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Q.HYF9, HAQ5, NHANES III, 1988–1994
(Has __ /Have you) had "cold sores" or "fever blisters" on (__'s/your) lips in the past 12 months?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

Q.HYF10, HAQ6, NHANES III, 1988–1994
(Has __/Have you) had "canker sores" or other ulcers or sores inside (__'s/your) mouth in the past 12 months?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

Q.R2a, b, NHIS 1989
a. (During the past 6 months) Did you have painful sores or irritations around the lips or on the tongue, cheeks, or gums more than once?

     1     Yes
     2     No

b. Did you first have the sores or irritations more than 6 months ago?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.Z5, NHIS 1990
What is ONE common sign of gum disease?

     1     Swollen, red, inflamed, sore or bleeding gums
     2     Chronic bad breath
     3     Loose teeth
     4     Receding gums
     8     Other - specify__________
     9     DK

Q.H2aJ, NHIS, 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996
Does anyone in the family NOW HAVE a cleft palate or harelip?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.H6aF, NHIS, 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did anyone in the family have a deflected or deviated nasal septum?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.HA40, MEPS NHC, 1996
Please tell me which of the following items describe the condition of {SP}'s dental health on or around {ref date}. Did {she/he} have: ?

    Debris in mouth
     Dentures or removable bridge
     Some/all natural teeth lost
     Inflamed, swollen or bleeding gums, oral abscesses, ulcers, or rashes
     None checked
     DK

Q.CE04, MEPS HC, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
Did (person) have any physical or mental health problems, accidents or injuries? [please include all conditions, accidents, or injuries for which (person) saw a medical provider or took medications. also include other physical or mental health problems affecting (person) since (start date), even if no treatment or medications were received for this problem during this period.]

     1      Yes ____ (coded according to ICD-9)
     2      No
    -7     REF
    -8     DK

Q.HA40, MCBS, 1997; 1998; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
Please tell me which of the following items describe the condition of {SP}'s dental health on or around {ref date}. Did {she/he} have: ?

     Debris in mouth
     Dentures or removable bridge
     Some/all natural teeth lost
     Broken, loose or carious teeth
     Inflamed, swollen or bleeding gums; oral abscesses, ulcers, or rashes
     None checked
     DK

Q. S2Q55 SLAITS/National Survey of Children’s Health 2003–2004

What specific problems does [CHILD] have with [his/her] teeth?

      Pain
      Cavities
      Broken front tooth or teeth that need repair
      Crooked teeth or teeth that need braces
      Other
      Hygiene (plaque/doesn't brush regularly/needs cleaning etc.)
      Discoloration (staining/yellow teeth/blackened teeth etc.)
      Enamel problems (poor enamel/no enamel etc.)
      Gum problems (gingivitis/gum disease/bleeding gums etc.)
      Teeth problems (grinding/soft teeth/teeth pulled/teeth falling out etc.)
      Nerves (root canal/nerve problems etc.)
      No problems with teeth

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