Date: June 2010
To: Data Users of the Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canada 2009 data, arthritis and hypertension
Subject: Incorrect variable labels
Product(s) affected: Share files
Year(s) affected: 2009
Description of the problem(s):
The labels attached to certain variables are incorrect in the share files and in their respective data dictionary. The table below gives the variable names along with their new labels.
| Variable | Code | Labels in the files and codebooks | Must be replaced by: |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMHXGTS | 1 | Files | LESS THAN 100 |
| BMHXGTS | 2 | Files | BETWEEN 100/109 |
| BMHX_07 | 2 | Files | PROV. A RANGE |
| MEHXGMED | 4 | Files | TAKES 3+ MED/HYP |
| MEHX_06 | 2 | Files | ONCE A DAY |
| Variable | Code | Labels in the files and codebooks | Must be replaced by: |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHAX_03D | Label | Files | Type of arthritis - gout |
| DHAXGJYR | 1 | Files | JOINT S. < 1 YR |
| DHAXGJYR | 2 | Files | J. S. 1 TO 2YRS |
| DHAXGJYR | 3 | Files | J. S. 3 TO 5YRS |
| DHAXGJYR | 4 | Files | J. S. 6 TO 9YRS |
| DHAXGJYR | 5 | Files | J. S. >= 10 YRS |
| RAAXDACT | 1 | Files | LIMIT IN 1+ ACT. |
| RAAXDACT | 1 | Codebook | LIMITATIONS IN AT LEAST ONE ACTIVITY |
| RAAXDACT | 2 | Files | NO LIMIT |
| RWAXDCWA | 2 | Files | NO CHANGE./W./ACT. |
Suggested correction(s):Rename the variables with the correct names.
NOTE: Suggested corrections to the French files and data dictionary can be found in the French erratum.
Correction steps: N/A
Contact us:
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you or your organization and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Data Access and Information Services
Health Statistics Division
613–951–1746
Electronic mail: hd–ds@statcan.gc.ca