Survey of Federal Government Expenditures on Culture Fiscal Year 2008/2009

Demography Division

Confidential (when completed).
Collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter S19. Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under this Act.

Office use:

Expenditures by Type and Province or Territory
Province or Territory Type of Expenditure Total expenditures 17=3+4+10+16
Intramural Extramural
Operating grants, contributions and transfers to: Capital grants, contributions and transfers to:
Wages and salaries
1		 Purchases of goods and services
2		 Operating expenditures
3=1+2		 Capital expenditures
4		 Individuals 5 Associations and organizations
6		 Provincial/ territorial governments
7		 Municipal governments 8 Other * (specify below)
9		 Total
10=5+6+ 7+8+9		 Individuals
11		 Associations and organizations 12 Provincial/ territorial governments 13 Municipal governments 14 Other * (specify below) 15 Total
16=11+12+
13+14+15
Round all entries to the nearest dollar - omit cents
Newfoundland and Labrador                                  
Prince Edward Island                                  
Nova Scotia                                  
New Brunswick                                  
Quebec                                  
Ontario                                  
Manitoba                                  
Saskatchewan                                  
Alberta                                  
British Colombia                                  
Yukon                                  
Northwest Territories                                  
Nunavut                                  
National Organizations (specify)                                  
Foreign (specify)                                  
Unallocated Expenditures                                  
Total Expenditures                                  
* For other category, indicate the box number, followed by the name of institution or sector in receipt of grants.

8-4200-0020: 2009-08-04 STC/ECT-205-60179

Survey of Provincial/Territorial Government Expenditures on Culture Fiscal Year 2008/2009

Demography Division

Confidential (when completed).
Collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter S19.
Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under this Act.

For office use only
Ministry/Department or Agency –
Mailing Address –
Date

Co-ordinator (Address all inquiries) –
Mailing Address
Telephone Number –

Name of person completing this report:
Official Position
Telephone Number

Introduction

This survey covers cultural activities funded by the provincial/territorial government. For the purposes of this survey, the government universe consists of all departments, ministries, agencies, commissions, boards, special funds and government business enterprises responsible for the support of arts and culture.

Excluded from this survey are the following activities: physical recreation, religion, horticultural societies, agricultural exhibition centres and fairs, language training, development and promotion of languages (including translation bureaus of departments and agencies), and non-cultural Indian and Metis activities.

The data from this survey are used by all levels of government, arts organizations, institutions and researchers for the assessment and development of cultural policies and programs as well as for resource justification purposes.

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from publishing any statistics which would divulge information obtained from this survey that relates to any identifiable department, ministry or agency without the previous written consent of that department, ministry or agency. The data reported on this questionnaire will be treated in confidence, used for statistical purposes and published in aggregate form only. The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation.

To reduce response burden and ensure uniform statistics, Statistics Canada has entered into an agreement under Section 11 of the Statistics Act with the Institut de la statistique du Québec for the sharing of information from Québec-based respondents to this survey. The Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec includes the same provisions for confidentiality and penalty for disclosure of information as the federal Statistics Act.

Statistics Canada advises you that there could be a risk of disclosure during the facsimile or other electronic transmission. However, upon receipt, Statistics Canada will provide the guaranteed level of protection afforded all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Please refer to Instructions and Definitions on page 3. If the data you supply do not correspond to the definitions exactly, please explain how they differ on page 2, Section B – General Comments.

A. Authorization to release data

I hereby grant permission to Statistics Canada to release individualized data (i.e. from a department, ministry or agency) from this survey to federal, provincial and territorial ministries and agencies, as well as other data users.

Signature:
Date:

B. General Comments:

Thank you for your cooperation.

Instructions and Definitions

Please read the definitions carefully

Culture Functions:

The cultural activities or functions included in this questionnaire are by no means exhaustive. They are, however, intended to cover the major areas of current economic and political interest. Report expenditures under the function which is the sole beneficiary of that expenditure. Expenditures related to numerous cultural activities should be included in the function "Multidisciplinary Activities".

1. National Library

A National library is an institution designated as such by the government.

2. Public Libraries

Libraries used by the public, supported chiefly by taxation, and generally governed by a public library board. Public libraries consist of main and branch libraries as well as regional, rural, provincial and urban. Excluded are departmental and agency libraries.

3. School Libraries

Libraries administered as units, each located in one place at least as large as a classroom, and providing books and other library services and materials for the use of all pupils and teachers. Excluded are classroom collections, teachers' collections and book collections located in the school but administered by the public library authority.

4. University and College Libraries

All libraries in university and college institutions, including private colleges, technical institutes and teachers' colleges.

5. Museums

All institutions open to the public and administered in the public interest for the purpose of conserving, studying, interpreting, assembling and exhibiting objects and specimens of educational and cultural value, including artistic, scientific, historical and technological materials. Included in this definition are: general museums, history museums, natural-science museums, science and technology museums, art museums and galleries (excluded are galleries primarily concerned with temporary exhibits), etc.

6. Public Archives

Institutions designated as public archives by the government.

7. Historic Parks and Sites

All parks, sites, monuments and buildings designated as historical by official documentation and/or law, including pioneer villages and heritage areas.

8. Nature/Provincial Parks

All nature and provincial parks whose purpose is to acquire, preserve, study, interpret, and make accessible to the public, objects, specimens, documents, buildings and land areas of educational and cultural value. Exclude expenses associated with recreational activities, such as the cost of providing a camp ground in a park. If these expenses cannot be excluded, provide your best estimate for such expenses in a footnote.

9. Other Heritage

All expenses associated with the management of programs to preserve, protect, investigate and interpret archaeological sites, as well as expenses associated with restoring historical buildings or structures of archaeological significance. Also include all other heritage activities which are not defined in Categories 7 and 8.

10. Arts Education

For the purpose of this survey, arts education refers to the fine, applied and performing arts rather than to strictly academic fields such as language, history, literature, etc. The term "arts" as used here includes theatre, music, dance, painting, drama, photography and any other area of art study reported by arts education institutions.

Report all expenditures associated with the teaching of the arts both at national schools (such as the National Ballet School in Toronto and the National Theatre School in Montreal) and at arts institutions (such as Holland College of Visual Arts, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Ontario College of Art, Kootenay School of Art, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Mennonite Brethren Bible/Art College and conservatories of music and dramatic arts.

Do not report expenditures associated with the teaching of the arts at educational institutions (elementary and secondary schools, and college and university institutions).

C. Expenditures on Cultural Activities
Function Type of Expenditure Total expenditures
15=3+4+9+14		 Transfers from the federal government
16		 Net expenditures
17=15-16
Intramural Extramural
Operating grants, contributions and transfers to: Capital grants, contributions and transfers to:
Wages and salaries
1		 Purchases of goods and services
2		 Operating expenditures
3=1+2		 Capital expenditures
4		 Individuals 5 Associations and organizations
6		 Municipal governments
7		 Other * (specify below)
8		 Total
9=5+6+7+8		 Individuals 10 Associations and organizations 11 Municipal governments 12 Other * (specify below)
13		 Total 14=10+11+ 12+13
Libraries Round all entries to the nearest dollar - omit cents
1. National                                  
2. Public                                  
3. School                                  
4. University and College                                  
Libraries - Total                                  
Heritage Resources                                  
5. Museums                                  
6. Public Archives                                  
7. Historic Parks and Sites                                  
8. Nature/ Provincial Parks                                  
9. Other Heritage (specify)                                  
Heritage Resources - Total                                  
10. Arts Education                                  
11. Literary Arts                                  
12. Performing Arts                                  
13. Visual Arts and Crafts                                  
14. Film and Video                                  
15. Broadcasting                                  
16. Sound Recording                                  
17. Multiculturalism                                  
18. Multidisciplinary Activities                                  
19. Other (specify)                                  
Total Expenditures                                  
* For other category, indicate the box number, followed by the name of institution or sector in receipt of grants.
D. Sources of Revenues for Cultural Activities
(Report the revenues used to finance the expenditures reported on page 5, column 15) Dollars
1. Provincial/Territorial government (specify department)  
2. Federal government (specify department)  
3. Lottery (specify)  
4. Other (specify)  
5. Total  
E. Department/Agency Personnel Engaged in Cultural Activities
  End of August End of March
Number Number
1. Employees who worked full-time in culture related areas    
2. Employees who worked part-time in culture related areas    
3. Freelancers    
4. Total    


     

11. Literary Arts

Report grants to authors and publishers for the publication of books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers. Also include financial support for literary seminars, workshops and prizes, as well as subsidies to bookstores and distributors. Costs associated with a publication put out by a cultural department or an agency should be included in expenditures for the cultural activity covered in the publication. Expenditures on these publications covering two or more cultural activities should be included in the function "Multidisciplinary Activities".

Do not report expenditures on non-cultural government publications. Also exclude financial support for organizations which distribute non-literary material, such as agricultural newsletters, etc.

12. Performing Arts

The performing arts include theatre, dance, music, and opera. Report expenditures related to creation, production and performance. Also include the financial support given to performing arts organizations, associations and groups.

13. Visual Arts and Crafts

Activities traditionally labelled "visual arts and crafts" include painting, sculpture, plastic arts, photography, fine and decorative arts, and craft works. Report expenditures on activities related to the actual creation and production of works of art and crafts.

Also include the financial support given to organizations and institutions for activities related to visual arts and crafts, such as grants to art galleries which hold temporary exhibits or travelling shows of works of art.

14. Film and Video

Activities related to the creation, production, dissemination and exhibition of films and video. Report the financial support given to film organizations, associations and societies for these activities. Also include the funds spent by government on activities related to the production and distribution of films of a cultural nature.

Do not report expenditures related to government production of non-cultural films, such as educational and promotional films produced for government by private film-makers. Also exclude the expenditures on censor boards.

15. Broadcasting

Report expenditures related to radio and television including those associated with government broadcasting (e.g., CBC and TV Ontario). Also report financial assistance to private stations and to institutions (e.g., grants for school broadcasting).

16. Sound Recording

Report records, tapes and compact discs of a musical and oral nature. Report expenditures related to the creation of records, tapes, compact discs and other digital recordings as well as funds for operation of studios and purchase of equipment. Also include expenditures related to distribution, including subsidies to distributing companies, manufacturers and stores.

17. Multiculturalism

Report expenditures and grants for multiculturalism.

18. Multidisciplinary Activities

Report expenditures related to numerous cultural activities or functions which cannot be broken down by function. This includes financial support given to cultural facilities, centres, festivals, municipalities, cultural exchange programs and arts organizations for various cultural activities.

19. Other

Report unallocatable general and administration expenditures related to numerous cultural activities. Allocatable general and administration expenditures should be included in the expenditures for the various cultural activities.

C. Expenditures on cultural activities

Departments/Ministries should report their gross budgetary expenditures (revenues credited to the vote are not subtracted).To avoid duplication, exclude from department or ministry expenditures any grants given to agencies which keep their own financial accounts because these agencies will file their spending reports separately.

Agencies should report their gross total expenditures. The expenditures of an agency may exceed government grants if its spending is supported by revenues generated by its operation.

Type of Expenditure

Intramural – the reporting department/unit. The cultural work is normally carried out by personnel assigned to the department and usually in facilities of the department. Also included are the administration of extramural programs, the costs of acquiring land, buildings and equipment to be used for cultural activities, and contracts to provide services required for cultural projects (e.g. computer services).

1. Wages and Salaries

Report expenditures for wages and salaries for all full-time, part-time, regular, term and casual employees. Also include the employee benefits paid by the government into social security, pension funds, etc. Exclude expenses not requiring a cash outlay, such as accrued employee termination benefits and vacation pay.

2. Purchases of Goods and Services

Report expenses associated with the purchase of materials and office supplies, rent, fuel and light, repairs and maintenance, printing, travel expenses, telephone and Internet charges, equipment with a normal life of under one year, and purchases of other goods and services (excluding employee services) required for the department or agency to operate. Also include the fees paid to freelancers during the reporting period. Exclude expenditures not requiring a cash outlay, such as depreciation and amortization expenses, and imputed costs of accommodation provided without charge by departments and agencies.

3. Operating Expenditures

Report the sum of the amounts listed in Column 1 (wages and salaries) and Column 2 (purchases of goods and services).

4. Capital Expenditures

Expenditures on goods with a normal life of more than one year. Report expenses associated with the construction and acquisition of land, buildings, machinery and equipment. Also include the expenses associated with extraordinary buildingrepairs.

Extramural – grants, contributions and transfers to arts and culture.

(a) Operating Grants, Contributions and Transfers

Report financial assistance which is not for capital development or acquisition but is described as current (operating) in the financial statements.

5. Individuals

Report financial assistance to individuals, such as grants to artists, and prizes and awards to individuals.

6. Associations and organizations

Report financial assistance and transfers to institutions (such as museums, archives and libraries), companies, associations, groups and organizations.

7. Municipal Governments

Report transfers to municipalities, special-purpose boards (such as regional library boards and conservation authorities) and school boards for arts and culture related activities.

8. Other

Report financial assistance and transfers for arts and culture not included in the above categories, such as assistance to foreign governments for arts and culture related activities.

(b) Capital Grants, Contributions and Transfers

Report grants and transfers made to finance the acquisition of capital assets. Definitions of Columns 10 to 13 correspond to the definitions above for Columns 5 to 8.

16. Transfers from the Federal Government

Report the transfers of money by the federal government to finance the expenditures reported by the provincial/territorial government (page 5, column 15).

D. Sources of revenues for cultural activities

1. From the Provincial/Territorial Government

Departments/Ministries should report the actual spending of revenues provided through legislative appropriations on culture, as described in this report. Do not subtract revenues credited to the vote. Exclude revenues provided through federal transfers.

Agencies should report the grants provided by the government for expenditures on culture, as described in this report.

2. From the Federal Government

Report revenues provided by the federal government for expenditures on culture, as described in this report. The funds are referred to as payments, contributions, transfers, etc. Also include federal portions of any federal-provincial cost sharing programs and identify the program. This amount should equal the total transfers from the federal government reported on page 5, column 16.

3. From Lotteries

Report revenues provided by lotteries for expenditures on culture, as described in this report.

4. From Other Sources

Report revenues used to finance cultural expenditures which are not included in Categories 1 to 3, such as revenues from sales, advertisements, fees, municipal government and other transfers, investment income, private donations, etc.

5. Total Revenues

For departments and ministries total revenues should equal total expenditures reported on page 5, column 15.

For agencies total revenues may not always equal total expenditures.

E. Department/agency personnel engaged in culture activities

1. Employees Who Worked Full-time in Culture Related Areas

Report the number of paid employees who worked at least 30 hours in culture-related areas during the last week of August and/or March of the reporting year.

2. Employees Who Worked Part-time in Culture Related Areas

Report the number of paid employees who worked less than 30 hours in culture-related areas during the last week of August and/or March of the reporting year.

3. Freelancers

Freelancers include talent and technical workers (e.g. actors, writers, camera operators, etc.) who receive fees for rendering services. Report separately freelancers hired more than once during the reporting period. Include numbers at the end of August as well as those at the end of March of the reporting period.

8-4200-0022

Concepts, definitions and data quality

The Monthly Survey of Manufacturing (MSM) publishes statistical series for manufacturers – sales of goods manufactured, inventories, unfilled orders and new orders. The values of these characteristics represent current monthly estimates of the more complete Annual Survey of Manufactures and Logging (ASML) data.

The MSM is a sample survey of approximately 10,500 Canadian manufacturing establishments, which are categorized into over 220 industries. Industries are classified according to the 2007 North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). Seasonally adjusted series are available for the main aggregates.

An establishment comprises the smallest manufacturing unit capable of reporting the variables of interest. Data collected by the MSM provides a current ‘snapshot’ of sales of goods manufactured values by the Canadian manufacturing sector, enabling analysis of the state of the Canadian economy, as well as the health of specific industries in the short- to medium-term. The information is used by both private and public sectors including Statistics Canada, federal and provincial governments, business and trade entities, international and domestic non-governmental organizations, consultants, the business press and private citizens. The data are used for analyzing market share, trends, corporate benchmarking, policy analysis, program development, tax policy and trade policy.

1. Sales of goods manufactured

Sales of goods manufactured (formerly shipments of goods manufactured) are defined as the value of goods manufactured by establishments that have been shipped to a customer. Sales of goods manufactured exclude any wholesaling activity, and any revenues from the rental of equipment or the sale of electricity. Note that in practice, some respondents report financial trans­ac­tions rather than payments for work done. Sales of goods manufactured are available by 3-digit NAICS, for Canada and broken down by province.

For the aerospace product and parts, and shipbuilding industries, the value of production is used instead of sales of goods manufactured. This value is calculated by adjusting monthly sales of goods manufactured by the monthly change in inventories of goods / work in process and finished goods manufactured. Inventories of raw materials and components are not included in the calculation since production tries to measure "work done" during the month. This is done in order to reduce distortions caused by the sales of goods manufactured of high value items as completed sales.

2. Inventories

Measurement of component values of inventory is important for economic studies as well as for derivation of production values. Respondents are asked to report their book values (at cost) of raw materials and components, any goods / work in process, and fin­ished goods manufactured inventories separately. In some cases, respondents estimate a total inventory figure, which is allocated on the basis of proportions reported on the ASML. Inventory levels are calculated on a Canada‑wide basis, not by province.

3. Orders

a) Unfilled Orders

Unfilled orders represent a backlog or stock of orders that will generate future sales of goods manufactured assuming that they are not cancelled. As with inventories, unfilled orders and new orders levels are calculated on a Canada‑wide basis, not by province.

The MSM produces estimates for unfilled orders for all industries except for those industries where orders are customarily filled from stocks on hand and order books are not gen­erally maintained. In the case of the aircraft companies, options to purchase are not treated as orders until they are entered into the account­ing system.

b) New Orders

New orders represent current demand for manufactured products. Estimates of new orders are derived from sales of goods manufactured and unfilled orders data. All sales of goods manufactured within a month result from either an order received during the month or at some earlier time. New orders can be calculated as the sum of sales of goods manufactured adjusted for the monthly change in unfilled orders.

4. Non-Durable / Durable goods

a) Non-durable goods industries include:

Food (NAICS 311),
Beverage and Tobacco Products (312),
Textile Mills (313),
Textile Product Mills (314),
Clothing (315),
Leather and Allied Products (316),
Paper (322),
Printing and Related Support Activities (323),
Petroleum and Coal Products (324),
Chemicals (325) and
Plastic and Rubber Products (326).

b) Durable goods industries include:

Wood Products (NAICS 321),
Non-Metallic Mineral Products (327),
Primary Metals (331),
Fabricated Metal Products (332),
Machinery (333),
Computer and Electronic Products (334),
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Components (335),
Transportation Equipment (336),
Furniture and Related Products (337) and
Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339). 

Survey design and methodology

Beginning with the August 1999 reference month, the Monthly Survey of Manufacturing (MSM) underwent an extensive redesign.

Concept Review

In 1998, it was decided that before any redesign work could begin the basic concepts and definitions of the program would be confirmed.

This was done in two ways: First, a review of user requirements was initiated. This involved revisiting an internal report to ensure that the user requirements from that exercise were being satisfied. As well, another round of internal review with the major users in the National Accounts was undertaken. This was to specifically focus on any data gaps that could be identified.

Secondly, with these gaps or requirements in hand, a survey was conducted in order to ascertain respondent’s ability to report existing and new data. The study was also to confirm that respondents understood the definitions, which were being asked by survey analysts.

The result of the concept review was a reduction of the number of questions for the survey from sixteen to seven. Most of the questions that were dropped had to do with the reporting of sales of goods manufactured for work that was partially completed.

In 2007, the MSM terminology was updated to be Charter of Accounts (COA) compliant. With the August 2007 reference month release the MSM has harmonized its concepts to the ASML. The variable formerly called “Shipments” is now called “Sales of goods manufactured”. As well, minor modifications were made to the inventory component names. The definitions have not been modified nor has the information collected from the survey.

Methodology

The latest sample design incorporates the 2007 North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS). Stratification is done by province with equal quality requirements for each province. Large size units are selected with certainty and small units are selected with a probability based on the desired quality of the estimate within a cell.

The estimation system generates estimates using the NAICS. The estimates will also continue to be reconciled to the ASML. Provincial estimates for all variables will be produced. A measure of quality (CV) will also be produced.

Components of the Survey Design

Target Population and Sampling Frame

Statistics Canada’s business register provides the sampling frame for the MSM. The target population for the MSM consists of all statistical establishments on the business register that are classified to the manufacturing sector (by NAICS). The sampling frame for the MSM is determined from the target population after subtracting establishments that represent the bottom 5% of the total manufacturing sales of goods manufactured estimate for each province. These establishments were excluded from the frame so that the sample size could be reduced without significantly affecting quality.

The Sample

The MSM sample is a probability sample comprised of approximately 10,500 establishments. A new sample was chosen in the autumn of 2006, followed by a six-month parallel run (from reference month September 2006 to reference month February 2007). The refreshed sample officially became the new sample of the MSM effective in January 2007.

This marks the first process of refreshing the MSM sample since 2002. The objective of the process is to keep the sample frame as fresh and up-to date as possible. All establishments in the sample are refreshed to take into account changes in their value of sales of goods manufactured, the removal of dead units from the sample and some small units are rotated out of the GST-based portion of the sample, while others are rotated into the sample.

Prior to selection, the sampling frame is subdivided into industry-province cells. For the most part, NAICS codes were used. Depending upon the number of establishments within each cell, further subdivisions were made to group similar sized establishments’ together (called stratum). An establishment’s size was based on its most recently available annual sales of goods manufactured or sales value. 

Each industry by province cell has a ‘take-all’ stratum composed of establishments sampled each month with certainty. This ‘take-all’ stratum is composed of establishments that are the largest statistical enterprises, and have the largest impact on estimates within a particular industry by province cell. These large statistical enterprises comprise 45% of the national manufacturing sales of goods manufactured estimates.

Each industry by province cell can have at most three ‘take-some’ strata. Not all establishments within these stratums need to be sampled with certainty. A random sample is drawn from the remaining strata. The responses from these sampled establishments are weighted according to the inverse of their probability of selection. In cells with take-some portion, a minimum sample of 10 was imposed to increase stability.

The take-none portion of the sample is now estimated from administrative data and as a result, 100% of the sample universe is covered. Estimation of the take-none portion also improved efficiency as a larger take-none portion was delineated and the sample could be used more efficiently on the smaller sampled portion of the frame.

Data Collection

Only a subset of the sample establishments is sent out for data collection. For the remaining units, information from administrative data files is used as a source for deriving sales of goods manufactured data. For those establishments that are surveyed, data collection, data capture, preliminary edit and follow-up of non-respondents are all performed in Statistics Canada regional offices. Sampled establishments are contacted by mail or telephone according to the preference of the respondent. Data capture and preliminary editing are performed simultaneously to ensure the validity of the data.

In some cases, combined reports are received from enterprises or companies with more than one establishment in the sample where respondents prefer not to provide individual establishment reports. Businesses, which do not report or whose reports contain errors, are followed up immediately.

Use of Administrative Data

Managing response burden is an ongoing challenge for Statistics Canada. In an attempt to alleviate response burden, especially for small businesses, Statistics Canada has been investigating various alternatives to survey taking. Administrative data files are a rich source of information for business data and Statistics Canada is working at mining this rich data source to its full potential. As such, effective the August 2004 reference month, the MSM reduced the number of simple establishments in the sample that are surveyed directly and instead, derives sales of goods manufactured data for these establishments from Goods and Services Tax (GST) files using a statistical model. The model accounts for the difference between sales of goods manufactured (reported to MSM) and sales (reported for GST purposes) as well as the time lag between the reference period of the survey and the reference period of the GST file.

In conjunction with the most recent sample, effective January 2007, approximately 2,500 simple establishments were selected to represent the GST portion of the sample.

Inventories and unfilled orders estimates for establishments where sales of goods manufactured are GST-based are derived using the MSM’s imputation system. The imputation system applies to the previous month values, the month-to-month and year-to-year changes in similar firms which are surveyed. With the most recent sample, the eligibility rules for GST-based establishments were refined to have more GST-based establishments in industries that typically carry fewer inventories. This way the impact of the GST-based establishments which require the estimation of inventories, will be kept to a minimum.

Detailed information on the methodology used for modelling sales of goods manufactured from administrative data sources can be found in the ‘Monthly Survey of Manufacturing: Use of Administrative Data’ (Catalogue no. 31-533-XIE) document.

Data quality

Statistical Edit and Imputation

Data are analyzed within each industry-province cell. Extreme values are listed for inspection by the magnitude of the deviation from average behavior. Respondents are contacted to verify extreme values. Records that fail statistical edits are considered outliers and are not used for imputation.

Values are imputed for the non-responses, for establishments that do not report or only partially complete the survey form. A number of imputation methods are used depending on the variable requiring treatment. Methods include using industry-province cell trends, historical responses, or reference to the ASML. Following imputation, the MSM staff performs a final verification of the responses that have been imputed.

Revisions

In conjunction with preliminary estimates for the current month, estimates for the previous three months are revised to account for any late returns. Data are revised when late responses are received or if an incorrect response was recorded earlier.

Estimation

Estimates are produced based on returns from a sample of manufacturing establishments in combination with administrative data for a portion of the smallest establishments. The survey sample includes 100% coverage of the large manufacturing establishments in each industry by province, plus partial coverage of the medium and small-sized firms. Combined reports from multi-unit companies are pro-rated among their establishments and adjustments for progress billings reflect revenues received for work done on large item contracts. Approximately 2,500 of the sampled medium and small-sized establishments are not sent questionnaires, but instead their sales of goods manufactured are derived by using revenue from the GST files. The portion not represented through sampling – the take-none portion - consist of establishments below specified thresholds in each province and industry. Sub-totals for this portion are also derived based on their revenues.

Industry values of sales of goods manufactured, inventories and unfilled orders are estimated by first weighting the survey responses, the values derived from the GST files and the imputations by the number of establishments each represents. The weighted estimates are then summed with the take-none portion. While sales of goods manufactured estimates are produced by province, no geographical detail is compiled for inventories and orders since many firms cannot report book values of these items monthly.

Benchmarking

Up to and including 2003, the MSM was benchmarked to the Annual Survey of Manufactures and Logging (ASML). Benchmarking was the regular review of the MSM estimates in the context of the annual data provided by the ASML. Benchmarking re-aligned the annualized level of the MSM based on the latest verified annual data provided by the ASML.

Significant research by Statistics Canada in 2006 to 2007 was completed on whether the benchmark process should be maintained. The conclusion was that benchmarking of the MSM estimates to the ASML should be discontinued. With the refreshing of the MSM sample in 2007, it was determined that benchmarking would no longer be required (retroactive to 2004) because the MSM now accurately represented 100% of the sample universe. Data confrontation will continue between MSM and ASML to resolve potential discrepancies. 

As of the January 2007 reference month, a new sample was introduced. It is standard practice that every few years the sample is refreshed to ensure that the survey frame is up to date with births, deaths and other changes in the population. The refreshed sample is linked at the detailed level to prevent data breaks and to ensure the continuity of time series. It is designed to be more representative of the manufacturing industry at both the national and provincial levels.

Data confrontation and reconciliation

Each year, during the period when the Annual Survey of Manufactures and Logging section set their annual estimates, the MSM section works with the ASML section to confront and reconcile significant differences in values between the fiscal ASML and the annual MSM at the strata and industry level.

The purpose of this exercise of data reconciliation is to highlight and resolve significant differences between the two surveys and to assist in minimizing the differences in the micro-data between the MSM and the ASML.

Sampling and Non-sampling Errors

The statistics in this publication are estimates derived from a sample survey and, as such, can be subject to errors. The following material is provided to assist the reader in the interpretation of the estimates published.

Estimates derived from a sample survey are subject to a number of different kinds of errors. These errors can be broken down into two major types: sampling and non-sampling.

1. Sampling Errors

Sampling errors are an inherent risk of sample surveys. They result from the difference between the value of a variable if it is randomly sampled and its value if a census is taken (or the average of all possible random values). These errors are present because observations are made only on a sample and not on the entire population.

The sampling error depends on factors such as the size of the sample, variability in the population, sampling design and method of estimation. For example, for a given sample size, the sampling error will depend on the stratification procedure employed, allocation of the sample, choice of the sampling units and method of selection. (Further, even for the same sampling design, we can make different calculations to arrive at the most efficient estimation procedure.) The most important feature of probability sampling is that the sampling error can be measured from the sample itself.

2. Non-sampling Errors

Non-sampling errors result from a systematic flaw in the structure of the data-collection procedure or design of any or all variables examined. They create a difference between the value of a variable obtained by sampling or census methods and the variable’s true value. These errors are present whether a sample or a complete census of the population is taken. Non-sampling errors can be attributed to one or more of the following sources:

a) Coverage error: This error can result from incomplete listing and inadequate coverage of the population of interest.

b) Data response error: This error may be due to questionnaire design, the characteristics of a question, inability or unwillingness of the respondent to provide correct information, misinterpretation of the questions or definitional problems.

c) Non-response error: Some respondents may refuse to answer questions, some may be unable to respond, and others may be too late in responding. Data for the non-responding units can be imputed using the data from responding units or some earlier data on the non-responding units if available.

The extent of error due to imputation is usually unknown and is very much dependent on any characteristic differences between the respondent group and the non-respondent group in the survey. This error generally decreases with increases in the response rate and attempts are therefore made to obtain as high a response rate as possible.

d) Processing error: These errors may occur at various stages of processing such as coding, data entry, verification, editing, weighting, and tabulation, etc. Non-sampling errors are difficult to measure. More important, non-sampling errors require control at the level at which their presence does not impair the use and interpretation of the results.

Measures have been undertaken to minimize the non-sampling errors. For example, units have been defined in a most precise manner and the most up-to-date listings have been used. Questionnaires have been carefully designed to minimize different interpretations. As well, detailed acceptance testing has been carried out for the different stages of editing and processing and every possible effort has been made to reduce the non-response rate as well as the response burden.

Measures of Sampling and Non-sampling Errors

1. Sampling Error Measures

The sample used in this survey is one of a large number of all possible samples of the same size that could have been selected using the same sample design under the same general conditions. If it was possible that each one of these samples could be surveyed under essentially the same conditions, with an estimate calculated from each sample, it would be expected that the sample estimates would differ from each other.

The average estimate derived from all these possible sample estimates is termed the expected value. The expected value can also be expressed as the value that would be obtained if a census enumeration were taken under identical conditions of collection and processing. An estimate calculated from a sample survey is said to be precise if it is near the expected value.

Sample estimates may differ from this expected value of the estimates. However, since the estimate is based on a probability sample, the variability of the sample estimate with respect to its expected value can be measured. The variance of an estimate is a measure of the precision of the sample estimate and is defined as the average, over all possible samples, of the squared difference of the estimate from its expected value.

The standard error is a measure of precision in absolute terms. The coefficient of variation (CV), defined as the standard error divided by the sample estimate, is a measure of precision in relative terms. For comparison purposes, one may more readily compare the sampling error of one estimate to the sampling error of another estimate by using the coefficient of variation.

In this publication, the coefficient of variation is used to measure the sampling error of the estimates. However, since the coefficient of variation published for this survey is calculated from the responses of individual units, it also measures some non-sampling error.

The formula used to calculate the published coefficients of variation (CV) in Table 1 is:

CV(X) = S(X)/X

where X denotes the estimate and S(X) denotes the standard error of X.

In this publication, the coefficient of variation is expressed as a percentage.

Confidence intervals can be constructed around the estimate using the estimate and the coefficient of variation. Thus, for our sample, it is possible to state with a given level of confidence that the expected value will fall within the confidence interval constructed around the estimate. For example, if an estimate of $12,000,000 has a coefficient of variation of 10%, the standard error will be $1,200,000 or the estimate multiplied by the coefficient of variation. It can then be stated with 68% confidence that the expected value will fall within the interval whose length equals the standard deviation about the estimate, i.e., between $10,800,000 and $13,200,000. Alternatively, it can be stated with 95% confidence that the expected value will fall within the interval whose length equals two standard deviations about the estimate, i.e., between $9,600,000 and $14,400,000.

Text table 1 contains the national level CVs, expressed as a percentage, for all manufacturing for the MSM characteristics. For CVs at other aggregate levels, contact the Marketing and Dissemination Section at (613) 951-9497, toll free: 1-866-873-8789 or by e-mail at manufact@statcan.gc.ca.

Text table 1
National Level CVs by Characteristic
Month Sales of goods manufactured Raw materials and components inventories Goods / work in process inventories Finished goods manufactured inventories Unfilled Orders
%
February 2010 0.86 1.16 2.27 1.39 1.22
March 2010 0.86 1.19 2.33 1.43 1.22
April 2010 0.77 1.18 2.19 1.38 1.21
May 2010 0.83 1.20 2.36 1.41 1.30
June 2010 0.84 1.17 2.46 1.42 1.30
July 2010 0.79 1.19 2.45 1.43 1.41
August 2010 0.81 1.21 2.41 1.43 1.47
September 2010 0.82 1.23 2.38 1.39 1.60
October 2010 0.80 1.21 2.45 1.43 1.74
November 2010 0.85 1.20 2.58 1.43 1.74
December 2010 0.75 1.21 2.50 1.40 1.70
January 2011 0.80 1.21 2.50 1.33 1.67
February 2011 0.77 1.23 2.61 1.36 1.69

2. Non-sampling Error Measures

The exact population value is aimed at or desired by both a sample survey as well as a census. We say the estimate is accurate if it is near this value. Although this value is desired, we cannot assume that the exact value of every unit in the population or sample can be obtained and processed without error. Any difference between the expected value and the exact population value is termed the bias. Systematic biases in the data cannot be measured by the probability measures of sampling error as previously described. The accuracy of a survey estimate is determined by the joint effect of sampling and non-sampling errors.

Three sources of non-sampling error in the MSM are non-response error, imputation error and the error due to editing. To assist users in evaluating these errors, weighted rates that are related to these three types of error are given in Text table 2. The following is an example of what is meant by a weighted rate. A cell with a sample of 20 units in which five respond for a particular month would have a response rate of 25%. If these five reporting units represented $8 million out of a total estimate of $10 million, the weighted response rate would be 80%.

The definitions of the three weighted rates noted in Text table 2 follow. The weighted response rate is the proportion of a characteristic’s total estimate that is based upon reported data (excluding data that has been edited). The weighted imputation rate is the proportion of a characteristic’s total estimate that is based upon imputed data. The weighted editing rate is the proportion of a characteristic’s total estimate that is based upon data that was edited (edited data may have been originally reported or imputed).

Text table 2 contains the three types of weighted rates for each of the characteristics at the national level for all of manufacturing. In the table, the rates are expressed as percentages.

Text Table 2
National Weighted Rates by Source and Characteristic
Characteristics Survey Source Administrative Data Source
Response Imputation Editing Modeled Imputation Editing
%
Sales of goods manufactured 83.28 4.46 5.33 6.12 0.56 0.25
Raw materials and components 73.00 11.16 5.73 0.00 10.1 0.00
Goods / work in process 53.39 10.62 28.13 0.00 7.34 0.52
Finished goods manufactured 74.93 7.81 6.73 0.00 10.04 0.49
Unfilled Orders 52.03 7.28 35.48 0.00 4.35 0.86

Joint Interpretation of Measures of Error

The measure of non-response error as well as the coefficient of variation must be considered jointly to have an overview of the quality of the estimates. The lower the coefficient of variation and the higher the weighted response rate, the better will be the published estimate.

Seasonal Adjustment

Economic time series contain the elements essential to the description, explanation and forecasting of the behavior of an economic phenomenon. They are statistical records of the evolution of economic processes through time. In using time series to observe economic activity, economists and statisticians have identified four characteristic behavioral components: the long-term movement or trend, the cycle, the seasonal variations and the irregular fluctuations. These movements are caused by various economic, climatic or institutional factors. The seasonal variations occur periodically on a more or less regular basis over the course of a year. These variations occur as a result of seasonal changes in weather, statutory holidays and other events that occur at fairly regular intervals and thus have a significant impact on the rate of economic activity.

In the interest of accurately interpreting the fundamental evolution of an economic phenomenon and producing forecasts of superior quality, Statistics Canada uses the X12-ARIMA seasonal adjustment method to seasonally adjust its time series. This method minimizes the impact of seasonal variations on the series and essentially consists of adding one year of estimated raw data to the end of the original series before it is seasonally adjusted per se. The estimated data are derived from forecasts using ARIMA (Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average) models of the Box-Jenkins type.

The X-12 program uses primarily a ratio-to-moving average method. It is used to smooth the modified series and obtain a preliminary estimate of the trend-cycle. It also calculates the ratios of the original series (fitted) to the estimates of the trend-cycle and estimates the seasonal factors from these ratios. The final seasonal factors are produced only after these operations have been repeated several times.

The technique that is used essentially consists of first correcting the initial series for all sorts of undesirable effects, such as the trading-day and the Easter holiday effects, by a module called regARIMA. These effects are then estimated using regression models with ARIMA errors. The series can also be extrapolated for at least one year by using the model. Subsequently, the raw series, pre-adjusted and extrapolated if applicable, is seasonally adjusted by the X-12 method.

The procedures to determine the seasonal factors necessary to calculate the final seasonally adjusted data are executed every month. This approach ensures that the estimated seasonal factors are derived from an unadjusted series that includes all the available information about the series, i.e. the current month's unadjusted data as well as the previous month's revised unadjusted data.

While seasonal adjustment permits a better understanding of the underlying trend-cycle of a series, the seasonally adjusted series still contains an irregular component. Slight month-to-month variations in the seasonally adjusted series may be simple irregular movements. To get a better idea of the underlying trend, users should examine several months of the seasonally adjusted series.

The aggregated Canada level series are now seasonally adjusted directly, meaning that the seasonally adjusted totals are obtained via X-12-ARIMA. Afterwards, these totals are used to reconcile the provincial total series which have been seasonally adjusted individually.

For other aggregated series, indirect seasonal adjustments are used. In other words, their seasonally adjusted totals are derived indirectly by the summation of the individually seasonally adjusted kinds of business.

Trend

A seasonally adjusted series may contain the effects of irregular influences and special circumstances and these can mask the trend. The short term trend shows the underlying direction in seasonally adjusted series by averaging across months, thus smoothing out the effects of irregular influences. The result is a more stable series. The trend for the last month may be, subject to significant revision as values in future months are included in the averaging process.

Real manufacturing sales of goods manufactured, inventories, and orders

Changes in the values of the data reported by the Monthly Survey of Manufacturing (MSM) may be attributable to changes in their prices or to the quantities measured, or both. To study the activity of the manufacturing sector, it is often desirable to separate out the variations due to price changes from those of the quantities produced. This adjustment is known as deflation.

Deflation consists in dividing the values at current prices obtained from the survey by suitable price indexes in order to obtain estimates evaluated at the prices of a previous period, currently the year 2002. The resulting deflated values are said to be “at 2002 prices”. Note that the expression “at current prices” refer to the time the activity took place, not to the present time, nor to the time of compilation.

The deflated MSM estimates reflect the prices that prevailed in 2002. This is called the base year. The year 2002 was chosen as base year since it corresponds to that of the price indexes used in the deflation of the MSM estimates. Using the prices of a base year to measure current activity provides a representative measurement of the current volume of activity with respect to that base year. Current movements in the volume are appropriately reflected in the constant price measures only if the current relative importance of the industries is not very different from that in the base year.

The deflation of the MSM estimates is performed at a very fine industry detail, equivalent to the 6-digit industry classes of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). For each industry at this level of detail, the price indexes used are composite indexes which describe the price movements for the various groups of goods produced by that industry.

With very few exceptions the price indexes are weighted averages of the Industrial Product Price Indexes (IPPI). The weights are derived from the annual Canadian Input-Output tables and change from year to year. Since the Input-Output tables only become available with a delay of about two and a half years, the weights used for the most current years are based on the last available Input-Output tables.

The same price index is used to deflate sales of goods manufactured, new orders and unfilled orders of an industry. The weights used in the compilation of this price index are derived from the output tables, evaluated at producer’s prices. Producer prices reflect the prices of the goods at the gate of the manufacturing establishment and exclude such items as transportation charges, taxes on products, etc. The resulting price index for each industry thus reflects the output of the establishments in that industry.

The price indexes used for deflating the goods / work in process and the finished goods manufactured inventories of an industry are moving averages of the price index used for sales of goods manufactured. For goods / work in process inventories, the number of terms in the moving average corresponds to the duration of the production process. The duration is calculated as the average over the previous 48 months of the ratio of end of month goods / work in process inventories to the output of the industry, which is equal to sales of goods manufactured plus the changes in both goods / work in process and finished goods manufactured inventories.

For finished goods manufactured inventories, the number of terms in the moving average reflects the length of time a finished product remains in stock. This number, known as the inventory turnover period, is calculated as the average over the previous 48 months of the ratio of end-of-month finished goods manufactured inventory to sales of goods manufactured.

To deflate raw materials and components inventories, price indexes for raw materials consumption are obtained as weighted averages of the IPPIs. The weights used are derived from the input tables evaluated at purchaser’s prices, i.e. these prices include such elements as wholesaling margins, transportation charges, and taxes on products, etc. The resulting price index thus reflects the cost structure in raw materials and components for each industry.

The raw materials and components inventories are then deflated using a moving average of the price index for raw materials consumption. The number of terms in the moving average corresponds to the rate of consumption of raw materials. This rate is calculated as the average over the previous four years of the ratio of end-of-year raw materials and components inventories to the intermediate inputs of the industry.

Reporting guide for Informatics Professional Services Price Report

Statistics Canada - Producer Prices Division - 2009/2010

This guide is designed to assist you as you complete the 2009/2010 Informatics Professional Services Price Report. If you need more information, please call the Statistics Canada Help Line at the number on the last page of the guide.

The collected information will help us to produce a price index for informatics professional services.

A price index is a statistical measure that summarizes in one number the price change of a set of goods or services from a base period.

Uses of price indexes:

  1. Evaluate business performance - compare self with others in the industry
  2. Contract escalation - tie value of contract to index to protect the contract against cost increases
  3. Measure economic performance - GDP measurement

Section A: Descriptions of business activities

No data is required to be filled out in this section. This section simply contains quick definitions that can be used as a reference while completing the questionnaire.

Section B: Business activity

The Informatics Professional Services Industries covered by this survey are defined using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS is part of an international framework to allow for the comparison of industrial performance between different countries.

The four industries covered are:

  • Software Publishers
  • Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services
  • Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, and Web Search
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services

In order to help you choose the category that best describes the activity of your business, we include a formal definition of the inclusions and exclusions of each category below. If you require further help on this question, or if you feel that you are part of another NAICS industry, please call our Help line.

Software Publishers

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing computer software, usually for multiple clients and generally referred to as packaged software. Establishments in this industry carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing computer software, such as designing, providing documentation, assisting in installation and providing support services to software purchasers. These establishments may design and publish, or publish only.

Include:

  • Computer software publishing (including designing and developing), packaged
  • Computer software, all formats, packaged, publishers
  • Games, computer software, packaged, publishers
  • Publishers, packaged computer software, all formats

Exclude:

  • Mass duplication of software;
  • Reselling packaged software;
  • Publishing software exclusively on the Internet;
  • Providing access to software for clients from a central host site;
  • Custom designing software to meet the needs of specific users;

Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hosting or data processing services. Hosting establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, video and audio streaming services, application hosting, application service provisioning, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments may provide complete processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the customer; specialized services, such as automated data entry; or they may make data processing resources available to clients on an hourly or time-sharing basis.

Include:

  • Application hosting
  • Automatic data processing, computer services
  • Computer input preparation services
  • Computer processing
  • Computer processing services
  • Computer time, rental
  • Computer time-sharing services
  • Data entry services
  • Data processing services
  • Data processing, computer services
  • Disk and diskette conversion services
  • Input preparation services, computer
  • Leasing of computer time
  • Microfilm recording and imaging service
  • Optical scanning data services
  • Rental of computer time
  • Service bureaus, computer
  • Video and audio streaming services
  • Web hosting

Exclude:

  • Processing financial transactions;
  • Computer facilities management;
  • Data keying or keypunch services, text processing or desktop publishing;
  • Access to microcomputers and office equipment from a retail location;

Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, and Web Search Portals

This Canadian industry comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet or operating web sites, known as web search portals, that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format. The Internet publishing and broadcasting establishments in this industry provide textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest. These establishments do not provide traditional (non-Internet) versions of the content that they publish or broadcast. Establishments known as web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.

Include:

  • Directory publishing, Internet
  • Internet book publishing
  • Internet broadcasting
  • Internet entertainment sites
  • Internet game sites
  • Internet newspaper publishing
  • Internet periodical publishing
  • Internet software publishing
  • Newspapers, publishing (exclusively on Internet)
  • Publishing, maps, street guides and atlases (exclusively on Internet)
  • Technical books, publishing (exclusively on Internet)
  • Web search portals

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing expertise in the field of information technologies through one or more activities, such as writing, modifying, testing and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer, including the creation of Internet home pages; planning and designing computer systems that integrate hardware, software and communication technologies; on-site management and operation of clients' computer and data processing facilities; providing advice in the field of information technologies; and other professional and technical computer-related services.

Include:

  • Application software programming services, custom
  • CAD/CAM systems services
  • CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems services
  • Computer consulting services
  • Computer disaster recovery services
  • Computer facilities management services
  • Computer hardware consulting services
  • Computer programming services, custom
  • Computer programs or systems software development, custom
  • Computer software consulting services
  • Computer software programming services, custom
  • Computer software systems analysis and design, custom
  • Computer systems analysis and design services
  • Computer systems design consulting services
  • Computer systems integrators
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) systems services
  • Computer-aided engineering (CAE) systems services
  • Data processing facilities management services
  • Design and system analysis, computer services (software)
  • Facilities management services, computer
  • Facilities support services, computer
  • Information management system design services, computer
  • Internet page design services, custom
  • Local area network (LAN) systems integrators
  • Management information systems design consulting services
  • Office automation, computer systems integration
  • Programming services, computer, custom
  • Requirements analysis, computer hardware
  • Software installation services
  • Software programming, custom
  • Software systems analysis and design, custom
  • Systems analysis and design, computer services (software)
  • Systems analysis and design, computer software
  • Systems engineering (system integration)
  • Systems integration, computer
  • Web page developing

Exclude:

  • Retailing computer hardware and software and providing support services;
  • Publishing packaged software;
  • Providing data processing services;

Thank you again for taking the time to complete the questionnaire. If you have any additional questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact 1-877-604-7828 between 8:00am and 23:00pm Mountain Time or mail to:

Statistics Canada,
Operations and Integration Division,
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0T6

Quarterly Survey of Telecommunications

4th Quarter 2010

Business Special Surveys and Technology Statistics Division

This report covers the period from: month 2010 to month 2010

Confidential when completed

Respondent company

  • Legal Name
  • Operating Name
  • Contact Person
  • Job Title
  • Street
  • City
  • Province
  • Postal Code
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • E-mail
  • Website

Correct as required

  • Legal Name
  • Operating or Trade Name (if different from legal name)
  • Contact person responsible for this survey (please print clearly)
  • Job Title
  • Street
  • City
  • Province
  • Postal Code
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • E-mail
  • Website

Information for Respondents

Survey Purpose

This survey collects financial and operating data for the statistical measurement and analysis of the telecommunications industry. These data will be aggregated to produce national estimates of activity by industry. Those estimates are used by government, the private sector, international telecommunications organizations, academics, analysts, and the general public to better understand this sector's role in the social and economic fabric of Canada.

Authority

This quarterly survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under this Act.

Confidentiality

The Statistics Act protects the confidentiality of information collected by Statistics Canada.  Your answers are confidential.  Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act.  The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation. Therefore, for example, the Canada Revenue Agency cannot access identifiable survey records from Statistics Canada.  Information from this survey will be used for statistical purposes only and will be published in aggregate form only.

Data Sharing Agreements

To reduce response burden and to ensure more uniform statistics, Statistics Canada has entered into a data sharing agreement under section 12 of the Statistics Act to share information from all respondents with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

Subsection 12(2) of the Statistics Act provides that where a respondent gives notice in writing to the Chief Statistician that the respondent objects to the sharing of the information by Statistics Canada, the information not be shared with the department or corporation unless the department or corporation is authorized by law to require the respondent to provide the information.

The CRTC is authorized by law to require the respondent to provide the information under section 37 of the Telecommunications Act. Information provided to the CRTC will be treated in accordance with the requirements of section 39 of the Telecommunications Act.

Planned Record Linkage

To enhance the data from this survey, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources..

Return Procedures

Please return the completed questionnaire(s) within 30 days of receipt by facsimile to (613) 951-9920. If you anticipate difficulty in making this deadline, please inform Statistics Canada of your expected filing date.

Reporting Instructions

Please complete all questions that pertain to your operations.

To reduce the chances of call-backs to verify data, please record "N/A" for those items that are not relevant to your company.

Detailed instructions and definitions of terms used in the questionnaire are found in the Reporting Guide.

Assistance

If you require assistance, please contact:
Jo Anne Lambert
Telephone: (613) 951-6673
Facsimile: (613) 951-9920
E-mail: joanne.lambert@statcan.gc.ca

Thank you for your co-operation

Revenues (in thousands for the quarter)

1. Telecommunications operating revenues

  1. Local and access  (include basic local service, optional local features, contribution, equipment, and other local and access)
  2. Long distance (include settlement)
  3. Data
  4. Private line
  5. Internet
  6. Mobile and paging
    • Retail
    • Wholesale
  7. Broadcast distribution (basic and non-basic programming)
  8. Other operating revenues
  • Total operating revenues

Network and subscribers (in thousands at quarter end)

2. Number of fixed network lines by market (Voice-grade equivalents) - Access dependent and independent

  1. Residential
  2. Business
  3. Wholesale
  4. Lines for internal use
  • Total PSTN lines

3. Number of mobile and paging subscriptions

  1. Retail (Residential and business)
  2. Wholesale     
  • Total mobile and paging subscriptions

4. Number of Internet subscriptions

  1. Dial-up
  2. High speed - Cable modem
  3. High speed - Digital subscriber line (DSL)
  4. High speed - Other
  • Total number of Internet subscriptions

5. Number of multi-channel video services subscriptions

  1. By phone line
  2. By cable
  3. By satellite
  4. Other
  • Total multi-channel video services subscriptions

Volume (in thousands at quarter end)

6. Long distance minutes - Fixed               

  1. Retail
    • October
    • November
    • December
    • Total
  2. Wholesale
    • October
    • November
    • December
    • Total
  • Total long distance minutes
    • October
    • November
    • December
    • Total

Note: Please include Domestic, US, and International long distance minutes.

7. Number of short messaging service (SMS)

  1. To mobile devices
  2. From mobile devices
  • Total number of short messaging service (SMS)

8. Mobile voice minutes 

  1. Toll minutes (Long distance)
  2. Non-toll minutes (Basic voice)
  • Total mobile voice minutes

Capital expenditures (in thousands for the quarter)

9. Capital expenditures

Remarks

Certification

Please print the name of the person responsible for this return:

Signature:

I certify that the information provided in this report is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

  • Phone no.
  • Position
  • Date

Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use, 2009

Collected under authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19.

 

The purpose of this survey

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, is conducting this survey to collect detailed information on the energy consumption patterns of Canadian buildings. This survey collects data on the types and quantities of energy (such as electricity, natural gas etc.) consumed by buildings in Canada. One of the principal goals of Natural Resources Canada is to continually improve energy efficiency in Canada through various measures. Improving energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Given the current energy situation, this survey will be used to assess how well Canada is fulfilling its commitment both to increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This worksheet is designed to help you gather the required information prior to our personal interview that will take place. Gathering this information prior to your personal interview is crucial to the success of this initiative. You will be contacted shortly to set up an interview time that works for you.

Your participation is important

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this survey is mandatory and your co-operation is essential to ensure the accuracy of the information collected.

The data you report are confidential

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from publishing or releasing any statistics which would divulge information obtained from this survey that relates to any identifiable business, organization or institution without the previous consent of that business or institution.The data reported on the worksheet will be treated in strict confidence, used for statistical purposes and published in aggregate form only.The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation.

Data sharing agreements

For information on data-sharing agreements, please refer to the letter included in this package.

  1. For the purpose of this worksheet, please indicate the 12 month period in which you are reporting. The target of this survey is to capture data for 2009. If a fiscal period is being reported, please report for the fiscal year in which the most months are in 2009.

    • Please indicate the month and year of the start and end of the period.

  2. As of December 2009, what was the total rentable floor area occupied by your organization?

    • Exclude indoor parking, and areas occupied by other organizations.

    • If your organization occupies space in more than one building, the total rentable area should include the space occupied by your organization in all buildings.

    • If you don’t know the exact area, please provide your best estimate.

      Please provide the specific area:

      What is the area measured in?

      • Square meters
      • Square feet

  3. What percentage of the floor space occupied by this organization was heated to at least 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) during 2009, including basements?

    • Please report for the total rentable floor area for your entire organization (i.e. include all locations).

  4. What percentage of the floor space occupied by this organization was air conditioned during 2009, including basements?

    • Please report for the total rentable floor area for your entire organization (i.e. include all locations).

  5. In what year was construction completed for the building where the majority of your organization is located?

    • If portions of the building were constructed at different times, please provide the age of the largest portion.

  6. Please indicate the number of the following devices used by your organization as of December 2009.

    • Computers including laptops and other electronic devices with a micro-processor (Exclude cash registers and battery-operated hand-held devices)

    • Computer Servers, e.g. a computer system that provides essential services over a computer network (Do not include personal computers or laptops)

    • Vending machines

    • Cash Registers

    • Medical diagnosis or treatment machines (e.g. X-ray, CAT scan, MRI, dialysis, ultrasound)

    • Printers, photocopiers, fax machines and multi-functional devices (e.g. combined printer, copier and fax)

    • Automated Teller Machines (ATMs or bank machines)

    • Major domestic appliances (appliances such as stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, or dishwashers)

    • Commercial food preparation appliances (e.g. stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers found in a cafeteria or restaurant)

    • Laundry washers and dryers

    • Sterilisation equipment

  7. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the main source of energy used to heat your organization as well as any alternate sources used.

    • Main energy source for space heating (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)
    • Alternate energy sources for space heating (Mark all that apply):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)

  8. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the only the main source of energy used to cool your organization. Also for 2009, please indicate the main source of energy used for domestic water heating (water used for consumption, not for space heating).

    • Main energy source for space cooling (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)
    • Main energy source for domestic water heating (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)

  9. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the total quantity of energy consumed, the unit of measure, and the total amount spent for each source of energy consumed by your organization.

    • Please indicate only the energy consumed at the physical location of your building, relating to the floor area you have reported in question 2. If your landlord pays your energy bills please forward this question to the appropriate person

    • Do not include fuel or energy used for transportation.

    • For amount spent, please report in Canadian dollars the total including taxes, service charges and any rebates.

Electricity.  (Exclude electricity generated at your building):
Unit: kWh, MWh, GJ, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Natural Gas:
Unit: m3, L, ft3, GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Light Fuel Oil:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Diesel:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Kerosene:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Propane or Other Bottle Gas:
Unit: L, kg, GJ, lbs, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District Steam purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District hot water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District chilled water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Wood and wood by-products:
Unit: Full cords, Pellets (tonnes), Tonnes (metric), lbs, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Electricity generated on-site including emergency generator use:
Unit: kWh, GJ, Other:

Domestic Water Consumed:
Unit: L, m3, Not Metered, Other:

Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use, 2009

Collected under authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19.

The purpose of this survey

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, is conducting this survey to collect detailed information on the energy consumption patterns of Canadian buildings. This survey collects data on the types and quantities of energy (such as electricity, natural gas etc.) consumed by buildings in Canada. One of the principal goals of Natural Resources Canada is to continually improve energy efficiency in Canada through various measures. Improving energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Given the current energy situation, this survey will be used to assess how well Canada is fulfilling its commitment both to increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This worksheet is designed to help you gather the required information prior to our personal interview that will take place. Gathering this information prior to your personal interview is crucial to the success of this initiative. You will be contacted shortly to set up an interview time that works for you.

Your participation is important

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this survey is mandatory and your co-operation is essential to ensure the accuracy of the information collected.

The data you report are confidential

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from publishing or releasing any statistics which would divulge information obtained from this survey that relates to any identifiable business, organization or institution without the previous consent of that business or institution.The data reported on the worksheet will be treated in strict confidence, used for statistical purposes and published in aggregate form only.The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation.

Data sharing agreements

For information on data-sharing agreements, please refer to the letter included in this package.

  1. For the purpose of this worksheet, please indicate the 12 month period in which you are reporting. The target of this survey is to capture data for 2009. If a fiscal period is being reported, please report for the fiscal year in which the most months are in 2009.

    • Please indicate the month and year of the start and end of the period.

  2. As of December 2009, what was the gross building area?

    • Include all enclosed floors of the building, such as indoor parking, mechanical areas, common areas and basements.

    • If you don’t know the exact area, please provide your best estimate (i.e. multiply the length of your building by width of building by the number of floors).

    • What is the area measured in?
      • Square meters
      • Square feet

  3. As of December 2009, what was the total rentable floor area occupied by your organization?

    • Exclude indoor parking, and areas occupied by other organizations.

    • If your organization occupies space in more than one building, the total rentable area should include the space occupied by your organization in all buildings.

    • If you don’t know the exact area, please provide your best estimate

    • What is the area measured in?
      • Square meters
      • Square feet

  4. What percentage of the gross building area occupied by this organization was heated to at least 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) during 2009, including basements?

  5. What percentage of the gross building area occupied by this organization was air conditioned during 2009, including basements?

  6. If your building is a warehouse space, please provide the volume of refrigerated space for each the following categories:

    • Volume of space cooled to 1 degree Celsius or higher

    • Volume of space cooled between 0 and -28 degrees Celsius

    • Volume of space cooled below -28 degree Celsius

    • What are these volumes measured in?
      • Cubic feet
      • Cubic meters

  7. In which year was construction completed for the largest portion of the building(s).

    • If portions of the building were constructed at different times, please provide the year in which construction was completed for the largest portion.

  8. Please indicate the total number of normal operating hours for your building during a typical week.

    • Please exclude any time when maintenance, house-keeping, or security staff are working outside of the normal operating hours. If the hours vary for different parts of the building or complex, report for that area which is open the longest.

  9. If your building is an elementary or secondary school, how many students can be seated in all of the classrooms in this building at one time?

  10. If your building is an elementary or secondary school with portables, are the portables electrically powered by the main building supply?

  11. If your building is a hospital or nursing and residential care facility, what is the inpatient licensed bed capacity?

  12. How many people worked in the building during its main shift in 2009?

    • By main shift, we mean the shift when most people are in the building.

  13. Please indicate the number of the following devices used in your building as of December 2009.

    • Computers including laptops and other electronic devices with a micro-processor (Exclude cash registers and battery-operated hand-held devices)

    • Computer Servers, e.g. a computer system that provides essential services over a computer network (Do not include personal computers or laptops)

    • Vending machines

    • Cash Registers

    • Medical diagnosis or treatment machines (e.g. X-ray, CAT scan, MRI, dialysis, ultrasound)

    • Printers, photocopiers, fax machines and multi-functional devices (e.g. combined printer, copier and fax)

    • Automated Teller Machines (ATMs or bank machines)

    • Major domestic appliances (appliances such as stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, or dishwashers)

    • Commercial food preparation appliances (e.g. stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers found in a cafeteria or restaurant)

    • Laundry washers and dryers

    • Sterilisation equipment

  14. If this building is a retail space, does it have open or closed refrigerated cases or freezer cases? If yes, continue. If no, skip to question 19.

  15. What is the total length of the open refrigerated cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  16. What is the total length of the closed refrigerated cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  17. What is the total length of the open freezer cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  18. What is the total length of the closed freezer cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  19. Which of the following types of heating equipment were used for spacing heating in this building?

    • None

    • Furnaces that heat air directly, without using steam or hot water

    • Packaged central unit (roof mounted)

    • Boilers inside (or adjacent to) the building that produce steam or hot water

    • District steam or hot water piped in from outside the building

    • Heat pumps – packaged

    • Heat pump – residential-type split system

    • Heat pump - Individual room system

    • Individual space heaters, other than heat pumps

    • Other (Please Specify)

  20. Which of the following types of cooling equipment were used for space cooling?

    • None

    • Residential-type central air conditioners, other than heat pumps, that cool air directly and circulate it without using chilled water

    • Packaged air conditioning units, other than heat pumps

    • Central chillers inside the building that chill water for air conditioning

    • District chilled water piped in from outside the building

    • Heat pumps for cooling – packaged unit

    • Heat pumps for cooling – residential-type split system

    • Heat pumps for cooling – individual room heat pump

    • "Swamp" coolers or evaporative coolers

    • Other (Please Specify)

  21. Were any of the following renovations or retrofits executed during the years 2005 to 2009? Check all that apply.

    • None
    • Lighting
    • Cooling equipment
    • Heating equipment
    • Insulation of basement roof or walls
    • Windows
    • Plumbing
    • Addition or annex
    • Reduction of enclosed floor space
    • Other (Please specify)

  22. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the main source of energy used to heat your building as well as any alternate sources used.

    • Main energy source for space heating (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)
    • Alternate energy sources for space heating (Mark all that apply):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)

  23. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the only the main source of energy used to cool your building. Also for 2009, please indicate the main source of energy used for domestic water heating (water used for consumption, not for space heating).

    • Main energy source for space cooling (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)
    • Main energy source for domestic water heating (Mark one only):
      • None
      • Electricity
      • Natural Gas
      • Light Fuel Oil
      • Diesel
      • Kerosene
      • Propane or Other Bottled Gas
      • District Steam purchased from an off-site plant
      • District hot water purchased from an off-site plant
      • District chilled water purchased from an off-site plant
      • Wood or wood by-products (e.g. hog fuel, waste wood, bark, pellets)
      • On-site electricity generation (e.g. solar)
      • Other (please specify)

  24. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the total quantity of energy consumed, the unit of measure, and the total amount spent for each source of energy consumed by your building.

    • Please indicate only the energy consumed at the physical location of your building, relating to the floor area you have reported in question 2. If your landlord pays your energy bills please forward this question to the appropriate person

    • Do not include fuel or energy used for transportation.

    • For amount spent, please report in Canadian dollars the total including taxes, service charges and any rebates.

Electricity. (Exclude electricity generated at your building):
Unit: kWh, MWh, GJ, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Natural Gas:
Unit: m3, L, ft3, GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Light Fuel Oil:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Diesel:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Kerosene:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Propane or Other Bottle Gas:
Unit: L, kg, GJ, lbs, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District Steam purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District hot water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District chilled water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Wood and wood by-products:
Unit: Full cords, Pellets (tonnes), Tonnes (metric), lbs, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Electricity generated on-site including emergency generator use:
Unit: kWh, GJ, Other:

Domestic Water Consumed:
Unit: L, m3, Not Metered, Other:

Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use, 2009

Collected under authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19.

The purpose of this survey

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, is conducting this survey to collect detailed information on the energy consumption patterns of Canadian buildings. This survey collects data on the types and quantities of energy (such as electricity, natural gas etc.) consumed by buildings in Canada. One of the principal goals of Natural Resources Canada is to continually improve energy efficiency in Canada through various measures. Improving energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Given the current energy situation, this survey will be used to assess how well Canada is fulfilling its commitment both to increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This worksheet is designed to help you gather the required information prior to our personal interview that will take place. Gathering this information prior to your personal interview is crucial to the success of this initiative. You will be contacted shortly to set up an interview time that works for you.

Your participation is important

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this survey is mandatory and your co-operation is essential to ensure the accuracy of the information collected.

The data you report are confidential

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from publishing or releasing any statistics which would divulge information obtained from this survey that relates to any identifiable business, organization or institution without the previous consent of that business or institution.The data reported on the worksheet will be treated in strict confidence, used for statistical purposes and published in aggregate form only.The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation.

Data sharing agreements

For information on data-sharing agreements, please refer to the letter included in this package.

  1. For the purpose of this worksheet, please indicate the 12 month period in which you are reporting.  The target of this survey is to capture data for 2009.  If a fiscal period is being reported, please report for the fiscal year in which the most months are in 2009.

    • Please indicate the month and year of the start and end of the period.

  2. As of December 2009, what was the gross building area?

    • Include all enclosed floors of the building, such as indoor parking, mechanical areas, common areas and basements.

    • If you don’t know the exact area, please provide your best estimate (i.e. multiply the length of your building by width of building by the number of floors).

    • What is the area measured in?
      • Square meters
      • Square feet

  3. In which year was construction completed for the largest portion of the building(s).

    • If portions of the building were constructed at different times, please provide the year in which construction was completed for the largest portion.

  4. If your building is a warehouse space, please provide the volume of refrigerated space for each the following categories:

    • Volume of space cooled to 1 degree Celsius or higher

    • Volume of space cooled between 0 and -28 degrees Celsius

    • Volume of space cooled below -28 degree Celsius

    • What are these volumes measured in?
      • Cubic feet
      • Cubic meters

  5. Please indicate the total number of normal operating hours for your building during a typical week.

    • Please exclude any time when maintenance, house-keeping, or security staff are working outside of the normal operating hours. If the hours vary for different parts of the building or complex, report for that area which is open the longest.

  6. If your building is an elementary or secondary school, how many students can be seated in all of the classrooms in this building at one time?

  7. If your building is an elementary or secondary school with portables, are the portables electrically powered by the main building supply?

  8. If your building is a hospital or nursing and residential care facility, what is the inpatient licensed bed capacity?

  9. How many people worked in the building during its main shift in 2009?

    • By main shift, we mean the shift when most people are in the building.

  10. Please indicate the number of computers including laptops and other electronic devices with a micro-processor that were in use in your building as of December 2009.

    • Exclude cash registers and battery-operated hand-held devices

  11. Please indicate the number of computer servers that were in use in your building as of December 2009.

    • A computer server is a computer system that provides essential services over a computer network.

    • Do not include personal computers or laptops.

  12. Please indicate the number of cash registers that were in use in your building as of December 2009.

  13. If your building is a hospital or medical office building, please indicate the number of medical diagnosis or treatment machines (e.g., X-ray, CAT scan, MRI, dialysis, ultrasound) that were in use in your building as of December 2009.

  14. If this building is a retail space, does it have open or closed refrigerated cases or freezer cases?  If yes, continue.  If no, skip to question 19.

  15. What is the total length of the open refrigerated cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  16. What is the total length of the closed refrigerated cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  17. What is the total length of the open freezer cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  18. What is the total length of the closed freezer cases?

    • Is that measured in:
      • Feet
      • Meters

  19. Which of the following types of heating equipment were used for spacing heating in this building?

    • None

    • Furnaces that heat air directly, without using steam or hot water           

    • Packaged central unit (roof mounted)  

    • Boilers inside (or adjacent to) the building that produce steam or hot water       

    • District steam or hot water piped in from outside the building   

    • Heat pumps – packaged        

    • Heat pump – residential-type split system

    • Heat pump - Individual room system

    • Individual space heaters, other than heat pumps

    • Other (Please Specify)

  20. Which of the following types of cooling equipment were used for space cooling?

    • None

    • Residential-type central air conditioners, other than heat pumps, that cool air directly and circulate it without using chilled water   

    • Packaged air conditioning units, other than heat pumps           

    • Central chillers inside the building that chill water for air conditioning    

    • District chilled water piped in from outside the building

    • Heat pumps for cooling – packaged unit         

    • Heat pumps for cooling – residential-type split system

    • Heat pumps for cooling – individual room heat pump  

    • "Swamp" coolers or evaporative coolers

    • Other (Please Specify)

  21. Were any of the following renovations or retrofits executed during the years 2005 to 2009?  Check all that apply.

    • None

    • Lighting

    • Cooling equipment

    • Heating equipment

    • Insulation of basement roof or walls

    • Windows

    • Plumbing

    • Addition or annex

    • Reduction of enclosed floor space

    • Other (Please specify)

  22. For the 2009 calendar year, please indicate the total quantity of energy consumed, the unit of measure, and the total amount spent for each source of energy consumed by your building.

    • Please indicate only the energy consumed at the physical location of your building, relating to the floor area you have reported in question 2. If your landlord pays your energy bills please forward this question to the appropriate person

    • Do not include fuel or energy used for transportation.

    • For amount spent, please report in Canadian dollars the total including taxes, service charges and any rebates.

Electricity.  (Exclude electricity generated at your building):
Unit: kWh, MWh, GJ, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Natural Gas:
Unit: m3, L, ft3, GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Light Fuel Oil:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Diesel:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Kerosene:
Unit: L, GJ, Gallons (US), Gallons (UK), Other:
Amount Spent: $

Propane or Other Bottle Gas:
Unit: L, kg, GJ, lbs, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District Steam purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District hot water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

District chilled water purchased from an offsite plant:
Unit: GJ, MMBtu, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Wood and wood by-products:
Unit: Full cords, Pellets (tonnes), Tonnes (metric), lbs, Other:
Amount Spent: $

Electricity generated on-site including emergency generator use:
Unit: kWh, GJ, Other:

Domestic Water Consumed:
Unit: L, m3, Not Metered, Other:

Table of contents

Introduction
Contact (CN)
Interviewer Introduction (II)
Initial Contact (IC)
Language Of Preference (LP)
Survey Introduction (INT)
Dwelling Type (DW)
Collective Dwelling (COLL)
Tenure (TN)
Mortgage (MTGE)
Number Of Bedrooms (BD)
Roster Introduction (RS)
Usual Roster (USU)
Temp Roster (TEM)
Other Roster 1 (OTH1)
Demographic Introduction (DM)
Age With Confirmation (AWC)
Sex (SEX)
Marital Status With Confirmation (MSWC)
Education (ED)
Canadian Forces (CAF)
Relationship With Confirmation (RWC)
Person Providing Demographics (PPD)
Person Providing Information (PPI)
General Health (GEN)
Pregnancy (PRS)
Sleep (SLP)
Height And Weight (HWT)
Weight Change (WTC)
Meat And Fish Consumption (MFC)
Milk And Dairy Product Consumption (MDC)
Grains, Fruits And Vegetables Consumption (GFV)
Dietary Fat Consumption (DFC)
Water And Soft Drink Consumption (WSD)
Salt Consumption (SLT)
Physical Activities (PAC)
Children’s Physical Activity (CPA)
Sedentary Activities (SAC)
Sun Exposure (SEB)
Oral Health (OHM)
Chronic Conditions (CCC)
Phlegm (PLM)
Family Medical History (FMH)
Hepatitis (HEP)
Medication Use (MED)
Health Utility Index (HUI)
Request For Parent To Leave (RPL)
Smoking (SMK)
Alcohol Use (ALC)
Illicit Drug Use (IDU)
Sexual Behaviour (SXB)
Breastfeeding (MBF)
Request For Parent To Return (RPR)
Request For Child To Leave (RCL)
Pregnancy Information (PRG)
Birth Information (BIR)
Breastfeeding Information (BRI)
Strengths And Difficulties (SDQ)
Request For Child To Return (RCR)
Exposure To Second-Hand Smoke (ETS)
Housing Characteristics (HSC)
Hobbies (HOB)
Grooming Product Use (GPU)
Labour Force Activity (LBF)
Sociodemographic Characteristics (SDC)
Education (EDU)
Income (INC)
Administration (ADM)
Thank You (TY)

Introduction

  1. Question text in bold font is read to the respondent. Text in normal font is not read to the respondent. Interviewer instructions are prefaced by the word “ INTERVIEWER ”, and are not read aloud.
  2. Question text in bold font enclosed by brackets () is read to the respondent at the discretion of the person asking the questions.
  3. In this text, the use of the masculine is generic and applies to both men and women.  Please note that during the actual interview, the questions were personalized to be appropriate to the gender of the respondent.
  4. Question text enclosed in square brackets [] is dynamic and in most cases will vary depending on the age and sex of the respondent.
  5. The options “Don’t Know” (DK) and “Refusal” (RF) are allowed on every question unless otherwise stated. However, the response categories are shown in this document only when the flow from these responses is not to the next question.

Contact (CN)

CN_N01

  • Interviewer: Record method of interview.
    1. Telephone
    2. Personal
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

CN_N02

  • Interviewer: Have you made contact?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to CN_END)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

CN_END

Interviewer Introduction (II)

II_R01
Hello, I’m from Statistics Canada. My name is …

  • Interviewer: Introduce yourself using both your given and last names.
    Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

II_END

Initial Contact (IC)

IC_R01
I’m calling regarding the Canadian Health Measures Survey. All information collected in this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

  • Interviewer: Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

IC_END

Language Of Preference (LP)

LP_Q01
Would you prefer to be interviewed in English or in French?

  1. English (Go to LP_END)
  2. French (Go to LP_END)
  3. Other
    Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

LP_N02

  • Interviewer: Select respondent’s preferred non-official language.
  • If necessary, ask: (What language would you prefer?)
    • 03 Chinese
    • 04 Italian
    • 05 Punjabi
    • 06 Spanish
    • 07 Portuguese
    • 08 Polish
    • 09 German
    • 10 Vietnamese
    • 11 Arabic
    • 12 Tagalog
    • 13 Greek
    • 14 Tamil
    • 15 Cree
    • 16 Afghan
    • 17 Cantonese
    • 18 Hindi
    • 19 Mandarin
    • 20 Persian (Farsi)
    • 21 Russian
    • 22 Ukrainian
    • 23 Urdu
    • 24 Inuktitut
    • 25 Hungarian
    • 26 Korean
    • 27 Serbo-Croatian
    • 28 Gujarati
    • 29 Dari
    • 90 Other – Specify
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • If LP_N02 <> 90 (Other – Specify), go to LP_END.

LP_S02

  • Interviewer: Specify. (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused and EMPTY are not allowed.

LP_END

 

Survey Introduction (INT)

INT_R01
The survey will collect information on Canadians’ health and health habits. The first part of the survey is this home interview, which includes questions on many health-related topics. The second part of the survey involves a visit to a clinic to collect direct physical measures such as blood pressure, height and weight, and fitness levels.

  • Interviewer: Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

INT_R02
Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and used only for statistical purposes. While participation is voluntary, your cooperation is important to ensure the information collected in this survey is as accurate and as comprehensive as possible. (Registration#: STC/HLT-084-75364)

  • Interviewer: Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

INT_END

Dwelling Type (DW)

DW_N02

  • Interviewer: Select the dwelling type.

    01. Single detached
    02. Double
    03. Row or Terrace
    04. Duplex
    05. Low-rise apartment (fewer than 5 stories) or flat
    06. High-rise apartment (5 stories or more)
    07. Institution
    08. Hotel; rooming/lodging house; camp
    09. Mobile home
    10. Other - Specify

  • If DW_N02 <> 10 “Other -Specify”, go to DW_END.

DW_S02

  • Interviewer: Specify. (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused and EMPTY are not allowed.

DW_END

Collective Dwelling (COLL)

COLL_N01

  • Interviewer: Specify the type of collective dwelling (e.g., lodging/rooming house, hotel, motel, hostel, tourist home, hospital, staff residence, working camp, etc.)
  • If necessary, ask: (Please specify the type of dwelling.)
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused and EMPTY are not allowed.

COLL_Q02
What is the total number of people living here?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 995)

COLL_END

Tenure (TN)

TN_Q01
Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

  1. Yes
  2. No

TN_END

 

Mortgage (MTGE)

MTGE_Q01
Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?

  1. Yes
  2. No

MTGE_END

Number Of Bedrooms (BD)

BD_Q01
How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling? 

  • Interviewer: Enter “0” if no separate, enclosed bedroom.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 20)

BD_END

Roster Introduction (RS)

RS_R01
The next few questions ask for important basic information about the people in your household.

  • Interviewer: Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RS_END

Usual Roster (USU)

USU_Q01
What are the names of all persons who usually live here?

  • First Name
  • Interviewer: Begin with adults who have responsibility for the care or support of the family.
  • Enter the first name.
  • Last Name
  • Interviewer: Begin with adults who have responsibility for the care or support of the family.
  • Enter the last name.

USU_END

 

Temp Roster (TEM)

RS_Q02
Is anyone staying here temporarily?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to TEM_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to TEM_END)

TEM_Q01
What are the names of all persons who are staying here temporarily?

  • First Name
  • Interviewer: Add a person only if he has no other usual residence elsewhere.
  • Enter the first name.
  • Last Name
  • Interviewer: Add a person only if he has no other usual residence elsewhere.
  • Enter the last name.

TEM_END

Other Roster 1 (OTH1)

RS_Q04
Are there any other persons who usually live here but are now away at school, in hospital, or somewhere else?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to OTH1_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to OTH1_END)

OTH1_Q01
What are the names of the other people who live or stay here?

  • First Name
    Interviewer: Add a person only if he has no other usual residence elsewhere.
    Enter the first name.

  • Last Name
    Interviewer: Add a person only if he has no other usual residence elsewhere.
    Enter the last name.

OTH1_END

Demographic Introduction (DM)

DM_N01
 

  • Interviewer: The following questions collect the demographic information for all household members.
  • For new household members collect all demographic information.
  • For other household members collect any missing demographic information, or update/correct existing demographic information as needed.
  • Press <Page Down> to go to the first unanswered demographic question, or to go to the next question series once all the demographic information has been collected.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

DM_END

 

Age With Confirmation (AWC)

AWC_Q02
What is [Respondent Name]’s date of birth?

  • Day
    • Interviewer: Enter the day.
    • If necessary, ask: (What is the day?)
    • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 31)  
  • Month
    • Interviewer: Select the month.
    • If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)
    • 01 January
    • 02 February
    • 03 March
    • 04 April
    • 05 May
    • 06 June
    • 07 July
    • 08 August
    • 09 September
    • 10 October
    • 11 November
    • 12 December
  • Year
    • Interviewer: Enter a four-digit year.
    • If necessary, ask: (What is the year?)
    • (insert respondent answer between 1900 and 2009)

AWC_Q03
So [Respondent Name]’s age on [Interview Date] was [Calculated Age].
Is that correct?

  • Interviewer: Date of birth is [Month of Birth, Day of Birth, Year of Birth].
    1. Yes (Go to AWC_END)
    2. No, return and correct date of birth
    3. No, collect age
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

AWC_Q04
What is [Respondent Name]’s age?

  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  •  Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

AWC_END

Sex (SEX)

  • SEX_Q01
    • Interviewer: Enter [Respondent Name]’s sex.
    • If necessary, ask: (Is [Respondent Name] male or female?)
      1. Male
      2. Female
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

SEX_END

 

Marital Status With Confirmation (MSWC)

MSWC_Q02
What is [Respondent Name]’s marital status? Is he:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    • 01 ...married?
    • 02 ...living common-law?
    • 03 ...widowed?
    • 04 ...separated?
    • 05 ...divorced?
    • 06 ...single, never married?

MSWC_END

Education (ED)

ED_Q01
What is the highest grade of elementary or high school [Respondent Name] ever completed?

  1. Grade 8 or lower (Québec: Secondary II or lower) (Go to ED_Q03)
  2. Grade 9 - 10 (Québec: Secondary III or IV, Newfoundland and Labrador: 1st year of secondary) (Go to ED_Q03)
  3. Grade 11 - 13 (Québec: Secondary V, Newfoundland and Labrador: 2nd to 4th year of secondary)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ED_Q03)

ED_Q02
Did [Respondent Name] graduate from high school (secondary school)?

  1. Yes
  2. No

ED_Q03
Has [Respondent Name] received any other education that could be counted towards a degree, certificate or diploma from an educational institution?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to ED_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ED_END)

ED_Q04
What is the highest degree, certificate or diploma [Respondent Name] has obtained?

01. No post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma
02. Tade certificate or diploma from a vocational school or apprenticeship training
03. Non-university certificate or diploma from a community college, CEGEP, school of nursing, etc.
04. certificate below bachelor’s level
05. Bachelor’s degree
06. University degree or certificate above bachelor’s degree

ED_END

 

Canadian Forces (CAF)

CAF_Q01
Is [Respondent Name] a full time member of the regular Canadian Armed Forces?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

CAF_END

Relationship With Confirmation (RWC)

RWC_Q2
What is the relationship

  • of: Respondent Name1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [Respondent Name2]? (Age2, Sex2E)
  • 01 Husband/Wife
  • 02 Common-law partner
  • 03 Father/Mother (Go to RWC_Q3A)
  • 04 Son/Daughter (Go to RWC_Q3B)
  • 05 Brother/Sister (Go to RWC_Q3C)
  • 06 Foster father/mother
  • 07 Foster son/daughter
  • 08 Grandfather/mother
  • 09 Grandson/daughter
  • 10 In-law (Go to RWC_Q3D)
  • 11 Other related (Go to RWC_Q3E)
  • 12 Unrelated

RWC_Q3A
What is the relationship

  • of: [Respondent Name1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [Respondent Name2] (Age2, Sex2E)

Is that a(n):

  1. ...birth father/mother?
  2. ...step father/mother?
  3. ...adoptive father/mother?

RWC_Q3B
What is the relationship

  • of: [RespondentName1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [RespondentName2] (Age2, Sex2E)

Is that a(n):

  1. ...birth son/daughter?
  2. ...step son/daughter?
  3. ...adopted son/daughter?

RWC_Q3C
What is the relationship

  • of: [RespondentName1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [RespondentName2] (Age2, Sex2E)

Is that a(n):

  1. ...full brother/sister?
  2. ...half brother/sister?
  3. ...step brother/sister?
  4. ...adopted brother/sister?
  5. ...foster brother/sister?

RWC_Q3D
What is the relationship

  • of: [RespondentName1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [RespondentName2] (Age2, Sex2E)

Is that a:

  1. ...father/mother-in-law?
  2. ...son/daughter-in-law?
  3. ...brother/sister-in-law?
  4. ...other in-law?

RWC_Q3E
What is the relationship

  • of: [RespondentName1] (Age1, Sex1E)
  • to: [RespondentName2] (Age2, Sex2E)

Is that a(n):

  1. ...uncle/aunt?
  2. ...cousin?
  3. ...nephew/niece?
  4. ...other relative?

RWC_END

 

Person Providing Demographics (PPD)

PPD_N01

  • Interviewer: Select the person who is providing the information. If the person is not on the list, select “Non-household member”.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

PPD_END

Person Providing Information (PPI)

PPI_N01

  • Interviewer: Select the person who is providing the information. If the person is not on the list, select “Non-household member”.
  • Note: A list of household members over 12 years of age is available to choose from. It includes category “88” (Non-household member).
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • If non-proxy interview, go to PPI_END.

PPI_N02

  • Interviewer: Is the person providing the information a parent or guardian of [Respondent Name]?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to PPI_END)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

PPI_N03

  • Interviewer: Is the person providing the information a birth or biological parent of [Respondent Name]?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

PPI_END

 

General Health (GEN)

GEN_R11
This survey deals with various aspects of your health. I’ll be asking about such things as physical activity, nutrition, environment and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.

GEN_Q11
To start, in general, would you say your health is:

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  1. ...excellent?
  2. ...very good?
  3. ...good?
  4. ...fair?
  5. ...poor?
    All respondents

GEN_Q12
Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it:

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  1. ...much better now than 1 year ago?
  2. ...somewhat better now (than 1 year ago)?
  3. ...about the same as 1 year ago?
  4. ...somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago)?
  5. ...much worse now (than 1 year ago)?

If proxy interview or if age < 15, go to GEN_Q20.

All respondents

GEN_Q13
How satisfied are you with your life in general?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Very satisfied
    2. Satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 and over

GEN_Q14
In general, would you say your mental health is:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...excellent?
    2. ...very good?
    3. ...good?
    4. ...fair?
    5. ...poor?

Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over

GEN_Q15
Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...not at all stressful?
    2. ...not very stressful?
    3. ...a bit stressful?
    4. ...quite a bit stressful?
    5. ...extremely stressful?

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 and over
If age < 15 or age > 75, go to GEN_Q18.

GEN_Q16
Have you worked at a job or business at any time in the past 12 months?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to GEN_Q18)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GEN_Q18)

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 to 75

GEN_Q17
The next question is about your main job or business in the past 12 months.

Would you say that most days at work were:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...not at all stressful?
    2. ...not very stressful?
    3. ...a bit stressful?
    4. ...quite a bit stressful?
    5. ...extremely stressful?

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 to 75 who worked at a job or business at any time in the past 12 months [GEN_Q16 = 1]

GEN_Q18
How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...very strong?
    2. ...somewhat strong?
    3. ...somewhat weak?
    4. ...very weak?

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 and over

GEN_Q19
Would you rate your quality of life as:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...excellent?
    2. ...very good?
    3. ...good?
    4. ...fair?
    5. ...poor?

Non-proxy respondents aged 15 and over

GEN_Q20
Do you have a regular medical doctor?

  1. Yes
  2. No

All respondents

GEN_END

 

Pregnancy (PRS)

If sex = male or age < 14 or age > 59, go to PRS_END.

PRS_Q11
It is important to know when analyzing health whether or not the person is pregnant. Are you pregnant?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Female respondents aged 14 to 59

PRS_END

Sleep (SLP)

SLP_R11
Now a few questions about your sleep.

SLP_Q11
How many hours do you usually spend sleeping in a 24 hour period, excluding time spent resting?

Interviewer: Enter number of hours per 24 hour period. Record to the nearest half hour.
(insert respondent answer between 0.5 and 24)
Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SLP_END)

All respondents

SLP_Q12
How often do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Never (Go to SLP_Q14)
    2. Rarely (Go to SLP_Q14)
    3. Sometimes (Go to SLP_Q14)
    4. Most of the time
    5. All of the time
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SLP_Q14)

Respondents who provided number of hours of sleep [SLP_Q11 ≤ 24]

SLP_Q13
How long have you had this trouble?

  1. Less than 2 weeks
  2. 2 weeks to less than 6 months
  3. 6 months to less than one year
  4. 1 year to less than 2 years
  5. 2 years or more

Respondents who have trouble sleeping most or all of the time [SLP_Q12 = (4, 5)]

SLP_Q14
How often do you find your sleep refreshing?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Never
    2. Rarely
    3. Sometimes (Go to SLP_Q16)
    4. Most of the time (Go to SLP_Q16)
    5. All of the time (Go to SLP_Q16)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SLP_Q16)

Respondents who provided number of hours of sleep [SLP_Q11 ≤ 24]

SLP_Q15
How long has your sleep not been refreshing?

  1. Less than 2 weeks
  2. 2 weeks to less than 6 months
  3. 6 months to less than one year
  4. 1 year to less than 2 years
  5. 2 years or more

Respondents who never or rarely find their sleep refreshing [SLP_Q14 = (1, 2)]

SLP_Q16
How often do you find it difficult to stay awake during your normal waking hours when you want to?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Never (Go to SLP_END)
    2. Rarely (Go to SLP_END)
    3. Sometimes (Go to SLP_END)
    4. Most of the time
    5. All of the time
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SLP_END)

Respondents who provided number of hours of sleep [SLP_Q11 ≤ 24]

SLP_Q17
How long have you had difficulty staying awake when you want to?

  1. Less than 2 weeks
  2. 2 weeks to less than 6 months
  3. 6 months to less than one year
  4. 1 year to less than 2 years
  5. 2 years or more

Respondents who have difficulty staying awake when they want to, most or all of the time [SLP_Q16 = (4, 5)]

SLP_END

 

Height And Weight (HWT)

HWT_Q2
The next questions are about height and weight. How tall are you without shoes on?

  • 0  Less than 1’ / 12” (less than 29.2 cm)
  • 1  1’0” to 1’11” / 12” to 23” (29.2 to 59.6 cm)
  • 2  2’0” to 2’11” / 24” to 35” (59.7 to 90.1 cm) (Go to HWT_N2B)
  • 3  3’0” to 3’11” / 36” to 47” (90.2 to 120.6 cm) (Go to HWT_N2C)
  • 4  4’0” to 4’11” / 48” to 59” (120.7 to 151.0 cm) (Go to HWT_N2D)
  • 5  5’0” to 5’11” (151.1 to 181.5 cm) (Go to HWT_N2E)
  • 6  6’0” to 6’11” (181.6 to 212.0 cm) (Go to HWT_N2F)
  • 7  7’0” and over (212.1 cm and over) (Go to HWT_N2G)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HWT_B3)
    All respondents

HWT_N2A

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  1’0” / 12” (29.2 to 31.7 cm)
    • 1  1’1” / 13” (31.8 to 34.2 cm)
    • 2  1’2” / 14” (34.3 to 36.7 cm)
    • 3  1’3” / 15” (36.8 to 39.3 cm)
    • 4  1’4” / 16” (39.4 to 41.8 cm)
    • 5  1’5” / 17” (41.9 to 44.4 cm)
    • 6  1’6” / 18” (44.5 to 46.9 cm)
    • 7  1’7” / 19” (47.0 to 49.4 cm)
    • 8  1’8” / 20” (49.5 to 52.0 cm)
    • 9  1’9” / 21” (52.1 to 54.5 cm)
    • 10  1’10 / 22” (54.6 to 57.1 cm)
    • 11  1’11” / 23” (57.2 to 59.6 cm)

Respondents between 1’ 0” and 1’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 1]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2B

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  2’0” / 24” (59.7 to 62.1 cm)
    • 1  2’1” / 25” (62.2 to 64.7 cm)
    • 2  2’2” / 26” (64.8 to 67.2 cm)
    • 3  2’3” / 27” (67.3 to 69.8 cm)
    • 4  2’4” / 28” (69.9 to 72.3 cm)
    • 5  2’5” / 29” (72.4 to 74.8 cm)
    • 6  2’6” / 30” (74.9 to 77.4 cm)
    • 7  2’7” / 31” (77.5 to 79.9 cm)
    • 8  2’8” / 32” (80.0 to 82.5 cm)
    • 9  2’9” / 33” (82.6 to 85.0 cm)
    • 10  2’10” / 34” (85.1 to 87.5 cm)
    • 11  2’11” / 35” (87.6 to 90.1 cm)

Respondents between 2’ 0” and 2’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 2]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2C

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  3’0” / 36” (90.2 to 92.6 cm)
    • 1 3’1” / 37” (92.7 to 95.2 cm)
    • 2  3’2” / 38” (95.3 to 97.7 cm)
    • 3 3’3” / 39” (97.8 to 100.2 cm)
    • 4 3’4” / 40” (100.3 to 102.8 cm)
    • 5 3’5” / 41” (102.9 to 105.3 cm)
    • 6 3’6” / 42” (105.4 to 107.9 cm)
    • 7 3’7” / 43” (108.0 to 110.4 cm)
    • 8 3’8” / 44” (110.5 to 112.9 cm)
    • 9 3’9” / 45” (113.0 to 115.5 cm)
    • 10  3’10” / 46” (115.6 to 118.0 cm)
    • 11  3’11” / 47” (118.1 to 120.6 cm)

Respondents between 3’ 0” and 3’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 3]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2D

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  4’0” / 48” (120.7 to 123.1 cm)
    • 1 4’1” / 49” (123.2 to 125.6 cm)
    • 2 4’2” / 50” (125.7 to 128.2 cm)
    • 3 4’3” / 51” (128.3 to 130.7 cm)
    • 4 4’4” / 52” (130.8 to 133.3 cm)
    • 5  4’5” / 53” (133.4 to 135.8 cm)
    • 6 4’6” / 54” (135.9 to 138.3 cm)
    • 7 4’7” / 55” (138.4 to 140.9 cm)
    • 8 4’8” / 56” (141.0 to 143.4 cm)
    • 9  4’9” / 57” (143.5 to 146.0 cm)
    • 10  4’10” / 58” (146.1 to 148.5 cm)
    • 11  4’11” / 59” (148.6 to 151.0 cm)

Respondents between 4’ 0” and 4’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 4]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2E

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  5’0” (151.1 to 153.6 cm)
    • 1  5’1” (153.7 to 156.1 cm)
    • 2  5’2” (156.2 to 158.7 cm)
    • 3  5’3” (158.8 to 161.2 cm)
    • 4  5’4” (161.3 to 163.7 cm)
    • 5  5’5” (163.8 to 166.3 cm)
    • 6  5’6” (166.4 to 168.8 cm)
    • 7  5’7” (168.9 to 171.4 cm)
    • 8  5’8” (171.5 to 173.9 cm)
    • 9  5’9” (174.0 to 176.4 cm)
    • 10  5’10” (176.5 to 179.0 cm)
    • 11  5’11” (179.1 to 181.5 cm)

Respondents between 5’ 0” and 5’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 5]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2F

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  6’0” (181.6 to 184.1 cm)
    • 1  6’1” (184.2 to 186.6 cm)
    • 2  6’2” (186.7 to 189.1 cm)
    • 3  6’3” (189.2 to 191.7 cm)
    • 4  6’4” (191.8 to 194.2 cm)
    • 5  6’5” (194.3 to 196.8 cm)
    • 6  6’6” (196.9 to 199.3 cm)
    • 7  6’7” (199.4 to 201.8 cm)
    • 8  6’8” (201.9 to 204.4 cm)
    • 9  6’9” (204.5 to 206.9 cm)
    • 10  6’10” (207.0 to 209.5 cm)
    • 11  6’11” (209.6 to 212.0 cm)

Respondents between 6’ 0” and 6’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 6]
Go to HWT_B3.

HWT_N2G

  • Interviewer: Select the exact height.
    • 0  7’0” (212.1 to 214.6 cm)
    • 1  7’1” (214.7 to 217.1 cm)
    • 2  7’2” (218.0 to 220.5 cm)
    • 3  7’3” (220.6 to 223.1 cm)
    • 4  7’4” (223.2 to 225.7 cm)
    • 5  7’5” (225.8 to 228.3 cm)
    • 6  7’6” (228.4 to 230.9 cm)
    • 7  7’7” (231.0 to 233.5 cm)
    • 8  7’8” (233.6 to 236.1 cm)
    • 9  7’9” (236.2 to 238.7 cm)
    • 10  7’10” (238.8 to 241.3 cm)
    • 11  7’11” (241.4 to 243.8 cm)

Respondents between 7’ 0” and 7’ 11” tall without shoes on [HWT_Q2 = 7]

HWT_B3

How much do you weigh?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HWT_END.)
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who provided weight
  • If proxy interview, go to HWT_END.

HWT_Q4
Do you consider yourself:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...overweight?
    2. ...underweight?
    3. ...just about right?
  • Respondents who provided weight

HWT_END

 

Weight Change (WTC)

If age < 18, go to WTC_END.

WTC_R11
The next questions are about changes over time in your weight. If you don’t remember your exact weight, please provide an estimate. (If you were pregnant at the time, please think about your weight just before the pregnancy.)

WTC_B11
How much did you weigh a year ago?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
     Don’t Know, Refused
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 18 and older
  • If there was a change of at least 10 pounds/4 kilograms between current weight and weight one year ago, go to WTC_Q12. Otherwise If age < 27 or age = 35, go to WTC_B23.)

WTC_Q12
Was the change between your current weight and your weight a year ago intentional?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Respondents aged 18 and over with a change of at least 10 pounds / 4 kilograms between their current weight and their weight one year ago
  • If age < 27 or age = 35, go to WTC_B23.

WTC_B21
How much did you weigh 10 years ago?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
    Don’t Know, Refused (If age < 27 or age = 35, go to WTC_B23)
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 28 and over
  • If age < 27 or age = 35, go to WTC_B23.

WTC_B22
How much did you weigh at age 25?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WTC_B23)
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 27 and over, except respondents aged 35

WTC_B23
What is the most you have ever weighed excluding during pregnancy?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WTC_END)
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 18 and over

WTC_Q24
How old were you when you first weighed this amount?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 18 and over
  • If age < 19, go to WTC_END.

WTC_B25
What is the least you have ever weighed since age 18?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 575)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WTC_Q26)
  • Interviewer: Was that in pounds or kilograms?
    1. Pounds
    2. Kilograms
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 19 and over

WTC_Q26
How old were you when you first weighed this amount?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 18 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 19 and over

WTC_R27
Now, I'm going to ask you about weight changes that you may have had since age 18. By "weight change" we mean a gain or a loss of at least 10 pounds or 4 kilograms in a single year. Please think about all the times this has happened to you since age 18. Please do not include weight gain during pregnancy.

WTC_Q27
Since age 18, has your weight increased or decreased by 10 pounds or 4 kilograms or more in a single year?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to WTC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WTC_END)
    Respondents aged 19 and over

WTC_Q28
How many times has this happened (gaining or losing 10 pounds or 4 kilograms or more in a single year)?

  • Interviewer: Enter number of times.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 995)
  • Respondents aged 19 and over with a weight increase or decrease of 10 pounds / 4 kilograms or more in a single year [WTC_Q27 = 1]

WTC_END

 

Meat And Fish Consumption (MFC)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

MFC_R11
The next questions are about the foods you usually eat or drink. Think about all the foods you eat, both meals and snacks, at home and away from home.

MFC_B11
How often do you usually eat red meat, such as beef, hamburger, pork or lamb?  (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused(Go to MFC_B12)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B12
How often do you usually eat:
... liver (including all types of liver such as beef, veal, pork or chicken, but excluding liverwurst and liver pâté)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B13)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B13
How often do you usually eat:
... other organ meats such as kidneys, heart or giblets?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B14)
    Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B14
How often do you usually eat:
… beef or pork hot dogs?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B15)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B15
How often do you usually eat:
… sausage or bacon (including all types of sausages such as breakfast, pepperoni and Kielbassa but excluding low-fat, light or turkey varieties)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B16)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B16
How often do you usually eat:
… salt water fish such as salmon, tuna or fish sticks?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B17)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B17
How often do you usually eat:
… fresh water fish such as trout, walleye or pickerel?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B18)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B18
How often do you usually eat:
… shellfish, such as shrimp, mussels, scallops, lobster, clams, oysters or crab?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B19)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B19
How often do you usually eat:
… eggs and egg dishes including the yolk (excluding all egg dishes made with only egg whites)?  Egg dishes could include such things as eggs, omelette, frittata or quiche.

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B20)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B20
How often do you usually eat:
… cooked dried beans, such as refried beans, baked beans, pea soup or kidney beans, excluding green and yellow beans?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MFC_B21)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_B21
How often do you usually eat:
… peanuts, walnuts, seeds, or other nuts, excluding nut butters such as peanut butter?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
  • 0, Don’t Know, Refused  (Go to MFC_END)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MFC_END

 

Milk And Dairy Product Consumption (MDC)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

MDC_R11
Now, some questions about your consumption of milk and other dairy products. Remember, think about all the foods you eat and drink, both meals and snacks, at home and away from home.

MDC_B11
How often do you drink milk or enriched milk substitutes or use them on cereal?  (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MDC_B13)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MDC_Q12
What kind of milk do you usually drink or use on cereal?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. 3.25% (Whole or homo)
    2. 2%
    3. 1%
    4. 0.5%
    5. Skim or Non-Fat (including powdered milk)
    6. Flavoured milk beverages (such as Chocolate milk and flavoured milks such as Oh Henry!®)
    7. Rice (enriched)
    8. Soya (enriched)
    9. Other - Specify

 Respondents who drink milk or enriched milk substitutes, or use them on cereal [MDC_B11 > 0]
If MDC_Q12 = 9 (Other), go to MDC_S12. Otherwise, go to MDC_B13.

MDC_S12

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who drink milk or enriched milk substitutes, or use them on cereal [MDC_Q12 = 9]

MDC_B13
How often do you usually eat cottage cheese?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MDC_B14)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MDC_B14

How often do you usually eat:
… yogurt, excluding frozen yogurt?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MDC_B15)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MDC_B15

How often do you usually eat:
… ice cream or frozen yogurt?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MDC_END)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

MDC_END

 

Grains, Fruits and Vegetables Consumption (GFV)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

GFV_R11
Now, a few questions about grains, fruits and vegetables. Remember, think about all the foods you eat, both meals and snacks, at home and away from home.

GFV_B11
How often do you usually eat hot or cold cereal?  (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B12)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B12
How often do you usually eat:
… brown bread, including bagels, rolls, pita bread or tortillas?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B13)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B13
How often do you usually eat:
… white bread, including bagels, rolls, pita bread or tortillas?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B14)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B14
How often do you usually eat:
… any kind of pasta (including spaghetti, noodles, macaroni & cheese or pasta salad)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B15)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B15
How often do you usually eat:
… any kind of rice?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (If GFV_B15 = 0, go to GFV_B17. Otherwise, go to GFV_B16)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B16
How often do you usually eat:
… instant, seasoned or wild rice (such as Minute Rice®, Dainty®, Rice-a-Roni®)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B17)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
    Respondents who eat any kind of rice [GFV_B15 > 0]

GFV_B17
How often do you usually eat:
… fruit (fresh, frozen or canned)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B18)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B18
How often do you usually eat:
… tomatoes or tomato sauce, including salsa, tomato soup and spaghetti sauce but excluding tomato paste, ketchup or pizza sauce?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B19)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B19
How often do you usually eat:
… lettuce or green leafy salad with or without other vegetables?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B20)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B20
How often do you usually eat:
… spinach, mustard greens or collards excluding kale?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B21)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B21
How often do you usually eat:
… french fries, home fries, or hash brown potatoes?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B22)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B22
How often do you usually eat:
… other potatoes including baked, boiled, mashed or in potato salad, but excluding sweet potatoes?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_B23)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_B23
How often do you usually eat:
… all other types of vegetables, excluding those already mentioned?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GFV_END)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

GFV_END

 

Dietary Fat Consumption (DFC)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

DFC_R11
Remember, think about all the foods you eat, both meals and snacks, at home and away from home.

DFC_B11
How often do you usually eat regular-fat salad dressing or mayonnaise (including on salads and sandwiches)?  (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to DFC_B12)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

DFC_B12
How often do you usually eat:
… regular-fat potato chips, tortilla chips or corn chips (excluding low fat chips and pretzels)?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to DFC_END)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

DFC_END

 

Water and Soft Drink Consumption (WSD)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

WSD_R11
Next, some questions about your drink consumption. Think about all the things you drink, both at home and away from home.

WSD_B11
How often do you usually drink regular soft drinks?  (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_B12)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_B12
How often do you usually drink:
… diet soft drinks?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_B13)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_B13
How often do you usually drink:
… sport drinks, such as Gatorade® or Powerade®?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_R14)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_R14
The next two questions are about the different kinds of juice or fruit flavoured drinks you usually drink. When we say fruit juice, we mean 100% pure fruit juices such as apple, orange or grapefruit juice, whether or not they are made from concentrate. When we say fruit flavoured drinks, we mean drinks such as Sunny Delight®, fruit punch, or Kool-Aid®.

WSD_B14
How often do you usually drink fruit juices?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_B15)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_B15
How often do you usually drink:
… fruit flavoured drinks?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_B16)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_B16
How often do you usually drink:
… vegetable juices?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_B21)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_B21
How often do you usually drink:
… water?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_Q22)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

WSD_Q22
When you drink water at home or away from home, what is your primary source of drinking water?

  1. Tap water
  2. Bottled water
  3. Other – Specify
  • All respondents
  • If WSD_Q22 = 3 (Other), go to WSD_S22. Otherwise, If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to WSD_END

WSD_S22

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as their primary source of drinking water at home or away from home [WSD_Q22 = 3]
  • If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to WSD_END.

WSD_Q23
What is the source of the tap water in this home?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Municipally treated water
    2. Private well
    3. Surface source such as natural spring, lake, river, lagoon or dugout
    4. Other - Specify
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to WSD_END)
  • One respondent per household
  • If WSD_Q23 = 4 (Other), go to WSD_S23. Otherwise, go to WSD_Q24.

WSD_S23

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as the source of the tap water in their home [WSD_Q23 = 4]

WSD_Q24
Is the water in this home treated using:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. ...a filter, for example a Brita® filter?
    2. ...a water softener?
    3. ...an ultraviolet system?
    4. ...reverse osmosis?
    5. Other - Specify
    6. No treatment
  • One respondent per household
  • If WSD_Q24 = 5 (Other), go to WSD_S24. Otherwise, go to WSD_END.

WSD_S24

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as the method of treatment for the tap water in their home [WSD_Q24 = 5]
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

WSD_END

 

Salt Consumption (SLT)

Note to users: Please note that the purpose of the headings is to facilitate the interview process for respondents, and not for estimating food group consumption. The foods listed in the questionnaire are in support of the nutrition biomarkers only.

SLT_Q11
How often do you usually add salt to your food, excluding during cooking?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Always
    2. Often
    3. Sometimes
    4. Rarely
    5. Never
      Don’t Know, Refused (If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to SLT_END)
  • All respondents

    (If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to SLT_END)

SLT_Q12
What type of salt is usually used?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Ordinary table salt
    2. Sea, Kosher, seasoned, or other flavoured salt
    3. Light salt
    4. Salt substitute
    5. Other - Specify 
      Respondents who add salt to their food, excluding during cooking [SLT_Q11 = (1, 2, 3, 4)]
      If SLT_Q12 = 5 (Other), go to SLT_S12. Otherwise, If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to SLT_END.

SLT_S12

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused, and EMPTY are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as the type of salt usually used [SLT_Q12 = 5]
  • If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to SLT_END.

SLT_Q13
How often is ordinary table salt added during the cooking or preparation of foods in this household?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Always
    2. Often
    3. Sometimes
    4. Rarely
    5. Never
  • One respondent per household

SLT_END

 

Physical Activities (PAC)

If age < 12, go to PAC_END.

PAC_R11
Now I’d like to ask you about some of your physical activities. To begin with, I’ll be dealing with physical activities not related to work, that is, leisure time activities.

PAC_Q11
Have you done any of the following in the past 3 months, that is, from [date three months ago] to yesterday?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. Walking for exercise
    2. Gardening or yard work
    3. Swimming
    4. Bicycling
    5. Popular or social dance
    6. Home exercises
    7. Ice hockey
    8. Ice skating
    9. In-line skating or rollerblading
    10. Jogging or running
    11. Golfing
    12. Exercise class or aerobics
    13. Downhill skiing or snowboarding
    14. Bowling
    15. Baseball or softball
    16. Tennis
    17. Weight-training
    18. Fishing
    19. Volleyball
    20. Basketball
    21. Soccer
    22. Any other
    23. No physical activity (Go to PAC_R21)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_END)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over
  • If “Any other” is chosen as a response, go to PAC_S11V. Otherwise, go to PAC_Q12.

PAC_S11V
What was this activity?

  • Interviewer: Enter one activity only.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_Q12 )
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who selected 'Any Other' as the form of physical activity they participated in [PAC_Q11 = 22]

PAC_Q11X
In the past 3 months, did you do any other physical activity for leisure?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to PAC_Q12)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_Q12 )
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_S11X
What was this activity?

  • Interviewer: Enter one activity only.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_Q12 )
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_Q11Y
In the past 3 months, did you do any other physical activity for leisure?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to PAC_Q12 )
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_Q12 )
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_S11Y
What was this activity?

  • Interviewer: Enter one activity only.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PAC_Q12 )
  • Respondents aged 12 and over
  • For each activity identified in PAC_Q11, PAC_S11V, PAC_S11X and PAC_S11Y, ask PAC_Q12 and PAC_Q13.

PAC_Q12
In the past 3 months, how many times did you [participate in identified activity]?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • for each activity except the following:
    • Walking: MAX = 270
    • Bicycling: MAX = 200
    • Other activities: MAX = 200
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to next activity)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who indicated that they participated in an activity [PAC_Q11 < 23]

PAC_Q13
About how much time did you spend on each occasion?

  1. 1 to 15 minutes
  2. 16 to 30 minutes
  3. 31 to 60 minutes
  4. More than one hour
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who indicated that they participated in an activity [PAC_Q11 < 23]

PAC_R21
Next, some questions about the amount of time spent in the past 3 months on physical activity at work, while doing daily chores around the house, or doing errands, but not leisure time activity.

PAC_Q21
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how many hours did you usually spend walking to work or to school or while doing errands?

  1. None
  2. Less than 1 hour
  3. From 1 to 5 hours
  4. From 6 to 10 hours
  5. From 11 to 20 hours
  6. More than 20 hours
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_Q22 
(In a typical week in the past 3 months,) How many hours did you usually spend bicycling to work or to school or while doing errands?

  1. None
  2. Less than 1 hour
  3. From 1 to 5 hours
  4. From 6 to 10 hours
  5. From 11 to 20 hours
  6. More than 20 hours
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_Q23
Thinking back over the past 3 months, which of the following best describes your usual daily activities or work habits?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Usually sit during the day and don’t walk around very much
    2. Stand or walk quite a lot during the day but don’t have to carry or lift things very often
    3. Usually lift or carry light loads, or have to climb stairs or hills often
    4. Do heavy work or carry very heavy loads
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

PAC_END

 

Children’s Physical Activity (CPA)

If age > 11, go to CPA_END.

CPA_R11A
Physical activity is any activity that increases your heart rate and makes you get out of breath some of the time. It can be done in sports, school activities, playing with friends, or walking to school.

CPA_R11B
Some examples of physical activity are running, brisk walking, dancing, swimming, rollerblading, skateboarding, biking, soccer, basketball and football.

For these next two questions, add up all the time [he] spends in physical activity each day.

CPA_Q11
Over the past 7 days, on how many days was he physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. None (zero days)
    2. 1 day
    3. 2 to 3 days
    4. 4 days or more
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q12
Over a typical or usual week, on how many days is he physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. None (zero days)
    2. 1 day
    3. 2 to 3 days
    4. 4 days or more
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q13
About how many hours a week does he usually take part in physical activity (that makes him out of breath or warmer than usual) in his free time at school (for example, at lunch)?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Never
    2. Less than 2 hours per week
    3. 2 to 3 hours per week
    4. 4 to 6 hours per week
    5. 7 or more hours per week
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q14
About how many hours a week does he usually take part in physical activity (that makes him out of breath or warmer than usual) in his class time at school?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Never
    2. Less than 2 hours per week
    3. 2 to 3 hours per week
    4. 4 to 6 hours per week
    5. 7 or more hours per week
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q15
About how many hours a week does he usually take part in physical activity (that makes him out of breath or warmer than usual):
… outside of school while participating in lessons or league or team sports?

  1. Never
  2. Less than 2 hours per week
  3. 2 to 3 hours per week
  4. 4 to 6 hours per week
  5. 7 or more hours per week
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q16
About how many hours a week does he usually take part in physical activity (that makes him out of breath or warmer than usual):
… outside of school while participating in unorganized activities, either on his own or with friends?

  1. Never
  2. Less than 2 hours per week
  3. 2 to 3 hours per week
  4. 4 to 6 hours per week
  5. 7 or more hours per week
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q17
On average, about how many hours a day does [he] watch TV or videos or play video games?

  1. Doesn’t watch TV or videos or play video games
  2. Less than 1 hour a day
  3. 1 to 2 hours a day
  4. 3 to 4 hours a day
  5. 5 to 6 hours a day
  6. 7 or more hours a day
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_Q18
On average, about how many hours a day does he spend on a computer (working, playing games, e-mailing, chatting, surfing the Internet, etc.)?

  1. Doesn’t use a computer
  2. Less than 1 hour a day
  3. 1 to 2 hours a day
  4. 3 to 4 hours a day
  5. 5 to 6 hours a day
  6. 7 or more hours a day
  • Respondents aged 11 and under

CPA_END

 

Sedentary Activities (SAC)

If age < 12, go to SAC_END.

SAC_R11
Now, a few additional questions about activities you do in your leisure time, that is, activities not at work or at school.

SAC_Q11
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how much time did you usually spend on a computer, including using the Internet, playing computer games, e-mailing or chatting on-line?

  • Interviewer: Do not include time spent at work or at school.
    1. None
    2. Less than 1 hour
    3. 1 to 2 hours
    4. 3 to 5 hours
    5. 6 to 10 hours
    6. 11 to 14 hours
    7. 15 to 20 hours
    8. More than 20 hours
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SAC_END)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

SAC_Q12
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how much time did you usually spend:
... playing video games, such as XBOX, Nintendo and Playstation?

  1. None
  2. Less than 1 hour
  3. 1 to 2 hours
  4. 3 to 5 hours
  5. 6 to 10 hours
  6. 11 to 14 hours
  7. 15 to 20 hours
  8. More than 20 hours
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

SAC_Q13
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how much time did you usually spend:
... watching television, DVD’s or videos?

  1. None
  2. Less than 1 hour
  3. 1 to 2 hours
  4. 3 to 5 hours
  5. 6 to 10 hours
  6. 11 to 14 hours
  7. 15 to 20 hours
  8. More than 20 hours
    Respondents aged 12 and over

SAC_Q14
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how much time did you usually spend:
... reading, not counting at work or at school?

  • Interviewer: Include books, magazines, newspapers, homework.
    1. None
    2. Less than 1 hour
    3. 1 to 2 hours
    4. 3 to 5 hours
    5. 6 to 10 hours
    6. 11 to 14 hours
    7. 15 to 20 hours
    8. More than 20 hours
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

SAC_END

 

Sun Exposure (SEB)

SEB_R11
The next few questions are about your exposure to the sun.

SEB_R12
For the next questions, think about a typical weekend or day off from work or school in the summer months.

SEB_Q12
About how much time each day do you spend in the sun between 11 am and 4 pm?

  1. None (Go to SEB_END)
  2. Less than 30 minutes (Go to SEB_END)
  3. 30 to 59 minutes
  4. 1 hour to less than 2 hours
  5. 2 hours to less than 3 hours
  6. 3 hours to less than 4 hours
  7. 4 hours to less than 5 hours
  8. 5 hours
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SEB_END)
    All respondents

SEB_Q13
In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you use sunscreen?

  1. Always
  2. Often
  3. Sometimes
  4. Rarely
  5. Never
  • Respondents who spend 30 minutes or more in the sun on a typical weekend or day off [SEB_Q12 = (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)]

SEB_END

 

Oral Health (OHM)

OHM_R11
Next, some questions about the health of your mouth, including your teeth or dentures, tongue, gums, lips and jaw joints.

OHM_Q11
In general, would you say the health of your mouth is:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...excellent?
    2. ...very good?
    3. ...good?
    4. ...fair?
    5. ...poor?
  • All respondents

OHM_Q12
How satisfied are you with the appearance of your teeth and/or dentures?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Very satisfied
    2. Satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
  • All respondents

OHM_Q21
In the past 12 months, that is, from [date one year ago] to yesterday, how often have you found it uncomfortable to eat any food because of problems with your mouth?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Often
    2. Sometimes
    3. Rarely
    4. Never
  • All respondents

OHM_Q22
(In the past 12 months,) How often have you avoided eating particular foods because of problems with your mouth?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Often
    2. Sometimes
    3. Rarely
    4. Never
  • All respondents

OHM_Q23
Remember, by mouth we mean teeth or dentures, tongue, gums, lips and jaw joints.
In the past 12 months, how often have you had any other persistent or on-going pain anywhere in your mouth?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Often
    2. Sometimes
    3. Rarely
    4. Never
  • All respondents

OHM_Q24
(In the past 12 months,) Have you taken time away from work, school or your normal activitiesfor dental check-ups or treatments or because of problems with your mouth?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to OHM_Q31)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to OHM_Q31)
    All respondents

OHM_Q25
(In the past 12 months,) How many hours were you away from your normal activities?

  • Interviewer: Record to the nearest 0.5 hour.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0.5 and 95.5)
  • Respondents who have taken time away from work, school, or normal activities for dental check-ups or treatments or because of problems with their mouth [OHM_Q24 = 1]

OHM_Q31
Now a few questions about your regular dental care habits.
How often do you usually brush your teeth and/or dentures? (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    If OHM_Q31 = 0, Don’t Know or Refused, go to OHM_Q32.
  • All respondents

OHM_N31

  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who brush their teeth and/or dentures [OHM_Q31 > 0]

OHM_Q32
How often do you usually floss your teeth?

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    If OHM_Q32 = 0, Don’t Know or Refused, go to OHM_Q33.
  • All respondents

OHM_N32

  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
    5. Never
    6. Full set of dentures
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents

OHM_Q33
Do you usually see a dental professional:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. more than once a year for check-ups or treatment?
    2. about once a year for check-ups or treatment?
    3. less than once a year for check-ups or treatment?
    4. only for emergency care?
    5. never? (Go to OHM_R41)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to OHM_R41)
  • All respondents

OHM_Q34
When was the last time you saw a dental professional?

  1. Less than 1 year ago
  2. 1 year to less than 2 years ago
  3. 2 years to less than 3 years ago
  4. 3 years to less than 4 years ago
  5. 4 years to less than 5 years ago
  6. 5 or more years ago
  • Respondents who usually see a dental professional [OHM_Q33 = (1, 2, 3, 4)]

OHM_R41
Now a few questions about the cost of your dental care.  (It is important that we get this information from each individual that we interview, even those in the same family.)

OHM_Q41
In the past 12 months, have you avoided going to a dental professional because of the cost of dental care?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents

OHM_Q42
(In the past 12 months,) Have you avoided having all the dental treatment that was recommended because of the cost?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents

OHM_Q43
Do you have insurance or a government program that covers all or part of your dental expenses?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to OHM_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to OHM_END)
    All respondents

OHM_Q44
Is it:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. ...an employer-sponsored plan?
    2. ...a provincial program for children or seniors?
    3. ...a private plan?
    4. ...a government program for social service (welfare) clients?
    5. ...a government program for First Nations and Inuit?
  • Respondents who have insurance or a government program that covers all or part of their dental expenses [OHM_Q43 = 1]

OHM_END

 

Chronic Conditions (CCC)

CCC_R11
Now I’d like to ask about certain chronic health conditions which you may have. We are interested in “long-term conditions” which are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional.

CCC_Q11
Do you have asthma?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q21)
  • Don’t Know (Go to CCC_Q21)
  • Refused (Go to CCC_END)
  • All respondents
  • If age < 12 go to CCC_Q41

CCC_Q12
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
    Respondents who have asthma [CCC_Q11 = 1]

CCC_Q13
Have you had any asthma symptoms or asthma attacks in the past 12 months?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have asthma [CCC_Q11 = 1]

CCC_Q21
Do you have fibromyalgia?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q22
Do you have arthritis or rheumatism, excluding fibromyalgia?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q24)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q24)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q23
What kind of arthritis do you have?

  1. Rheumatoid arthritis
  2. Osteoarthritis
  3. Rheumatism
  4. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have arthritis or rheumatism, excluding fibromyalgia [CCC_Q22 = 1]
  • If CCC_Q23 = 4 (Other), go to CCC_S23. Otherwise, go to CCC_Q24.

CCC_S23

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have arthritis or rheumatism, excluding fibromyalgia [CCC_Q23 = 4]

CCC_Q24
Do you have back problems, excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q31
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you have high blood pressure?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q32
In the past month have you taken any medicine for high blood pressure?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q33
Have you ever had your blood cholesterol measured?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q41)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q41)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q34
Have you ever been told by a health professional that your blood cholesterol was high?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have had their blood cholesterol measured [CCC_Q33 = 1]

CCC_Q41
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you have chronic bronchitis?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q43)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q43)
  • All respondents
  • If age < 30, go to CCC_Q51

CCC_Q42
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents who have chronic bronchitis [CCC_Q41 = 1]

CCC_Q43
Do you have emphysema?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q45)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q45)
    Respondents aged 30 and over

CCC_Q44
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 30 and over who have emphysema [CCC_Q43 = 1]

CCC_Q45
Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q51)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q51)
    Respondents aged 30 and over

CCC_Q46
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 30 and over who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [CCC_Q45 = 1]

CCC_Q51
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you have diabetes?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q61)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q61)
    All respondents

CCC_Q52
Were you diagnosed with:

  • Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. ...insulin dependent diabetes (Type 1)?
    2. ...non-insulin dependent diabetes (Type 2)?
    3. ...gestational diabetes?
  • If CCC_Q52 = 3, go to CCC_Q61
    Respondents who have diabetes [CCC_Q51 = 1]

CCC_Q53
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes [CCC_Q52 = 1 or 2]

CCC_Q61
Do you have heart disease?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q63)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q63)
    All respondents

CCC_Q62
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents who have heart disease [CCC_Q61 = 1]

CCC_Q63
Have you ever been told by a health professional that you have had a heart attack?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents

CCC_Q71
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you have cancer?

  1. Yes (Go to CCC_Q73)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q81)
    All respondents

CCC_Q72
Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q81)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q81)
    Respondents aged 12 and over who do not currently have cancer [CCC_Q71 = 2]

CCC_Q73
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?

  • Interviewer: Maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have ever been diagnosed with cancer [CCC_Q71 = 1 or CCC_Q72 = 1]
    If sex = male, go to CCC_Q75.

CCC_Q74
What type of cancer did you / do you have?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Breast
    2. Colorectal
    3. Skin - Melanoma
    4. Skin - Non-melanoma
    5. Other - Specify
  • Female respondents aged 12 and over who have ever been diagnosed with cancer [CCC_Q71 = 1 or CCC_Q72 = 1]
  • If CCC_Q74 = 5 (Other), go to CCC_S74. Otherwise, go to CCC_Q81.

CCC_S74 

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Female respondents aged 12 and over who have ever been diagnosed with cancer [CCC_Q74 = 5]
  • Go to CCC_Q83

CCC_Q75
What type of cancer did you / do you have?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Prostate
    2. Colorectal
    3. Skin - Melanoma
    4. Skin - Non-melanoma
    5. Other - Specify
  • Male respondents aged 12 and over who have ever been diagnosed with cancer [CCC_Q71 = 1 or CCC_Q72 = 1]
  • If CCC_Q75 = 5 (Other), go to CCC_S75. Otherwise, go to CCC_Q81.

CCC_S75

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Male respondents aged 12 and over who have ever been diagnosed with cancer [CCC_Q75 = 5]

CCC_Q81
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you suffer from the effects of a stroke?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q82
Do you have a thyroid condition?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q83
Do you have a mood disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder, mania or dysthymia?

  • Interviewer: Include manic depression.
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • All respondents

CCC_Q84
Do you have a learning disability?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q91)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q91)
    All respondents

CCC_Q85
What kind of learning disability do you have?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Attention Deficit Disorder, no hyperactivity (ADD)
    2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    3. Dyslexia
    4. Other - Specify
  • Respondents who have a learning disability [CCC_Q84 = 1]
  • If CCC_Q85 = 4 (Other), go to CCC_S85. Otherwise, go to CCC_Q91.

CCC_S85

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who have a learning disability [CCC_Q85 = 4]

CCC_Q91
Remember, we’re interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.
Do you have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents
    If age < 12 go to CCC_Q95.

CCC_Q92
Do you suffer from kidney dysfunction or disease?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q93
Do you have liver disease or gallbladder problems?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q95)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q95)
    Respondents aged 12 and over

CCC_Q94
What kind of liver disease or gallbladder problem do you have?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Hepatitis A
    2. Hepatitis B
    3. Hepatitis C
    4. Jaundice
    5. Cirrhosis
    6. Gall Stones
    7. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have liver disease or gallbladder problems [CCC_Q93 = 1]
  • If CCC_Q94 = 7 (Other), go to CCC_S94. Otherwise, If CCC_Q94 = 1 or CCC_Q94 = 2 or CCC_Q94 =3, go to CCC_Q101.

CCC_S94

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have liver disease or gallbladder problems [CCC_Q94 = 7]
  • If CCC_Q94 = 1 or CCC_Q94 = 2 or CCC_Q94 =3, go to CCC_Q101.

CCC_Q95
Do you have hepatitis?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to CCC_Q101)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to CCC_Q101)
    Respondents who had not previously indicated that they have hepatitis

CCC_Q96
What type of hepatitis do you have?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. Hepatitis A
    2. Hepatitis B
    3. Hepatitis C
  • Respondents who answered yes to the direct question regarding hepatitis [CCC_Q95 = 1]

CCC_Q101
Do you have any other long-term physical or mental health condition that has been diagnosed by a health professional?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents
    If CCC_Q101 = 1 (Yes), go to CCC_S101. Otherwise, go to CCC_END.

CCC_S101

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who have any other long-term physical or mental health condition that has been diagnosed by a health professional [CCC_Q101 = 1]

CCC_END

 

Phlegm (PLM)

PLM_R11
We asked you earlier about “long-term conditions” that have been diagnosed by a health professional. Now, a few questions about conditions that do not need to have been diagnosed by a health professional and that have lasted 3 months or more.

PLM_Q11
During the past year, that is, from [date one year ago] to yesterday, have you had a cough where you brought up phlegm that lasted 3 months or more?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to PLM_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PLM_END)
    All respondents

PLM_Q12
During the previous year, that is, from [date two years ago] to [date one year ago],  did you have a cough where you brought up phlegm that lasted 3 months or more?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents who, in the past year, have had a cough that lasted 3 months or more where they brought up phlegm [PLM_Q11 = 1]

PLM_END

Family Medical History (FMH)

If there is only one person selected in the household then go to FMH_R11. If there are two people selected for the household and age of current respondent is less than 12 or greater than 19 go to FMH_R11. If there are two people selected for the household and age of current respondent is between 12 and 19 and the relationship between the two selected respondents is not a birth sibling go to FMH_R11. Otherwise go to FMH_END.

FMH_R11
The next set of questions is about the medical history of your immediate family members.  (It is important that we get this information from each individual that we interview, even those in the same family.)

By immediate family, we mean only your birth parents, birth siblings and birth children - alive or deceased. We are only interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional.

FMH_Q11
Has anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with heart disease (including heart attack or angina)?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FMH_Q13)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FMH_Q13)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q12
What is the youngest age at which a member of your immediate family was first diagnosed with heart disease?

  • Interviewer: If diagnosed at death, then use age at death.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  • One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family had ever been diagnosed with heart disease [FMH_Q11 = 1]

FMH_Q13
Has anyone in your immediate family ever had a stroke?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FMH_Q15)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FMH_Q15)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q14
What is the youngest age at which a member of your immediate family had a stroke?

  • Interviewer: If diagnosed at death, then use age at death.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  • One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family ever had a stroke [FMH_Q13 = 1]

FMH_Q15
Has anyone in your immediate family ever had high blood pressure, excluding during pregnancy?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FMH_Q17)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FMH_Q17)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q16
What is the youngest age at which a member of your immediate family was first diagnosed with high blood pressure?

  • Interviewer: If diagnosed at death, then use age at death.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  • One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family ever had high blood pressure (excluding during pregnancy) [FMH_Q15 = 1]

FMH_Q17
Has anyone in your immediate family ever had arthritis?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FMH_Q19)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FMH_Q19)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q18
What is the youngest age at which a member of your immediate family was first diagnosed with arthritis?

  • Interviewer: If diagnosed at death, then use age at death.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  •  One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview and both have a member of their immediate family who was diagnosed with arthritis in which case both respondents would answer the question. [FMH_Q17 = 1]

FMH_Q19
Has anyone in your immediate family ever had diabetes, excluding during pregnancy?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FMH_Q23)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FMH_Q23)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q21
Was this:

  • Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...insulin dependent diabetes (Type 1)?
    2. ...non-insulin dependent diabetes (Type 2)?
    3. ...both?
  • One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family ever had diabetes (excluding during pregnancy) [FMH_Q19 = 1]

FMH_Q22
What is the youngest age at which a member of your immediate family was first diagnosed with diabetes?

  • Interviewer: If diagnosed at death, then use age at death.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 130)
  • One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family ever had diabetes (excluding during pregnancy) [FMH_Q19 = 1]

FMH_Q23
Has anyone in your immediate family ever had asthma?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to FHM_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to FHM_END)
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question

FMH_Q24
Was it one of your parents that was diagnosed with asthma?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    One respondent per household, unless two unrelated household members are selected to complete the interview in which case both respondents would answer the question, and a member of the respondent’s immediate family ever had asthma [FMH_Q23 = 1]

FMH_END

 

Hepatitis (HEP)

HEP_R11
The next questions are about hepatitis vaccinations you may have had.

HEP_Q11
Have you ever received a hepatitis A vaccination? This vaccine is given to people who travel outside of Canada. It has been available since the mid 1990s.

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Refused (Go to HEP_END)
    All respondents

HEP_Q12
Hepatitis B vaccinations usually come in a 2 or 3 dose series. Have you received a complete series of hepatitis B vaccines?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents who did not refuse to the question regarding receipt of a hepatitis A vaccination
    If age < (Reference Year – 1985) go to HEP_END.

HEP_Q13
Did you receive a blood transfusion in Canada between 1978 and 1985?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents who did not refuse to the question regarding receipt of a hepatitis A vaccination, and whose age is not less than (Reference Year – 1985) [Respondents born before 1986]

HEP_END

Medication Use (MED)

MED_R100
Now I’d like to ask a few questions about your use of medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and herbal products and remedies. We will be collecting the names, drug identification numbers (DINs) and dosages of all the different kinds of medications you are currently taking. It would help us record this information more quickly if you would go and get all the bottles and containers for these products now.

MED_Q100A
In the past month, that is, from [date last month] to yesterday, did you take any prescription medications? Prescribed medications could include such things as insulin, nicotine patches and birth control (pills, patches or injections).

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to MED_Q200A)
    Don’t Know (Go to MED_Q200A)
    Refused (Go to MED_END)
    All respondents

MED_Q100B
How many different prescribed medications did you take?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MED_Q200A)
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100A = 1]
  • For the first 15 prescription medications identified in MED_Q100B, ask MED_B101A through MED_B101F.

MED_B101A
Is a Drug Identification Number (DIN) available for the medication?

  • Interviewer: If necessary, help the respondent to find the DIN on the bottle, tube or box.
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to MED_B101D)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]

MED_B101B
What is the DIN of the medication?

  • Interviewer: Record DIN from the bottle, tube or box. Be sure to use eight digits; use leading zeros to fill the field if necessary (e.g., 00012345).
  • (insert Drug Identification Number between 00000001 and 99999995)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]
  • Use trigram search.
  • If DIN found in DIN_Database, set medication name from DIN_Database.
  • Otherwise go to MED_B101D.

MED_B101C

  • Interviewer: The name associated with DIN [number] is [name]. Please confirm.
    1. Yes (Go to MED_B101F)
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]

MED_B101D
What is the exact name and dosage of the medication?

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the medication from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert medication information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]
  • If MED_B101D = Other - Specify, go to MED_B101E. Otherwise, go to MED_B101F.

MED_B101E

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the medication from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert medication information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]

MED_B101F
When was the last time that you took that medication?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Today
    2. Yesterday
    3. Within the last week
    4. Within the last month
    5. More than one month ago
  • Respondents who took prescription medications during the past month [MED_Q100B > 0]

MED_Q200A
In the past month did you take any over-the-counter medications? Over-the-counter medications could include such things as pain killers, antacids, allergy pills and hydrocortisone creams.

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to MED_Q300A)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MED_Q300A)
    All respondents

MED_Q200B
How many different over-the-counter medications did you take?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
    Don’t Know, Refused(Go to MED_Q300A)
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200A = 1]
  • For the first 15 over-the-counter medications identified in MED_Q200B, ask MED_B201A through MED_B201F.

MED_B201A
Is a Drug Identification Number (DIN) available for the medication?

  • Interviewer: If necessary, help the respondent to find the DIN on the bottle, tube or box.
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to MED_B201D)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]

MED_B201B
What is the DIN of the medication?

  • Interviewer: Record DIN from the bottle, tube or box. Be sure to use eight digits; use leading zeros to fill the field if necessary (e.g., 00012345).
  • (insert Drug Identification Number between 00000001 and 99999995)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]
  • Use trigram search.
  • If DIN found in DIN_Database, set medication name from DIN_Database.  Otherwise go to MED_B201D.

MED_B201C

  • Interviewer: The name associated with DIN [number] is [name]. Please confirm.
    1. Yes(Go to MED_B201F)
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]

MED_B201D
What is the exact name and dosage of the medication?

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the medication from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert medication information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]
  • If MED_B201D = Other - specify, go to MED_B201E. Otherwise, go to MED_B201F.

MED_B201E

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the medication from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert medication information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]

MED_B201F
When was the last time that you took that medication?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Today
    2. Yesterday
    3. Within the last week
    4. Within the last month
    5. More than one month ago
  • Respondents who took over-the-counter medications during the past month [MED_Q200B > 0]

MED_Q300A
There are also many health products and herbal remedies such as vitamins, minerals, fish oils and other oils, and botanical or homeopathic preparations which people use to prevent illness or to improve or maintain their health.
In the past month did you take any health products or herbal remedies?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to MED_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MED_END)
    All respondents

MED_Q300B
How many different health products or herbal remedies did you take?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MED_END)
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300A = 1]
  • For the first 15 health products identified in MED_Q300B, ask MED_B301A through MED_B301F.

MED_B301A
Is a Drug Identification Number (DIN) available for the health product or herbal remedy?

  • Interviewer: If necessary, help the respondent to find the DIN on the bottle, tube or box.
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to MED_B301D)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]

MED_B301B
What is the DIN of the health product or herbal remedy?

  • Interviewer: Record DIN from the bottle, tube or box. Be sure to use eight digits; use leading zeros to fill the field if necessary (e.g., 00012345).
  • (insert Drug Identification Number between 00000001 and 99999995)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]
  • Use trigram search.
  • If DIN found in DIN_Database, set medication name from DIN_Database. Otherwise go to MED_B301D.

MED_B301C

  • Interviewer: The name associated with DIN [number] is [name]. Please confirm.
    1. Yes (Go to MED_B301F)
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]

MED_B301D
What is the exact name and dosage of the health product or herbal remedy?

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the health product or herbal remedy from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert health product information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]
  • If MED_B301D = Other - specify, go to MED_B301E. Otherwise, go to MED_B301F.

MED_B301E

  • Interviewer: Record the exact name and dosage of the health product or herbal remedy from the bottle, tube or box.
  • (insert health product information to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]

MED_B301F
When was the last time that you took that health product or herbal remedy?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Today
    2. Yesterday
    3. Within the last week
    4. Within the last month
    5. More than one month ago
  • Respondents who took health products or herbal remedies during the past month [MED_Q300B > 0]

MED_END

 

Health Utility Index (HUI)

HUI_R01
The next set of questions asks about your day-to-day health. The questions are not about illnesses like colds that affect people for short periods of time. They are concerned with a person’s usual abilities.

You may feel that some of these questions do not apply to you, but it is important that we ask the same questions of everyone.

HUI_Q01
Are you usually able to see (clearly, and without distortion, the words in a book/well enough to read ordinary newsprint) without glasses or contact lenses?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q04)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_END)
    All respondents

HUI_Q02
Are you usually able to see (clearly, and without distortion, the words in a book/well enough to read ordinary newsprint) with glasses or contact lenses?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q04)
  2. No
    Respondents unable to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses [HUI_Q01 = 2]

HUI_Q03
Are you able to see at all?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HUI_Q06)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q06)
    Respondents unable to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses [HUI_Q01 = 2]

HUI_Q04
Are you able to see well enough to recognize a friend on the other side of the street without glasses or contact lenses?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q06)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q06)
    All respondents except those who are unable to see at all [HUI_Q01 = 1 or HUI_Q02 = 1 or HUI_Q03 = 1]

HUI_Q05
Are you usually able to see well enough to recognize a friend on the other side of the street with glasses or contact lenses?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents (except those who are unable to see at all) who are unable to recognize a friend on the other side of the street without glasses or contact lenses [HUI_Q04 = 2]

HUI_Q06
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a group conversation with at least 3 other people without a hearing aid?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q10)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q10)
    All respondents

HUI_Q07
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a group conversation with at least 3 other people with a hearing aid?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q08)
  2. No
    Respondents unable to hear what is said in a group conversation without a hearing aid [HUI_Q06 = 2]

HUI_Q07A
Are you able to hear at all?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HUI_Q10)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q10)
    Respondents unable to hear what is said in a group conversation with a hearing aid [HUI_Q07 = 2]

HUI_Q08
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a conversation with one other person in a quiet room without a hearing aid?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q10)
  2. No
    Refused (Go to HUI_Q10)
    All respondents except those who are unable to hear at all [HUI_Q07 = 1 or HUI_Q07A = 1]

HUI_Q09
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a conversation with one other person in a quiet room with a hearing aid?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    All respondents (except those who are unable to hear at all) who are unable to hear what is said in a conversation with one other person in a quiet room without a hearing aid [HUI_Q08 = (2, RF)]

HUI_Q10
Are you usually able to be understood completely when speaking with strangers in your own language?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q14)
  2. No
    Refused (Go to HUI_Q14)
    All respondents

HUI_Q11
Are you able to be understood partially when speaking with strangers?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents unable to be understood completely when speaking with strangers in their own language [HUI_Q10 = 2]

HUI_Q12
Are you able to be understood completely when speaking with those who know you well?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q14)
  2. No
    Refused (Go to HUI_Q14)
    Respondents unable to be understood completely when speaking with strangers in their own language [HUI_Q10 = 2]

HUI_Q13
Are you able to be understood partially when speaking with those who know you well?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents unable to be understood completely when speaking with those they know well [HUI_Q12 = 2]

HUI_Q14
Are you usually able to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support such as braces, a cane or crutches?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q21)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q21)
    All respondents

HUI_Q15 
Are you able to walk at all?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HUI_Q18)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q18)
    Respondents unable to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support [HUI_Q14 = 2]

HUI_Q16
Do you require mechanical support such as braces, a cane or crutches to be able to walk around the neighbourhood?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents able to walk, but unable to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support [HUI_Q15 = 1]

HUI_Q17
Do you require the help of another person to be able to walk?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents able to walk, but unable to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support [HUI_Q15 = 1]

HUI_Q18
Do you require a wheelchair to get around?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HUI_Q21)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q21)
    Respondents able to walk but, unable to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support [HUI_Q14 = 2]

HUI_Q19
How often do you use a wheelchair?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Always
    2. Often
    3. Sometimes
    4. Never
  • Respondents who require the use of a wheelchair [HUI_Q18 = 1]

HUI_Q20
Do you need the help of another person to get around in the wheelchair?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents who require the use of a wheelchair [HUI_Q18 = 1]

HUI_Q21
Are you usually able to grasp and handle small objects such as a pencil or scissors?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_Q25)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q25)
    All respondents

HUI_Q22
Do you require the help of another person because of limitations in the use of hands or fingers?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HUI_Q24)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_Q24)
    Respondents unable to grasp and handle small objects [HUI_Q21 = 2]

HUI_Q23
Do you require the help of another person with:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...some tasks?
    2. ...most tasks?
    3. ...almost all tasks?
    4. ...all tasks?
  • Respondents who require the help of another person because of limitations in the use of their hands or fingers [HUI_Q22 = 1]

HUI_Q24
Do you require special equipment, for example, devices to assist in dressing, because of limitations in the use of hands or fingers?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents unable to grasp and handle small objects, or who require the help of another person because of limitations in the use of their hands or fingers [HUI_Q21 = 2]

HUI_Q25
Would you describe yourself as being usually:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...happy and interested in life?
    2. ...somewhat happy?
    3. ...somewhat unhappy?
    4. ...unhappy with little interest in life?
    5. ...so unhappy that life is not worthwhile?
  • All respondents

HUI_Q26
How would you describe your usual ability to remember things?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Able to remember most things
    2. Somewhat forgetful
    3. Very forgetful
    4. Unable to remember anything at all
  • All respondents

HUI_Q27
How would you describe your usual ability to think and solve day-to-day problems?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Able to think clearly and solve problems
    2. Having a little difficulty
    3. Having some difficulty
    4. Having a great deal of difficulty
    5. Unable to think or solve problems
  • All respondents

HUI_Q28
Are you usually free of pain or discomfort?

  1. Yes (Go to HUI_END)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HUI_END)
    All respondents

HUI_Q29
How would you describe the usual intensity of your pain or discomfort?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Mild
    2. Moderate
    3. Severe
  • Respondents who are not usually free of pain or discomfort [HUI_Q28 = 2]

HUI_Q30
How many activities does your pain or discomfort prevent?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. None
    2. A few
    3. Some
    4. Most
  • Respondents who are not usually free of pain or discomfort [HUI_Q28 = 2]

HUI_END

 

Request for parent to leave (RPL)

If age < 12 or age > 19, go to RPL_END.

RPL_N11

  • Interviewer: Is the parent or guardian in the room with the youth?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to RPL_END)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents between 12 and 19 years of age

RPL_R12
The next set of questions deal with some sensitive topics such as smoking, drug use and sexual behaviour. To obtain honest and accurate answers, it is best when these questions are answered in private.

RPL_Q13

  • Interviewer:  Read to parent or guardian.

Would you please leave the room for a few minutes? We will let you know when we have finished these questions and you will be welcome to return.

  • Interviewer: Is the selected respondent now alone?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Parent or guardian of respondents between 12 and 19 years of age

RPL_END

Smoking (SMK)

If age < 12, go to SMK_END.

SMK_R11
Now, I am going to ask you about cigarette smoking. By cigarettes, we mean both ready-made cigarettes and ones you roll yourself, excluding cigars, cigarillos, marijuana or pipes.

SMK_Q11
In your lifetime, have you smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes (about 4 packs)?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

SMK_Q12
At the present time, do you smoke cigarettes daily, occasionally or not at all?

  1. Daily
  2. Occasionally
  3. Not at all
  • Respondents aged 12 and over
  • If SMK_Q11 = 2 (No) and SMK_Q12 = 3 (Not at all), go to SMK_Q60.
  • If SMK_Q11 = (Don’t Know or Refused) and SMK_Q12 = (Don’t Know or Refused), go to SMK_Q60.

SMK_R21
The next questions are about your smoking history. To begin, a question about when you started smoking. You may find it helpful to think back to what you were doing or who you were with when you started smoking.

SMK_Q21
At what age did you smoke your first whole cigarette?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 5; maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 5 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q11 = 1 or SMK_Q12 = (1, 2) or (SMK_Q11 = (DK, RF) and SMK_Q12 = (1, 2, 3))]

SMK_R22
Now I’d like to know about changes in your smoking pattern from the time you smoked your first whole cigarette until today.

SMK_Q22
How old were you when you started smoking at least 1 cigarette a month?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is [age smoked first whole cigarette]; maximum is age.
  • If the respondent never smoked at least one cigarette a month, enter “0”.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q11 = 1 or SMK_Q12 = (1, 2) or (SMK_Q11 = (DK, RF) and SMK_Q12 = (1, 2, 3))]
  • If SMK_Q22 = 0, Don’t Know or Refused, go to SMK_Q60.

SMK_Q23
When you were [age started smoking one cigarette a month] years old, how many days in a typical month did you smoke at least one cigarette?

  • Interviewer: If the respondent smoked every day or daily, enter “31”.
  • If the respondent smoked 30 days in a month, ask if this means every day. If so, enter “31”. If not, enter “30”.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 31)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time, who smoke at least one cigarette a month [Age > 11 + SMK_Q22 > 0]

SMK_Q24
(When you were [age started smoking one cigarette a month] years old,) [How many cigarettes did you usually smoke each day/On the days you smoked, how many cigarettes did you usually smoke]?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time, who smoke at least one cigarette a month [Age > 11 + SMK_Q22 > 0]
  • If SMK_Q12 = 1 (Daily) or SMK_Q12 = 2 (Occasionally), go to SMK_R25. Otherwise, If SMK_Q12 = 1 (Daily), go to SMK_Q31. Otherwise, If SMK_Q12 = 2, go to SMK_Q41. Otherwise, go to SMK_Q51.

SMK_R25
Next, a question about cigarette brand names. By brand name I mean the name on the package of cigarettes, including size and strength, such as King Size, Regular, Mild or Extra Mild.

SMK_Q25
What brand of cigarettes do you currently smoke?

  • Interviewer: If necessary, probe for cigarette strength and size.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time [Respondents aged 12 and over who answered SMK_Q12 = (1, 2) and SMK_Q22 > 0]
  • Use trigram search.

SMK_D25
Cigarette brand code

  • If SMK_D25 = Other, go to SMK_S25. Otherwise, If SMK_Q12 = 1 (Daily), go to SMK_Q31. Otherwise, If SMK_Q12 = 2, go to SMK_Q41. Otherwise, go to SMK_Q51..

SMK_S25

  • Interviewer: Specify
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over, who are smoking daily or occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q25 = Other]
  • If SMK_Q12 = 1 (Daily), go to SMK_Q31. Otherwise, If SMK_Q12 = 2, go to SMK_Q41. Otherwise, go to SMK_Q51.

SMK_Q31
How many cigarettes do you smoke each day now?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who are smoking daily at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q12 = 1 and SMK_Q22 > 0]
  • Go to SMK_Q60.
  • If SMK_Q12 = 2, go to SMK_Q41. Otherwise, go to SMK_Q51.

SMK_Q41
On the days that you smoke, how many cigarettes do you usually smoke?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who are smoking occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q12 = 1 and SMK_Q22 > 0]

SMK_Q42
In the past month, on how many days have you smoked 1 or more cigarettes?

  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 31)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who are smoking occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q12 = 1 and SMK_Q22 > 0]

SMK_Q51
Have you ever smoked cigarettes daily?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to SMK_ Q60)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SMK_ Q60)
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking  occasionally at the present time [Age > 11 + SMK_Q12 = (2, 3) and SMK_Q22 > 0]

SMK_Q52
At what age did you begin to smoke (cigarettes) daily?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is [age started smoking at least 1 cigarette a month]; maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 5 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking  occasionally at the present time, who have ever smoked cigarettes daily [Age > 11 + SMK_Q51 = 1]

SMK_Q53
How many cigarettes did you usually smoke each day?

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking  occasionally at the present time, who have ever smoked cigarettes daily [Age > 11 + SMK_Q51 = 1]

SMK_Q54
At what age did you stop smoking cigarettes [daily/completely]?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is [age started smoking daily/age started smoking at least 1 cigarette a month]; maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 5 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes during their lifetime, or who are smoking  occasionally at the present time, who have ever smoked cigarettes daily [Age > 11 + SMK_Q51 = 1]

SMK_Q60
In the past month, have you smoked cigars or a pipe or used snuff or chewing tobacco?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over

SMK_END

 

Alcohol Use (ALC)

If age < 12, go to ALC_END.

ALC_R11
Now, some questions about your alcohol consumption.
When we use the word “drink” it means:

  • one bottle or can of beer or a glass of draft
  • one glass of wine or a wine cooler
  • one drink or cocktail with 1 and a 1/2 ounces of liquor.

ALC_Q11
During the past 12 months, that is, from [date one year ago] to yesterday, have you had a drink of beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to ALC_Q17)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ALC_END)
    Respondents aged 12 and over

ALC_Q12
During the past 12 months, how often did you drink alcoholic beverages?

  1. Less than once a month
  2. Once a month
  3. 2 to 3 times a month
  4. Once a week
  5. 2 to 3 times a week
  6. 4 to 6 times a week
  7. Every day
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past 12 months [Age > 11 + ALC_Q11 = 1]

ALC_Q13
How often in the past 12 months have you had 5 or more drinks on one occasion?

  1. Never
  2. Less than once a month
  3. Once a month
  4. 2 to 3 times a month
  5. Once a week
  6. More than once a week
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past 12 months [Age > 11 + ALC_Q11 = 1]

ALC_Q14
Thinking back over the past week, that is, from [date last week] to yesterday, did you have a drink of beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to ALC_Q19)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ALC_Q19)
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past 12 months [Age > 11 + ALC_Q11 = 1]

ALC_Q15
(Starting with yesterday, that is) [day name], how many drinks did you have?

  1. Sunday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  2. Monday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  3. Tuesday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  4. Wednesday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  5. Thursday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  6. Friday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  7. Saturday? (insert respondent answer between 0 and 95)
  • Ask ALC_Q15 seven times, once for each day of the week, working backwards from yesterday.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past week [Age > 11 + ALC_Q14 = 1]
  • If Refused on first day, go to ALC_Q19.

ALC_Q16
Is the amount you drank over the last week more, about the same, or less compared to most weeks?

  1. More
  2. About the same
  3. Less
    Go to ALC_Q19
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past week [Age > 11 + ALC_Q14 = 1 and ALC_Q15 <> RF]

ALC_Q17
Have you ever had a drink?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to ALC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ALC_END)
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have not had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past 12 months [Age > 11 + ALC_Q11 = 2]

ALC_Q18
Did you ever regularly drink more than 12 drinks a week?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 12 and over who have ever had a drink, but who have not had a drink of beer, wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage during the past 12 months [Age > 11 + ALC_Q17 = 1]

ALC_Q19
Not counting small sips, how old were you when you started drinking alcoholic beverages?

  • Interviewer: Drinking does not include having a few sips of wine for religious purposes.
  • Minimum is 5; maximum is age.
  • (insert respondent answer between 5 and 79)
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who have ever had a drink [Age > 11 + ALC_Q11 = 1 or ALC_Q17 = 1]

ALC_END

 

Illicit Drug Use (IDU)

If age < 14 or proxy interview, go to IDU_END.

IDU_R11
Now I am going to ask you some questions about your use of drugs and other substances for recreational purposes. I would like to remind you that everything you say will remain strictly confidential.

IDU_Q11
Have you ever used or tried marijuana, cannabis or hashish?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Refused (Go to IDU_END)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over

IDU_Q12 
Have you ever used prescription drugs for recreational purposes?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over

IDU_Q13
Have you ever used or tried street drugs such as cocaine, speed, solvents or steroids?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to IDU_END)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to IDU_END)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over

IDU_Q14
Have you ever injected drugs?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to IDU_END)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to IDU_END)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have used or tried street drugs [Age > 13 + IDU_Q13 = 1]

IDU_Q15
Have you ever lent injection equipment to another person?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Refused (Go to IDU_END)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have used or tried street drugs, who have ever injected drugs [Age > 13 + IDU_Q14 = 1]

IDU_Q16
Have you ever borrowed injection equipment from another person (excluding needle exchange programs)?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have used or tried street drugs, who have ever injected drugs [Age > 13 + IDU_Q14 = 1]

IDU_END

Sexual Behaviour (SXB)

If age < 14 or proxy interview, go to SXB_END.

SXB_R11
I would like to ask you a few questions about sexual behaviour. We ask these questions because sexual behaviours can have very important and long-lasting effects on personal health. You can be assured that anything you say will remain confidential.

SXB_Q11
Have you ever had sexual intercourse?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to SXB_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SXB_END)
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over

SXB_Q12
In the past 12 months, have you had sexual intercourse?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to SXB_Q21)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SXB_END)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have ever had sexual intercourse [Age > 13 + SXB_Q11 = 1]

SXB_Q13
With how many different partners?

  1. 1 partner
  2. 2 partners
  3. 3 partners
  4. 4 or more partners
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have had sexual intercourse during the past 12 months [Age > 13 + SXB_Q12 = 1]

SXB_Q21
Have you ever been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • (If SXB_Q12 = 1 (Go to SXB_END.)
  • Don’t Know, Refused  (Go to SXB_END.)
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have ever had sexual intercourse [Age > 13 + SXB_Q12 = (1, 2)]

SXB_Q22
Which sexually transmitted disease[s] have you been diagnosed with?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
    2. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
    3. Chlamydia
    4. Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex Type II)
    5. Syphilis
    6. Gonorrhoea
    7. Genital Warts (Human Papilloma Virus or HPV)
    8. Venereal disease
    9. Hepatitis B
    10. Other - Specify
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have ever had sexual intercourse, who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease [Age > 13 + SXB_Q21 = 1]
  • If SXB_Q22 = 10 (Other), go to SXB_S22. Otherwise, go to SXB_END.

SXB_S22

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have ever had sexual intercourse, who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease [Age > 13 + SXB_Q22 = 10]
  • If MSWC_Q02 = [1 (Married) or 2 (Common-law)] and SXB_Q13 = 1 (one partner), go to SXB_END.

SXB_Q23
Did you or your partner use a condom the last time you had sexual intercourse?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have had sexual intercourse with more than one partner in the past 12 months [Age > 13 + SXB_Q12 = 1]

SXB_Q24
Do you or your partner usually use a condom when you have sexual intercourse?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have had sexual intercourse with more than one partner in the past 12 months [Age > 13 + SXB_Q12 = 1]

SXB_END

 

Breastfeeding (MBF)

If age < 14 or SEX = male or SXB_Q11 = 2 (never had sexual intercourse) or proxy interview, go to MBF_END.

MBF_R11
Now some questions about giving birth and breastfeeding experiences.

MBF_Q11
Have you ever given birth?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to MBF_END)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MBF_END)
  • Female non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have had sexual intercourse [Sex = 2 + Age > 13 + SXB_Q11 = 1]

MBF_Q12
How many live births have you had (excluding stillborns and miscarriages)?

  • Interviewer: Enter number of births.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 15)
  • Female non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have given birth [Sex = 2 + Age > 13 + MBF_Q11 = 1]
  • If MBF_Q12 = 0, Don’t Know or Refused go to MBF_END.
  • For each birth identified in MBF_Q12, ask MBF_Q21 and MBF_Q22.

MBF_Q21
Did you breastfeed your baby?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to MBF_END)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to MBF_END)
  • Female non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who have given birth [Sex = 2 + Age > 13 + MBF_Q12 > 0]

MBF_Q22
For how long did you breastfeed your baby?

  1. Less than 1 week
  2. 1 to 2 weeks
  3. 3 to 4 weeks
  4. 5 to 8 weeks
  5. 9 weeks to less than 12 weeks
  6. 3 months (12 weeks to less than 16 weeks)
  7. 4 months (16 weeks to less than 20 weeks)
  8. 5 months (20 weeks to less than 24 weeks)
  9. 6 months (24 weeks to less than 28 weeks)
  10. 7 to 9 months
  11. 10 to 12 months
  12. More than 1 year
    Female non-proxy respondents aged 14 and over who breastfed their baby [Sex = 2 + Age > 13 + MBF_Q21 = 1]

MBF_END

Request for Parent to Return (RPR)

If age < 12 or age > 19 or RPL_Q13 = 2 (respondent not alone), go to RPR_END.

RPR_R11
We have now finished the sensitive questions. If your parent or guardian is available, please ask him or her to [rejoin/join] us now.

RPR_N11

  • Interviewer: Is the parent or guardian in the room?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RPR_END

Request for Child to Leave (RCL)

If age > 17 or RPR_N11 = 2 (parent or guardian not in the room), go to RCL_END.

RCL_N11

  • Interviewer: Is the child in the room?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to RCL_END)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RCL_R12

  • If proxy interview Interviewer: Read to parent or guardian.
  • It is best when this next set of questions is answered by an adult in private.
  • Else
  • Interviewer: Read to respondent.
  • This next set of questions deals with topics that are best answered by your parent or guardian in private. Is your parent or guardian available to answer the next set of questions?

RCL_N12

  • Interviewer: Is the parent or guardian available to answer the next questions?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to RCL_END)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RCL_Q13

  • If proxy interview
  • Could [Respondent Name] please leave the room while we complete these questions?  We will let him know when we have finished these questions and he may return.
  • Interviewer: Has the child left the room?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Else
  • Would you please leave the room so that your parent or guardian may answer these questions in private?  We will let you know when we have finished these questions and at that time we would like you to return.
  • Interviewer: Is the parent or guardian now alone?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RCL_END

 

Pregnancy Information (PRG)

If age > 11 or Person Providing Information is not a birth or biological parent, go to PRG_END.

PRG_R11
Next some questions about your pregnancy with [Respondent Name] .

PRG_Q11
Did you smoke during your pregnancy with [Respondent Name]?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to PRG_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to PRG_END)
    Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age

PRG_Q12
How many cigarettes per day did you smoke?

  • Interviewer: Enter number of cigarettes.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 95)
  • Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age who's biological mother smoked while pregnant with respondent

PRG_Q13
At what stage in your pregnancy did you smoke [this amount]?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. During the first three months
    2. During the second three months
    3. During the third three months
    4. Throughout
  • Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age who's biological mother smoked while pregnant with respondent

PRG_END

Birth Information (BIR)

If age > 11 or if Person Providing Information is not a parent/guardian, go to BIR_END.

BIR_R11
The following questions concern [Respondent Name]’s birth.

BIR_Q11
How much did he weigh at birth?

  • Interviewer: Record the reporting unit.
    1. Pounds and Ounces
    2. Grams (Go to BIR_N14)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to BIR_Q21)
      Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BIR_N12

  • Interviewer: Enter pounds only
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 20)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age giving weight of respondent in pounds and ounces

BIR_N13

  • Interviewer: Enter ounces only
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 15)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Go to BIR_Q21.
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age giving weight of respondent in pounds and ounces

BIR_N14

  • Interviewer: Enter grams.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 9995)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age giving weight of respondent in grams

BIR_Q21
Was he born before, after or on the due date?

  1. Before the due date
  2. After the due date
  3. On the due date (Go to BIR_Q23)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to BIR_Q23)
    Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BIR_Q22
How many days [before/after] the due date was he born?

  • Interviewer: If less than one day, enter “0”.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 105)
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age, born before or after the due date

BIR_Q23
Was this a single birth, or was it twins or triplets?

  1. Single birth
  2. Twins
  3. Triplets
  4. More than triplets
    Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BIR_Q24
Was [Respondent Name] admitted to a special neonatal unit or an intensive care unit immediately following birth, before he left the hospital?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to BIR_Q26)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to BIR_Q26)
    Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BIR_Q25
For how many days, in total, was this care received?

  • Interviewer: If less than one day, enter “0”.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 995)
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age who was admitted to a special neonatal unit or an intensive care unit immediately following birth

BIR_Q26
How old were you when [Respondent Name] was born?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 12; maximum is 59.
  • (insert respondent answer between 12 and 59)
  • Parent or guardian of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BIR_END

 

Breastfeeding Information (BRI)

If age > 11 or Person Providing Information is not a birth or biological parent, go to BRI_END.

BRI_Q11
Did you breastfeed [Respondent Name] as an infant, even if only for a short period of time?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to BRI_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to BRI_END)
    Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age

BRI_Q12
For how long did you breastfeed?

  1. Less than one week
  2. 1 to 2 weeks
  3. 3 to 4 weeks
  4. 5 to 8 weeks
  5. 9 to less than 12 weeks
  6. 3 to 6 months
  7. 7 to 9 months
  8. 10 to 12 months
  9. More than 1 year
    Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age who was breastfed by his/her biological mother as an infant

BRI_Q13
For how long was [Respondent Name] fed only breast milk?

  • Interviewer: Water, tea, juice or other liquids are not to be included. Medication and vitamins can be included.
    1. Less than one week
    2. 1 to 2 weeks
    3. 3 to 4 weeks
    4. 5 to 8 weeks
    5. 9 to less than 12 weeks
    6. 3 to 6 months
    7. More than 6 months
  • Birth or biological parent of child respondent less than 12 years of age who was breastfed by his/her biological mother as an infant

BRI_END

Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) © Robert Goodman

If age > 17 or (age > 11 and age < 18 and (RPR_N11 = 2 (parent or guardian not in the room) or RCL_N12 = 2 (parent/guardian not available to answer questions)), go to SDQ_END.

For some questions, the question text changes slightly if the respondent is a “youth” (i.e., they are aged between 12 and 17).

SDQ_R11
Now I’m going to read a series of statements. Please tell me if the statement is “Not true”, “Somewhat true” or “Certainly true”. It would help us if you answered all of the questions as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain. Please give your answers on the basis of your child’s behaviour over the last six months.

SDQ_Q11
[Respondent Name] is considerate of other people’s feelings.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Refused  (Go to SDQ_END)
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q12
He is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q13
He often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q14
He shares readily with other children, for example toys, treats, pencils. / He shares readily with other youth, for example CD’s, games, food.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q15
He often loses his temper.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q16
[[Respondent Name] is rather solitary, prefers to play alone. / [Respondent  Name] would rather be alone than with other youth.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q17
He is generally well behaved, usually does what adults request.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q18
He has many worries or often seems worried.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q19
He is helpful if someone is hurt, upset, or feeling ill.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q20
He is constantly fidgeting or squirming.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q21
[Respondent Name] has at least one good friend.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q22
He often fights with other children or bullies them. / He often fights with other youth or bullies them.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q23
He is often unhappy, depressed or tearful.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

 

SDQ_Q24
He is generally liked by other children. /He is generally liked by other youth.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q25
He is easily distracted, his concentration wanders.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q26
[[Respondent Name] is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence. / [Respondent Name] is nervous in new situations, easily loses confidence.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q27
He is kind to younger children.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q28
He often lies or cheats.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q29
He is picked on or bullied by other children. / He is picked on or bullied by other youth.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q30
He often offers to help others (parents, teachers, other children).

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q31
[Respondent Name] thinks things out before acting.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q32
He steals from home, school or elsewhere.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q33
He gets along better with adults than with other children. / He gets along better with adults than with other youth.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q34
He has many fears, is easily scared.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_Q35
He has a good attention span, sees chores or homework through to the end.

  1. Not true
  2. Somewhat true
  3. Certainly true
    Parent or guardian of child respondent aged 6 to 17

SDQ_END

 

Request for Child to Return (RCR)

If age > 17 or RCL_N12 = 2 (parent/guardian not available to answer questions), go to RCR_END.

RCR_R11
We have now finished this set of questions.

  • If proxy interview
  • [Respondent Name] may return now if he wishes. He may help answer the remaining questions.
  • Else
  • [Respondent Name] should return now to answer the remaining questions in the survey. You may wish to remain in the room or close by to provide assistance to [Respondent Name] if needed.

RCR_N11

  • Interviewer:  Has the child returned to the room?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

RCR_END

Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke (ETS)

ETS_R11
The next questions are about exposure to second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke includes the smoke that smokers exhale and the smoke from burning cigarettes.

If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11, go to ETS_Q13.

ETS_Q11
Including both household members and regular visitors, does anyone smoke inside this home, every day or almost every day?

  • Interviewer: Include cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to ETS_Q14)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to ETS_END)
      One respondent per household

ETS_Q12
How many people smoke inside this home every day or almost every day?

  • Interviewer: Include household members and regular visitors.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 15)
  • One respondent per household, in a home where someone smokes every day or almost every day [ETS_Q11 = 1]

ETS_Q13
Overall, excluding your own smoking, in the past month were you exposed to second-hand smoke inside this home:

  • Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...every day?
    2. ...almost every day?
    3. ...at least once a week?
    4. ...at least once in the past month?
    5. ...never?
  • One respondent per household. [ETS_Q11 = 1]

ETS_Q14 
In the past month, were you exposed to second-hand smoke, every day or almost every day, in a car or other private vehicle?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    One respondent per household [ETS_Q11 = (1,2)]

ETS_Q15
(In the past month, ) Were you exposed to second-hand smoke, every day or almost every day, in public places (such as bars, restaurants, shopping malls, arenas, bingo halls, bowling alleys)?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    One respondent per household [ETS_Q11 = (1, 2)]
    If GEN_Q16 = 1 (worked in past 12 months), go to ETS_Q16. Otherwise, go to ETS_Q17.

ETS_Q16
(In the past month,) Were you exposed to second-hand smoke every day or almost every day at your place of work?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    One respondent per household, in a home where someone smokes every day or almost every day [GEN_Q16 = 1 and ETS_Q11 = (1, 2)]

ETS_Q17
Overall, excluding your own smoking and excluding inside your own home, in the past month were you exposed to second-hand smoke:

  • Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...every day?
    2. ...almost every day?
    3. ...at least once a week?
    4. ...at least once in the past month?
    5. ...never?
  • All respondents [ETS_Q11 = (1, 2)]

ETS_END

 

Housing Characteristics (HSC)

HSC_R11
Now I’m going to ask you some questions about this home.

If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11 go to HSC_Q12.

HSC_Q11
How old is this home? Is it:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. If necessary state: (If you do not know the exact age, please provide an estimate.)
    1. ...less than 10 years old?
    2. ...10 years old to less than 20?
    3. ...20 years old to less than 30?
    4. ...30 years old to less than 40?
    5. ...40 years old to less than 50?
    6. ...50 or more years old?
      Refused (Go to HSC_END)
  • One respondent per household

HSC_Q12
How long have you lived in this home?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is age.
  • If less than one year enter “0”.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 79)
  • All respondents
  • If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11 go to HSC_END.

HSC_Q13
What is the main source of heat in this home?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Oil furnace
    2. Gas furnace
    3. Electric heat
    4. Wood-burning stove
    5. Wood-burning fireplace
    6. Gas fireplace
    7. Other – Specify
  • One respondent per household
  • If HSC_Q13 = 7 (Other), go to HSC_S13. Otherwise, go to HSC_Q31.

HSC_S13

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • One respondent per household [Respondents who answered HSC_Q13 = 7]

HSC_Q31
In the past month, that is from [date last month] to yesterday, were any chemicals used to treat this home to control roaches, ants or termites, or were any insecticides used on indoor house plants?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HSC_Q37)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HSC_Q37)
    One respondent per household

HSC_Q33
In which area(s) of this home were these products used?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. Living room
    2. Family room
    3. Dining room
    4. Kitchen
    5. Bathroom(s)
    6. Bedroom(s)
    7. Other rooms (den, play room, rec room, etc.)
    8. Outside (foundation of building)
    9. Entire home
  • One respondent per household where chemicals were used to treat the home to control roaches, ants or termites, or where insecticides were used on indoor house plants [HSC_Q31 = 1]

HSC_Q34
(In the past month,) When these chemical products were used to treat this home, how many times did someone living in this home personally apply these products?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where chemicals were used to treat the home to control roaches, ants or termites, or where insecticides were used on indoor house plants [HSC_Q31 = 1]

HSC_Q35
(In the past month, when these chemical products were used to treat this home,) How many times did a professional exterminator apply these products?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where chemicals were used to treat the home to control roaches, ants or termites, or where insecticides were used on indoor house plants [HSC_Q31 = 1]

HSC_Q36
(In the past month, when these chemical products were used to treat this home,) How many times did someone other than a professional or household member apply these products? (For example: a neighbour or relative living outside this home)

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where chemicals were used to treat the home to control roaches, ants or termites, or where insecticides were used on indoor house plants [HSC_Q31 = 1]

HSC_Q37
In the past month, were any chemicals used in this home to control head lice on family members or fleas on pets?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    One respondent per household

HSC_Q41
(In the past month,) Did anyone treat the lawn or yard of this home, or the surrounding fields, woods or orchards with chemical products to kill insects or weeds, or to control plant diseases?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to HSC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HSC_END)
    One respondent per household

HSC_Q42
(In the past month,) When these chemical products were used to treat the area around this home, how many times did someone living in this home personally apply these products?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where the lawn, surrounding fields, woods or orchards were treated with chemical products to kill insects or weeds, or to control plant diseases [HSC_Q41 = 1]

HSC_Q43
(In the past month, when these chemical products were used to treat the area around this home,) How many times did a professional apply these products?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where the lawn, surrounding fields, woods or orchards were treated with chemical products to kill insects or weeds, or to control plant diseases [HSC_Q41 = 1]

HSC_Q44
(In the past month, when these chemical products were used to treat the area around this home,) How many times did someone other than a professional or household member apply these products? (For example: a neighbour or relative living outside this home)

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 30.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 30)
  • One respondent per household where the lawn, surrounding fields, woods or orchards were treated with chemical products to kill insects or weeds, or to control plant diseases [HSC_Q41 = 1]

HSC_END

 

Hobbies (HOB)

HOB_R11
Now some questions about activities you may have done recently.

HOB_Q11
If the respondent is between 6 and 11:

  • In the past 3 months, that is from [date three months ago] to yesterday, have you done any of the following in your leisure time or at school?  For children this can include watching or helping a relative as well as participating themselves.
  • If the respondent is between 12 and 19:
  • In the past 3 months, that is from [date three months ago] to yesterday, have you done any of the following in your leisure time or at school?
  • Else:
  • In the past 3 months, that is from [date three months ago] to yesterday, have you done any of the following in your leisure time, that is outside of work?
  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. Arts using paints, glazes, finger paints, water colours, crayons
    2. Pottery and ceramics using a kiln
    3. Model making using glues, solders, paints or metals
    4. Making fishing sinkers or weights
    5. Welding or soldering
    6. Auto repairs
    7. Electronics assembly, repairs of components
    8. Plumbing
    9. Refinishing furniture
    10. Woodworking 
    11. None (Go to HOB_END)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to HOB_END)
  • All respondents
  • For each activity identified in HOB_Q11, ask HOB_Q12 and HOB_Q13.

HOB_B12
(In the past three months,) How often did you usually [identified activity]? (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to next activity)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who participated in a leisure time activity during the past 3 months [Respondents who answered HOB_Q11 = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)]

HOB_Q12
About how much time did you spend on each occasion?

  1. Less than 30 minutes
  2. 30 to 60 minutes
  3. 61 to 90 minutes
  4. More than an hour and a half
    Respondents who participated in a leisure time activity during the past 3 months [Respondents who answered HOB_Q11 = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)]

HOB_END

 

Grooming Product Use (GPU)

GPU_R11 
Now some questions about your use of grooming and cosmetic products [including “dress-up” use]. Some of these questions may not apply to you, but we need to ask them to all respondents.

GPU_Q11
In the past 3 months, that is from [date three months ago] to yesterday, have you used any of the following:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. ...fragrance (including perfumes, cologne and aftershave)?
    2. ...eye make-up?
    3. ...lipstick (including lip gloss)?
    4. ... hair dye?
    5. ...hair style products (including hair spray, gel, mousse and other hair styling products)?
    6. ...manicure preparations?
    7. ...scented body products (including lotion, cream and body wash)?
    8. None (Go to GPU_END)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to GPU_END)
  • All respondents
  • For each type of product identified GPU_Q11, ask GPU_Q12.

GPU_Q12
How often do you usually use [identified product]? (For example: twice a day, three times a week, once a month)

  • Interviewer: Enter amount only.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500)
    0, Don’t Know, Refused (Go to next product)
  • Interviewer: Select the reporting period.
    1. Per day
    2. Per week
    3. Per month
    4. Per year
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who used grooming or cosmetic products [GPU_Q11 = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)]

GPU_END

Labour Force Activity (LBF)

If age < 15 or age > 75, go to LBF_END. Otherwise, go to LBF_R01.

LBF_R01
The next few questions concern your activities in the last 7 days. By the last 7 days, I mean beginning [date one week ago] and ending [date yesterday].

LBF_Q01
Last week, did you work at a job or a business? Please include part-time jobs, seasonal work, contract work, self-employment, baby-sitting and any other paid work, regardless of the number of hours worked.

  1. Yes (Go to LBF_Q03)
  2. No
  3. Permanently unable to work (Go to LBF_R21)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_END)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75

LBF_Q02
Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to LBF_Q11)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_END)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous week [LBF_Q01 = 2]

 

LBF_Q03
Did you have more than one job or business last week?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Go to LBF_R31
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week [Respondents who answered LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1]

LBF_Q11
In the past 4 weeks, did you do anything to find work?

  1. Yes (Go to LBF_R21)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_R21)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous week [LBF_Q02 = 2]

LBF_Q13
What is the main reason that you are not currently working at a job or business?

  1. Own illness or disability
  2. Caring for - own children
  3. Caring for - elder relatives
  4. Pregnancy (Females only)
  5. Other personal or family responsibilities
  6. Vacation
  7. School or educational leave
  8. Retired
  9. Believes no work available (in area or suited to skills)
  10. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous week and who did nothing to find work during the previous 4 weeks [LBF_Q11 = 2]
  • If LBF_Q13 = 10 (Other), go to LBF_S13. Otherwise, If LBF_Q13 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q14. Otherwise, go to LBF_R21.

LBF_S13 

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous week and who did nothing to find work during the previous 4 weeks and gave a reason of 'Other' as the main reason that they were not currently working at a job or business [LBF_Q13 = 10]
  • If LBF_Q13 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q14. Otherwise, go to LBF_R21.

LBF_Q14
Is this due to your physical health, to your emotional or mental health, to your use of alcohol or drugs, or to another reason?

  1. Physical health
  2. Emotional or mental health (including stress)
  3. Use of alcohol or drugs
  4. Another reason
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous week and who did nothing to find work during the previous 4 weeks because of their own illness or disability [LBF_Q13 = 1]

LBF_R21
Now some questions about jobs or employment which you have had during the past 12 months, that is, from [date one year ago] to yesterday.

LBF_Q21
Did you work at a job or a business at any time in the past 12 months? Please include part-time jobs, seasonal work, contract work, self-employment, baby-sitting and any other paid work, regardless of the number of hours worked.

  1. Yes (Go to LBF_Q23)
  2. No
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were permanently unable to work or who were not employed during the previous week [LBF_Q01 = 3 or LBF_Q02 = 2]
  • If LBF_Q11 = 1 (looked for work), go to LBF_Q71. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q22.

LBF_Q22
During the past 12 months, did you do anything to find work?

  1. Yes (Go to LBF_Q71)
  2. No (Go to LBF_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_END)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not employed during the previous 12 months and who did not try to find work during the previous 4 weeks [Respondents who answered LBF_21 <> 1, excluding those who answered LBF_Q11 = 1]

LBF_Q23
During that 12 months, did you work at more than one job or business at the same time?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were permanently unable to work, or who were not employed during the previous week, but were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q21 = 1]

LBF_R31
The next questions are about your [current job or business/most recent job or business].

  • If person currently holds more than one job or if the last time he worked it was at more than one job:
  • Interviewer:  Report on the job for which the number of hours worked per week is the greatest.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

LBF_Q31
[Are/Were] you an employee or self-employed?

  1. Employee (Go to LBF_Q33)
  2. Self-employed
  3. Working in a family business without pay (Go to LBF_Q33)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_Q33)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week, or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]

LBF_Q31A
[Do/Did] you have any employees?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were self-employed during the previous week or who were self-employed at some point during the previous 12 months [Respondents who answered LBF_Q31 = 2]

 

LBF_Q32
What [is/was] the name of your business?

  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 50 characters)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were self-employed during the previous week or who were self-employed at some point during the previous 12 months.
  • Go to LBF_Q34.

LBF_Q33
For whom [do/did] you work? (For example: name of business, government department or agency, or person)

  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 50 characters)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months and are/were an employee or working in a family business without pay

LBF_Q34
What kind of business, industry or service [is/was] this? (For example: cardboard box manufacturing, road maintenance, retail shoe store, secondary school, dairy farm, municipal government)

  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 50 characters)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months

LBF_Q35
What kind of work [are/were] you doing? (For example: babysitting in own home, factory worker, forestry technician)

  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 50 characters)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months
  • If LBF_Q35 = Other, go to LBF_S35. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q36.

LBF_S35

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months and who selected "Other" for the kind of work they are/were doing

LBF_Q36
What [are/were] your most important activities or duties? (For example: caring for children, stamp press machine operator, forest examiner)

  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 50 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months

LBF_Q36A
[Is/Was] your [job/business] permanent, or [is/was] there some way that it [is/was] not permanent? (For example: seasonal, temporary, term, casual)

  1. Permanent (Go to LBF_Q37)
  2. Not permanent
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_Q37)
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]

LBF_Q36B
In what way [is/was] your [job/business] not permanent?

  1. Seasonal
  2. Temporary, term or contract
  3. Casual job
  4. Work done through a temporary help agency
  5. Other
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at a a non-permanent job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months at a non-permanent job or business [LBF_Q36A = 2]

LBF_Q37
At your place of work, what [are/were] the restrictions on smoking?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Restricted completely
    2. Allowed in designated areas
    3. Restricted only in certain places
    4. Not restricted at all
  • If LBF_Q02 = 1 (Had a job), go to LBF_Q41. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q42.
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]

LBF_Q41
What was the main reason you were absent from work last week?

  1. Own illness or disability
  2. Caring for – own children
  3. Caring for – elder relatives
  4. Maternity leave (Females only)
  5. Other personal or family responsibilities
  6. Vacation
  7. Labour dispute (strike or lockout)
  8. Temporary layoff due to business conditions (Employees only)
  9. Seasonal layoff (Employees only)
  10. Casual job, no work available (Employees only)
  11. Work schedule (e.g., shift work)  (Employees only)
  12. Self-employed, no work available (Self-employed only)
  13. Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
  14. School or educational leave
  15. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week but had been absent from work [LBF_Q02 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q41 = 15 (Other), go to LBF_S41. Otherwise, If LBF_Q41 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q41A. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q42.

LBF_S41

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 spaces)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who were employed but had been absent the previous week and gave "Other" as the reason for being absent [LBF_Q41 = 15]
  • If LBF_Q41 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q41A. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q42.

LBF_Q41A
Was that due to your physical health, to your emotional or mental health, to your use of alcohol or drugs, or to another reason?

  1. Physical health
  2. Emotional or mental health (including stress)
  3. Use of alcohol or drugs
  4. Another reason
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week but had been absent from work because of their own illness or disability [Respondents who answered LBF_Q41 = 1]

LBF_Q42
About how many hours a week [do/did] you usually work at your [job/business]? If you usually [work/worked] extra hours, paid or unpaid, please include these hours.

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 168)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]

 

LBF_Q44
Which of the following best describes the hours you usually [work/worked] at your [job/business]?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. Regular - daytime schedule or shift(Go to LBF_Q46)
    2. Regular - evening shift
    3. Regular - night shift
    4. Rotating shift (change from days to evenings to nights)
    5. Split shift
    6. On call
    7. Irregular schedule
    8. Other - Specify
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to LBF_Q46)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week, or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q44 = 8 (Other), go to LBF_S44. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q45.

LBF_S44

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months and who described their regular work hours as "Other" [LBF_Q44 = 8]

LBF_Q45
What is the main reason that you [work/worked] this schedule?

  1. Requirement of job/no choice
  2. Going to school
  3. Caring for - own children
  4. Caring for - other relatives
  5. To earn more money
  6. Likes to work this schedule
  7. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months and did not work a regular daytime schedule or shift [LBF_Q44 <> 1]
  • If LBF_Q45 = 7 (Other), go to LBF_S45. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q46.

LBF_S45

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months and who gave a reason of "Other" for why they do/did not work a regular daytime schedule or shift [LBF_Q45 = 7]

LBF_Q46
[Do/Did] you usually work on weekends at this [job/business]?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q03 = 1 (More than 1 job past week) or LBF_Q23 = 1 (More than 1 job past 12 months), go to LBF_Q51. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q61.

LBF_Q51
You indicated that you [have/had] more than one job. For how many weeks in a row [have/did] you work at more than one job (in the past 12 months)?

  • Interviewer: Obtain best estimate.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 52)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at more than one job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at more than one job or business at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q03 = 1 or LBF_Q23 = 1]

LBF_Q52
What is the main reason that you [work/worked] at more than one job?

  1. To meet regular household expenses
  2. To pay off debts
  3. To buy something special
  4. To save for the future
  5. To gain experience
  6. To build up a business
  7. Enjoys the work of the second job
  8. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at more than one job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at more than one job or business at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q03 = 1 or LBF_Q23 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q52 = 8 (Other), go to LBF_S52. Otherwise, go to LBF_Q53.

LBF_S52

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at more than one job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at more than one job or business at some point during the previous 12 months, and gave a reason of 'Other' as the main reason that they work/worked at more than one job [Respondents who answered LBF_Q52 = 8]

LBF_Q53
About how many hours a week [do/did] you usually work at your other job[s]? If you usually [work/worked] extra hours, paid or unpaid, please include these hours.

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 1; maximum is 168.
  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 168)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at more than one job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at more than one job or business at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q03 = 1 or LBF_Q23 = 1]

LBF_Q54
[Do/Did] you usually work on weekends at your other job[s]?

  1. Yes
  2. No
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at more than one job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at more than one job or business at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q03 = 1 or LBF_Q23 = 1]

LBF_Q61
During the past 52 weeks, how many weeks did you do any work at a job or a business? (Include paid vacation leave, paid maternity leave, and paid sick leave.)

  • (insert respondent answer between 1 and 52)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed at a job or business during the previous week, or who were employed at a job or business at some point during the previous 12 months [LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q21 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q61 = 52, go to LBF_END. If LBF_Q61 = 51, go to LBF_Q71A.

LBF_Q71
[During the past 52 weeks / That leaves [52 - LBF_Q61] weeks. During those [52 - LBF_Q61] weeks], how many weeks were you looking for work?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is 0; maximum is 52.
  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 52)
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed for less than 52 weeks during the previous 52 weeks, or who tried to find work during the previous 12 months, or who were not employed during the previous 12 months and tried to find work during the previous 4 weeks [LBF_Q61 <> 52 or LBF_Q22 = 1 or LBF_Q21 <> 1 and LBF_Q11 = 1]
  • If LBF_Q61 = (DK or RF) or LBF_Q71 = (DK or RF), go to LBF_END. If LBF_Q61 + LBF_Q71 = 52, go to LBF_END. If LBF_Q61 and LBF_Q71 were answered, [WEEKS] = [52 - (LBF_Q61 + LBF_Q71)]. If LBF_Q61 was not answered, [WEEKS] = (52 - LBF_Q71).

 

LBF_Q71A
That leaves 1 week. During that week, did you look for work?

  1. Yes (set LBF_Q71 = 1)
  2. No (set LBF_Q71 = 0)
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who were employed during the previous week,or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months for 51 of 52 weeks
  • If LBF_Q61 = (Don’t Know or Refused) or LBF_Q71 = (Don’t Know or Refused), go to LBF_END. If LBF_Q61 + LBF_Q71 = 52, go to LBF_END. If LBF_Q61 and LBF_Q71 were answered, [WEEKS] = [52 - (LBF_Q61 + LBF_Q71)]. If LBF_Q61 was not answered, [WEEKS] = (52 - LBF_Q71).

LBF_Q72
That leaves [# Weeks] week[s] during which you were neither working nor looking for work. Is that correct?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who, during the last 52 weeks, have a certain number weeks during which they were neither working nor looking for work. [(LBF_Q61 < 52 and LBF_Q71 < (52 - LBF_Q61)) or ((LBF_Q22 = 1 or LBF_Q21 <> 1 and LBF_Q11 = 1) and LBF_Q71 < 52)]
  • If (LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q11 = 1), go to LBF_Q73. Otherwise, go to LBF_END.

LBF_Q73
What is the main reason that you were not looking for work?

  • Interviewer: If more than one reason, choose the one that explains the most number of weeks.
    1. Own illness or disability
    2. Caring for - own children
    3. Caring for - elder relatives
    4. Pregnancy (Females only)
    5. Other personal or family responsibilities
    6. Vacation
    7. Labour dispute (strike or lockout)
    8. Temporary layoff due to business conditions
    9. Seasonal layoff
    10. Casual job, no work available
    11. Work schedule (e.g., shift work)
    12. School or educational leave
    13. Retired
    14. Believes no work available (in area or suited to skills)
    15. Other - Specify
  • Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were employed during the previous week, or who tried to find work during the previous 4 weeks, or who were neither working nor looking for work during the time period they were not employed [Respondents who answered (LBF_Q01 = 1 or LBF_Q02 = 1 or LBF_Q11 = 1) and LBF_Q72 <> 2]
  • If LBF_Q73 = 15 (Other), go to LBF_S73. Otherwise, If LBF_Q73 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q74. Otherwise, go to LBF_END.

LBF_S73

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents 15 to 75 years of age who were employed during the previous week or who were employed at some point during the previous 12 months but had a period when they were neither working nor looking for work and stated "Other" as the main reason they did not look for work [LBF_Q73 = 15]
  • If LBF_Q73 = 1 (Own illness or disability), go to LBF_Q74. Otherwise, go to LBF_END.

LBF_Q74
Was that due to your physical health, to your emotional or mental health, to your use of alcohol or drugs, or to another reason?

  1. Physical health
  2. Emotional or mental health (including stress)
  3. Use of alcohol or drugs
  4. Another reason
    Respondents aged 15 to 75 who were not looking for work because of their own illness or disability [LBF_Q73 = 1]

LBF_END

 

Sociodemographic Characteristics (SDC)

SDC_R11
Now some general background questions which will help us compare the health of people in Canada. (It is important that we get this information from each individual that we interview, even those in the same family.)

SDC_Q11
In what country were you born?

  1. Canada   (Go to SDC_Q21)
  2. China
  3. France
  4. Germany
  5. Greece
  6. Guyana
  7. Hong Kong
  8. Hungary
  9. India
  10. Italy
  11. Jamaica
  12. Netherlands / Holland
  13. Philippines
  14. Poland
  15. Portugal
  16. United Kingdom
  17. United States
  18. Vietnam
  19. Sri Lanka
  20. Other - Specify
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SDC_Q21)
  • All respondents
  • If SDC_Q11 = 20, go to SDC_S11. Otherwise, go to SDC_Q12.

SDC_S11

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected ‘Other’ as the country of their birth [SDC_Q11 = 20]

SDC_Q12
Were you born a Canadian citizen?

  1. Yes (Go to SDC_Q21)
  2. No
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SDC_Q21)
    Respondents born outside Canada [SDC_Q11 > 1]

SDC_Q13
In what year did you first come to Canada to live?

  • Interviewer: Minimum is [year of birth]; maximum is [current year].
  • (insert respondent answer between year of birth and current year)
  • Respondents born outside Canada who were not born as a Canadian citizen [SDC_Q12 = 2]

SDC_Q21
To which ethnic or cultural groups did your ancestors belong? (For example: French, Scottish, Chinese, East Indian)

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
  • If “Canadian” is the only response, probe. If the respondent hesitates, do not suggest Canadian. If the respondent answers “Eskimo”, enter “20”.
    1. Canadian
    2. French
    3. English
    4. German
    5. Scottish
    6. Irish
    7. Italian
    8. Ukrainian
    9. Dutch (Netherlands)
    10. Chinese
    11. Jewish
    12. Polish
    13. Portuguese
    14. South Asian (e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
    15. Norwegian
    16. Welsh
    17. Swedish
    18. North American Indian
    19. Métis
    20. Inuit
    21. Other - Specify
  • All respondents
  • If SDC_Q21 = 21 (Other), go to SDC_S21. Otherwise, go to SDC_Q22.

SDC_S21

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' for the ethnic or cultural group that their ancestors belonged to [SDC_Q21 = 21]

SDC_Q22
Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, North American Indian, Métis or Inuit?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to SDC_Q24)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to SDC_Q31)
    All respondents

SDC_Q23
Are you:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
  • If respondent answers “Eskimo”, enter “3”.
    1. ...North American Indian?
    2. ...Métis?
    3. ...Inuit?
  • Respondents who are Aboriginal persons [SDC_Q22 = 1]
  • Go to SDC_Q31.

 

SDC_Q24
People living in Canada come from many different cultural and racial backgrounds.  Are you:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. ...White?
    2. ...Chinese?
    3. ...South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)?
    4. ...Black?
    5. ...Filipino?
    6. ...Latin American?
    7. ...Southeast Asian (e.g., Cambodian, Indonesian, Laotian, Vietnamese)?
    8. ...Arab?
    9. ...West Asian (e.g., Afghan, Iranian)?
    10. ...Japanese?
    11. ...Korean?
    12. Other - Specify
  • Respondents who are not Aboriginal persons [SDC_Q22 = 2]
  • If SDC_Q24 = 12 (Other), go to SDC_S24. Otherwise, go to SDC_Q31.

SDC_S24

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' for their cultural and racial background [Respondents who answered SDC_Q24 = 12]

SDC_Q31
In what languages can you conduct a conversation?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
    1. English
    2. French
    3. Arabic
    4. Chinese
    5. Cree
    6. German
    7. Greek
    8. Hungarian
    9. Italian
    10. Korean
    11. Persian (Farsi)
    12. Polish
    13. Portuguese
    14. Punjabi
    15. Spanish
    16. Tagalog (Pilipino)
    17. Ukrainian
    18. Vietnamese
    19. Dutch
    20. Hindi
    21. Russian
    22. Tamil
    23. Other - Specify
  • All respondents
  • If SDC_Q31 = 23 (Other), go to SDC_S31. Otherwise, go to SDC_Q32.

SDC_S31

  • Interviewer: Specify
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as a language in which they are able to conduct a conversation [SDC_Q31 = 23]

SDC_Q32
What language do you speak most often at home?

  1. English
  2. French
  3. Arabic
  4. Chinese
  5. Cree
  6. German
  7. Greek
  8. Hungarian
  9. Italian
  10. Korean
  11. Persian (Farsi)
  12. Polish
  13. Portuguese
  14. Punjabi
  15. Spanish
  16. Tagalog (Pilipino)
  17. Ukrainian
  18. Vietnamese
  19. Dutch
  20. Hindi
  21. Russian
  22. Tamil
  23. Other - Specify
  • All respondents
  • If SDC_Q32 = 23 (Other), go to SDC_S32. Otherwise, go to SDC_Q33.

SDC_S32

  • Interviewer: Specify
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as the language that they speak most often at home [Respondents who answered SDC_Q32 = 23]

SDC_Q33
What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and can still understand?

  • Interviewer: Mark all that apply.
  • If person can no longer understand the first language learned, mark the second.
    1. English
    2. French
    3. Arabic
    4. Chinese
    5. Cree
    6. German
    7. Greek
    8. Hungarian
    9. Italian
    10. Korean
    11. Persian (Farsi)
    12. Polish
    13. Portuguese
    14. Punjabi
    15. Spanish
    16. Tagalog (Pilipino)
    17. Ukrainian
    18. Vietnamese
    19. Dutch
    20. Hindi
    21. Russian
    22. Tamil
    23. Other - Specify
  • All respondents
  • If SDC_Q33 = 23 (Other), go to SDC_S33. Otherwise, go to SDC_END.

SDC_S33

  • Interviewer: Specify
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who selected 'Other' as the language that they first learned at home in childhood and can still understand [SDC_Q33 = 23]

SDC_END

 

Education (EDU)

If age < 15, go to EDU_END. Otherwise, go to EDU_R01.

EDU_R01
Next, education.

EDU_Q01
Are you currently attending a school, college or university?

  1. Yes
  2. No (Go to EDU_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to EDU_END)
    Respondents aged 15 and over

EDU_Q02
Are you enrolled as a full-time student or as a part-time student?

  1. Full-time
  2. Part-time
    Respondents aged 15 and over who are currently attending a school, college or university [EDU_Q01 = 1]

EDU_END

Income (INC)

If two persons selected in the household and age of current respondent > 11 and age of current respondent <15, go to INC_END.

INC_R11
Although many health expenses are covered by [provincial/territorial] health insurance, there is still a relationship between health and income. Please be assured that, like all other information you have provided, these answers will be kept strictly confidential.

INC_Q11
Thinking about the total income for all household members, from which of the following sources did your household receive any income in the past 12 months?

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
    1. Wages and salaries
    2. Income from self-employment
    3. Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
    4. Employment insurance
    5. Worker’s compensation
    6. Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
    7. Retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
    8. Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
    9. Child Tax Benefit
    10. Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
    11. Child support
    12. Alimony
    13. Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
    14. None (Go to INC_Q21)
      Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_END)
  • One adult respondent per household
  • If more than one source of income is indicated, go to INC_Q12. Otherwise, go to INC_Q21.

INC_Q12
What was the main source of income?

  1. Wages and salaries
  2. Income from self-employment
  3. Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
  4. Employment insurance
  5. Worker’s compensation
  6. Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  7. Retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
  8. Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  9. Child Tax Benefit
  10. Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
  11. Child support
  12. Alimony
  13. Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported more than one source of household income

INC_Q21
What is your best estimate of the total income, before taxes and deductions, of all household members from all sources in the past 12 months?

  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500,000)(Go to INC_END)
    0 (Go to INC_END)
  • Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_Q22)
  • One adult respondent in a household that has reported household income

INC_Q22
Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income less than $20,000 or $20,000 or more?

  1. Less than $20,000
  2. $20,000 or more (Go to INC_Q26)
  3. No income (Go to INC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_END)
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported household income where the amount was unspecified

 

INC_Q23
Was the total household income from all sources less than $10,000 or $10,000 or more?

  1. Less than $10,000
  2. $10,000 or more (Go to INC_Q25)
    Don’t Know, Refused (If age < 15, go to INC_END)
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount of less than $20,000 [INC_Q22 = 1]

INC_Q24
Was the total household income from all sources less than $5,000 or $5,000 or more?

  1. Less than $5,000
  2. $5,000 or more
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount of less than $10,000 [INC_Q23 = 1]
    If age < 15, go to INC_END.

INC_Q25
Was the total household income from all sources less than $15,000 or $15,000 or more?

  1. Less than $15,000
  2. $15,000 or more
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount greater than $10,000 and less than $20,000 [INC_Q23 = 2]
    If age < 15, go to INC_END

INC_Q26
Was the total household income from all sources less than $40,000 or $40,000 or more?

  1. Less than $40,000
  2. $40,000 or more (Go to INC_Q28)
    Don’t Know, Refused (If age < 15, go to INC_END)
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount greater than $20,000 [INC_Q22 = 2]

INC_Q27
Was the total household income from all sources less than $30,000 or $30,000 or more?

  1. Less than $30,000
  2. $30,000 or more
    If age < 15, go to INC_END
    One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount greater than $20,000 and less than $40,000 [INC_Q26 = 1]

INC_Q28
Was the total household income from all sources:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...less than $50,000?
    2. ...$50,000 to less than $60,000?
    3. ...$60,000 to less than $80,000?
    4. ...$80,000 to less than $100,000?
    5. ...$100,000 or more?
  • One adult respondent in a household that has reported an unspecified household income amount greater than $40,000 [INC_Q26 = 2]
  • If age < 15, go to INC_END.

INC_Q31
What is your best estimate of your total personal income, before taxes and other deductions, from all sources in the past 12 months?

  • (insert respondent answer between 0 and 500,000) (Go to INC_END)
    0 (Go to INC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_Q32)
  • Respondents aged 15 and over [Age > 14 + INC_Q22 = (1, 2)]

INC_Q32
Can you estimate in which of the following groups your personal income falls? Was your total personal income less than $20,000 or $20,000 or more?

  1. Less than $20,000
  2. $20,000 or more (Go to INC_Q36)
  3. No income (Go to INC_END)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_END)
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount [Age > 14 + INC_Q22 = (1, 2)]

INC_Q33
Was your total personal income less than $10,000 or $10,000 or more?

  1. Less than $10,000
  2. $10,000 or more (Go to INC_Q35)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_END)
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount less than $20,000 [Age > 14 + INC_Q32 = 1]

INC_Q34
Was your total personal income less than $5,000 or $5,000 or more?

  1. Less than $5,000
  2. $5,000 or more
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount less than $10,000 [Age > 14 +answered INC_Q33 = 1]
    Go to INC_END.

INC_Q35
Was your total personal income less than $15,000 or $15,000 or more?

  1. Less than $15,000
  2. $15,000 or more
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount greater than $10,000 and less than $20,000 [Age > 14 + INC_Q33 = 2]
    Go to INC_END.

INC_Q36
Was your total personal income less than $40,000 or $40,000 or more?

  1. Less than $40,000
  2. $40,000 or more (Go to INC_Q38)
    Don’t Know, Refused (Go to INC_END)
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount greater than $20,000 [Age > 14 + INC_Q32 = 2]

INC_Q37
Was your total personal income less than $30,000 or $30,000 or more?

  1. Less than $30,000
  2. $30,000 or more
    Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount greater than $20,000 and less than $40,000 [Age > 14 + INC_Q36 = 1]
    Go to INC_END.

INC_Q38
Was your total personal income:

  • Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.
    1. ...less than $50,000?
    2. ...$50,000 to less than $60,000?
    3. ...$60,000 to less than $80,000?
    4. ...$80,000 to less than $100,000?
    5. ...$100,000 or more?
  • Respondents aged 15 and over who have reported an unspecified personal income amount greater than $40,000 [Age > 14 + INC_Q36 = 2]

INC_END

 

Administration (ADM)

ADM_N31

  • Interviewer: Is this a fictitious name for the respondent?
    1. Yes
    2. No (Go to ADM_N35)
      Don’t Know (Go to ADM_N35)
  • Note: Refused is not allowed.
  • All respondents

ADM_N32

  • Interviewer: Remind respondent about the importance of getting correct names.
  • Do you want to make corrections to:
    1. first name only?
    2. last name only? (Go to ADM_N34)
    3. both names?
    4. no corrections? (Go to ADM_N35)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who used a fictitious name during the interview

ADM_N33

  • Interviewer: Enter the first name only.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 25 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused are not allowed.
  • If ADM_N32 does not equal “both names”, go to ADM_N35.
  • Respondents who used a fictitious first name, or first and last name, during the interview

ADM_N34

  • Interviewer: Enter the last name only.
  • (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 25 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know, Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who used a fictitious last name, or first and last name, during the interview

ADM_N35

  • Interviewer: Was this interview conducted on the telephone or in person?
    1. On telephone
    2. In person
    3. Both
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents
  • If age < 12, go to ADM_N38.

ADM_N36

  • Interviewer: Was the respondent alone when you asked the health component questions?
    1. Yes (Go to ADM_N38)
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over

ADM_N37

  • Interviewer: Do you think that the answers of the respondent were affected by someone else being there?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents aged 12 and over who were not alone when asked the health component questions

ADM_N38

  • Interviewer: Select the language of interview.
    1. English
    2. French
    3. Chinese
    4. Italian
    5. Punjabi
    6. Spanish
    7. Portuguese
    8. Polish
    9. German
    10. Vietnamese
    11. Arabic
    12. Tagalog
    13. Greek
    14. Tamil
    15. Cree
    16. Afghan
    17. Cantonese
    18. Hindi
    19. Mandarin
    20. Persian (Farsi)
    21. Russian
    22. Ukrainian
    23. Urdu
    24. Inuktitut
    25. Hungarian
    26. Korean
    27. Serbo-Croatian
    28. Gujarati
    29. Dari
    30. Other - Specify
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • All respondents
  • If ADM_N38 does not equal 90, go to ADM_END.

ADM_S38

  • Interviewer: Specify (insert respondent answer to a maximum of 80 characters)
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.
  • Respondents who were interviewed in a language other than those listed [Respondents who answered ADM_N38 = 90]

ADM_END

Thank You (TY)

TY_R01
Thank you for your participation in the Canadian Health Measures Survey.

  • Interviewer: Press <Enter> to continue.
  • Note: Don’t Know and Refused are not allowed.

TY_END

Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS)Cycle 1 Supplementary Data Release Derived Variable (DV) Specifications

Table of contents

Introduction

Medication use (66 DVs)

  1. MEDD100A – Took prescription medications in the past month
  2. MEDD100B – Number of prescription medications taken in the past month
  3. MEDD101A – First prescription medication – reported at household
  4. MEDD102A – Second prescription medication – reported at household
  5. MEDD103A – Third prescription medication – reported at household
  6. MEDD104A – Fourth prescription medication – reported at household
  7. MEDD105A – Fifth prescription medication – reported at household
  8. MEDD106A – Sixth prescription medication – reported at household
  9. MEDD107A – Seventh prescription medication – reported at household
  10. MEDD108A – Eighth prescription medication – reported at household
  11. MEDD109A – Ninth prescription medication – reported at household
  12. MEDD110A – Tenth prescription medication – reported at household
  13. MEDD111A – Eleventh prescription medication – reported at household
  14. MEDD112A – Twelfth prescription medication – reported at household
  15. MEDD113A – Thirteenth prescription medication – reported at household
  16. MEDD114A – Fourteenth prescription medication – reported at household
  17. MEDD115A – Fifteenth prescription medication – reported at household
  18. MEDD131A – First new prescription medication – reported at clinic
  19. MEDD132A – Second new prescription medication – reported at clinic
  20. MEDD133A – Third new prescription medication – reported at clinic
  21. MEDD134A – Fourth new prescription medication – reported at clinic
  22. MEDD135A – Fifth new prescription medication – reported at clinic
  23. MEDD200A – Took over-the-counter medications in the past month
  24. MEDD200B – Number of over-the-counter medications taken in the past month
  25. MEDD201A – First over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  26. MEDD202A – Second over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  27. MEDD203A – Third over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  28. MEDD204A – Fourth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  29. MEDD205A – Fifth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  30. MEDD206A – Sixth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  31. MEDD207A – Seventh over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  32. MEDD208A – Eighth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  33. MEDD209A – Ninth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  34. MEDD210A – Tenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  35. MEDD211A – Eleventh over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  36. MEDD212A – Twelfth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  37. MEDD213A – Thirteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  38. MEDD214A – Fourteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  39. MEDD215A – Fifteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household
  40. MEDD231A – First new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic
  41. MEDD232A – Second new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic
  42. MEDD233A – Third new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic
  43. MEDD234A – Fourth new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic
  44. MEDD235A – Fifth new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic
  45. MEDD300A – Took health products / herbal remedies in the past month
  46. MEDD300B – Number of health products / herbal remedies taken in the past month
  47. MEDD301A – First health product / herbal remedy –reported at household
  48. MEDD302A – Second health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  49. MEDD303A – Third health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  50. MEDD304A – Fourth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  51. MEDD305A – Fifth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  52. MEDD306A – Sixth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  53. MEDD307A – Seventh health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  54. MEDD308A – Eighth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  55. MEDD309A – Ninth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  56. MEDD310A – Tenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  57. MEDD311A – Eleventh health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  58. MEDD312A – Twelfth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  59. MEDD313A – Thirteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  60. MEDD314A – Fourteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  61. MEDD315A – Fifteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household
  62. MEDD331A – First new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic
  63. MEDD332A – Second new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic
  64. MEDD333A – Third new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic
  65. MEDD334A – Fourth new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic
  66. MEDD335A – Fifth new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Urine tests (11 DVs)
1. LABDMBP – Mono-n-butyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
2. LABDMBZP – Mono benzyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
3. LABDMCHP – Mono cyclohexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
4. LABDMCPP – Mono-3-carboxypropyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
5. LABDMEHH – Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
6. LABDMEHP – Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
7. LABDMEOH – Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
8. LABDMEP – Mono ethyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
9. LABDMMP – Mono-methyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
10.LABDMNP – Mono-isononyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine
11.LABDMOP – Mono-n-octyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Introduction

The Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) is the most extensive national survey on physical health measures ever conducted in the country. Data collection consists of two steps, a personal interview at the respondent's household followed later by a visit to the CHMS mobile clinic where physical measurements and blood and urine samples are taken.

The CHMS captures a broad portrait of the health of Canadians by gathering baseline data on a variety of concerns, including cardiovascular health, nutritional status, chronic diseases and physical activity, as well as exposure to infectious diseases and environmental contaminants. The survey collects health information that can't be otherwise captured, or that may be inaccurately reported, through self-report questionnaires or health care records.

The CHMS is conducted by Statistics Canada in partnership with Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

During CHMS cycle 1, physical measurements were collected in 15 sites across Canada from about 5,600 people representing the Canadian population aged 6 to 79. Collection sites were located in five provinces: New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Collection started in March 2007 and continued until February 2009. Data are representative at the national level.

This publication is part of the release of CHMS data beginning in January 2010. It provides information on the composition of the derived variables created both during and after data processing for the supplementary data release. Additional volumes will be provided for future releases.

For additional information about the Canadian Health Measures Survey:
Toll-free number: 1-888-253-1087
E-mail: chms-ecms@statcan.gc.ca
Telecommunication device for the hearing impaired: 1-866-753-7083
Statistics Canada website.

Medication use (66 DVs)

1. MEDD100A – Took prescription medications in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD100A

Based on:
MED_100A, MHR_121

Description:

This variable indicates whether the respondent took any prescription medications in the past month.

Table 1
MEDD100A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MED_100A = 1 or MHR_121 = 1 Took prescription medications in the past month  
2 MED_100A = 2 and MHR_121 = 2 Did not take prescription medications in the past month  
9 MED_100A in (DK, R NS) or MHR_121 in (DK, R, NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
6 MED_100A = NA or MHR_121 = NA Population exclusions NA

2. MEDD100B – Number of prescription medications taken in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD100B

Based on:
MED_100B, MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates the number of prescription medications taken by the respondent in the past month.

Table 2
MEDD100B Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
MED_100B + MHR_122 MED_100B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_122 not in (NA, DK, R, NS) Total number of prescription medications reported at the household and clinic interview  
MED_100B MED_100B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_122 in (NA, DK, R, NS) Number of prescription medications reported at the household interview  
MHR_122 MED_100B in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_122 not in (NA, DK, R, NS) Number of other prescription medications reported at the clinic interview  
99 MED_100B in (DK, R, NS) or MHR_122 in (DK, R, NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
96 MED_100B = NA or MHR_122 = NA Population exclusions NA

3. MEDD101A – First prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD101A

Based on:
MHR_101A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the first prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 3
MEDD101A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_101A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_101A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_101A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_101A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_101A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

4. MEDD102A – Second prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD102A

Based on:
MHR_102A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the second prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 4
MEDD102A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_102A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_102A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_102A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_102A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_102A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

5. MEDD103A – Third prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD103A

Based on:
MHR_103A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the third prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 5
MEDD103A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_103A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_103A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_103A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_103A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_103A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

6. MEDD104A – Fourth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD104A

Based on:
MHR_104A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 6
MEDD104A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_104A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_104A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_104A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_104A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_104A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

7. MEDD105A – Fifth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD105A

Based on:
MHR_105A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 7
MEDD105A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_105A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_105A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_105A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_105A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_105A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

8. MEDD106A – Sixth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD106A

Based on:
MHR_106A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the sixth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 8
MEDD106A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_106A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_106A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_106A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_106A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_106A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

9. MEDD107A – Seventh prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD107A

Based on:
MHR_107A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the seventh prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 9
MEDD107A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_107A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_107A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_107A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_107A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_107A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

10. MEDD108A – Eighth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD108A

Based on:
MHR_108A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eighth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 10
MEDD108A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_108A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_108A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_108A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_108A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_108A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

11. MEDD109A – Ninth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD109A

Based on:
MHR_109A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the ninth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 11
MEDD109A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_109A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_109A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_109A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_109A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_109A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

12. MEDD110A – Tenth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD110A

Based on:
MHR_110A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the tenth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 12
MEDD110A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_110A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_110A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_110A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_110A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_110A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

13. MEDD111A – Eleventh prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD111A

Based on:
MHR_111A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eleventh prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 13
MEDD111A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_111A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_111A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_111A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_111A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_111A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

14. MEDD112A – Twelfth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD112A

Based on:
MHR_112A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the twelfth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 14
MEDD112A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_112A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_112A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_112A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_112A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_112A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

15. MEDD113A – Thirteenth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD113A

Based on:
MHR_113A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the thirteenth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 15
MEDD113A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_113A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_113A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_113A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_113A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_113A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

16. MEDD114A – Fourteenth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD114A

Based on:
MHR_114A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourteenth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 16
MEDD114A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_114A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_114A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_114A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_114A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_114A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

17. MEDD115A – Fifteenth prescription medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD115A

Based on:
MHR_115A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifteenth prescription medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 17
MEDD115A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_115A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_115A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_115A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_115A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_115A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

18. MEDD131A – First new prescription medication –reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD131A

Based on:
MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates other prescription medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 18
MEDD131A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_122 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_122 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

19. MEDD132A – Second new prescription medication –reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD132A

Based on:
MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates other prescription medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 19
MEDD132A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_122 < 2 or Population exclusions NA
MHR_122 = NA
9 MHR_122 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

20. MEDD133A – Third new prescription medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD133A

Based on:
MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates other prescription medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 20
MEDD133A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_122 < 3 or MHR_122 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_122 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

21. MEDD134A – Fourth new prescription medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD134A

Based on:
MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates other prescription medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 21
MEDD134A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_122 < 4 or MHR_122 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_122 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

22. MEDD135A – Fifth new prescription medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD135A

Based on:
MHR_122

Description:

This variable indicates other prescription medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 22
MEDD135A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_122 < 5 or MHR_122 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_122 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

23. MEDD200A – Took over-the-counter medications in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD200A

Based on:
MED_200A, MHR_221

Description:

This variable indicates whether the respondent took any over-the-counter medications in the past month.

Table 23
MEDD200A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MED_200A = 1 or MHR_221 = 1 Took prescription medications in the past month  
2 MED_200A = 2 and MHR_221 = 2 Did not take prescription medications in the past month  
9 MED_200A in (DK, R NS) or MHR_221 in (DK, R, NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
6 MED_200A = NA or MHR_221 = NA Population exclusions NA

24. MEDD200B – Number of over-the-counter medications taken in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD200B

Based on:
MED_200B, MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates the number of over-the-counter medications taken by the respondent in the past month.

Table 24
MEDD200B Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
MED_200B + MHR_222 MED_200B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_222 not in (NA, DK, R ,NS) Total number of over-the-counter medications reported at the household and clinic interview  
MED_200B MED_200B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_222 in (NA, DK, R , NS) Number of over-the-counter medications reported at the household interview  
MHR_222 MED_200B in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_222 not in (NA, DK, R , NS) Number of other over-the-counter medications reported at the clinic interview  
99 MED_200B in (DK, R, NS) or MHR_222 in (DK, R , NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
96 MED_200B = NA or MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA

25. MEDD201A – First over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD201A

Based on:
MHR_201A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the first over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 25
MEDD201A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_201A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_201A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_201A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_201A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_201A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

26. MEDD202A – Second over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD202A

Based on:
MHR_202A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the second over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 26
MEDD202A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_202A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_202A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_202A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_202A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_202A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

27. MEDD203A – Third over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD203A

Based on:
MHR_203A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the third over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 27
MEDD203A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_203A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_203A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_203A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_203A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_203A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

28. MEDD204A – Fourth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD204A

Based on:
MHR_204A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 28
MEDD204A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_204A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_204A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_204A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_204A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_204A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

29. MEDD205A – Fifth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD205A

Based on:
MHR_205A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 29
MEDD205A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_205A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_205A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_205A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_205A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_205A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

30. MEDD206A – Sixth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD206A

Based on:
MHR_206A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the sixth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 30
MEDD206A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_206A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_206A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_206A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_206A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_206A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

31. MEDD207A – Seventh over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD207A

Based on:
MHR_207A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the seventh over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 31
MEDD207A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_207A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_207A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_207A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_207A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_207A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

32. MEDD208A – Eighth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD208A

Based on:
MHR_208A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eighth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 32
MEDD208A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_208A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_208A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_208A = 4 Never taken  
6 MHR_208A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_208A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

33. MEDD209A – Ninth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD209A

Based on:
MHR_209A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the ninth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 33
MEDD209A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_209A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_209A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_209A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_209A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_209A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

34. MEDD210A – Tenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD210A

Based on:
MHR_210A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the tenth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 34
MEDD210A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_210A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_210A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_210A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_210A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_210A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

35. MEDD211A – Eleventh over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD211A

Based on:
MHR_211A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eleventh over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 35
MEDD211A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_211A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_211A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_211A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_211A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_211A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

36. MEDD212A – Twelfth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD212A

Based on:
MHR_212A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the twelfth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 36
MEDD212A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_212A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_212A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_212A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_212A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_212A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

37. MEDD213A – Thirteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD213A

Based on:
MHR_213A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the thirteenth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 37
MEDD213A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_213A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_213A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_213A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_213A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_213A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

38. MEDD214A – Fourteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD214A

Based on:
MHR_214A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourteenth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 38
MEDD214A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_214A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_214A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_214A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_214A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_214A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

39. MEDD215A – Fifteenth over-the-counter medication – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD215A

Based on:
MHR_215A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifteenth over-the-counter medication was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that medication at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 39
MEDD215A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_215A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_215A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_215A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_215A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_215A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

40. MEDD231A – First new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD231A

Based on:
MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates other over-the-counter medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 40
MEDD231A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_222 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

41. MEDD232A – Second new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD232A

Based on:
MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates other over-the-counter medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 41
MEDD232A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_222 < 2 or MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_222 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

42. MEDD233A – Third new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD233A

Based on:
MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates other over-the-counter medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 42
MEDD233A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_222 < 3 or MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_222 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

43. MEDD234A – Fourth new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD234A

Based on:
MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates other over-the-counter medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 43
MEDD234A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_222 < 4 or MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_222 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

44. MEDD235A – Fifth new over-the-counter medication – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD235A

Based on:
MHR_222

Description:

This variable indicates other over-the-counter medication reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that was not reported at the household interview.

Table 44
MEDD235A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_222 < 5 or MHR_222 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_222 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

45. MEDD300A – Took health products / herbal remedies in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD300A

Based on:
MED_300A, MHR_321

Description:

This variable indicates whether the respondent took any health products or herbal remedies in the past month.

Table 45
MEDD300A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MED_300A = 1 or MHR_321 = 1 Took health product/herbal remedy in the past month  
2 MED_300A = 2 and MHR_321 = 2 Did not take health product/herbal remedy in the past month  
9 MED_300A in (DK, R NS) or MHR_321 in (DK, R, NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
6 MED_300A = NA or MHR_321 = NA Population exclusions NA

46. MEDD300B – Number of health products / herbal remedies taken in the past month

Variable name:
MEDD300B

Based on:
MED_300B, MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates the number of health products or herbal remedies taken by the respondent in the past month.

Table 46
MEDD300B Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
MED_300B + MHR_322 MED_300B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_322 not in (NA, DK, R ,NS) Total number of health products/herbal remedies reported at the household and clinic interview  
MED_300B MED_300B not in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_322 in (NA, DK, R , NS) Number of health products/herbal remedies reported at the household interview  
MHR_322 MED_300B in (NA, DK, R, NS) and MHR_322 not in (NA, DK, R , NS) Number of other health products/herbal remedies reported at the clinic interview  
99 MED_300B in (DK, R, NS) or MHR_322 in (DK, R , NS) At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
96 MED_300B = NA or MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA

47. MEDD301A – First health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD301A

Based on:
MHR_301A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the first health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 47
MEDD301A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_301A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_301A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_301A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_301A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_301A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

48. MEDD302A – Second health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD302A

Based on:
MHR_302A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the second health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 48
MEDD302A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_302A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_302A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_302A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_302A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_302A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

49. MEDD303A – Third health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD303A

Based on:
MHR_303A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the third health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 49
MEDD303A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_303A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_303A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_303A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_303A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_303A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

50. MEDD304A – Fourth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD304A

Based on:
MHR_304A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 50
MEDD304A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_304A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_304A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_304A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_304A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_304A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

51. MEDD305A – Fifth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD305A

Based on:
MHR_305A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 51
MEDD305A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_305A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_305A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_305A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_305A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_305A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

52. MEDD306A – Sixth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD306A

Based on:
MHR_306A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the sixth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 52
MEDD306A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_306A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_306A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_306A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_306A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_306A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

53. MEDD307A – Seventh health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD307A

Based on:
MHR_307A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the seventh health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 53
MEDD307A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_307A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_307A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_307A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_307A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_307A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

54. MEDD308A – Eighth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD308A

Based on:
MHR_308A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eighth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 54
MEDD308A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_308A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_308A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_308A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_308A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_308A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

55. MEDD309A – Ninth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD309A

Based on:
MHR_309A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the ninth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 55
MEDD309A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_309A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_309A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_309A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_309A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_309A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

56. MEDD310A – Tenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD310A

Based on:
MHR_310A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the tenth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 56
MEDD310A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_310A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_310A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_310A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_310A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_310A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

57. MEDD311A – Eleventh health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD311A

Based on:
MHR_311A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the eleventh health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 57
MEDD311A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_311A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_311A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_311A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_311A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_311A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

58. MEDD312A – Twelfth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD312A

Based on:
MHR_312A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the twelfth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 58
MEDD312A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_312A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_312A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_312A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_312A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_312A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

59. MEDD313A – Thirteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD313A

Based on:
MHR_313A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the thirteenth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 59
MEDD313A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_313A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_313A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_313A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_313A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_313A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

60. MEDD314A – Fourteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD314A

Based on:
MHR_314A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fourteenth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 60
MEDD314A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_314A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_314A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_314A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_314A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_314A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

61. MEDD315A – Fifteenth health product / herbal remedy – reported at household

Variable name:
MEDD315A

Based on:
MHR_315A

Description:
This variable indicates at which interview(s) the fifteenth health product/herbal remedy was reported by the respondent.

Note:

Never taken indicates that the respondent reported that product/remedy at the household interview, but said they had not taken it after all at the clinic interview.

Table 61
MEDD315A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
1 MHR_315A = 2 Household interview only  
2 MHR_315A = 1 Household and clinic interviews  
4 MHR_315A = 3 Never taken  
6 MHR_315A = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_315A = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS

62. MEDD331A – First new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD331A

Based on:
MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates other health products/herbal remedies reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that were not reported at the household interview.

Table 62
MEDD331A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_322 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

63. MEDD332A – Second new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD332A

Based on:
MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates other health products/herbal remedies reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that were not reported at the household interview.

Table 63
MEDD332A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_322 < 2 or MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_322 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

64. MEDD333A – Third new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD333A

Based on:
MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates other health products/herbal remedies reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that were not reported at the household interview.

Table 64
MEDD333A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_322 < 3 or MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_322 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

65. MEDD334A – Fourth new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD334A

Based on:
MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates other health products/herbal remedies reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that were not reported at the household interview.

Table 65
MEDD334A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_322 < 4 or MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_322 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

66. MEDD335A – Fifth new health product / herbal remedy – reported at clinic

Variable name:
MEDD335A

Based on:
MHR_322

Description:

This variable indicates other health products/herbal remedies reported by the respondent at the clinic interview that were not reported at the household interview.

Table 66
MEDD335A Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
6 MHR_322 < 5 or MHR_322 = NA Population exclusions NA
9 MHR_322 = DK, R, NS At least one required question was not answered (don't know, refusal, not stated) NS
3 Else Clinic interview only  

Urine tests (11 DVs)

1. LABDMBP – Mono-n-butyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMBP

Based on:
LAB_DMBP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-n-butyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-n-butyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 99999.995).

Table 67
LABDMBP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_DMBP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_DMBP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-n-butyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
99999.996 LAB_DMBP = NA Population exclusions NA
99999.999 Else   NS

2. LABDMBZP – Mono benzyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMBZP

Based on:
LAB_MBZP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono benzyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono benzyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 9999.995).

Table 68
LABDMBZP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MBZP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_MBZP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono benzyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
9999.996 LAB_MBZP = NA Population exclusions NA
9999.999 Else   NS

3. LABDMCHP – Mono cyclohexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMCHP

Based on:
LAB_MCHP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono cyclohexyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono cyclohexyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 999.99995).

Table 69
LABDMCHP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MCHP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .5) LAB_MCHP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono cyclohexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 5 decimal places
999.99996 LAB_MCHP = NA Population exclusions NA
999.99999 Else   NS

4. LABDMCPP – Mono-3-carboxypropyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMCPP

Based on:
LAB_MCPP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-3-carboxypropyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-3-carboxypropyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 999.9995).

Table 70
LABDMCPP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MCPP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .4) LAB_MCPP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-3-carboxypropyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 4 decimal places
999.9996 LAB_MCPP = NA Population exclusions NA
999.9999 Else   NS

5. LABDMEHH – Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMEHH

Based on:
LAB_MEHH, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 9999.995).

Table 71
LABDMEHH Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MEHH / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_MEHH < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
9999.996 LAB_MEHH = NA Population exclusions NA
9999.999 Else   NS

6. LABDMEHP – Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMEHP

Based on:
LAB_MEHP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 9999.9995).

Table 72
LABDMEHP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MEHP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .4) LAB_MEHP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 4 decimal places
9999.9996 LAB_MEHP = NA Population exclusions NA
9999.9999 Else   NS

7. LABDMEOH – Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMEOH

Based on:
LAB_MEOH, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 9999.995).

Table 73
LABDMEOH Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MEOH / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_MEOH < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
9999.996 LAB_MEOH = NA Population exclusions NA
9999.999 Else   NS

8. LABDMEP – Mono ethyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMEP

Based on:
LAB_MEP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono ethyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono ethyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 99999.995).

Table 74
LABDMEP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MEP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_MEP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono ethyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
99999.996 LAB_MEP = NA Population exclusions NA
99999.999 Else   NS

9. LABDMMP – Mono-methyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMMP

Based on:
LAB_MMP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-methyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine ) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-methyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 99999.995).

Table 75
LABDMMP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MMP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .3) LAB_MMP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-methyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 3 decimal places
99999.996 LAB_MMP = NA Population exclusions NA
99999.999 Else   NS

10. LABDMNP – Mono-isononyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMNP

Based on:
LAB_MNP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-isononyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-isononyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 99.9995).

Table 76
LABDMNP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MNP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .4) LAB_MNP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-isononyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 4 decimal places
99.9996 LAB_MNP = NA Population exclusions NA
99.9999 Else   NS

11. LABDMOP – Mono-n-octyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine

Variable name:
LABDMOP

Based on:
LAB_MOP, LAB_UCRE

Description:
This variable indicates the concentration of mono-n-octyl phthalate (standardized with creatinine) in the urine sample of the respondent and is measured in micrograms per gram (µg/g). Mono-n-octyl phthalate is standardized with creatinine in order to correct for urine dilution.

Note:

Created in the lab post-verify process. BD represents data that is below the limit of detection and is replaced in processing with a code (i.e. 99.9995).

Table 77
LABDMOP Specifications
Value Condition(s) Description Notes
Round(LAB_MOP / (LAB_UCRE / 8.84), .4) LAB_MOP < BD and LAB_UCRE < BD Mono-n-octyl phthalate standardized with urine creatinine Rounded to 4 decimal places
99.9996 LAB_MOP = NA Population exclusions NA
99.9999 Else   NS
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