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National Health Interview Survey

Supplement Questions

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2016 Q1 NHIS Instrument Spec Report
Section name: Adult Adult Balance
Module

40

Section Name

Adult Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.010_00.000

Variable Name

BALEV

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

These next questions are about dizziness or balance problems. Have you EVER had a
problem with dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling as if you are going to pass out or faint,
or with unsteadiness or feeling off-balance? Do not include times when drinking
alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ever had balance problem

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BALAGE] <2,R,D> [goto BRPROB1]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.020_00.000

Variable Name

BALAGE

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BALEV(e)='1'

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Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a balance or dizziness problem

Question Text

At what age were you FIRST BOTHERED by dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling as if
you are going to pass out or faint, or with unsteadiness or feeling off-balance?
*Do not include times when drinking alcol.
*Enter '996' if since birth.

Answer Codes

<1-120, '996'>
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Age at first problem

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BALAGE] <2,R,D> [goto BDIZZ1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.040_00.000

Variable Name

BDIZZ1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

During the PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had a problem with dizziness or balance? Do
not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Problem past 12 months

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_01.000

Variable Name

BRPROB1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

The next questions are about problems related to dizziness or balance. DURING THE
PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the following problems? Do not include times
when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no to each.
...Had severe fatigue

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fatigue

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB2]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_02.000

Variable Name

BRPROB2

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Drifting to the side when trying to walk straight
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Drifting

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB3]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_03.000

Variable Name

BRPROB3

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Bumping into one side or the other when walking through a doorway
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Doorway

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB4]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_04.000

Variable Name

BRPROB4

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Difficulty walking in the dark without using support
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Dark

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB5]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_05.000

Variable Name

BRPROB5

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Difficulty walking on uneven ground or surfaces
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Uneven ground

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB6]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_06.000

Variable Name

BRPROB6

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Had fear of heights

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fear of heights

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BRPROB7]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.050_07.000

Variable Name

BRPROB7

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

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Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you had any of the
following problems? Do not include times when drinking alcohol. Please say yes or no
to each.
...Difficulty riding an escalator or moving walkway

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Escalator

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BALEV=2,R,D and BRPROB1 throughBRPROB7 all=2 then [goto BBIO1];
else if BALEV=1 and BDIZZ1=2 and BRPROB1 through BRPROB1 all=2 then [goto
BHOSP2]; else [goto BTYPE_1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_01.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance problems. Please tell me
if you have had any of these problems in the past 12 months. Please say yes or no to
each.
A spinning or vertigo sensation or other illusion of motion such as tipping, tilting, or
rocking
*Read if necessary: Vertigo is an illusion of rotation or other motion, as if riding a
carousel.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vertigo

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_2]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_02.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_2

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...A floating, spacey, or disconnected sensation
*Read if necessary: Your head doesn't feel quite right or normal.
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Spacey

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_3]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_03.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_3

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...Feeling lightheaded, without a sense of motion
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Lightheaded

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_4]

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40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_04.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_4

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...Feeling as if you are going to pass out or faint
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Pass out

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_5]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_05.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_5

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...Blurring of your vision when you move your head
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Blurred vision

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_6]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_06.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_6

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...Feeling off-balance or unsteady
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Off balance

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BTYPE_7]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.060_07.000

Variable Name

BTYPE_7

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) =1) or
(any BRPROB1 -BRPROB7 = 1)

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Sample adults 18+ had a dizziness or balance problem in the last 12 months or at least
one balance related problem in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. This next question is about symptoms of dizziness or balance
problems. Please tell me if you have had any of these problems in the past 12
months. Please say yes or no to each.
...Other dizziness or balance problem.
* Read if necessary: Do not include times when drinking alcohol.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Other

if BDIZZ1=1 and (all BTYPE_1 -BTYPE_7 = 2,R,D) fill '7' in BBOTH1; else if only one
symptom identified in BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7 fill that value into BBOTH1

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BALEV=2,R,D and (all BTYPE_1 -BTYPE_7 = 2,R,D) [goto BBIO1];
else if BALEV=1 and (all BRPROB1-BRPROB7= 2,R,D) and (all BTYPE_1 -BTYPE_7
= 2,R,D) [goto BHOSP2]
else if BDIZZ1=1 and (all BTYPE_1 -BTYPE_7 = 2,R,D) fill '7' in BBOTH1 and [goto
BAGE1]
else if two or more BTYPE_1 - BTYPE_7 = 1 [goto BBOTH1];
else [goto BAGE1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.070_00.000

Variable Name

BBOTH1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and two or more
BTYPE_1(e) - BTYPE_7(e) = 1

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Sample adults 18+ and more than one balance symptom

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, which ONE of these feelings of dizziness or
balance problems bothered you the most?
*Read answer categories below.

Answer Codes

SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS!
1. A spinning, vertigo, or motion sensation
2. A floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling
3. Feeling lightheaded
4. Feeling like you are about to pass out
5. Blurred vision
6. Unsteadiness
7. Other dizziness or balance problem
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Most bothersome

if BDIZZ1=1 and (all BTYPE_1 -BTYPE_7 = 2,R,D) fill '7' in BBOTH1; else if only one
symptom identified in BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7 fill that value into BBOTH1

Special Instructions Display only applicable Bolded Answer codes for the FR to read with the question.
Based upon the answers from BTYPE_1-BTYPE_07: DISPLAY AS FOLLOWS:
If BTYPE_01= 1 display "a spinning, vertigo, or motion sensation"
if BTYPE_02 = 1 display "A floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling"
if BTYPE_03 = 1 display "Feeling lightheaded"
if BTYPE_04 = 1 display "Feeling like you are about to pass out"
if BTYPE_05 = 1 display "Blurred vision"
if BTYPE_06 = 1display "Unsteadiness"
if BTYPE_07 = 1 display "Other dizziness or balance problem"

Skip Instructions

<1-7,R,D> [goto BAGE1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.080_00.000

Variable Name

BAGE1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

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Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

About how old were you when (Fill: most bothersome or only feeling) first happened?
* Read if necessary. If unsure, estimate as best you can.
* Enter '996' If since birth.

Answer Codes

(Allow 1-120, 996,R,D)
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Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Age of first problem

If BBOTH1 = 1 fill "the spinning, vertigo, or motion sensation"
else if BBOTH1 = 2 fill "the floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling"
else if BBOTH1 = 3 fill "the feeling of lightheaded"
else if BBOTH1 = 4 fill "the feeling like you are about to pass out"
else if BBOTH1 = 5 fill "blurred vision"
else if BBOTH1 = 6 fill "unsteadiness"
else if BBOTH1 = 7, DK, RF fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
if BTYPE_1 - BTYPE_7 =< ' ', 2, R, D> fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
If BBOTH1=R,D fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-120> if BAGE1 gt AGE
[goto ERR2_BAGE1];
Else
[goto BOFTN]
<121-995> [goto ERR1_BAGE1]
<'996', R, D> [goto BOFTN]

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If BAGE1= 121-995 then display ERR1_BAGE1:
* 121-995 years not allowed in this field.
*Please correct.
If BAGE gt AGE, then display ERR2_BAGE:
* Time with condition cannot be greater than age.
* Please correct.

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.100_01.000

Variable Name

BOFTN

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

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Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

1 of 2
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how often have you had the (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)?
*Please tell me the number of times per day, per week, per month.
*Enter '996' for 'Constantly' or 'Almost Always'.

Answer Codes

(Allow 1-365,996,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Number

If BBOTH1 = 1 fill "the spinning, vertigo, or motion sensation"
else if BBOTH1 = 2 fill "the floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling"
else if BBOTH1 = 3 fill "the feeling of lightheaded"
else if BBOTH1 = 4 fill "the feeling like you are about to pass out"
else if BBOTH1 = 5 fill "blurred vision"
else if BBOTH1 = 6 fill "unsteadiness"
else if BBOTH1 = 7, DK, RF fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
if BTYPE_1 - BTYPE_7 =< ' ', 2, R, D> fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
If BBOTH1=R,D fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"

Special Instructions if BOFTN=996,R,D fill 996,R,D in BOFTT
Skip Instructions

<1-365> [goto BOFTT]
<996,R,D> [goto BLAST1]

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.100_02.000

Variable Name

BOFTT

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ('001'
<=BOFTN(e) <='365')

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Sample adults 18+ who gave a number to how often they had the dizziness or balance
problem

Question Text

2 of 2
*Enter time period.

Answer Codes

1. Day(s)
2. Week(s)
3. Month(s)
4. Year
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Time period

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions if BOFTN=996,R,D fill 996,R,D in BOFTT
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [goto BLAST1]

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.110_00.000

Variable Name

BLAST1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

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Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

How long from beginning to end does each occurrence, i.e., episode, bout or "attack",
of (Fill: most bothersome or only feeling) usually last?
* Read if necessary. Only count the duration of individual spells or bouts, not a whole
cluster of them, and don't include other related symptoms. For example, do not include
nausea or vomiting.
*Probe if needed.

Answer Codes

1. Momentary, or less than two minutes
2. Two minutes to less than 20 minutes
3. 20 minutes to less than 8 hours
4. 8 hours to less than 24 hours
5. 1 day to less than 14 days
6. 2 weeks to less than 3 months
7. 3 months or longer
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Usually last

If BBOTH1 = 1 fill "the spinning, vertigo, or motion sensation"
else if BBOTH1 = 2 fill "the floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling"
else if BBOTH1 = 3 fill "the feeling of lightheaded"
else if BBOTH1 = 4 fill "the feeling like you are about to pass out"
else if BBOTH1 = 5 fill "blurred vision"
else if BBOTH1 = 6 fill "unsteadiness"
else if BBOTH1 = 7, DK, RF fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
if BTYPE_1 - BTYPE_7 =< ' ', 2, R, D> fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"
If BBOTH1=R,D fill "this other dizziness or balance problem"

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-7, R,D> [goto BTRG_01]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_01.000

Variable Name

BTRG_01

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

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Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

The next questions are about things that trigger your balance or dizziness problems.
Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your dizziness or balance problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Looking up or down, leaning head back or bending forward
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Looking up

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_02.000

Variable Name

BTRG_02

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ have a dizziness or at least one balance symptom and does not
almost always have unsteadiness

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Rolling over in bed
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Rolling over

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Page 24 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_03.000

Variable Name

BTRG_03

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ have a dizziness or at least one balance symptom and does not
almost always have unsteadiness

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Getting up after sitting or lying down
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Getting up

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_04.000

Variable Name

BTRG_04

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ have a dizziness or at least one balance symptom and does not
almost always have unsteadiness

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Headache, including migraine

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Field Pane Description

Headache

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Page 26 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_05.000

Variable Name

BTRG_05

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ have a dizziness or at least one balance symptom and does not
almost always have unsteadiness

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...A visual problem such as double vision, or your eyes "jerk", "bounce", move rapidly or
oscillate
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Visual problem

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Page 27 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_06.000

Variable Name

BTRG_06

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Riding in a car, bus, airplane, boat, or train
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Riding

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Page 28 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_07.000

Variable Name

BTRG_07

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Walking down a grocery store aisle
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Grocery

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Page 29 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_08.000

Variable Name

BTRG_08

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Hearing loud sounds
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Loud sounds

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Page 30 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_09.000

Variable Name

BTRG_09

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Blowing your nose
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Blowing nose

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Page 31 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.120_10.000

Variable Name

BTRG_10

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following usually cause or trigger your (Fill: most
bothersome or only feeling)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Taking prescription medicines or drugs, or over-the-counter medications, e.g., for
allergy or sleep aids
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Meds

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Page 32 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_01.000

Variable Name

BSAME_1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Do any of the following problems happen around the same time as your dizziness or
balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Nausea or vomiting

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
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Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Nausea

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Page 33 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_02.000

Variable Name

BSAME_2

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Hearing loss in only one ear

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
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Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Hearing loss

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Page 34 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_03.000

Variable Name

BSAME_3

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Ringing, buzzing, or roaring in one ear-medical term is Tinnitus (TIN-uh-tus)

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Tinnitus

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Page 35 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_04.000

Variable Name

BSAME_4

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Fullness, pressure, or stuffed-up feeling in one ear without pain ear without pain

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Pressure

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Page 36 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_05.000

Variable Name

BSAME_5

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Sinus congestion

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Sinus

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Page 37 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_06.000

Variable Name

BSAME_6

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Anxiety

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Anxiety

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Page 38 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.130_07.000

Variable Name

BSAME_7

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)=1 or
('01'<=BBOTH1(e)<='07')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months or
who identified at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Do any of the following problems happen around the same time
as your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no to each.
...Depression

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Depression

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Page 39 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_01.000

Variable Name

BONLY_1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had nausea or vomiting around the same time as their
dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

Do you have nausea or vomiting only when you have dizziness or balance problem(s)
or do you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Nausea followup

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Page 40 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_02.000

Variable Name

BONLY_2

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_2(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had hearing loss around the same time as their dizziness or
balance problem

Question Text

Do you have hearing loss only when you have dizziness or balance problem(s) or do
you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Hearing loss followup

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Page 41 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_03.000

Variable Name

BONLY_3

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_3(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had tinnitus around the same time as their dizziness or balance
problem

Question Text

Do you have ringing in your ear or tinnitus only when you have dizziness or balance
problem(s) or do you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Tinnitus followup

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Page 42 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_04.000

Variable Name

BONLY_4

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_4(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had fullness, pressure, or stuffiness in their ear around the
same time as their dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

Do you have fullness, pressure, or stuffiness in your ear only when you have dizziness
or balance problem(s) or do you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

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Field Pane Description

Ear pressure followup

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Page 43 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_05.000

Variable Name

BONLY_5

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_5(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had sinus congestion around the same time as their dizziness
or balance problem

Question Text

Do you have sinus congestion only when you have the dizziness or balance problem(s)
or do you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Sinus followup

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Page 44 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_06.000

Variable Name

BONLY_6

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_6(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had anxiety around the same time as their dizziness or balance
problem

Question Text

Do you have anxiety only when you have the dizziness or balance problem(s) or do you
have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Anxiety followup

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Page 45 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.140_07.000

Variable Name

BONLY_7

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BSAME_7(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had depression around the same time as their dizziness or
balance problem

Question Text

Do you have depression only when you have the dizziness or balance problem(s) or do
you have it regardless?
* Read if necessary. We mean around the same time, or just before, during or
following

Answer Codes

1. Only
2. Regardless
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Depression followup

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Page 46 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.150_00.000

Variable Name

BHOSP2

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BALEV=1 or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a balance or dizziness problem or who had at
least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Have you ever gone to a hospital or emergency room about a dizziness or balance
problem?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

ER

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Page 47 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.160_00.000

Variable Name

BHOSPNO1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BHOSP2(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ and ever been to ER about dizziness

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, about how many times have you gone to a hospital
emergency room about a dizziness or balance problem?

Answer Codes

0. None
1. 1 time
2. 2 times
3. 3-4 times
4. 5-9 times
5. 10-14 times
6. 15 or more times
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Times gone to ER

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Page 48 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.170_00.000

Variable Name

BHP1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BALEV(e)='1' or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a balance or dizziness problem or who had at
least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Have you EVER seen a doctor or other health professional, except for in the
emergency room, about a dizziness or balance problem?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ever seen doctor

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<1,2,R,D> if BALEV=1 and BDIZZ1=2,R,D and all from
BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7=2,R,D [goto BBIO1];
else if BDIZZ1=1 or any from BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7=1 and BHP1=2,R,D and
BHOSP2=2,R,D [goto BTRET1];
else if BDIZZ1=1 or any from BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7=1 and BHP1=2,R,D and
BHOSP2=1 [goto BFIRST1];
else if BDIZZ1=1 or any from BTYPE_1-BTYPE_7=1 and BHP1=1 [goto BHP1_01]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_01.000

Variable Name

BHP1_01

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIZZ1(e)='1' or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the following types of doctors or
health professionals about your dizziness or balance problem(s)? Please say yes or no
to each.
... Family doctor, internal medicine doctor or general practitioner

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

GP

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_02.000

Variable Name

BHP1_02

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Cardiologist or heart specialist

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Cardiologist

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_02_H

Variable Name

H_BHP_02

Universe
Universe-text
Question Text

Cardiologist: a doctor skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
Neurologist: a doctor skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous
system
Osteopath: They are fully licensed doctors who carry a D.O. instead of an M.D. degree.

Answer Codes
Question Type

Help Screen

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_03.000

Variable Name

BHP1_03

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Ear, nose, and throat doctor

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

ENT

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_04.000

Variable Name

BHP1_04

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Neurologist

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Neurologist

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_05.000

Variable Name

BHP1_05

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
... Eye doctor, optometrist, or ophthalmologist (AHF-thal-MOL-oh-jist)

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Eye doctor

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_06.000

Variable Name

BHP1_06

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Dentist, orthodontist or oral surgeon

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Dentist

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<1,2,R,D> and SEX =2 [goto BHP1_07];
Else if SEX=1 [goto BHP1_08]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_07.000

Variable Name

BHP1_07

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and SEX=2 and
(BDIZZ1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_4(e)='1') or (BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and
BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Female sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12
months or who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a
doctor or other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Gynecologist or OB/GYN

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Gyn

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_08.000

Variable Name

BHP1_08

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Psychiatrist

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_09.000

Variable Name

BHP1_09

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Osteopath (OS-te-o-path) or doctor of osteopathy (os-tee-OP-uh-thee)

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Osteopath

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_10.000

Variable Name

BHP1_10

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Occupational therapist, physical therapist or rehabilitation ("rehab") specialist/doctor

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Physical therapist

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_11.000

Variable Name

BHP1_11

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Physician assistant or nurse practitioner

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Nurse

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_12.000

Variable Name

BHP1_12

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Nutritionist or dietician

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Nutritionist

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_13.000

Variable Name

BHP1_13

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Audiologist

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Audiologist

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Page 63 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_14.000

Variable Name

BHP1_14

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Foot doctor

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Food doctor

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.180_15.000

Variable Name

BHP1_15

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary: DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you seen any of the
following types of doctors or health professionals about your dizziness or balance
problem(s)?
Please say yes or no to each.
...Some other health professional

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Other professional

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.190_00.000

Variable Name

B5YRS1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and BHP1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, about how many times have you seen a doctor or other
health professional about your dizziness or balance problem(s)?

Answer Codes

0. None
1. 1 time
2. 2 times
3. 3-4 times
4. 5-9 times
5. 10-14 times
6. 15 or more times
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Times seen doctor

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.200_00.000

Variable Name

BFIRST1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and (BHOSP2(e)='1' or
BHP1(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional (including ER) about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

How long ago did you FIRST see a doctor or other health professional, including
emergency room physicians about your dizziness or balance problem(s)?

Answer Codes

1. Less than 12 months
2. 12 months to less than 3 years
3. 3 years to less than 5 years
4. 5 years to less than 10 years
5. 10 years to less than 15 years
6. 15 years or more
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

First see doctor

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Page 67 of 138

Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.220_00.000

Variable Name

BHELP1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and (BHOSP2(e)='1' or
BHP1(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional (including ER) about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

How much do you feel these doctor or other health professionals helped your dizziness
or balance problem(s)? Would you say...
*Read answer categories below.

Answer Codes

1. No help at all
2. A little help
3. Moderate help
4. A lot of help
5. Problem was cured or no longer exists
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Any help

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BTHLP_N]
<2,R,D> [goto BDIAG1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.230_01.000

Variable Name

BTHLP_N

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BHELP1(e)
IN('2','3','4','5')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who feel doctor or other health professional helped dizziness at
least a little

Question Text

1 of 2
About how long was it between the first time you saw a doctor or other health
professional about your dizziness or balance problem(s) until you began to feel helped
by treatments or advice you received?
Please tell me the number of days, weeks, months or years.

Answer Codes

(Allow 1-365,R, D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Number

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions If BTHLP_N ='R', then fill 'R' in BTHLP_T
Skip Instructions

<1-365, D> [goto BTHLP_T];
 [goto BDIAG1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.230_02.000

Variable Name

BTHLP_T

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and
(001<=BTHLP_N(e)<='365','999')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who gave a number to the time between when first saw doctor and
began to feel help, or said DK to the number part of this question

Question Text

2 of 2
*Enter time period for time since last saw a doctor or other health professional.

Answer Codes

1. Day(s)
2. Week(s)
3. Month(s)
4. Year(s)
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Time period

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions If BTHLP_N ='R', then fill 'R' in BTHLP_T
Skip Instructions

<1-3,R,D> [goto BDIAG1]
<4> if (BTHLP_T gt AGE and BTHLP_T=4) [goto ERR_BTHLP_T]
else [goto BDIAG1]

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* Time with condition cannot be greater than age.
* Please correct

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.240_00.000

Variable Name

BDIAG1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1')) and (BHOSP2(e)='1' or
BHP1(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and who ever saw a doctor or
other health professional (including ER) about a dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

Did any of the doctors or health care professionals tell you the cause or give you a
diagnosis for your dizziness or balance problem(s)?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Cause

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BCAUS1]
<2,R,D> [goto BTRET1]

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Page 71 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.250_00.000

Variable Name

BCAUS1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BDIAG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who were told cause of dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

What did the doctor(s) or health care professional(s) tell you was the cause or causes
of your dizziness or balance problem(s)?
* Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
* Read the list if necessary.

Answer Codes

1. Allergies
2. Anxiety or depression
3. Benign positional vertigo (BPV or BPPV)
4. Crystals-loose or dislodged in ear
5. Diabetes
6. Headache or migraines
7. Head or neck trauma or concussion
8. Heart disease
9. Inner ear infection, viral labrynthitis
10. Ménière’s (Men-e-AIRZ) disease
11. Neurological-multiple sclerosis (MS), seizures, etc.
12. Side effects from medications (antibiotics, cancer treatments, etc.)
13. Stroke
14. Other health problem(s)
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Enter All That Apply

Field Pane Description

What was cause

Fill Instructions
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Page 72 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.260_00.000

Variable Name

BTRET1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Have you EVER taken or tried anything to treat your dizziness or balance problem(s)
such as physical therapy, certain exercises, avoiding certain foods, taking medicines,
surgery, or wearing magnets or wristbands?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Treated

Fill Instructions
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<1> [goto BTRT1_01]
<2,R,D> [goto BSTAT1]

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Page 73 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_01.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_01

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say yes or no to each.
...Exercises or physical therapy
* Do not include Tai Chi, Yoga, or Qi Gong.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Exercise

Fill Instructions
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< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_02]

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Page 74 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_02.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_02

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Bed rest for several hours or days

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Bed rest

Fill Instructions
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Page 75 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_03.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_03

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
... Head rolling maneuver by a doctor or therapist (Epley maneuver)
* Do not include treatment by a chiropractor.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Head rolling

Fill Instructions
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Page 76 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_04.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_04

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
... Steroid injections into the ear

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Steroid

Fill Instructions
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Page 77 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_05.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_05

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Gentamicin (jen-tah-MI-sin) injection into the ear

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ear injection

Fill Instructions
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Page 78 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_06.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_06

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Surgery

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Surgery

Fill Instructions
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Page 79 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_07.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_07

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Low salt diet

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Low salt

Fill Instructions
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Page 80 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_08.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_08

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Avoiding or cutting back on certain foods or drinks such as chocolate, coffee, or
alcohol

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Avoid foods

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> if SMKEV=1 [goto BTRT1_09]; else [goto BTRT1_10]

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Page 81 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_09.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_09

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'
and SMKEV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem who have ever smoked

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Quitting or reducing use of tobacco or cigarettes

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Cigarette use

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_10]

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Page 82 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_10.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_10

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Prescription medicine or drugs

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Prescriptions

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_11]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_11.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_11

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Over-the-counter medicines such as allergy medications or sleep aids or Dramamin
patches

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Over the counter

Fill Instructions
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Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_12]

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Page 84 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_12.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_12

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Psychiatric treatment
* Enter '2' for non-smokers.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Psychiatric

Fill Instructions
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Page 85 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_13.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_13

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Massage therapy or chiropractic treatment or manipulation

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Massage

Fill Instructions
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Page 86 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_14.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_14

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Acupuncture

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Acupuncture

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_15]

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Page 87 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_15.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_15

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Herbal remedy such as feverfew leaf, ginger or ginkgo biloba (GIN-ko bye-LO-bah)

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Herbal

Fill Instructions
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Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BTRT1_16]

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Page 88 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.270_16.000

Variable Name

BTRT1_16

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTRET1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ treated for dizziness or balance problem

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever tried any of the following treatments? Please say
yes or no to each.
...Wearing magnets or acupressure wristband

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Wristband

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2,R,D> [goto BSTAT1]

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Page 89 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.280_00.000

Variable Name

BSTAT1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have your dizziness or balance problem(s) gotten
worse, stayed the same, improved somewhat, or improved greatly?

Answer Codes

1. Gotten worse
2. Stayed the same
3. Improved somewhat
4. Improved greatly
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Status

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4, R, D> [goto BMEDIC1]

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Page 90 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.300_00.000

Variable Name

BMEDIC1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Do you regularly take any medicine that makes your dizziness or balance problem(s)
worse?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
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Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Meds make worse

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

< 1,2, R, D> [goto BCHNG1]

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Page 91 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.310_00.000

Variable Name

BCHNG1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Do your dizziness or balance problems prevent you in any way from doing things you
otherwise could do?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Prevent from doing things

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BCHG1_01]
<2, R,D> [goto BM12WS_N]

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Page 92 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_01.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_01

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change or cut back on any of
the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
...Driving a motor vehicle
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Driving

Fill Instructions
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<1,2,R,D> [goto BCHNG_02]

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Page 93 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_02.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_02

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
...Riding in a car, bus, airplane, boat or train

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Riding

Fill Instructions
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Page 94 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_03.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_03

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
....Exercising or taking walks
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Exercising

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_04.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_04

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
...Walking down a flight of stairs
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
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Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Walking down stairs

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_05.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_05

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
...Participating in social activities outside your home

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Going outside

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_06.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_06

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
... Performing household chores, such as cleaning or laundry

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Social activities

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.320_07.000

Variable Name

BCHG1_07

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BCHNG1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months and whose problem prevents
them from doing things

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have your dizziness or balance problems caused you to change
or cut back on any of the following activities? Please say yes or no to each.
... Going to the toilet
* If respondent is unable to do this activity for reasons OTHER than dizziness or
balance, Enter '2'
Examples include respondents who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don’t have a
driver’s license, etc.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Bathing

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.350_00.000

Variable Name

BM12WS

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how many days of work or school have you missed
because of your dizziness or balance problems?
Enter '0' for none.

Answer Codes

(Allow 0-365,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Days missed W/S

Fill Instructions
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<0-365,R,D> [goto BM12RA]

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.355_00.000

Variable Name

BM12RA

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how many days of other regularly scheduled
activities - excluding work and school days - have you missed because of your
dizziness or balance problems?
Enter '0' for none.

Answer Codes

(Allow 0-365,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Days missed RA

Fill Instructions
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<0-365,R,D> [goto BPROB1]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.360_00.000

Variable Name

BPROB1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how much of a problem was your dizziness or
balance condition? Would you say it was no problem, a small problem, a moderate
problem, a big problem, or a very big problem?

Answer Codes

1. No problem
2. A small problem
3. A moderate problem
4. A big problem
5. A very big problem
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

How big was problem

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Page 102 of 138

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.370_01.000

Variable Name

BMED_1

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

Have you ever taken or had any of the following medications or treatments for ANY
health conditions or problems. Please say yes or no to each.
...Meclizine or Antivert™ for dizziness, nausea or vomiting

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Meclizine

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Page 103 of 138

Module

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Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.370_02.000

Variable Name

BMED_2

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever taken or had any of the following medications or
treatments for ANY health conditions or problems. Please say yes or no to each.
...Other medicine or patches for motion sickness, nausea or vomiting

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Other nausea meds

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Page 104 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.370_03.000

Variable Name

BMED_3

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever taken or had any of the following medications or
treatments for ANY health conditions or problems. Please say yes or no to each.
...Medicines for anxiety or depression

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Meds for anxiety

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Page 105 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.370_04.000

Variable Name

BMED_4

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you ever taken or had any of the following medications or
treatments for ANY health conditions or problems. Please say yes or no to each.
...Chemotherapy (ke-mo-THER-ah-pe) drugs

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Chemotherapy drugs

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Page 106 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.380_00.000

Variable Name

BBIO1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Have any of your biological, that is, BLOOD relatives such as parents, brothers, sisters,
or children had a problem with dizziness, balance, or falling, NOT related to aging?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Relatives

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BFALL12M]

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Page 107 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.385_00.000

Variable Name

BFALL12M

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e) ne
'1') and (BTYPE_1(e) ne '1') and (BTYPE_2(e) ne '1') and (BTYPE_3(e) ne '1') and
(BTYPE_4(e) ne '1') and (BTYPE_5(e) ne '1') and (BTYPE_6(e) ne '1') and
(BTYPE_7(e) ne '1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who did not have a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12
months and did not have at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

This next questions are about falls or falling. By falls or falling, we mean unexpectedly
dropping to the floor or ground from a standing, walking or bending position. DURING
THE PAST YEAR, have you fallen at least one time?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fallen past 12m

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Page 108 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.390_00.000

Variable Name

BFALL5Y

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

These next questions are about falls or falling. By falls or falling, we mean
unexpectedly dropping to the floor or ground from a standing, walking or bending
position. DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, have you fallen at least one time?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fallen past 5y

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<1> if BTYPE_1 [goto BFL1_01];
else if BTYPE_2 [goto BFL1_02];
else if BTYPE_3 [goto BFL1_03];
else if BTYPE_4 [goto BFL1_04];
else if BTYPE_5 [goto BFL1_05];
else if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
<2,R,D> [goto BNRFALL]

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Page 109 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_01.000

Variable Name

BFL1_01

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_1(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of feeling a sense of spinning or
other movement sensation and have fallen past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were feeling a sense of spinning or other movement sensation?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Spinning

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<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_2 [goto BFL1_02];
else if BTYPE_3 [goto BFL1_03];
else if BTYPE_4 [goto BFL1_04];
else if BTYPE_5 [goto BFL1_05];
else if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 110 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_02.000

Variable Name

BFL1_02

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_2(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of a floating, spacey, or disconnected
feeling and have fallen past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were having a floating, spacey, or disconnected feeling?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Spacey

Fill Instructions
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<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_3 [goto BFL1_03];
else if BTYPE_4 [goto BFL1_04];
else if BTYPE_5 [goto BFL1_05];
else if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 111 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_03.000

Variable Name

BFL1_03

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_3(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of feeling lightheaded and have fallen
past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were feeling lightheaded?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Lightheaded

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_4 [goto BFL1_04];
else if BTYPE_5 [goto BFL1_05];
else if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 112 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_04.000

Variable Name

BFL1_04

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_4(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of feeling like they are about to pass
out and have fallen past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were feeling like you are about to pass out?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Pass out

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_5 [goto BFL1_05];
else if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_05.000

Variable Name

BFL1_05

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_5(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of blurred vision and have fallen past
5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were having blurred vision?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Blurred vision

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 114 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_06.000

Variable Name

BFL1_06

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_6(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have a balance symptom of unsteadiness and have fallen past
5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were having a general feeling of being unsteady or off-balance?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Unsteadiness

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_6 [goto BFL1_06];
else if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 115 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.400_07.000

Variable Name

BFL1_07

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BTYPE_7(e)='1'
and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have an other or general balance symptom and have fallen
past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS, did any of your falls occur just before or around the
time you were having and other or general problem with dizziness or imbalance?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Other/General imbalance

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if BTYPE_7 [goto BFL1_07];
else [goto BFALL12A]

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Page 116 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.410_00.000

Variable Name

BFALL12A

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL5Y(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a fall in past 5 years

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you fallen at least once a month on average?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fall once a month

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> go to BF12M_NO]
<2,R,D> [goto BFTIME1]

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Page 117 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.420_01.000

Variable Name

BF12M_NO

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in last 12 months

Question Text

1 of 2
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times per day, week, or month
have you fallen?

Answer Codes

<1-500>
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Number

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions If BF12M_NO ='R', then fill 'R' in BF12M_TP
Skip Instructions

<1-500,D> [goto BF12M_TP]
 [goto BINJ1]

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Page 118 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.420_02.000

Variable Name

BF12M_TP

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12(e)='1'
and ('001<=BF12M_NO(e)<='365','999')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the last 12 months and
gave a number for time fallen or said DK to number part of this question

Question Text

2 of 2
* Enter time period for time fallen.

Answer Codes

1. Day
2. Week
3. Month
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Time period

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions If BF12M_NO ='R', then fill 'R' in BF12M_TP
Skip Instructions

If (BF12M_NO ge 10 and BF12M_TP='1'), then [goto ERR_BF12M_TP];
If (BF12M_NO ge 50 and BF12M_TP='2'), then [goto ERR_BF12M_TP];
If (BF12M_NO ge 200 and BF12M_TP='3'), then [goto ERR_BF12M_TP];
<1-3,R,D> [goto BINJ1]

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If (BF12M_NO ge 10 and BF12M_TP='1') or (BF12M_NO ge 50 and BF12M_TP='2') or
(BF12M_NO ge 200 and BF12M_TP='3'),
then ERR_BF12M_TP:
* [Fill1: BF12M_NO] times per [Fill2: BF12M_TP] is unusually high.
* Please verify.

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Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.430_00.000

Variable Name

BFTIME1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)
IN('2','7','9')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who haven't fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how many times have you fallen?
*Read if necessary. If unsure, estimate as best you can.

Answer Codes

0. None
1. 1 time
2. 2 times
3. 3-4 times
4. 5-7 times
5. 8 or more times
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Number fall past 12m

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0> [goto BNRFALL]
<1-5, R,D> [goto BINJ1]

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Page 120 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.440_00.000

Variable Name

BINJ1

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you have an injury as a result of a fall? For
example, with a bruise, cut or wound, sprain, dislocation, fracture, broken bones, back
pain, head or neck injury.

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Injured

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BINJWS]
<2,R,D> [goto BFWH_01]

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Page 121 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.450_00.000

Variable Name

BINJWS

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BINJ1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who were injured by fall(s) in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how many days of work or school did you miss
because of injury from falls?

* Enter '996 if doesn't work or go to school.

Answer Codes

(Allow 0-365, 996,R,D)
'996' Doesn't work or go to school
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Days missed work/school

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-365,R,D> [goto BINJHP]

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Page 122 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.455_00.000

Variable Name

BINJHP

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BINJ1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who were injured by fall(s) in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you talk to or see a doctor or other health
professional about any injuries that you had as a result of a fall or falling?

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Talk to HP about fall

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto BINJHPN] <2,R,D> [goto BFWH_01]

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Page 123 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.457_00.000

Variable Name

BINJHPN

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BINJHP(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who talked to a doctor or other health professional about falls or
falling in the past 12 months

Question Text

Thinking about your worst injury that resulted from a fall or falling DURING THE PAST
12 MONTHS, how many times did you talk to or see a medical professional about that
injury?

Answer Codes

0. None
1. 1 time
2. 2 times
3. 3-4 times
4. 5-9 times
5. 10-14 times
6. 15 or more times
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One-Answer List Pane

Field Pane Description

Number of HP

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-6,R,D> [goto BFWH_01]

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Page 124 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_01.000

Variable Name

BFWH_01

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the following reasons? Please
say yes or no to each.
...You tripped, stumbled, or slipped

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Tripped

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_02]

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Page 125 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_02.000

Variable Name

BFWH_02

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You blacked out or fainted

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Fainted

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_03]

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Page 126 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_03.000

Variable Name

BFWH_03

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You were playing sports or exercising

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Sports

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2 R,D> [goto BFWH_04]

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Page 127 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_04_000

Variable Name

BFWH_04

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You had a problem with vision

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vision

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_05]

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Page 128 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_05.000

Variable Name

BFWH_05

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You had weakness or numbness in one or both legs

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Weakness

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_06]

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Page 129 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_06.000

Variable Name

BFWH_06

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You had not eaten recently or you had low blood sugar

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

No food

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_07]

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Page 130 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_07.000

Variable Name

BFWH_07

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You drank too much alcohol

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Alcohol

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_08]

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Page 131 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_08.000

Variable Name

BFWH_08

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You had a problem using a walker, cane, or other aid that helps you get around

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Problem with cane

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_09]

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Page 132 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_09.000

Variable Name

BFWH_09

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...You had a problem with shoes, sandals or socks

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Shoes

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BFWH_10]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 133 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.460_10.000

Variable Name

BFWH_10

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and BFALL12A(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have fallen at least once a month in the past 12 months

Question Text

* Read if necessary. Have you fallen during the past 12 months due to any of the
following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...Some other reason

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Other reason

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BNRFALL]

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Page 134 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.470_00.000

Variable Name

BNRFALL

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how many times have you slipped or lost your
balance and caught yourself WITHOUT falling?

Answer Codes

0. None
1. 1 time
2. 2 times
3. 3 to 4 times
4. 5 to 7 times
5. 8 or more times

Question Type

Pick One-Answer List Pane

Field Pane Description

Near fall

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-5,R,D> [goto BINTHI]

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Page 135 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.475_01.000

Variable Name

BINTHI

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you used the Internet for any of the following
reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...To look up health information on your dizziness or balance problems

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Health information

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BINTTR]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 136 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.475_02.000

Variable Name

BINTTR

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

*Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you used the Internet for
any of the following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...To learn about medical or other recommended treatments for your dizziness or
balance problems

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Treatments

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto BINTRS]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 137 of 138

Module

40

Section Name

Adult Balance

Part
Question ID

BAL.475_03.000

Variable Name

BINTRS

Universe

HHHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (BDIZZ1(e)='1')
or (BTYPE_1(e)='1') or (BTYPE_2(e)='1') or (BTYPE_3(e)='1') or (BTYPE_4(e)='1') or
(BTYPE_5(e)='1') or (BTYPE_6(e)='1') or (BTYPE_7(e)='1'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months or
who had at least one symptom in the past 12 months

Question Text

*Read if necessary. DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you used the Internet for
any of the following reasons? Please say yes or no to each.
...To learn about rehabilitation services or intervention programs for your dizziness or
balance problems

Answer Codes

1.Yes
2.No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Rehabilitation

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D>
If FDRN_FLG= '1' [goto VIS_0 / AFD.090_00.000]
Else if FDRN_FLG= '2' [goto AWEBUSE / AWB.010_00.000]

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2016 Q1 NHIS Instrument Spec Report
Section name: Child Balance
Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.010_00.000

Variable Name

CBALWLK

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

At what age did {fill1: S.C. name} take {fill2: his/her} first steps without support?

Answer Codes

1. 6 to 8 months
2. 9 to 11 months
3. 12 to 14 months
4. 15 to 17 months
5. 18 to 23 months
6. 24 months (2 years) or later
7. Cannot walk
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Age first steps

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-7,R,D> [goto CBALVRTG]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 1 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.020_00.000

Variable Name

CBALVRTG

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

These next questions are about balance problems or disorders that children may
experience such as feeling unsteady, dizzy, light headed, or woozy or having body or
motor coordination problems.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
...a spinning or vertigo feeling with a sense of movement, such as rocking of oneself or
riding a Merry-Go-Round?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vertigo - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALSTED]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 2 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.025_00.000

Variable Name

CBALSTED

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
… poor balance, an unsteady or woozy feeling that makes it difficult to stand up or
walk?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Poor balance - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALMOTR]

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Page 3 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.027_00.000

Variable Name

CBALMOTR

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
… problems with body or motor coordination or clumsiness ?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Poor coordination - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALFALL]

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Page 4 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.030_00.000

Variable Name

CBALFALL

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
...frequent, unexpected falls?
*If asked, specify: if falls EVER happened more often than once a week.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Falls - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALPASS]

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Page 5 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.035_00.000

Variable Name

CBALPASS

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
...feeling light-headed, fainting, or feeling {fill: he/she} is about to pass out?
*If child does faint or pass out, enter ‘1’ for yes.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Pass out - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALBLR]

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Page 6 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.037_00.000

Variable Name

CBALBLR

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
… blurred vision when head is moving, or rapid eye movements known as “bouncing”
eyes causing disorientation?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Blurred vision - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALOTH]

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Page 7 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.039_00.000

Variable Name

CBALOTH

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by episodes of
any of the following dizziness or balance problems?
… any other type of balance or dizziness problems?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Other - past 12 mo.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if CBALVRTG=1 or CBALSTED=1 or CBALMOTR=1 or CBALFALL=1 or
CBALPASS=1 or CBALBLR=1 or CBALOTH=1 [goto CBALBHD]; else [goto CBALHDIJ]

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Page 8 of 22

Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.040_00.000

Variable Name

CBALBHD

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALBLR(e)='1' or CBALOTH(e)='1')

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Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} been bothered by headaches
or migraines around the same time as {fill: his/her} dizziness or balance problem(s)?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Headaches with balance prob.

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALBHR]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.041_00.000

Variable Name

CBALBHR

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALBLR(e)='1' or CBALOTH(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} had hearing changes or
problems such as blocked ears or ringing in the ears around the same time as {fill:
his/her} dizziness or balance problem(s)?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Hearing problems w/balance

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
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<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALAGE]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.042_00.000

Variable Name

CBALAGE

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALBLR(e)='1' or CBALOTH(e)='1')

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Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

How old was {fill: S.C. name} when the FIRST episode, bout or “attack” of dizziness or
balance problem occurred?
*Read if necessary: : If uncertain of exact age, estimate to the best of your recollection.

Answer Codes

(Allow 0-17,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Age balance prob. Began

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-17,R,D> [goto CBALOFTN]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.043_01.000

Variable Name

CBALOFTN

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALBLR(e)='1' or CBALOTH(e)='1')

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Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

1 of 2
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how often did {fill: S.C. name}’s episodes, bouts or
“attacks” of dizziness or balance problems occur?
*Enter '96' for 'Constantly'.
*Do not include the time to get over feelings of nausea or vomiting that may accompany
the episode, bout, or attack of dizziness or balance problem.

Answer Codes

(Allow 0-95,96,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Number

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-95> [goto CBALOFTT] <96,R,D> [goto CBALDUR]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.043_02.000

Variable Name

CBALOFTT

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and ('01' <= CBALOFTN(e) <= '95')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who gave a number for how often balance problems occurred in
the past 12 months

Question Text

2 of 2
*Enter time period.

Answer Codes

1. Day(s)
2. Week(s)
3. Month(s)
4. Year
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Time period

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [goto CBALDUR]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.044_00.000

Variable Name

CBALDUR

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALBLR(e)='1' or CBALOTH(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

How long does (or did) a typical episode, bout or “attack” of dizziness or balance
problem last?

Answer Codes

1. Momentary, or less than 2 minutes
2. Two minutes to less than 20 minutes
3. 20 minutes to less than 8 hours
4. 8 hours to less than 24 hours
5. 1 day to less than 14 days
6. 2 weeks to less than 3 months
7. 3 months or longer
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Duration of problem

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-7,R,D> [goto CBALDGHP]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.045_00.000

Variable Name

CBALDGHP

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALOTH(e)='1' or CBALBLR(e) = '1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

Did a doctor or other health professional EVER tell you a diagnosis or reason for {fill1:
S.C. name}'s dizziness or balance problems?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ever diagnosed

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto CBALDGN2] <2,R,D> [goto CBALPART]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.050_00.000

Variable Name

CBALDGN2

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and CBALDGHP(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have ever been told a diagnosis for their balance or dizziness
problems

Question Text

What diagnoses or reasons were you told caused {fill1: S.C. name}'s balance or
dizziness problems?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Answer Codes

1. Anxiety, including panic syndrome
2. Benign positional or paroxysmal vertigo (BPV)
3. Blurred vision with head motion, “bouncing” or rapid eye movements
4. Crystals – loose or dislodged in the ear
5. Depression or child psychiatric disorder
6. Developmental motor coordination disorder (“clumsy” child)
7. Diabetes (“juvenile diabetes”)
8. Ear infection(s) – otitis media, fluid, viral labrynthitis
9. Genetic syndrome, such as Usher’s or Waardenburg Syndrome
10 Headache, including migraine
11. Head/neck injury or concussion
12. Low blood pressure (hypotension)
13. Malformation of the ear
14. Meniere’s disease
15. Neurological, such as cerebral palsy, seizure(s), etc.
16. Nutritional, such as low blood sugar (metabolic problem)
17. Side effects from medications (antibiotics, etc.)
18. Other health condition or cause
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Enter all that apply

Field Pane Description

Diagnoses

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-18,R,D> [goto CBALPART]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.055_00.000

Variable Name

CBALPART

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALOTH(e)='1' or CBALBLR(e) = '1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

Did any of these episodes of dizziness or balance problems keep {fill1: S.C. name}
from participating in home, school, {fill2: work,} or recreational activities?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Problems participating

fill2: age GE 16 fill "work,"

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALPROB]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.060_00.000

Variable Name

CBALPROB

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALOTH(e)='1' or CBALBLR(e) = '1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, how much of a problem were these episodes of
dizziness or imbalance for {fill1: S.C. name}? Would you say it was...
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

1. No problem
2. A small problem
3. A moderate problem
4. A big problem
5. A very big problem
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

How much problem

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-5,R,D> [goto CBALHPYR]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.065_00.000

Variable Name

CBALHPYR

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALOTH(e)='1' or CBALBLR(e) = '1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance or dizziness in the past 12
months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C name} seen a doctor, physical or
occupational therapist, or other health care professional about these episodes of
dizziness or balance problems? Include visits to the Emergency Room, hospital, or
health clinics.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Health care pro visit

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto CBALTRET]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.070_00.000

Variable Name

CBALTRET

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and (CBALVRTG(e)='1' or
CBALSTED(e)='1' or CBALMOTR(e)='1' or CBALFALL(e)='1' or CBALPASS(e)='1' or
CBALOTH(e)='1' or CBALBLR(e) = '1')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have had episodes of balance the past 12 months

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, has {fill1: S.C. name} tried methods recommended
by a doctor, physical or occupational therapist, or other health care professional for
treating {fill2: his/her} episodes of dizziness or balance problems?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Methods

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D>[goto CBALHDIJ]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.075_00.000

Variable Name

CBALHDIJ

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 3+

Question Text

IN {fill: his/her} LIFETIME, has {fill1: S.C. name} EVER had a significant head injury or
concussion?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Head Injury

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto CBALHDNO] <2,R,D> if AGE=4-17 goto CMHCOPY; else goto CH1N1_1]

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Module

46

Section Name

Child Balance

Part
Question ID

CBL.080_00.000

Variable Name

CBALHDNO

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('003' <= AGE <= '017') and CBALHDIJ(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children 3+ who have ever had a significant head injury or concussion

Question Text

IN {fill: his/her} LIFETIME, how many significant head injuries or concussions has {fill1:
S.C. name} had?

Answer Codes

(allow 1-95,R,D)

Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Number of injuries

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-95,R,D> if AGE=4-17 goto CMHCOPY; else goto CH1N1_1]

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2016 Q1 NHIS Instrument Spec Report
Section name: Adult Sexual Identity and Lifestyle Questions
Module

52

Section Name

Adult Sexual Identity and Lifestyle Questions

Part
Question ID

ASI.405_00.000

Variable Name

ACIBLD12

Universe

HHSTAT4 = 'S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Now, I am going to ask about giving blood donations to a blood bank such as the
American Red Cross.
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, have you donated blood?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Blood donation, past 12 m

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto ACIHIVT]

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2016 Q1 NHIS Instrument Spec Report
Section name: Adult Conditions
Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.154_00.010

Variable Name

PREGEVER

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and SEX=2

Universe-text

Female Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Have you ever been pregnant?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ever been pregnant

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVPAY]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.010

Variable Name

DBHVPAY

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or health
professional to do any of the following ...
Increase your physical activity or exercise?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Physical activity-12M

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVCLY]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.020

Variable Name

DBHVCLY

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or health
professional to do any of the following...
Reduce the amount of fat or calories in your diet?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Reducing fat/calories-12M

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVWLY]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.030

Variable Name

DBHVWLY

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you been told by a doctor or health
professional to do any of the following...
Participate in a weight loss program?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Weight loss prog-12M

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVPAN]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.040

Variable Name

DBHVPAN

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Are you NOW doing any of the following...
Increasing your physical activity or exercise?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Physical activity-now

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVCLN]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.050

Variable Name

DBHVCLN

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
Are you NOW doing any of the following...
Reducing the amount of fat or calories in your diet?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Reducing fat/calories-now

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DBHVWLN]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.060

Variable Name

DBHVWLN

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

*Read if necessary.
Are you NOW doing any of the following...
Participating in a weight loss program?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Weight loss prog-now

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DIBREL]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.155_00.070

Variable Name

DIBREL

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Has your mother, father, brother, or sister EVER been told by a doctor or other health
professional that they have diabetes or sugar diabetes?
*Include only blood relatives. Do not include step-relatives or those unrelated by blood.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Diabetes relatives

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DIBEV1]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.160_00.000

Variable Name

DIBEV1

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

?[F1]
[Fill1:Other than during pregnancy, have you EVER been told by a doctor or other
health professional that you have diabetes or sugar diabetes?]/[Fill2:Have you EVER
been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have diabetes or sugar
diabetes?]

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
3. Borderline or prediabetes
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Diabetes - ever

Fill1: [If PREGEVER=1 (ever been pregnant)]
Fill2: [if SEX ne 2 or PREGEVER ne 1]

Special Instructions ANSWER categories should appear vertically. If DIBEV1=3 fill “1” in DIBPRE1
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto DIBAGE]
<2,R,D> [goto DIBPRE1]
<3> [goto DIBTEST]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.160_H

Variable Name

H_DIBEV1

Universe
Universe-text
Question Text

Do not include a doctor's diagnosis of prediabetes or borderline diabetes.
Do not include a doctor's diagnosis of gestational diabetes or diabetes present only
when a woman is pregnant.

Answer Codes
Question Type

Help Screen

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions
Special Instructions Associated screens:
DIBEV1
DIBAGE

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.165_00.000

Variable Name

DIBPRE1

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e) IN
('2','7','9')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who were never told they had diabetes, or who refused or said don’t
know to having been told they had diabetes

Question Text

?[F1]
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have any of
the following: prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance,
borderline diabetes, or high blood sugar?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Pre-diabetic symptoms

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions If DIBEV1=3 (Borderline or prediabetes) fill 1 in DIBPRE1
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DIBTEST]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.167_00.000

Variable Name

DIBTEST

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBPRE1(e) IN
('1','2','7','9')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who do not have diabetes

Question Text

About how long has it been since you last had a blood test for high blood sugar or
diabetes?

Answer Codes

1. 1 year ago or less
2. More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
3. More than 2 years, but not more than 3 years ago
4. More than 3 years ago
5. Never
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Diabetes test

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions Universe includes those who said prediabetes/borderline diabetes at DIBEV1; these
people would have had a '1' filled into the DIBPRE1 question and are captured in that
universe for this question

Skip Instructions

<1-5,R,D> if DIBPRE1='1' [goto DIBPILL];
else if SEX=1 or (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=2,R,D) [goto DIBPRGM];
else (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=1) [goto DIBGDM]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.170_00.000

Variable Name

DIBAGE

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e)='1'

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Sample adults 18+ who were told they had diabetes or sugar diabetes (other than
during pregnancy)

Question Text

?[F1]
How old were you when a doctor or other health professional FIRST told you that you
had diabetes or sugar diabetes?

Answer Codes
Question Type

Integer

Field Pane Description

Diabetes - age

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-100 R,D> [goto DIBTYPE]
If number in DIBAGE greater than person years old (AGE) goto ERR_ DIBAGE

Hard Edits

ERR_ DIBAGE
* [Fill1: DIBAGE] years old is older than your age[fill2: AGE].
* Please correct.

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H_DIBEV1

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.175_00.010

Variable Name

DIBTYPE

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who were told they had diabetes or sugar diabetes (other than
during pregnancy)

Question Text

What type of diabetes do you have?
*Read answer categories below.

Answer Codes

1. Type 1
2. Type 2
3. Other
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Diabetes type

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-3,R,D> [goto DIBPILL]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.180_00.000

Variable Name

DIBPILL

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (DIBEV1(e)='1') or
(DIBPRE1(e)='1')

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Sample adults 18+ who were told they had diabetes or sugar diabetes (other than
during pregnancy) or who were told they had pre-diabetes, impaired fasting glucose,
impaired glucose tolderance, borderline diabetes, or high blood sugar

Question Text

Are you NOW taking diabetic pills to lower your blood sugar? These are sometimes
called oral agents or oral hypoglycemic agents.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Diabetic pill - now

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto INSLN1]

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Module

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Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.190_00.000

Variable Name

INSLN1

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (DIBEV1(e)='1') or
(DIBPRE1(e)='1')

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Sample adults 18+ who were told they had diabetes or sugar diabetes (other than
during pregnancy) or who were told they had prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose,
impaired glucose tolerance, borderline diabetes, or high blood sugar

Question Text

Insulin can be taken by shot or pump. Are you NOW taking insulin?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Insulin - now

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> if DIBEV1=1 and INSLN1=1 [goto DIBINS2] else if DIBEV1 ne 1 and (SEX=2 and
PREGEVER=1) [goto DIBGDM] else DIBEV1 ne 1 and SEX=1 or (SEX=2 and
PREGEVER=2,R,D) [goto DIBPRGM] <2,R,D> SEX=2 and PREGEVER=1 [goto
DIBGDM] else if DIBEV1=1 and SEX=1 or (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=2,R,D) [goto
AHAYFYR] else if DIBEV1 ne 1 and SEX=1 or (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=2,R,D) [goto
DIBPRGM]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.190_00.010

Variable Name

DIBINS2

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e)='1' and
INSLN1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ with diabetes who have ever taken insulin by shot or pump

Question Text

Thinking back to when you were first diagnosed with diabetes, how long was it before
you started taking insulin?

Answer Codes

1. Less than 1 month
2. 1 month to less than 6 months
3. 6 months to less than 1 year
4. 1 year or more
Refused
Don’t know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Insulin-how long

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [goto DIBINS3]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.190_00.020

Variable Name

DIBINS3

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e)='1' and
INSLN1(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ with diabetes who have ever taken insulin by shot or pump

Question Text

Since you started taking insulin, have you ever stopped taking it for more than 6
months?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Insulin-stopped

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> if DIBINS2=1,2,3 [goto DIBINS4]; else if SEX=1 or SEX=2 and PREGEVER=2,R,D
[goto AHAYFYR]; else (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=1) [goto DIBGDM] <2,R,D> if (SEX=2
and PREGEVER=1) [goto DIBGDM] else [goto AHAYFYR]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.190_00.030

Variable Name

DIBINS4

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (DIBINS2(e)
IN('1','2','3')) and (DIBINS3(e)='1')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who started taking insulin within a year of being diagnosed with
diabetes and stopped taking it for more than six months

Question Text

Was this only during the first year after you were diagnosed with diabetes?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Stopped in 1st year

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if SEX=1 or (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=2,R,D) [goto DIBPRGM];
else (SEX=2 and PREGEVER=1) [goto DIBGDM]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.195_00.010

Variable Name

DIBGDM

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (SEX=2 and
PREGEVER(e)='1')

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Female Sample adults 18+ who have ever been pregnant

Question Text

[Fill1: Were you FIRST told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
diabetes, sugar diabetes, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy?/
Were you EVER told by a doctor or other health professional that you had diabetes,
sugar diabetes, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy?]

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Gestational diabetes

If DIBEV1=1 fill: Were you FIRST told by a doctor or other health professional that you
had diabetes, sugar diabetes, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy?;
else fill:
Were you EVER told by a doctor or other health professional that you had diabetes,
sugar diabetes, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DIBBABY]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.197_00.010

Variable Name

DIBBABY

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (SEX=2 and
PREGEVER(e)='1')

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Female Sample adults 18+ who have ever been pregnant

Question Text

Have you EVER had a baby that weighed 9 pounds (4 kg) or more at birth?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Baby 9+ lbs

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> if DIBEV1=1 [goto AHAYFYR];
else if DIBEV=2,R,D [goto DIBPRGM]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.198_00.010

Variable Name

DIBPRGM

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e) not in '1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have not been diagnosed with diabetes

Question Text

These next questions are about a year-long program that can help people prevent Type
2 diabetes. This program has weekly sessions during the first 6 months and monthly
sessions over the last 6 months. People in the program receive support from a lifestyle
coach on achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Have you EVER participated in this type of year-long program to prevent Type 2
diabetes?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Prevent diabetes program

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto DIBREFER]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.198_00.020

Variable Name

DIBREFER

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and DIBEV1(e) not in '1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have not been diagnosed with diabetes

Question Text

Has a doctor or other health care professional ever referred you to such a program to
prevent Type 2 diabetes?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Refered to program

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> if DIBPRGM=1 [goto AHAYFYR];
else if DIBPRGM=2,R,D [goto DIBBEGIN]
<2,R,D> [goto DIBBEGIN]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.198_00.030

Variable Name

DIBBEGIN

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and (DIBPRGM(e) ne
'1' and DIBREFER(e) ne '1')

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Sample adults 18+ who have not participated in a diabetes prevention program and
were not referred to one

Question Text

How interested are you in beginning such a year-long program to prevent Type 2
diabetes? Would you say…
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

1. Very interested
2. Somewhat interested
3. Not interested
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Begin program

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-3,R,D> [goto AHAYFYR]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.010

Variable Name

VIM_DREV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Diabetic retinopathy?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Ever had diabetic retinopathy

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [go to VIMLS_DR]
[2,R,D> [goto VIM_CAEV]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.020

Variable Name

VIMLS_DR

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIM_DREV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ told they have diabetic retinopathy

Question Text

Have you lost any vision because of diabetic retinopathy?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Loss vision - retinopathy

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto VIM_CAEV]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.030

Variable Name

VIM_CAEV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Cataracts

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Have cataracts

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [go to VIMLS_CA]
[2,R,D> [goto VIM_GLEV]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.040

Variable Name

VIMLS_CA

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIM_CAEV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ told they have cataracts

Question Text

Have you lost any vision because of cataracts?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vision loss cataracts

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

[1,2,R,D> [goto VIMCSURG]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.045

Variable Name

VIMCSURG

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIM_CAEV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ ever had cataracts

Question Text

Have you ever had cataract surgery?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Cataract surgery

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1, 2,R,D> [go to VIM_GLEV]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.050

Variable Name

VIM_GLEV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Glaucoma?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Have glaucoma

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [go to VIMLS_GL]
[2,R,D> [goto VIM_MDEV]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 30 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.060

Variable Name

VIMLS_GL

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIM_GLEV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ told they have glaucoma

Question Text

Have you lost any vision because of glaucoma?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Lost vision glaucoma

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [goto VIM_MDEV]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 31 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.070

Variable Name

VIM_MDEV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

* Read if necessary.
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had
...Macular Degeneration

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Macular degeneration

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [go to VIMLS_MD];
<2,R,D> and ABLIND=2,R,D,’ ’ [goto VIMGLASS]
else if <2,R,D> and ABLIND=1 [goto AVISREH]

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Page 32 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.080

Variable Name

VIMLS_MD

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIM_MDEV(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ told they have macular degeneration

Question Text

Have you lost any vision because of macular degeneration?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vision loss macular degeneration

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D>and ABLIND=2,R,D,’ ’ [goto VIMGLASS];
else <1,2,R,D> and ABLIND=1 [goto AVISREH]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 33 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.100

Variable Name

VIMGLASS

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

Do you currently wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Wear eyeglasses

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,> [go to VIMREAD];
<2,R,D> and AVISION=1 [go to AVISREH];
else <2,R,D> and AVISION=2,R,D [goto AVDF_NWS]

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Page 34 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.110

Variable Name

VIMREAD

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIMGLASS(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ wear glasses or contacts

Question Text

Do you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to read books or newspapers, write, or do
other things that require you to see well up close, such as cooking, sewing or fixing
things?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Glasses to read books

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [go to VIMDRIVE]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 35 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.120

Variable Name

VIMDRIVE

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and VIMGLASS(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ wear glasses or contacts

Question Text

Do you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to drive, read road and street signs, watch
TV, or see things in the distance?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Glasses to drive

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> and
If AVISION=1 [go to AVISREH];
Else if AVISION=2,R,D [goto AVDF_NWS]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 36 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.130

Variable Name

AVISREH

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and AVISION(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have trouble seeing

Question Text

Do you use any vision rehabilitation services, such as job training, counseling, or
training in daily
living skills and mobility?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vision rehab

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1 2,R,D> [goto AVISDEV]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 37 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.440_00.140

Variable Name

AVISDEV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and AVISION(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who have trouble seeing

Question Text

Do you use any adaptive devices such as telescopic or other prescriptive lenses,
magnifiers, large print or talking materials, CCTV, white cane, or guide dog?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Use adaptive devices

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1 2,R,D> and if ABLIND = 2,R,D then [goto AVDF_NWS];
else <1,2,R,D> and ABLIND=1 [goto AVISEXAM]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 38 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.010

Variable Name

AVDF_NWS

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

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Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of your
eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To read ordinary print in newspapers
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Read newsprint

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVDF_CLS]

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Page 39 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.020

Variable Name

AVDF_CLS

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

*Read if necessary:
[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contacts lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of
your eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To do work or hobbies that require you to see well up close such as cooking, sewing,
fixing things around the house or using hand tools
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

See up close

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVDF_NIT]

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Page 40 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.030

Variable Name

AVDF_NIT

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

*Read if necessary:
[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contacts lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of
your eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To go down steps, stairs, or curbs in dim light or at night
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Go down steps

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVDF_DRV]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.040

Variable Name

AVDF_DRV

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

*Read if necessary:
[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contacts lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of
your eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To drive during daytime in familiar places
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Drive

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVDF_PER]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.050

Variable Name

AVDF_PER

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

*Read if necessary:
[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contacts lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of
your eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To notice objects off to the side while you are walking along
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Notice objects while walking

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVDF_CRD]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.441_00.060

Variable Name

AVDF_CRD

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and ABLIND(e)
IN('2','7','9,')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who are not blind

Question Text

*Read if necessary:
[Fill1: Even when wearing glasses or contacts lenses, because / Fill 2: Because ] of
your eyesight, how difficult is it for you
...To find something on a crowded shelf
*Read categories below.

Answer Codes

0. Not at all difficult
1. Only a little difficult
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Can't do at all because of eyesight
6. Do not do this activity for other reasons
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions

Crowded shelf

Fill1: when VIMGLASS=1
Fill2: when VIMGLASS=2,R,D

Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<0-4,6,R,D> [goto AVISEXAM]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.442_00.010

Variable Name

AVISEXAM

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

When was the last time you had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated? This
would have made you temporarily sensitive to bright light.

Answer Codes

1. Less than one month
2. 1-12 months
3. 13-24 months
4. More than 2 years
5. Never
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Dilated pupils

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-5,R,D> [goto AVISACT]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.442_00.020

Variable Name

AVISACT

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

Outside of work, do you participate in sports, hobbies, or other activities that can cause
eye injury?
This includes activities such as baseball, basketball, mowing the lawn, wood working,
or working with chemicals.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Hobbies that cause eye injuries

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto AVISPROT]
<2,R,D> [goto LUPPRT]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.442_00.030

Variable Name

AVISPROT

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and AVISACT(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ and do participate in activities that can cause eye injury

Question Text

When doing these activities, on average, do you wear eye
protection always, most of the time, some of the time, or none of the time?

Answer Codes

1. Always
2. Most of the time
3. Some of the time
4. None of the time
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Eye protection

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [goto LUPPRT]

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Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.460_00.010

Variable Name

CHPAIN6M

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999'))

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+

Question Text

In the past six months, how often did you have pain? Would you say...
*Read answer categories below.

Answer Codes

1. Never
2. Some days
3. Most days
4. Every day
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Chronic pain

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto PAINLMT] <2,R,D> [goto next section]

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Page 48 of 49

Module

16

Section Name

Adult Conditions

Part
Question ID

ACN.460_00.020

Variable Name

PAINLMT

Universe

HHSTAT4='S' and (AGE GE '018' and AGE not IN ('997','999')) and CHPAIN6M(e)
IN('2','3','4')

Universe-text

Sample adults 18+ who had chronic pain in the past 6 months

Question Text

Over the past six months, how often did pain limit your life or work activities? Would
you say...
*Read answer categories below.

Answer Codes

1. Never
2. Some days
3. Most days
4. Every day
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Pain limitations

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [goto the next section]

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2016 Q1 NHIS Instrument Spec Report
Section name: Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status
Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.010

Variable Name

CVISTST

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and (AGE LE '005' and AGE NE ' ') and CBLIND(e) NE '1'

Universe-text

Sample children <6 who is not blind

Question Text

?[F1]
Has [fill: SC name] EVER had [fill: his/her] vision tested by a doctor or other health
professional?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Vision tested

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto CVISLT]
<2,R,D> [go to IHSPEQ]

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H_CVISTST

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Page 1 of 8

Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.010_H

Variable Name

H_CVISTST

Universe
Universe-text
Question Text

A vision test typically includes checking for visual activity by looking at an eye chart,
measuring eye muscle control and eye coordination, and checking the inside and
outside of the eye.
Health professionals include optometrists, ophthalmologists, physicians, nurses, and
physician assistants.

Answer Codes
Question Type

Help Screen

Field Pane Description
Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions
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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.020

Variable Name

CVISLT

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and (AGE LE '005' and AGE NE ' ') and CVISTST(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children <6 ever had vision tested

Question Text

When was [fill: his/her] vision last tested?

Answer Codes

1. In the last 12 months
2. In the last 13-24 months
3. Over 24 months
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Last time vision tested

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions Do not display answer categories with age ranges greater than respondent's age. For
example,
if the Sample Child is 1, do not display category 3.

Skip Instructions

<1-3,R,D> [go to IHSPEQ]

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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.025

Variable Name

CVISGLAS

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('006' <= AGE <= '017') and CBLIND(e) NE '1'

Universe-text

Sample children <18 who is not blind

Question Text

Does [fill: SC name] wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Wear eyeglasses

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [goto CVISDIST]
<2,R,D> [go to CVISACT]

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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.030

Variable Name

CVISDIST

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('006' <= AGE <= '017') and CVISGLAS(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children <18 wear glasses or contact lenses

Question Text

Does [fill: SC name] wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to read road and street signs,
see the blackboard, play sports, watch TV, or see things in the distance?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

See road signs

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [go to CVISREAD]

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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.035

Variable Name

CVISREAD

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('006' <= AGE <= '017') and CVISGLAS(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children <18 wear glasses or contact lenses

Question Text

Does [fill: SC name] wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to read books, write, play handheld games, or do other things that require [fill: her/him] to see well up close?

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Read books

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1,2,R,D> [AGE GE 6 go to CVISACT;
else go to IHSPEQ]

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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.040

Variable Name

CVISACT

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('006' <= AGE <= '017')

Universe-text

Sample children 6-17

Question Text

Does [fill: SC name] participate in sports, hobbies, or other activities that can cause eye
injury? This includes activities such as baseball, basketball, soccer and mowing the
lawn.

Answer Codes

1. Yes
2. No
Refused
Don't Know

Question Type

Yes/No

Field Pane Description

Participate in sports

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1> [go to CVISPROT] <2,R,D> [go to IHSPEQ]

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Module

11

Section Name

Child Conditions, Limitations, Health Status

Part
Question ID

CHS.270_00.050

Variable Name

CVISPROT

Universe

HHSTAT4='C' and ('006' <= AGE <= '017') and CVISACT(e)='1'

Universe-text

Sample children 6-17 participate in sports that cause eye injuries

Question Text

When doing these activities, on average, does [fill: he/she] wear eye protection always,
most of the time, some of the time, or none of the time?

Answer Codes

1.Always
2.Most of the time
3.Some of the time
4.None of the time
Refused
Don't know

Question Type

Pick One - answer list pane

Field Pane Description

Wear eye protection

Fill Instructions
Special Instructions
Skip Instructions

<1-4,R,D> [go to IHSPEQ]

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