represents See Detailed Notes
108 your total combined family income for
the past 12 months?
11 - Under $1,000
12 - $1,000-1,999
13 - $2,000-2,999
14 - $3,000-3,999
15 - $4,000-4,999
16 - $5,000-5,999
17 - $6,000-6,999
18 - $7,000-9,999
19 - $10,000-14,999
20 - $15,000-19,999
21 - $20,000-24,999
22 - $25,000 and over
88 - Blank, but applicable
109- During the past 12 months, how much
112 money did you and all members of your
family receive in wages or salaries
before deductions?
0000 - 6999 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
113 Social security or railroad
retirement?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
114 Data User Work Area
115- If yes, how much?
118
0038 - 6828 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
119 Welfare payments or other public
assistance?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
120 Data User Work Area
121- If yes, how much?
124
0012 - 6800 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
125 Unemployment Compensation or Workman's
Compensation
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
126 Data User Work Area
127- If yes, how much?
130
0015 - 5640 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
131 Government Employee Pension or Private
Pensions?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
132 Data User Work Area
133- If yes, how much?
136
0036 - 6000 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
137 Dividends, Interest or Rent?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
138 Data User Work Area
139- If yes, how much?
142
0001 - 5200 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
143 Net income from their own business
(nonfarm) professional practice, or
partnership?
1 - Yes
2 - No
3 - Loss
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
144 Data User Work Area
145- If yes, how much?
148
0001 - 6800 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
149 Net income from a farm?
1 - Yes
2 - No
3 - Loss
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
150 Data User Work Area
Tape Locations 151-205
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
151- If yes, how much?
154
0000 - 6500 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
155 Veterans payments?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
156 Data User Work Area
157- If yes, how much?
160
0060 - 6000 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
161 Alimony, child support or other support
from persons not in household?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
162 Data User Work Area
163- If yes, how much?
166
0020 - 6900 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
167 Any other income?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
168 Data User Work Area
169- If yes, how much?
172
0003 - 6403 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
173- Total Amount Q 21 & 22
176
0000 - 6999 Amount
8888 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
177 Check Item B
2 - Food stamps available
4 - Both - Food Stamps and
commodities
178 Are you certified to participate in
the food stamp program?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Don't know
179 Are you buying food stamps now?
1 - Yes, Regularly
2 - Yes, Occasionally
3 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
180 What is the main reason you are not
participating in the program?
1 - No need
2 - Not enough money at the time
3 - No transportation
4 - Pride
5 - Other
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
181 Are you certified for commodity
distribution program?
1 - Yes
2 - No
9 - Do not know
Blank
182 Are you receiving commodity foods now
for your family?
1 - Yes, regularly
2 - Yes, occasionally
3 - No
Blank
183 Why aren't you participating in the
program?
1 - No need
2 - No transportation
3 - Pride
4 - Other
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
184- Date of Exam Month Control Record
185
01 - 12
186- Date of Exam Day Control Record
187
00 - 31
188- Date of Exam Year Control Record
189
76 - 80
190- Age Years At Examination
191
01 - 75 Years
00 - If less than 12 months or non-
examined
192- Data User Work Area
205
Tape Locations 206-250
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
206 Race Sex Recode For Sample Person See Detailed Notes
1 - Male, White
2 - Male, Black
3 - Male, Other
4 - Female, White
5 - Female, Black
6 - Female, Other
207 Farm, Non-Farm Recode For Sample Person See Detailed Notes
1 - Farm
2 - Non-Farm
208 Interview Status
1 - Interviewed
209 Region See Detailed Noted
1 - Northeast
2 - Midwest
3 - South
4 - West
210- Poverty Index (x.xx) See Detailed Notes
212
001 - 880 - As Given
999 - Unknown
213- Data User Work Area
246
Head of Household Data
247- Age Years
248
15 - 99 Years (more than 100 coded
as 99)
249- Data User Work Area
250
Tape Locations 251-305
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
251- Date-Of-Birth-Month
252
01 - 12 Month
88 - Blank, but applicable
253- Date-Of-Birth-Year
254
00 - 99 Year
255 Sex
1 - Male
2 - Female
256 Race See Detailed Notes
1 - White
2 - Black
3 - Other
257- In what state was he/she born? See Detailed Notes
258
01 - 97
88 - Blank, but applicable
259 Is he/she married, widowed, divorced,
separated, or never married?
1 - Under 17
2 - Married
3 - Widowed
4 - Divorced
5 - Separated
6 - Never married
8 - Blank, but applicable
260- Natural Origin or Ancestry?
261
01 - Countries of Central or South
America
02 - Chicano
03 - Cuban
04 - Mexican
05 - Mexicano
06 - Mexican-American
07 - Puerto Rican
08 - Other Spanish
09 - Other European, such as German,
French, English, Irish
10 - Black, Negro or Afro-American
11 - American Indian or Alaskan Native
12 - Asian or Pacific Islander Such as
Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Philippino, Samoan
13 - Another Group Not Listed
88 - Blank, but applicable
262- Highest Grade Attended
263
00 - None (regardless of age)
21 - 28 - Elementary Grades (1-8)
31 - 34 - High School (1-4)
41 - 45 - College (1-5+)
88 - Blank, but applicable
264 Grade Completed
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
265 What was he/she doing during most of
the past 12 months?
1 - Working
2 - Keeping house
3 - Something else
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
266 What was he/she doing?
1 - Layoff
2 - Retired
3 - Student
4 - Ill
5 - Staying home
6 - Looking for work
7 - Unable to work
8 - Blank, but applicable
0 - Other
Blank
267 Did he/she work at job or business
during past three months?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
268 Did he/she work full or part-time when
working?
1 - Full time
2 - Part time
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
269 Did he/she work at any time the last
two weeks not counting work around
the house?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
270 Even though he/she did not work, does
he/she have a job or business?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
271 Was he/she looking for work or on
layoff from a job?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
272 Which, looking for work or on layoff
from a job?
1 - Looking
2 - Layoff
3 - Both
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
273- Type of industry or business? See Detailed Notes
275
017 - 998 (last digit 7, 8, 9)
000 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
276- What kind of work was he/she doing? See Detailed Notes
278
001 - 992 - Occupation (last digit
0-6)
000 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
279 Was he/she in private company or
business or working for individual for
wages, salary or commission?
1 - Private
2 - A Federal government employee
3 - A State government employee
4 - A local government employee
5 - Incorporated-Own
6 - Self-employed (or farm)
7 - Working without pay in family
business or farm
8 - Never worked
0 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
280 Did he/she ever serve in the armed
forces of the U.S.?
1 - Yes
2 - No
8 - Blank, but applicable
Blank
281 When did he/she serve?
1 - Vietnam
2 - Korean War
3 - World War II
4 - World War I
5 - Post Vietnam
6 - Other Service
8 - Blank, but applicable
9 - Do not know
Blank
SEE DETAILED NOTES FOR POSITIONS
282-326
282- Examined Final Weight
287
001218 - 079634
288- Medical History Interview Final Weight
293
001171 - 071969
294- Glucose Tolerance Test Final Examined
299 Weight
003502 - 084477
000000
300- Lead Final Examined Weight
305
001218 - 084115
000000
Tape Locations 306-350
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
306- Carboxyhemoglobin Final Examined Weight
311
002546 - 110759
000000
312- Bile Acids Final Examined Weight
317
003519 - 087638
000000
318- Data User Work Area
323
324- STRATA
325
01 - 32
326 PSEUDO Primary Sampling Unit
1 OR 2
328 Poverty/Non-Poverty Segments
1-Non-Poverty
2-Poverty
328- Data User Work Area
350
DETAILED NOTES, DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
Size of Place
Size of place classification was derived from the 1970 census. According to
the definition used in the 1970 census, the urban population was comprised of
all persons living in (a) places of 2,500 inhabitants or more incorporated as
cities, boroughs (except Alaska),villages and towns (except towns in New York,
New England States,and Wisconsin),but excluding those persons living in the
rural portions of extended cities; (b) unincorporated places of 2,500
inhabitants or more; and (c) other territories included in urbanized areas.
the remaining population was classified as rural.
Urban areas are further classified by population size for places within
urbanized areas and other places outside urbanized areas.
SMSA
Except in New England,a standard metropolitan statistical area is basically a
county or a group of contiguous counties which contains at least one city of
50,000 inhabitants or more, or "twin cities" with a combined population of at
least 50,000. In addition to the county or counties containing such a city or
cities, contiguous counties are included in an SMSA if, according to the 1970
census, they are socially and economically integrated with the central city.
Each SMSA must include at least one central city,and the complete title of an
SMSA identifies the central city or cities. In New England, SMSA's consist of
towns and cities, rather than counties.
Family Unit Code
All related sample persons in the same family unit have the same computer
generated family unit code. This will enable analysis of individual family
units.
Race
The race of the respondent was marked by observation and the interviewers
were instructed to assume the race of all related persons was the same as the
respondent unless otherwise learned.The race categories were "White","Black"
or "Other". If the appropriate category could not be marked by observation,
then race was asked. Interviewers were instructed to record persons who
responded with something other than White or Black,such as Japanese,Chinese,
American Indian, Korean, Hindu, Eskimo, etc., as "Other"; and to include
Mexicans,Puert Ricans and other persons of Latin American descent in "White",
unless definitely Black, American Indian, or of other non-white race.
Tape Positions 57-58 and 257-258
United States
Name of Place Code
Alabama 01
Alaska 02
Arizona 04
Arkansas 05
California 06
Colorado 08
Connecticut 09
Delaware 10
District of Columbia 11
Florida 12
Georgia 13
Hawaii 15
Idaho 16
Illinois 17
Indiana 18
Iowa 19
Kansas 20
Kentucky 21
Louisiana 22
Maine 23
Maryland 24
Massachusetts 25
Michigan 26
Minnesota 27
Mississippi 28
Missouri 29
Montana 30
Nebraska 31
Nevada 32
New Hampshire 33
New Jersey 34
New Mexico 35
New York 36
North Carolina 37
North Dakota 38
Ohio 39
Oklahoma 40
Oregon 41
Pennsylvania 42
Rhode Island 44
South Carolina 45
South Dakota 46
Tennessee 47
Texas 48
Utah 49
Vermont 50
Virginia 51
Washington 53
West Virginia 54
Wisconsin 55
Wyoming 56
Outlying Areas of the United States
Name of Place Code Description
American Samoa 60 U.S. territory in the Pacific
Canal Zone 61 Territory in Panama leased by U.S.
Canton and Enderbury Islands 62 Under common US-UK administration
Guam 66 U.S. territory in the Pacific
Johnston Atoll U.S. territory in the Pacific,
includes Sand Island
Midway Islands 71 U.S. territory in the Pacific
Puerto Rico 72 Commonwealth associated with the
U.S.
Swan Islands 74 U.S. territory in the Caribbean
Trust Territories of the Pacific 75 U.S. administered, includes
Islands Caroline, Mariana, and Marshall
Island Groups
U.S. Miscellaneous Caribbean 76 Includes Navassa Islands, Quito
Islands Sueno Bank, Roncador Cay,
Serrana Bank, Serranilla Bank
U.S. Miscellaneous Pacific 77 Includes Kingman Reef, Howland,
Islands Baker and Jarvis Islands,
Palmyra Atoll
Virgin Islands 78 U.S. territory in the Caribbean
Wake Island 79 U.S. territory in the Pacific
Foreign Countries
North America 91
South America 92
Europe 93
Africa 94
Asia 95
Australasia 96
Pacific Islands 97
Industry and Occupation Codes
A person's occupation may be defined as his principal job or business. For
this survey purpose, the principal job or business of a respondent is defined
in one of the following ways: If the person worked during the two-week
interview period or had a job or business, the question concerning his
occupation (or work) applies to his job during that period.If the respondent
held more than one job, the question is directed to the one at which he spent
the most time. It refers to the one he considers most important when equal
time is spent at each job. A person who has not begun work at a new job, is
looking for work, or is on layoff from work is questioned about his last
full-time civilian job.A full-time job is defined as one at which the person
spent 35 or more hours per week and which lasted two consecutive weeks or
more. A person who has a job to which he has not yet reported and has never
had a previous job or business is classified as a "new worker".
The 1970 census of population Alphabetical Index of Industries and Occupa-
tion was used in the coding of both the industry and occupation. Library of
Congress Number 74-612012. For sale by the Superintendent of Documents,U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. $3.00. Stock Number
0301-2283.
Family Income Group
The respondent was handed a card with 12 income ranges listed as Group A to
Group L and asked "Which of these income groups represents your total com-
bined family income for the past 12 months,that is,yours, your ...'s, etc?
include income from all sources such as wages,salaries,social security or
retirement benefits, help from relatives, rent from property and so forth."
If the respondent answered Group A through G,that is with an income less than
$7,000,then questions 21 and 22 detailing exact sources and amounts of income
were asked; otherwise, these questions were skipped.
No effort was made to reconcile amounts reported in detailed questions 21 and
22 with the categorical response to the family income group question. During
the survey time period, no adjustments to the income groups or $7,000 value
were made to account for inflation.
Land
Land used for farming purposes (Code 1 in Tape Position 207) was identified
as being rural land (Code 2 in Tape Position 25) consisting of 10 or more
acres (Code 1 in Tape Position 26) with crop sales amounting to $50 or more
(Code 1 in Tape Position 27), or rural land (Code 2 in Tape Position 25)
consisting of less than 10 acres(Code 2 in Tape Position 26)with crop sales
amounting to $250 or more (Code 1 in Tape Position 28).All other land is
classified as nonfarm (Code 2 in Tape Position 207).
Region
The United States was divided into four broad geographic regions of
approximately equal population. Those regions, which deviate somewhat from
the groups used by the Bureau of Census, are as follows:
Region States Included
Northeast Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, New York, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania
South Delaware, Maryland, District of
Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia,
Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and
Arkansas
Midwest Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri
West Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada,
New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Montana,
Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii
Poverty Index
Income status was determined by the Poverty Income Ratio (PIR). Poverty
statistics published in the Census Bureau reports 1-5 were based on the
poverty index developed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 1964.
(For a detailed discussion of the SSA poverty standards, see reference 6.)
Modifications in the definition of poverty were adopted in 1969.7 The stand-
ard data series in poverty for statistical use by all executive departments
and establishments has been established.8
The two components of the PIR are the total income of the household (numera-
tors the median of the income group for incomes $7,000 and above; the sum of
the porponent parts of the income questions for incomes under $7,000) and a
multiple of the total income necessary to maintain a family with given
characteristics on a nutritionally adequate food plan3 (denominator). The
dollar value of the denominator of the PIR is constructed from a food plan
(economy plan) necessary to maintain minimum recommended daily nutritional
requirements.The economy plan is designated by the Department of Agriculture
for "emergency or temporary use when funds are low."
For families of three or more persons,the poverty level was set at three
times the cost of the economy food plan.For smaller families and persons
living alone,the cost of the economy food plan was adjusted by the relatively
higher fixed expenses of these smaller households.
The denominator or poverty income cutoff adjusts the family poverty income
maintenance requirements by the family size, the sex of the family head, the
age of the family head in families with one or two members, and the place of
residence (farm, nonfarm).Annual revisions of the poverty income cutoffs are
based on the changes in the average cost of living as reflected in the
Consumer Price Index.
As shown in the tables, the annual income considered to be the poverty level
increases as the family size increases. A family with any combination of
characteristics and with the same income as shown in the table has been
designated as having a PIR or poverty level of 1.0. The same family with
twice the income found in the table would have a PIR of 2.0. Ratios of less
than 1.0 can be described as "below poverty",ratios greater than or equal to
1.0, as "at or above poverty".
Poverty thresholds are computed on a national basis only. No attempt has been
made to adjust these thresholds for regional,state,or other variations in the
cost of living (except for the farm, nonfarm difference).None of the noncash
public welfare benefits such as food stamp bonuses are included in the income
of the low income families receiving these benefits.PIR has been adjusted by
year (see tables) and accounts in some part for inflation.
1 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
107, "Money Income and Poverty Status of Families and Persons in the
United States: 1976" (Advance Report) U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 1977.
2 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
116, "Money Income and Poverty Status of Families and Persons in the
United States: 1977" (Advance Report) U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 1978.
3 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
120, "Money Income and Poverty Status of Families and Persons in the
United States: 1978" (Advance Report), U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 1979.
4 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
125, "Money Income and Poverty Status of Families and Persons in the
United States: 1979" (Advance Report), U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 1980.
5 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
127, "MoneyIncome and Poverty Status of Families and Persons in the
United States: 1980"(Advance Data from the March 1981 Current Population
Survey), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1981.
6 Orshansky, M.: "Counting the Poor: Another Look at the Poverty Profile",
Social Security Bulletin, January 1965; "Who's Who Among the Poor: A
demographic View of Poverty", Social Security Bulletin, July 1965.
7 U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-23,
No. 28 "Special Studies", U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C., August 12, 1969.
8 Circular No. A-46,Transmitted Memorandum No. 9,Executive Office of the
President, Bureau of the Budget, August 29, 1969, and Exhibit L (rev.).
Table 15. Weighted Average Thresholds-Poverty Cutoffs in 1976, By
Family and Sex of Head, By Farm-Nonfarm Residence
NONFARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Total Male Head Female Head
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated
Individual). . . . . . . . . 2 877 2 884 3 016 2 788
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . 2 954 2 959 3 069 2 840
65 Years And Over. . . . . . 2 720 2 730 2 758 2 722
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 3 688 3 711 3 721 3 660
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . 3 806 3 826 3 846 3 733
Head 65 Years and Over . . . 3 417 3 445 3 447 3 428
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 4 515 4 540 4 565 4 414
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 5 786 5 815 5 818 5 790
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 6 838 6 876 6 884 6 799
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 7 706 7 760 7 766 7 709
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . 9 505 9 588 9 622 9 375
FARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Male Head Female Head
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated Individual). . . . . 2 438 2 532 2 348
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 542 2 608 2 413
65 Years And Over. . . . . . . . . . . 2 322 2 344 2 313
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 128 3 133 3 033
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . . . . . . 3 267 3 271 3 159
Head 65 Years and Over . . . . . . . . 2 928 2 928 2 922
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 858 3 864 3 734
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 950 4 953 4 840
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 870 5 871 5 847
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 585 6 584 6 607
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 072 8 068 8 428
Table 15
Weighted Average Thresholds-Poverty Cutoffs in 1977, By Size of
Family and Sex of Head, By Farm-Nonfarm Residence
NONFARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Total Male Head Female Head
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated
Individual). . . . . . . . . 3 067 3 075 3 214 2 969
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . 3 147 3 152 3 267 3 023
65 Years And Over. . . . . . 2 895 2 906 2 936 2 898
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 3 928 3 951 3 961 3 907
Head 65 Years and Over . . . 3 637 3 666 3 670 3 646
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 4 806 4 833 4 860 4 708
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 6 157 6 191 6 195 6 162
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 7 279 7 320 7 329 7 238
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 8 208 8 261 8 268 8 197
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . 10 137 10 216 10 249 9 995
FARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Male Head Female Head
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated Individual). . . . . 2 588 2 672 2 498
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 709 2 776 2 569
65 Years And Over. . . . . . . . . . . 2 475 2 495 2 563
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 318 3 325 3 176
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . . . . . . 3 466 3 474 3 278
Head 65 Years and Over . . . . . . . . 3 128 3 131 3 079
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 093 4 110 3 893
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 273 5 274 5 213
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 247 6 247 6 237
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 026 7 026 7 040
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 708 8 706 8 738
Table A-3
Weighted Average Thresholds at the Poverty Level in 1978, By Size
of Family and Sex of Head, By Farm-Nonfarm Residence
NONFARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Male Female
Total Total Head1 Head1
1 Person (Unrelated
Individual). . . . . . . . . $3,302 $3,311 $3,460 $3,196
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . 3,386 3,392 3,516 3,253
65 Years And Over. . . . . . 3,116 3,127 3,159 3,118
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 4,225 4,249 4,258 4,206
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . 4,363 4,383 4,407 4,286
Head 65 Years and Over . . . 3,917 3,944 3,948 3,923
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 5,178 5,201 5,231 5,065
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 6,628 6,662 6,665 6,632
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 7,833 7,880 7,888 7,806
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 8,825 8,891 8,895 8,852
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . 10,926 11,002 11,038 10,765
FARM
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Male Female
Total Head1 Head1
1 Person (Unrelated Individual). . . . . $2,795 $2,898 $2,690
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,913 2,987 2,764
65 Years And Over. . . . . . . . . . . 2,661 2,685 2,650
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,578 3,582 3,497
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . . . . . . 3,731 3,737 3,614
Head 65 Years and Over . . . . . . . . 3,352 3,354 3,313
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,413 4,430 4,216
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,681 5,683 5,622
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,714 6,714 6,700
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,541 7,543 7,462
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . . . . . . 9,373 9,386 8,813
1 For one person (i.e., unrelated individual), sex of the individual.
Table 17
Weighted Average Thresholds-Poverty Cutoffs in 1979, By Size and
Type of Family, By Farm-Nonfarm Residence
NONFARM
Families With
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Total Female HHLDR,
No Husband1 All Other
Present Families2
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated
Individual). . . . . . . . . 3 683 3 689 3 556 3 855
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . 3 773 3 778 3 619 3 912
65 Years And Over. . . . . . 3 472 3 479 3 469 3 515
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 4 702 4 725 4 669 4 737
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . 4 858 4 878 4 762 4 905
Head 65 Years and Over . . . 4 364 4 390 4 362 4 394
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 5 763 5 784 5 624 5 820
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 7 386 7 412 7 381 7 416
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 8 736 8 775 8 690 8 785
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 9 849 9 914 9 843 9 922
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . 12 212 12 280 12 037 12 322
FARM
Families With
Female HHLDR,
No Husband All Other
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Present1 Families2
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated Individual). . . . . 3 138 3 001 3 236
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 254 3 076 3 324
65 Years And Over. . . . . . . . . . . 2 963 2 948 2 988
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 987 3 917 3 991
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . . . . . . 4 156 4 027 4 163
Head 65 Years and Over . . . . . . . . 3 730 3 686 3 732
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 917 4 680 4 928
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 329 6 261 6 332
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 492 7 509 7 492
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 424 8 309 8 428
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 533 10 178 10 547
1 Includes female unrelated individuals.
2 Includes male unrelated individuals.
Table 17
Weighted Average Thresholds-Poverty cutoffs in 1980, By Size and
Type of Family, By Farm-Nonfarm Residence
NONFARM
Families With
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Total Female HHLDR,
No Husband1 All Other
Present Families2
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated
Individual). . . . . . . . . 4 184 4 190 4 037 4 379
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . 4 286 4 290 4 109 4 441
65 Years And Over. . . . . . 3 941 3 949 3 938 3 990
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 5 338 5 363 5 316 5 373
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . 5 518 5 537 5 415 5 568
Head 65 Years and Over . . . 4 954 4 983 4 946 4 988
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 6 539 6 565 6 388 6 605
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 8 385 8 414 8 382 8 418
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 9 923 9 966 9 878 9 976
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . 11 215 11 269 11 227 11 274
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . 13 883 13 955 13 767 13 986
FARM
Families With
Female HHLDR,
No Husband All Other
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT Total Present1 Families2
(Dollars) (Dollars) (Dollars)
1 Person (Unrelated Individual). . . . . 3 539 3 392 3 680
14 to 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 693 3 492 3 773
65 Years And Over. . . . . . . . . . . 3 359 3 347 3 392
2 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 502 4 302 4 513
Head 14 to 64 Years. . . . . . . . . . 4 714 4 497 4 721
Head 65 Years and Over . . . . . . . . 4 233 4 185 4 237
3 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 573 5 271 5 587
4 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 170 7 152 7 170
5 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 472 8 373 8 474
6 Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 613 9 168 9 625
7 Persons Or More. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 915 12 133 11 389
1 Includes female unrelated individuals.
2 Includes male unrelated individuals.
Tape Positions 282-323
A multistage estimation procedure was used to calculate the various NHANES
II subsample sample weights that are necessary to use in any analysis of the
data.The procedure has three basic components:(1) inflation by reciprocals
of the probabilities of selection, (2) adjustment for nonresponse, and (3)
poststratification ratio adjustment by age-sex-race. A brief description
of each component is as follows:
Inflation by reciprocals of the sampling probabilities.Since the survey
utilized a three-stage sample design, there were three probabilities of
selection: (1) the probability of selecting the PSU,(2) the probability
of selecting a segment (housing unit),and (3) the probability of select-
ing a sample person.
Adjustment for nonresponse. Estimates from the NHANES II data were
adjusted to account for sample persons who were not examined. The
estimates were inflated by a multiplication factor calculated within five
selected income groups, three age groups, four regions, and standard
metropolitan statistical area (SMSA) or non-SMSA. The numerator of these
factors was the sum of the weights for sample persons resulting from the
reciprocal of the probability of selection, and the denominator was the
sum of the weights for examined persons also resulting from the
reciprocals of the sampling probabilities.
Poststratification by age-sex-race. The estimates were ratio adjusted within
each of 76 age-sex-race cells to an independent estimate,provided by the U.S.
Bureau of the Census, of the population of each cell as of March 1, 1978,
(approximate mid-point of the survey). The ratio adjustment was a
multiplication factor of which the numerator was the U.S.population and the
denominator was the sum of the weights adjusted for nonresponse for examined
persons. This ratio estimation process makes the sample more closely
representative of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the U.S.
Potential bias of nonresponse.Usually a sizeable number of sample persons who
initially are willing to complete the household information and some of the
medical history questionnaire subsequently will not participate in the
examination.This creates the potential for bias if these persons differ from
other sample persons with respect to the variables being studied. Intense
efforts were undertaken during NHANES II to develop and implement standard
procedures and inducements that would reduce the number of nonrespondents
and thereby reduce the potential for bias.
The user needs to be aware of and should explore the potential bias for
nonresponse in any analysis of the NHANES II data.
MEDICAL HISTORY DATA INFORMATION
Sample persons were selected from the household roster on the completed
demographic questionnaire according to a set protocol. For each sample
person the medical history was administered in the home by an interviewer
from the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Information for children was obtained
from a responsible adult household member, usually a parent. After
completing the medical histories for sample persons in a household,
the interviewer scheduled appointments for those willing to receive
medical examinations at a mobile examination site. Questionnaire data
not only provided information to assist in the analysis of examination
findings but also makes possible the comparison of the characteristics
of those who participated in the examination phase of the study
with those who failed to participate. This information is valuable in
assessing possible bias in examination findings due to nonresponse.
Another consideration which lead to the lengthy household interview was
economy of operation. Time spent interviewing in the home meant more
time devoted solely to examination procedures at the exam site.
An NCHS publication describes the complete operational protocol
including questionnaires for the survey.8
MEDICAL HISTORY DATA SUMMARY
Tape
Positions
Medical History Data Section
Catalog Number............................................... 401-404
Birth Weight................................................. 431-435
Mother's Reproductive History................................ 437-444
Sitting Age.................................................. 445-446
Walking Age.................................................. 447-448
Infant Feeding............................................... 449-459
Conginetal Conditions........................................ 460-469
Accidental Poisoning......................................... 470-471
Bad Accidents................................................ 472-477
Hospitalization.............................................. 478-479
Activity Limitation.......................................... 480
Pneumonia.................................................... 481-482
Colds........................................................ 483-484
Diarrhea..................................................... 485-486
Pica......................................................... 487-492
Vision Problems.............................................. 493-495
Chronic Conditions, Treated.................................. 496-507
Allergies.................................................... 508-566
Health Problems.............................................. 567
Lead Poisoning............................................... 568-578
Medications.................................................. 579
Vitamins..................................................... 580
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Problems......................... 581-692
Anemia....................................................... 693-711
Hearing and Speech Problems.................................. 712-801
Lung Conditions.............................................. 802-826
Chronic Conditions Diagnosed................................. 827-833
Participation in School Meal Programs........................ 834-853
Parents' Height and Weight................................... 854-865
Respondent (mother, father, sister or brother, other)........ 866
Dummy Record Flag............................................ 875
Blood Pressure............................................... 881-898
USE OF SPECIAL TERMS, MEDICAL HISTORY DATA
The term "blank, but applicable", is used to indicate a data item that
was to have a response for a sample person but for which no usable data
were provided. This includes unanswered data fields, as well as those
containing impossible entries: i.e., out-of-range or inconsistent
with other entries. The term "blank" refers to data items where
the sample person was not supposed to respond to the question.
All medical history data items were coded as "blank" for sample persons
for whom no Medical History Questionnaire was received (see detailed
note for tape position 875, which refers to these "dummy records").
To understand more fully the questionnaire skip patterns and the
categorizations used, see Plan and Operation of the Second
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, included with
this documentation.8 All the questionnaires are included in that
publication.
RECORD LAYOUT, MEDICAL HISTORY DATA
Tape Positions 401-451
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
401-404 CATALOG NUMBER: 5010 Medical History
Questionnaire
Ages 6 Months-11 Years
405-430 Unused Positions
How much did -- weigh when he was Question 1
born?
431-432 Pounds
01-12 - Pounds as recorded 6,709
88 - Blank, but applicable 5
99 - Don't know 120
Blank 5
433-434 Ounces
01-15 - Ounces as recorded 6,642
88 - Blank, but applicable 19
99 - Don't know 173
Blank 5
435 Was -- born prematurely? Question 2
1 - Yes 701
2 - No 6,083
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 47
Blank 5
436 Unused Positions
437-438 How old was --'s mother when he was Question 3
born?
12-48 - Years old 6,753
88 - Blank, but applicable 7
99 - Don't know 74
Blank 5
439-440 How many children has --'s mother Question 4a
ever had?
01-17 - Children 6,730
88 - Blank, but applicable 43
99 - Don't know 61
Blank 5
441-442 How many were born before --? Question 4b
00-14 - Children 5,360
88 - Blank, but applicable 36
99 - Don't know 5
Blank 1,438
443-444 How many of --'s brothers and sisters Question 5
weighed less than 5 1/2 pounds at
birth?
00-07 - Brothers and sisters 5,330
88 - Blank, but applicable 15
99 - Don't know 56
Blank 1,438
445-446 How old was -- when he first sat up Question 6
by himself? (See Detailed Notes)
03-30 - Months 6,026
77 - Doesn't sit up yet 60
88 - Blank, but applicable 62
99 - Don't know 686
Blank 5
447-448 How old was -- when he first walked Question 7
by himself? (See Detailed Notes)
06-60 - Months 6,261
77 - Doesn't walk yet 402
88 - Blank, but applicable 23
99 - Don't know 148
Blank 5
449 Was -- breastfed at any time on a Question 8a
regular basis? (See Detailed Notes)
1 - Yes 1,739
2 - No 5,061
9 - Don't know 34
Blank 5
450-451 How old was -- when he stopped Question 8b
breastfeeding?
00 - Less than one month 186
01-48 - Months as recorded 1,465
77 - Still breastfed 50
88 - Blank, but applicable 3
99 - Don't know 35
Blank 5,100
Tape Positions 452-500
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
452 As a baby, was -- at any time Question 9a
regularly fed commercial milk or (See Detailed Notes)
formula from a bottle?
1 - Yes 6,375
2 - No 424
9 - Don't know 35
Blank 5
Was the type of milk or formula Question 9b
used -
453 Whole cow's milk?
1 - Yes 1,450
2 - No 4,838
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 80
Blank 464
454 Commercially prepared nonfat milk
solids?
1 - Yes 443
2 - No 5,775
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 150
Blank 464
455 A Soy base formula?
1 - Yes 661
2 - No 5,551
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 156
Blank 464
456 Commercially prepared milk or milk
based formula?
1 - Yes 5,050
2 - No 1,245
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 73
Blank 464
Was the type of milk or formula Question 9b-
used - Continued
457 Any other type?
1 - Yes 364
2 - No 5,884
8 - Blank, but applicable 8
9 - Don't know 119
Blank 464
458-459 How old was -- when he first started Question 10
eating solid or mashed food? (See Detailed Notes)
00 - Less than one month 1,503
01-48 - Months as recorded 5,091
77 - Still breastfed 2
88 - Blank, but applicable 13
99 - Don't know 225
Blank 5
Does or did -- have any conditions he Question 11a
was born with that involved his -
460 Heart?
1 - Yes 197
2 - No 6,606
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
9 - Don't know 29
Blank 5
461 Eyes?
1 - Yes 214
2 - No 6,583
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 34
Blank 5
Does or did -- have any conditions he Question 11a-
was born with that involved his - Continued
462 Ears?
1 - Yes 116
2 - No 6,683
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 32
Blank 5
463 Mouth or throat?
1 - Yes 113
2 - No 6,698
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 20
Blank 5
464 Stomach or intestines?
1 - Yes 174
2 - No 6,624
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 33
Blank 5
465 Kidneys or urinary system?
1 - Yes 85
2 - No 6,714
8 - Blank, but applicable 6
9 - Don't know 29
Blank 5
466 Muscles, bones or joints?
1 - Yes 237
2 - No 6,572
8 - Blank, but applicable 4
9 - Don't know 21
Blank 5
Does or did -- have any conditions he Question 11a-
was born with that involved his - Continued
467 Brain or nervous system?
1 - Yes 55
2 - No 6,743
8 - Blank, but applicable 4
9 - Don't know 32
Blank 5
468 Any other condition that he was born
with?
1 - Yes 708
2 - No 6,099
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 24
Blank 5
469 Would you say --'s health in general Question 11b
is--
1 - Excellent 3,568
2 - Very good 1,787
3 - Good 1,147
4 - Fair 300
5 - Poor 30
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
Blank 5
470 Has -- ever accidentally swallowed Question 12a
any medicine, pills, or poison?
1 - Yes 559
2 - No 6,256
9 - Don't know 19
Blank 5
471 Did this result in any serious Question 12c
damage?
1 - Yes 10
2 - No 549
Blank 6,280
472 Has -- ever had any bad accidents? Question 13a
(See Detailed Notes)
1 - Yes 971
2 - No 5,852
9 - Don't know 11
Blank 5
In the accident(s) -- Question 13b
(See Detailed Notes)
473 Was he burned?
1 - Yes 133
2 - No 837
8 - Blank but applicable 1
Blank 5,868
474 Did he break a bone?
1 - Yes 225
2 - No 744
8 - Blank but applicable 2
Blank 5,868
475 Was he knocked unconscious?
1 - Yes 86
2 - No 882
8 - Blank but applicable 3
Blank 5,868
In the accident(s) -- Question 13b
(See Detailed Notes)
476 Anything else?
1 - Yes 591
2 - No 579
8 - Blank but applicable 1
Blank 5,868
477 Does -- still have any effects of the Question 13c
accident(s)?
1 - Yes 154
2 - No 816
8 - Blank but applicable 1
Blank 5,868
478 Has -- ever stayed overnight or Question 14a
longer in a hospital for an illness
or condition?
1 - Yes 1,973
2 - No 4,861
Blank 5
479 Has -- ever had an operation? Question 14c
1 - Yes 732
2 - No 1,237
8 - Blank but applicable 4
Blank 4,866
480 Is -- unable to do some things Question 15a
because of a condition that has
bothered him for a long time?
1 - Yes 246
2 - No 6,587
8 - Blank but applicable 1
Blank 5
481 How many times has -- had pneumonia? Question 16a
0-7 - Times 6,816
8 - Blank, but applicable 12
9 - More than 7 times 6
Blank 5
482 Does he have it now? Question 16b
1 - Yes 10
2 - No 743
8 - Blank but applicable 4
Blank 6,082
483 During the past 6 months how many Question 17a
colds has -- had?
0-7 - Colds 6,758
8 - Blank, but applicable 42
9 - More than 7 times 34
Blank 5
484 Does he have one now? Question 17b
1 - Yes 1,369
2 - No 3,542
8 - Blank but applicable 4
Blank 1,924
485 During the past 6 months how many Question 18a
times has -- had diarrhea?
0-7 - Times 6,764
8 - Blank, but applicable 41
9 - More than 7 times 29
Blank 5
486 Does he have one now? Question 18b
1 - Yes 130
2 - No 2,406
8 - Blank but applicable 4
Blank 4,229
487 Does -- eat clay, starch, paint, Question 19a
plaster, dirt, or any material that
might be considered unusual?
1 - Yes 398
2 - No 6,436
Blank 5
488 Is it -- Question 19b
Clay?
1 - Yes 25
2 - No 373
Blank 6,441
489 Starch?
1 - Yes 22
2 - No 376
Blank 6,441
Is it -- Question 19b-
Continued
490 Paint or plaster?
1 - Yes 55
2 - No 343
Blank 6,441
491 Dirt?
1 - Yes 216
2 - No 182
Blank 6,441
492 Any other material?
1 - Yes 188
2 - No 210
Blank 6,441
493 Does -- have unusual trouble seeing Question 20a
at night or in the dark?
1 - Yes 68
2 - No 6,632
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 133
Blank 5
494 Do you have any reason to think Question 20b
that -- is color blind?
1 - Yes 56
2 - No 6,604
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 167
Blank 5
495 Has -- ever had a test to see whether Question 20c
he is color blind?
1 - Yes 980
2 - No 5,444
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
9 - Don't know 399
Blank 5
Has -- ever been treated for: Question 21
496 Abnormal bleeding?
1 - Yes 101
2 - No 6,721
9 - Don't know 12
Blank 5
497 Tuberculosis?
1 - Yes 36
2 - No 6,784
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 13
Blank 5
498 Any other chest or lung conditions?
1 - Yes 619
2 - No 6,201
9 - Don't know 14
Blank 5
Has -- ever been treated for: Question 21-
Continued
499 Congenital heart disease?
1 - Yes 36
2 - No 6,782
9 - Don't know 16
Blank 5
500 Rheumatic heart disease?
1 - Yes 10
2 - No 6,812
9 - Don't know 12
Blank 5
Tape Positions 501-550
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
501 Any other heart condition?
1 - Yes 81
2 - No 6,739
9 - Don't know 14
Blank 5
502 Diabetes?
1 - Yes 10
2 - No 6,814
9 - Don't know 10
Blank 5
503 Epilepsy or convulsions?
1 - Yes 135
2 - No 6,682
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
9 - Don't know 15
Blank 5
Has -- ever been treated for: Question 21-
Continued
504 Stomach or intestinal disorder,
excluding diarrhea or flu?
1 - Yes 298
2 - No 6,519
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 16
Blank 5
505 Liver disorder?
1 - Yes 46
2 - No 6,774
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 13
Blank 5
506 Thyroid disease or goiter?
1 - Yes 12
2 - No 6,809
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
9 - Don't know 11
Blank 5
507 Cancer or tumors?
1 - Yes 18
2 - No 6,803
9 - Don't know 13
Blank 5
508 Has -- ever had any skin tests for Question 22a
allergies?
1 - Yes 554
2 - No 6,280
Blank 5
Did -- ever have a positive reaction Question 22b
to --
509 Trees?
1 - Yes 105
2 - No 445
8 - Blank, but applicable 4
Blank 6,285
510 Grass?
1 - Yes 121
2 - No 430
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,285
511 Weeds?
1 - Yes 120
2 - No 428
8 - Blank, but applicable 6
Blank 6,285
512 House dust?
1 - Yes 155
2 - No 394
8 - Blank, but applicable 5
Blank 6,285
Did -- ever have a positive reaction Question 22b-
to -- Continued
513 Molds?
1 - Yes 104
2 - No 444
8 - Blank, but applicable 6
Blank 6,285
514 Bacteria?
1 - Yes 52
2 - No 492
8 - Blank, but applicable 10
Blank 6,285
515 Foods?
1 - Yes 133
2 - No 415
8 - Blank, but applicable 6
Blank 6,285
516 Has -- ever had allergy shots? Question 22c
1 - Yes 146
2 - No 400
8 - Blank, but applicable 8
Blank 6,285
517 Has -- ever had any reaction to an Question 22d
allergy (shot/test) which was more
than just swelling around the sides
of the (shot/test)?
1 - Yes 24
2 - No 523
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,285
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 23a and b
had --
518-519 Asthma?
02 - Never told 6,411
13 - Yes - Still has it 235
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 144
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 17
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have 27
Blank 5
520 Unused Positions
521-522 How many years ago did -- first Question 23c
have it?
00-11 - Years 406
88 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,416
523-524 Hayfever?
02 - Never told 6,664
13 - Yes - Still have it 131
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 23
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 11
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have 5
Blank 5
525-526 How many years ago did -- first Question 23c
have it?
00-10 - Years 158
88 - Blank, but applicable 12
Blank 6,669
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 23a and b
had --
527-528 Any other allergies?
02 - Never told 6,147
13 - Yes - Still have it 393
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 148
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 110
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 36
Blank 5
529-530 How many years ago did -- first Question 23c
have it?
00-11 - Years ago 578
88 - Blank, but applicable 109
Blank 6,152
Was the doctor-- Question 23d
531 A general practitioner?
1 - Yes 484
2 - No 621
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5,723
Was the doctor-- Question 23d-
Continued
532 An internist?
1 - Yes 27
2 - No 1,078
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5,723
533 An ear, nose and throat specialist?
1 - Yes 60
2 - No 1,045
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5,723
534 An allergist?
1 - Yes 166
2 - No 939
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5,723
535 Some other type?
1 - Yes 549
2 - No 556
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5,723
During the past 12 months, not Question 24a
counting colds or the flu, has --
frequently had trouble with--
536 Wheezing?
1 - Yes 437
2 - No 6,386
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5
537 Stuffy nose?
1 - Yes 929
2 - No 5,894
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5
538 Itchy nose?
1 - Yes 380
2 - No 6,442
8 - Blank, but applicable 12
Blank 5
539 Watery discharge from nose?
1 - Yes 645
2 - No 6,176
8 - Blank, but applicable 13
Blank 5
During the past 12 months, not Question 24a-
counting colds or the flu, has -- Continued
frequently had trouble with--
540 Post-nasal drip?
1 - Yes 510
2 - No 6,307
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 5
541 Watery, itchy eyes?
1 - Yes 507
2 - No 6,316
8 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 5
542 Itchy ears?
1 - Yes 322
2 - No 6,496
8 - Blank, but applicable 16
Blank 5
543 Sinus infections?
1 - Yes 234
2 - No 6,581
8 - Blank, but applicable 19
Blank 5
544 Check Item A
1 - Yes in 23a or 24a 2,041
2 - All other 4,793
Blank 5
Because of --'s (allergies/symptoms) Question 24b
you just mentioned, have you ever--
545 Given him medication?
1 - Yes 1,294
2 - No 559
8 - Blank, but applicable 188
Blank 4,798
546 Moved to a different location?
1 - Yes 56
2 - No 1,797
8 - Blank, but applicable 188
Blank 4,798
547 Installed air-conditioning, a
humidifier or an air-cleaner?
1 - Yes 340
2 - No 1,513
8 - Blank, but applicable 188
Blank 4,798
548 Tried to keep him away from the things
that seem to bring on the condition
or make it worse?
1 - Yes 671
2 - No 1,180
8 - Blank, but applicable 190
Blank 4,798
Do the (allergies/symptoms) you Question 24c
mentioned bother -- in the--
549 Spring?
1 - Yes 792
2 - No 1,034
8 - Blank, but applicable 215
Blank 4,798
550 Summer?
1 - Yes 645
2 - No 1,184
8 - Blank, but applicable 212
Blank 4,798
Tape Positions 551-600
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
551 Fall until frost?
1 - Yes 768
2 - No 1,050
8 - Blank, but applicable 222
Blank 4,798
552 Fall after frost?
1 - Yes 764
2 - No 1,050
8 - Blank, but applicable 227
Blank 4,798
Do the (allergies/symptoms) you Question 24d
mentioned bother him--
553 Indoors?
1 - Yes 1,140
2 - No 690
8 - Blank, but applicable 211
Blank 4,798
554 Outdoors?
1 - Yes 1,100
2 - No 724
8 - Blank, but applicable 217
Blank 4,798
Do the (allergies/symptoms) you Question 24e
mentioned seem to get worse in--
555 Dry weather?
1 - Yes 517
2 - No 1,263
8 - Blank, but applicable 261
Blank 4,798
556 Rainy or humid weather?
1 - Yes 685
2 - No 1,095
8 - Blank, but applicable 261
Blank 4,798
Do the (allergies/symptoms) bother Question 24f
-- more when he is around--
557 Grass?
1 - Yes 331
2 - No 1,474
8 - Blank, but applicable 236
Blank 4,798
558 Trees?
1 - Yes 267
2 - No 1,533
8 - Blank, but applicable 241
Blank 4,798
559-560 How old was -- when he first began Question 24g
having trouble with the (allergies/
symptoms) you mentioned?
00-11 - Years old 1,824
88 - Blank, but applicable 217
Blank 4,798
561 Are there any things or places which Question 24h
you, not your doctor, associate with
making --'s symptoms or allergy
problems worse?
1 - Yes 435
2 - No 1,404
8 - Blank, but applicable 202
Blank 4,798
562 Unused Positions
Has -- ever had a --; if yes, does -- Question 24i and j
have one now?
563-564 Dog for a pet?
02 - Never had one 631
13 - Yes - Has one now 812
14 - Yes - Does not have one now 390
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 7
88 - Blank, but applicable 201
Blank 4,798
565-566 Cat for a pet?
02 - Never had one 1,101
13 - Yes - Has one now 454
14 - Yes - Does not have one now 276
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 6
88 - Blank, but applicable 204
Blank 4,798
567 Does -- now have any health problems Question 25a
that you would like to talk to a
doctor about?
1 - Yes 1,441
2 - No 5,391
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
Blank 5
568 Has -- ever been tested for lead Question 26a
poisoning?
1 - Yes 321
2 - No 6,410
8 - Blank, but applicable 104
Blank 5
How long ago was -- tested? Question 26b
569-570 Years
01-09 - Years as recorded 198
Blank 6,641
571-572 Months
00 - Less than 1 month 12
01-11 - Months as recorded 109
88 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,717
573 Did the results indicate that he had Question 26c
lead poisoning or high lead?
1 - Yes 33
2 - No 281
8 - Blank, but applicable 6
Blank 6,519
574 Has -- ever been treated for lead Question 26d
poisoning?
1 - Yes 15
2 - No 24
Blank 6,800
How long ago was -- treated? Question 26e
575-576 Years
01-04 - Years as recorded 10
Blank 6,829
577-578 Months
02-00 - Less than 1 month 1
01-06 - Months as recorded 4
Blank 6,834
579 Does -- take any medicine regularly, Question 27a
not counting vitamins?
1 - Yes 446
2 - No 6,388
Blank 5
580 Does -- now take any vitamin or Question 28
mineral supplement?
1 - Yes 3,266
2 - No 3,536
8 - Blank, but applicable 32
Blank 5
581 Has -- ever had any kidney, Question 29
bladder or other urinary problems?
1 - Yes 465
2 - No 6,366
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 5
582 Has -- ever had any infections of Question 30a
the kidney, bladder or urinary tract?
1 - Yes 323
2 - No 142
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,371
583-584 About how many times has he had an Question 30b
infection of the kidney, bladder or
urinary tract?
01-25 - Times 307
88 - Blank, but applicable 19
Blank 6,513
About how many times did the Question 30c
infection(s) involve the--
585-586 Kidney?
00-25 - Times 295
88 - Blank, but applicable 31
Blank 6,513
587-588 Bladder?
00-25 - Times 293
88 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,513
589-590 Urinary tract?
00-25 - Times 293
88 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,513
591 Did -- have fever and chills with any Question 30d
of the infections?
1 - Yes 160
2 - No 149
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,513
592 Unused Positions
593-594 For how many of the infections did he Question 30e
take antiobiotics or sulfa drugs?
00-25 - Infections 303
88 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 6,513
595-596 For how many of the infections did -- Question 30f
see a doctor?
00-25 - Infections 308
88 - Blank, but applicable 18
Blank 6,513
597 Has -- ever seen a doctor for any Question 31a
kidney, bladder or other urinary
problem?
1 - Yes 92
2 - No 60
Blank 6,687
Was the doctor-- Question 31b
598 A general practitioner?
1 - Yes 188
2 - No 205
8 - Blank, but applicable 15
Blank 6,431
599 An internist?
1 - Yes 10
2 - No 383
8 - Blank, but applicable 15
Blank 6,431
600 A urologist?
1 - Yes 88
2 - No 303
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,431
Tape Positions 601-650
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
601 A nephrologist?
1 - Yes 6
2 - No 386
8 - Blank, but applicable 16
Blank 6,431
602 Some other type?
1 - Yes 169
2 - No 223
8 - Blank, but applicable 16
Blank 6,431
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 31c and d
had -- If yes, does still have?
603-604 Nephritis?
02 - Never told 392
13 - Yes - Still have it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 5
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 0
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
605-606 How old was -- when the condition Question 31e
first occurred?
02-09 - Years ago 5
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,823
607-608 Kidney stones or stones in the
ureter?
02 - Never told 397
13 - Yes - Still has it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 0
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 0
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
609-610 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred?
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,828
611-612 Nephrosis? Question 31c and d
02 - Never told 397
13 - Yes - Still has it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 0
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 0
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
613-614 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred?
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,828
615-616 Kidney infection? Question 31c and d
02 - Never told 278
13 - Yes - Still has it 10
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 103
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 5
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 1
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
617-618 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred? Continued
00-10 - Years 115
88 - Blank, but applicable 15
Blank 6,709
619-620 Kidney abcess? Question 31 c and d
Continued
02 - Never told 397
13 - Yes - Still has it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 0
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 0
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
621-622 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e-
occurred? continued
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,828
623-624 Hydronephrosis?
02 - Never told 397
13 - Yes - Still has it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 0
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 0
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
625-626 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred? Continued
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,828
627-628 Bladder infection? Question 31c and d
Continued
02 - Never told 260
13 - Yes - Still has it 16
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 108
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 11
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 2
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
629-630 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred?
00-10 - Years 127
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,691
631-632 Bladder stones?
02 - Never told 395
13 - Yes - Still has it 0
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 0
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 2
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 0
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
633-634 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred? Continued
02 - Years 1
88 - Blank, but applicable 12
Blank 6,826
633-636 Urinary tract infection? Question 31c and d
Continued
02 - Never told 284
13 - Yes - Still has it 9
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 94
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 8
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 2
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
637-638 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred?
00-10 - Years 105
88 - Blank, but applicable 19
Blank 6,715
639-640 Any other condition of the kidney, Question 31c and d
bladder or urinary tract? Continued
02 - Never told 345
13 - Yes - Still has it 18
14 - Yes - Does not still have it 22
18 - Yes - Blank, but applicable 10
19 - Yes - Don't know if still
have it 2
88 - Blank, but applicable 11
Blank 6,431
641-642 How old was -- when the condition first Question 31e
occurred? Continued
00-10 - Years 43
88 - Blank, but applicable 20
Blank 6,776
643 Has -- ever had any special x-rays Question 31f
of the kidney, bladder, or urinary
tract?
1 - Yes 112
2 - No 280
8 - Blank, but applicable 16
Blank 6,431
644 Has -- ever been hospitalized Question 31g
overnight or longer because of any
trouble in the kidney, bladder, or
urinary tract?
1 - Yes 92
2 - No 303
8 - Blank, but applicable 13
Blank 6,431
645-646 When was the last time -- saw a Question 31h
doctor for a kidney, bladder or
urinary condition?
00 - Less than 1 year ago 152
01-10 - Years ago 241
88 - Blank, but applicable 15
Blank 6,431
Has -- ever been treated for a kidney, Question 31i
bladder or urinary tract problem
by--
647 Diuretics or pills to lose water?
1 - Yes 3
2 - No 385
8 - Blank, but applicable 20
Blank 6,431
648 Steroids such as cortisone and
prednisone?
1 - Yes 7
2 - No 378
8 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 6,431
649 Antibiotics?
1 - Yes 250
2 - No 133
8 - Blank, but applicable 25
Blank 6,431
650 Sulfa drugs?
1 - Yes 82
2 - No 294
8 - Blank, but applicable 32
Blank 6,431
Tape Positions 651-700
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
Has -- ever been treated for a kidney, Question 31i-
bladder or urinary tract problem Continued
by--
651 Surgery?
1 - Yes 40
2 - No 351
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,431
652 Medicines to reduce blood pressure?
1 - Yes 2
2 - No 388
8 - Blank, but applicable 18
Blank 6,431
653 A Special diet?
1 - Yes 24
2 - No 367
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,431
654 Any other treatment?
1 - Yes 43
2 - No 348
8 - Blank, but applicable 17
Blank 6,431
Has --'s mother, father, sisters, or Question 32
brothers ever had --
655-658 Polycystic disease of the kidney?
0001-1234 - Right justified with
leading zeros, where:
1 - Mother
2 - Father
3 - Sister
4 - Brother
0001-0034 136
0005 - No 6,626
8888 - Blank, but applicable 72
Blank 5
659-662 Both chronic kidney disease and nerve
deafness in childhood?
0001-1234 - Right justified with
leading zeros
1 - Mother
2 - Father
3 - Sister
4 - Brother
0001-0034 71
0005 - No 6,699
8888 - Blank, but applicable 64
Blank 5
Has --'s mother, father, sisters, or Question 32-
brothers ever had -- Continued
663-666 Kidney or bladder stones?
0001-1234 - Right justified with
leading zeros
1 - Mother
2 - Father
3 - Sister
4 - Brother
0001-0034 330
0005 - No 6,440
8888 - Blank, but applicable 64
Blank 5
667-670 High blood pressure?
0001-1234 - Right justified with
leading zeros
1 - Mother
2 - Father
3 - Sister
4 - Brother
0001-0034 1,152
0005 - No 5,619
8888 - Blank, but applicable 63
Blank 5
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Questions 33a,b,c
had any of the following in his
urine?
671 Protein or albumin?
1 - Yes 47
2 - No 6,786
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5
672-673 How many separate times did
it happen?
01-25 - Times 43
88 - Blank, but applicable 5
Blank 6,791
674-675 When did it last happen?
00-09 - Years ago 45
88 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,791
676 Blood?
1 - Yes 74
2 - No 6,759
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5
677-678 How many separate times did Question 33a,b,c
it happen? Continued
01-06 - Times 68
88 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,764
679-680 When did it last happen?
00-09 - Years ago 69
88 - Blank, but applicable 6
Blank 6,764
681 Sugar?
1 - Yes 15
2 - No 6,818
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5
682 Unused Positions
683-684 How many separate times did
it happen?
01-02 - Times 13
88 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,823
685-686 When did it last happen?
00-07 - Years ago 15
88 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,823
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 33a,b,c
had any of the following in his Continued
urine?
687 Anything else?
1 - Yes 39
2 - No 6,794
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5
688 Unused Positions
689-690 How many separate times did
it happen?
01-12 - Times 30
88 - Blank, but applicable 10
Blank 6,799
Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 33a,b,c
had any of the following in his Continued
urine?
691-692 When did it last happen?
00-09 - Years ago 32
88 - Blank, but applicable 8
Blank 6,799
693 Has -- ever had anemia? Question 34a
1 - Yes 628
2 - No 6,170
9 - Don't know 36
Blank 5
694 Unused Positions
695-696 How long ago? Question 34b
00 - Less than one year 207
01-11 - Years as recorded 412
99 - Don't know 9
Blank 6,211
697 Did a doctor tell you that -- had Question 34c
anemia?
1 - Yes 532
2 - No 95
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,211
Was it caused by -- Question 34d
698 Poor diet?
1 - Yes 167
2 - No 260
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 105
Blank 6,306
699 Loss of blood due to accident or
injury?
1 - Yes 6
2 - No 472
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 54
Blank 6,306
700 Illness?
1 - Yes 62
2 - No 401
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 69
Blank 6,306
Tape Positions 701-750
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
701 Surgery?
1 - Yes 9
2 - No 466
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
9 - Don't know 56
Blank 6,306
Was it caused by -- Question 34d-
continued
702 Something else?
1 - Yes 135
2 - No 280
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 117
Blank 6,306
703 Was -- treated for this condition by Question 34e
a doctor?
1 - Yes 495
2 - No 37
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,306
Was the treatment -- Question 34f
704 Better diet?
1 - Yes 176
2 - No 317
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,343
705 Iron pills?
1 - Yes 226
2 - No 265
8 - Blank, but applicable 5
Blank 6,343
Was the treatment -- Question 34f-
continued
706 Iron shots?
1 - Yes 49
2 - No 442
8 - Blank, but applicable 5
Blank 6,343
707 Vitamin pills?
1 - Yes 193
2 - No 300
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,343
708 Vitamin shots?
1 - Yes 20
2 - No 472
8 - Blank, but applicable 4
Blank 6,343
709 Blood transfusions?
1 - Yes 15
2 - No 478
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,343
710 Anything else?
1 - Yes 169
2 - No 322
8 - Blank, but applicable 5
Blank 6,343
711 Is -- still being treated for it? Question 34g
1 - Yes 101
2 - No 393
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
Blank 6,343
712 Check Item B
1 - Under 3 years 2,112
2 - 3+ years 4,722
Blank 5
713 Has -- ever had a running ear or any Question 35a
discharge from his ears, not counting
wax in the ear?
1 - Yes 635
2 - No 4,071
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 13
Blank 2,117
714 How often has -- had this problem? Question 35b
1 - Once only 229
2 - Twice 105
3 - 3 or more times 290
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 11
Blank 6,201
715 Was this his left ear, right ear, or Question 35c
both ears?
1 - Left 134
2 - Right 105
3 - Both 321
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
9 - Don't know 75
Blank 6,201
716 Did -- see a doctor because of the Question 35d
condition?
1 - Yes 595
2 - No 39
8 - Blank, but applicable 4
Blank 6,201
717 Did a doctor ever tell you that -- Question 36a
had an ear infection?
1 - Yes 2,174
2 - No 2,548
Blank 2,117
718 Unused Positions
719-720 How many times has -- had an ear Question 36b
infection?
01-75 - Times 2,093
88 - Blank, but applicable 80
99 - More than 100 times 1
Blank 4,665
For how many separate infections did Question 36c
a doctor prescribe any--
721-722 Oral medicine?
00-75 - Infections 2,100
88 - Blank, but applicable 72
99 - More than 100 infections 2
Blank 4,665
723-724 Shots or injections?
00-22 - Infections 2,104
88 - Blank, but applicable 69
99 - More than 100 infections 1
Blank 4,665
725-726 Ear drops or other external
application?
00-25 - Infections 2,128
88 - Blank, but applicable 46
Blank 4,665
727 Did a doctor ever treat --'s ear Question 36d
infection by placing tubes in his
ear?
1 - Yes 142
2 - No 2,013
8 - Blank, but applicable 5
9 - Don't know 14
Blank 4,665
728 Has -- ever had deafness or trouble Question 37a
hearing with one or both ears?
1 - Yes 244
2 - No 4,436
8 - Blank, but applicable 42
Blank 2,117
729 Did -- ever see a doctor about it? Question 37b
1 - Yes 199
2 - No 44
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,595
730 Unused Positions
731-732 How old was -- when his hearing Question 37c
trouble was first noticed?
00-11 - Years old 243
88 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,595
733 Since this trouble began, has it Question 37d
gotten worse, gotten better, or
stayed about the same?
1 - Gotten worse 15
2 - Gotten better 129
3 - Stayed about the same 97
8 - Blank, but applicable 3
Blank 6,595
Was --'s hearing trouble or deafness Question 37e
caused by--
734 An ear infection?
1 - Yes 116
2 - No 88
9 - Don't know 40
Blank 6,595
735 A loud noise, such as that from
machinery, gun fire, blasts or
explosions?
1 - Yes 2
2 - No 221
9 - Don't know 21
Blank 6,595
736 Ear surgery?
1 - Yes 1
2 - No 226
9 - Don't know 17
Blank 6,595
737 An ear Injury?
1 - Yes 3
2 - No 221
9 - Don't know 20
Blank 6,595
Was --'s hearing trouble or deafness Question 37e-
caused by-- continued
738 Was he born with it?
1 - Yes 28
2 - No 176
9 - Don't know 40
Blank 6,595
739 Some other cause?
1 - Yes 72
2 - No 139
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 32
Blank 6,595
740 How would you rate --'s hearing in Question 38a
his RIGHT ear?
1 - Good 139
2 - Fair 65
3 - Poor 23
4 - Deaf 8
8 - Blank, but applicable 9
Blank 6,595
741 How would you rate --'s hearing in Question 38b
his LEFT ear?
1 - Good 127
2 - Fair 78
3 - Poor 19
4 - Deaf 10
8 - Blank, but applicable 10
Blank 6,595
742 Has -- ever had an operation for an Question 38c
ear problem?
1 - Yes 75
2 - No 168
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 6,595
Was it -- Question 38d
743 An incision of the ear drum?
1 - Yes 21
2 - No 47
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 7
Blank 6,763
744 An operation on the stapes, one of
the bones in the middle ear?
1 - Yes 2
2 - No 66
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 7
Blank 6,763
Was it -- Question 38d-
continued
745 A mastoidectomy?
1 - Yes 6
2 - No 62
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 7
Blank 6,763
746 Some other operation?
1 - Yes 48
2 - No 22
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
9 - Don't know 5
Blank 6,763
747 Have -- ever had his hearing Question 38e
tested?
1 - Yes 2,427
2 - No 2,269
8 - Blank, but applicable 26
Blank 2,117
748-749 How old was he when his hearing was Question 38f
last tested?
00-11 - Years old 2,388
88 - Blank, but applicable 65
Blank 4,386
750 Was his hearing normal? Question 38g
1 - Yes 2,285
2 - No 123
8 - Blank, but applicable 45
Blank 4,386
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751 Has -- ever used a hearing aid? Question 38h
1 - Yes 8
2 - No 4,691
8 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 2,117
752 Which ear? Question 38i
1 - Right 3
2 - Left 1
3 - Both 4
8 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 6,808
753 Does -- now use a hearing aid? Question 38j
1 - Yes 7
2 - No 1
8 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 6,808
754 Has -- ever had any difficulties Question 39a
with his speech which lasted for
6 months or longer?
1 - Yes 478
2 - No 4,220
8 - Blank, but applicable 24
Blank 2,117
755 Has a teacher or any other person Question 39b
mentioned to you that -- might have
a speech problem?
1 - Yes 406
2 - No 4,292
8 - Blank, but applicable 24
Blank 2,117
756 Does -- now have any speech Question 39c
difficulties?
1 - Yes 461
2 - No 4,238
8 - Blank, but applicable 23
Blank 2,117
757 Check Item C
1 - No to 39a, b and c 4,037
2 - All others 685
Blank 2,117
Was the speech problem-- Question 39d
758 Stuttering?
1 - Yes 137
2 - No 515
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
Was the speech problem-- Question 39d-
continued
759 Stammering?
1 - Yes 68
2 - No 584
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
760 Lisping?
1 - Yes 118
2 - No 534
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
761 Hoarseness?
1 - Yes 19
2 - No 633
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
762 Difficulty saying certain sounds?
1 - Yes 480
2 - No 172
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
763 Some other problem?
1 - Yes 122
2 - No 529
8 - Blank, but applicable 34
Blank 6,154
764 Did -- see a doctor or speech Question 39f
specialist about it?
1 - Yes 334
2 - No 318
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
765-766 How old was -- when he first began Question 39g
having speech problems?
00-11 - Years old 633
88 - Blank, but applicable 52
Blank 6,154
767 Has -- ever had any training, therapy Question 39h
or other treatment for the speech
problem?
1 - Yes 280
2 - No 372
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,154
Was the specialist who gave the Question 39i
speech therapy a--
768 Speech therapist?
1 - Yes 248
2 - No 31
8 - Blank, but applicable 34
Blank 6,526
Was the specialist who gave the Question 39i
speech therapy a--
769 Neurologist?
1 - Yes 5
2 - No 275
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,526
770 Psychologist?
1 - Yes 21
2 - No 259
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,526
771 Some other type?
1 - Yes 39
2 - No 241
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,526
772 Unused Positions
Altogether, how long did this therapy Question 39j
last? (See Detailed Notes)
773-774 Months
00-11 - Months 107
88 - Blank, but applicable 43
Blank 6,689
Altogether, how long did this therapy Question 39j Continued
last? (See Detailed Notes)
775-776 Years
01-09 - Years 163
88 - Blank, but applicable 43
Blank 6,633
777-778 How old was -- when he began this Question 39k
therapy? (See Detailed Notes)
01-10 - Years old 275
88 - Blank, but applicable 38
Blank 6,526
779 Was the therapy provided by his Question 39l
school?
1 - Yes 239
2 - No 41
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,526
780 Is -- now receiving therapy for his Question 39m
speech problem?
1 - Yes 136
2 - No 144
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,526
781 What was the main reason for ending Question 39n
speech therapy?
1 - Problem corrected 95
2 - Could not afford it 2
3 - No further improvement expected 9
4 - Other 38
8 - Blank, but applicable 33
Blank 6,662
782 Is -- now enrolled in any special Question 39o
education class at school?
1 - Yes 90
2 - No 556
8 - Blank, but applicable 39
Blank 6,154
783 Has --'s mother, father, sister(s) or Question 40a
brother(s), either living or deceased,
ever had a speech problem?
1 - Yes 713
2 - No 4,002
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 2,117
Was it his -- Question 40b
784 Mother?
1 - Yes 158
2 - No 555
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,119
Was it his -- Question 40b-
continued
785 Father?
1 - Yes 123
2 - No 590
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,119
786 Sister?
1 - Yes 214
2 - No 499
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,119
787 Brother?
1 - Yes 298
2 - No 415
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,119
How many of --'s living brothers or Question 40d
sisters have ever had a speech
problem?
788 Brothers
0-3 - As given 298
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
Blank 6,534
789 Sisters
1-3 - As given 212
8 - Blank, but applicable 9
Blank 6,618
790 Has --'s mother, father, sister(s) or Question 40e
brother(s), either living or deceased,
ever had a hearing problem?
1 - Yes 611
2 - No 4,031
8 - Blank, but applicable 80
Blank 2,117
Was it his -- Question 40f
791 Mother?
1 - Yes 176
2 - No 435
8 - Blank, but applicable 80
Blank 6,148
792 Father?
1 - Yes 271
2 - No 340
8 - Blank, but applicable 80
Blank 6,148
793 Sister?
1 - Yes 89
2 - No 520
8 - Blank, but applicable 82
Blank 6,148
794 Brother?
1 - Yes 126
2 - No 480
8 - Blank, but applicable 85
Blank 6,148
795 How old was -- when he spoke his Question 41a
first real word?
1 - Under 1 year 3,213
2 - 1-1 1/2 years 1,124
3 - 1 1/2-2 years 162
4 - Over 2 years 54
8 - Blank, but applicable 169
Blank 2,117
796 How old was -- when he started to Question 41b
use sentences?
1 - Under 1 year 392
2 - 1-2 years 3,297
3 - 2-3 years 710
4 - 3-4 years 90
5 - 4 years or older 34
8 - Blank, but applicable 199
Blank 2,117
797 When -- talks, how well can you and Question 41c
others who know him well understand
him?
1 - No problem understanding 4,138
2 - A little trouble understanding 393
3 - Moderate amount of trouble
understanding 64
4 - A lot of trouble understanding 33
5 - Cannot understand him at all 8
8 - Blank, but applicable 86
Blank 2,117
798 When -- talks, how well can strangers Question 41d
or people who do not know him well
understand him?
1 - No problem understanding 3,771
2 - A little trouble understanding 598
3 - Moderate amount of trouble
understanding 131
4 - A lot of trouble understanding 92
5 - Cannot understand him at all 41
8 - Blank, but applicable 89
Blank 2,117
799 Before learning English, did -- speak Question 41e
any other language a good deal of the
time?
1 - Yes 372
2 - No 4,273
8 - Blank, but applicable 77
Blank 2,117
800 Does -- now speak any language other Question 41f
than English?
1 - Yes 513
2 - No 4,184
8 - Blank, but applicable 25
Blank 2,117
Tape Positions 801-850
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
801 Does -- now use (this/these) other Question 41g
languages?
1 - All of the time 110
2 - Most of the time 98
3 - Some of the time 162
4 - Very little of the time 142
8 - Blank, but applicable 26
Blank 6,301
802 Check Item D
1 - Under 6 years 2,762
2 - 6+ years 1,960
Blank 2,117
803 Does -- have trouble with recurring Question 42a
or persistent cough attacks?
1 - Yes 127
2 - No 1,825
8 - Blank, but applicable 8
Blank 4,879
804 Has -- been bothered by such Question 42b
coughing attacks during the past
year?
1 - Yes 118
2 - No 9
8 - Blank, but applicable 8
Blank 6,704
805 During the past three years, has -- Question 42c
had a period of increased cough and
phlegm lasting for three consecutive
weeks or more?
1 - Yes 105
2 - No 1,841
8 - Blank, but applicable 14
Blank 4,879
806 Has -- ever seen a doctor about a Question 43a
lung or chest condition?
1 - Yes 369
2 - No 1,575
8 - Blank, but applicable 7
9 - Don't know 9
Blank 4,879
What did the doctor say the condition Question 43b
or conditions affecting his chest or
lungs were?
807-810 ICDA Code
1st & 4th digits must be 0-9, -,
or Blank
2nd & 3rd digits must be 00-99,
or Blank
Range is 001- to 7900 349
8888 - Blank, but applicable 27
Blank 6,463
What did the doctor say the condition Question 43b-
or conditions affecting his chest or continued
lungs were?
811-814 ICDA Code
1st & 4th digits must be 0-9, -,
or Blank
2nd & 3rd digits must be 00-99,
or Blank
Range is 0799- to 6929 29
8888 - Blank, but applicable 27
Blank 6,783
815-818 ICDA Code
8888 - Blank, but applicable 27
Blank 6,812
819-822 ICDA Code
8888 - Blank, but applicable 27
Blank 6,812
823-824 How old was -- when he first had Question 43c
the condition?
00-11 - Years old 363
88 - Blank, but applicable 13
Blank 6,463
825 About how many days of school has -- Question 44
missing during the past 12 months
because of his condition?
1 - None 247
2 - 1-4 days 33
3 - 5-9 days 47
4 - 10-14 days 15
5 - 15-19 days 8
6 - 20-29 days 9
7 - 30 days or more 7
8 - Blank, but applicable 10
Blank 6,463
826 Has -- ever stayed in a hospital Question 45
overnight or longer because of a
lung or chest condition?
1 - Yes 130
2 - No 237
8 - Blank, but applicable 9
Blank 6,463
Did a doctor or other specialist ever Question 46
tell you that -- had --?
827 Polio or paralysis?
1 - Yes 5
2 - No 4,682
8 - Blank, but applicable 35
Blank 2,117
Did a doctor or other specialist ever Question 46-
tell you that -- had --? continued
828 Cerebral palsy?
1 - Yes 7
2 - No 4,680
8 - Blank, but applicable 35
Blank 2,117
829 Any type of brain damage?
1 - Yes 30
2 - No 4,656
8 - Blank, but applicable 36
Blank 2,117
830 Vision trouble?
1 - Yes 285
2 - No 4,401
8 - Blank, but applicable 36
Blank 2,117
831 An emotional problem or disturbance?
1 - Yes 98
2 - No 4,588
8 - Blank, but applicable 36
Blank 2,117
832 Hyperactivity?
1 - Yes 161
2 - No 4,525
8 - Blank, but applicable 36
Blank 2,117
Did a doctor or other specialist ever Question 46-
tell you that -- had --? continued
833 Mental Retardation?
1 - Yes 21
2 - No 4,665
8 - Blank, but applicable 36
Blank 2,117
834 Check Item E
1 - 6+ years 1,960
2 - Under 6 years 2,762
Blank 2,117
835 Is -- now attending school? Question 47a
1 - Yes 1,938
2 - No 21
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 4,879
836 Is -- attending a school or preschool Question 48a
program of any kind?
1 - Yes 1,271
2 - No 3,624
Blank 1,944
Is it a-- Question 48b
837 Nursery?
1 - Yes 314
2 - No 956
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5,568
838 Kindergarten?
1 - Yes 551
2 - No 719
8 - Blank, but applicabe 1
Blank 5,568
839 Headstart?
1 - Yes 123
2 - No 1,147
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5,568
840 Daycare Center?
1 - Yes 156
2 - No 1,114
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5,568
841 Some other school or preschool
program?
1 - Yes 192
2 - No 1,078
8 - Blank, but applicable 1
Blank 5,568
842 Is there a lunch program at the Question 49a
(school/...) that -- attends?
1 - Yes 2,417
2 - No 704
8 - Blank, but applicable 35
9 - Don't know 54
Blank 3,629
843 How many times a week does -- usually Question 49b
participate?
0-4 - Times, as recorded 810
5 - 5 or more times 1,588
8 - Blank, but applicable 54
Blank 4,387
844-845 How much does -- pay for his lunch Question 49c
per day? (See Detailed Notes)
00-75, 80 - Cents, as recorded 1,890
77 - Included in fee 53
88 - Blank, but applicable 74
99 - $1.00 or more 1
Blank 4,821
846 Is there a special milk program at Question 49d
the (school/...) that -- attends?
1 - Yes 1,911
2 - No 1,015
8 - Blank, but applicable 38
9 - Don't know 246
Blank 3,629
847 How many times a week does -- usually Question 49e
participate?
0-4 - Times as recorded 548
5 - 5 or more times 1,345
8 - Blank, but applicable 56
Blank 4,890
848-849 How much does -- pay for his milk Question 49f
per day? (See Detailed Notes)
00-50 - Cents, as recorded 1,373
77 - Included in fee 98
88 - Blank, but applicable 78
Blank 5,290
850 Is there a breakfast program at the Question 49g
(school/...) that -- attends?
1 - Yes 922
2 - No 2,071
8 - Blank, but applicable 39
9 - Don't know 178
Blank 3,629
Tape Positions 851-900
TAPE NHANES II DATA SOURCE
LOC. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CODES OR NOTES
851 How many times a week does -- usually Question 49h
participate?
0-4 - Times as recorded 575
5 - 5 or more times 342
8 - Blank, but applicable 44
Blank 5,878
852-853 How much does -- pay for his Question 49i
breakfast per day? (See Detailed Notes)
00-75 - Cents, as recorded 434
77 - Included in fee 17
88 - Blank, but applicable 44
Blank 6,344
854-856 How much does --'s mother weigh? Question 50a
080-340 - Pounds 6,636
888 - Blank, but applicable 17
999 - Don't know 181
Blank 5
How tall is she? Question 50b
857 Feet
4-6 - Feet 6,678
8 - Blank, but applicable 8
9 - Don't know 148
Blank 5
858-859 Inches
00-11 - Inches 6,671
88 - Blank, but applicable 8
99 - Don't know 155
Blank 5
860-862 How much does --'s father weigh? Question 51a
100-400 - Pounds 6,308
888 - Blank, but applicable 11
999 - Don't know 515
Blank 5
How tall is he? Question 51b
863 Feet
4-7 - Feet 6,454
8 - Blank, but applicable 9
9 - Don't know 371
Blank 5
864-865 Inches
00-11 - Inches 6,441
88 - Blank, but applicable 9
99 - Don't know 384
Blank 5
866 Respondent's relationship to child Question 52b
covered by this questionnaire.
1 - Mother 6,003
2 - Father 562
3 - Sister or Brother 18
4 - Other 249
8 - Blank, but applicable 2
Blank 5
867-874 Unused Positions
875 Dummy Record Flag
1 - Dummy 5 See Detailed Notes
Blank - Not Dummy 6,834
876-880 Unused Positions
First Sitting Blood Pressure
Measurement
881-883 Systolic The blood pressure
measurements were
065-186 - As given 1,693 taken during
888 - Blank, but applicable 32 the physical
Blank - Not taken 5,114 examination.
(See Detailed Notes)
884-886 Diastolic
036-100 - As given 1,671
888 - Blank, but applicable 54
Blank - Not taken 5,114
Recumbent Measurement
887-889 Systolic
068-190 - As given 1,686
888 - Blank, but applicable 39
Blank - Not taken 5,114
890-892 Diastolic
035-110 - As given 1,659
888 - Blank, but applicable 66
Blank - Not taken 5,114
Second Sitting Measurement
893-895 Systolic
068-144 - As given 1,680
888 - Blank, but applicable 45
Blank - Not taken 5,114
896-898 Diastolic
035-096 - As given 1,658
888 - Blank, but applicable 67
Blank - Not taken 5,114
899-900 Unused Positions
DETAILED NOTES, MEDICAL HISTORY DATA
Sitting and Walking Ages
Although sitting at 3 months of age and walking at 6 months seem unlikely,
the records reporting these ages were verified and no changes were made.
Likewise, records for children who sat or walked at an unexpectedly late age
were checked & no errors were found. It was evident from other information
provided on the questionnaires that many of these children suffered from a
condition which delayed or prevented development in these areas.
A few children were reported to have sat up and walked in the same month.
Although unlikely, no processing error were found and the data remain as
reported. Many of these responses as well as those for unusually early
sitters or walkers may reflect inconsistent interpretations of the
questions by the respondents.
Breastfeeding and Use of Formula
Although it was expected that a 'no' reply to question 8a (was not regularly
breastfed) should lead to a 'yes' reply to question 9a (was regularly fed
commercial milk or formula from a bottle), this relationship did not hold
for a small number of records. These records were verified and no keying
errors were found.
Age Solid Foods Started
No provision was made on the questionnaire for recording the information
that the child has not yet started eating solids. In a few cases a note
to that effect was entered by the interviewer on the questionnaire; a code
of '77' was created for those cases. However, many of the '88 - Blank,
but applicable' records may actually fall under this category, but since
no note was made by the interviewer, no changes could be made.
Bad Accidents
For some records with a "yes" response to the question, "Has -- ever had
a bad accident?", no data on type of injury were provided in the followup
question . These records were verified and no keying errors were found.
They remain in the data file as given by the respondent.
Duration of Speech Therapy and Age Begun
In a small number of cases, the difference between the sample persons'
current age and the age at which speech therapy began was less than the
duration of therapy. These records were verified and apparently the
inconsistencies are due to the respondents having rounded the age and/or the
duration of therapy. The data remain in the file as given by respondents.
Cost of Lunch, Milk, and Breakfast
For some sample persons, it was reported that the lunch, milk or breakfast
obtained at school was not paid for separately but was included in some
other fee paid to the school. When this information was recorded by the
interviewer, it was coded as '77'.
Dummy Record Flag
The term "Dummy record" refers to a tape record for a respondent who was
included in the sample but for whom no Medical History Questionnaire was
received. Although demographic data are available for all respondents,
positions 405-874 are all blank in dummy records, and position 875
contains a code of "1" to identify such records. If position 875 contains
the code "blank", at least some Medical History Questionnaire data
were received for that respondent. (However, for 3 of the dummy records,
blood pressure data is included.)
Blood Pressure
These fields contain data on blood pressure, which was obtained only for
sample persons aged 6 years and over. Hence, the large number of records
with "Blank-nonexamined" includes examined sample persons under the age
of 6 as well as nonexamined sample persons. The blood pressure data on this
tape are limited to those for persons 6 through 11 years of age; data for
persons 12 through 74 were available on the public use data tape for the
Health History Supplement, Ages 12-74 Years (catalog number 5305).
At the beginning of the physical examination, the physician took the sample
person's blood pressure while the person was in a sitting position. The
physician took the person's blood pressure twice more at the end of the
examination, once while the person was recumbent and again while sitting.
The following guidelines, based on the American Heart Association's
Recommendations for Human Blood Pressure Determinations by
Sphygmomanometers (Committee to Revise Standardization of High Blood
Pressure Readings, New York, American Heart Association, October, 1951),
were generally observed:
1. The cuff was at least 20 percent wider than the diameter of the
arm or covered approximately two-thirds of the arm. (An adult
12.5 cm. cuff and a pediatric 9.5 cm. cuff were provided.)
2. The manometer was at eye level with the physician.
3. The meniscus of the mercury instruments was checked weekly for
zero-level calibration.
4. While measuring, the rate of falling pressure was maintained 2-3
mm. Hg per heartbeat, which was slow enough to detect the first
and last sounds but sufficiently rapid to avoid the intermittent
trapping of blood between systolic and diastolic levels.
5. For diastolic pressure, the level was recorded at the point
of complete cessation of Korotkoff's sounds or, if there was no
cessation, the point of muffling.
6. Measurements were recorded to the nearest 2 mm. on the scale.
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