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Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(NHANES III), 1988-94
Catalog Number 76200
NHANES III EXAMINATION DATA FILE DOCUMENTATION
Ages two months and older
December 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guidelines for Data Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Survey Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample Design and Analysis Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Preparation and Processing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NHANES III Examination Data
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data File Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Notes, Item Descriptions, Codes, Counts, and Notes. . . . . .
Demographic Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physician's Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Nutrient Intakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC Proxy Questionnaire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dental Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allergy Skin Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audiometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tympanometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WISC/WRAT Cognitive Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spirometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC Youth Questionnaire (Except DIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dietary Food Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC Adult Questionnaire (Except DIS). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bone Densitometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Examination, Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gallbladder Ultrasonography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Nervous System Function Evaluation. . . . . . . . . . .
Fundus Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Function Evaluation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on the
health status of U.S. residents. The results of surveys, analyses, and
studies are made known through a number of data release mechanisms including
publications, mainframe computer data files, CD-ROMs (Search and Retrieval
Software, Statistical Export and Tabulation System (SETS)), and the Internet
(http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/nchshome.htm).
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a periodic
survey conducted by NCHS. The third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted from 1988 through 1994, was the
seventh in a series of these surveys based on a complex, multi-stage sample
plan. It was designed to provide national estimates of the health and
nutritional status of the United States' civilian, noninstitutionalized
population aged two months and older.
Data from NHANES III are being released in five public release data files:
NHANES III Household Adult Data File (Catalog Number 77560)
NHANES III Household Youth Data File (Catalog Number 77550)
NHANES III Examination Data File (Catalog Number 76200)
NHANES III Laboratory Data File (Catalog Number 76300)
NHANES III Dietary Recall Data Files (Catalog Number 76700)
A table showing the location of the interview and examination components in
the five NHANES III public release data files follows.
Location of the interview and examination components in the five NHANES III
public release data files
Data File
Topic ] HA ] HY ] EXAM ] LAB ] DIET ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Sample weights ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Age/race/sex ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Ethnic background ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Household composition ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Individual characteristics ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Health insurance ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Family background ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Occupation of family head ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Housing characteristics ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Family characteristics ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Orientation ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Health services ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Selected health conditions ] X ] X ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Diabetes questions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
High blood pressure and ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
cholesterol questions ] ] ] ] ] ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Cardiovascular disease questions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Musculoskeletal conditions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Physical functioning questions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Gallbladder disease questions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Location of the interview and examination components in the five NHANES III
public release data files (continued)
Data File
Topic ] HA ] HY ] EXAM ] LAB ] DIET ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Kidney conditions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Respiratory and allergy questions ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Diet questions ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Food frequency ] X ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Vision questions ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Hearing questions ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Dental care and status ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Tobacco ] X ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Occupation ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Language usage ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Exercise ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Social support/residence ] X ] . ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Vitamin/mineral/medicine usage ] X ] X ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Blood pressure measurement ] X ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Birth ] . ] X ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Infant feeding practices/diet ] . ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Motor and social development ] . ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Functional impairment ] X ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
School attendance ] . ] X ] . ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Cognitive function ] . ] X ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Location of the interview and examination components in the five NHANES III
public release data files (continued)
Data File
Topic ] HA ] HY ] EXAM ] LAB ] DIET ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Alcohol and drug use ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Reproductive health ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Diagnostic interview schedule ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Activity ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Physician's examination ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Height and weight ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Body measurements ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Dental examination ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Allergy skin test ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Audiometry ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Tympanometry ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
WISC and WRAT ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Spirometry ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Bone densitometry ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Gallbladder ultrasonography ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Central nervous system ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
function evaluation ] ] ] ] ] ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Fundus photography ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Physical function evaluation ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Fasting questions ] . ] . ] . ] X ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Location of the interview and examination components in the five NHANES III
public release data files (continued)
Data File
Topic ] HA ] HY ] EXAM ] LAB ] DIET ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Laboratory tests on blood and urine ] . ] . ] . ] X ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Total nutrient intakes ] . ] . ] X ] . ] . ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Individual foods ] . ] . ] . ] . ] X ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Combination foods ] . ] . ] . ] . ] X ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Ingredients ] . ] . ] . ] . ] X ]
-----------------------------------------+-----+-----+-------+-----+------+
Data File Definitions
HA - Household Adult Data File
HY - Household Youth Data File
EXAM - Examination Data File
LAB - Laboratory Data File
DIET - Dietary Recall Data Files
This document includes the documentation for the NHANES III Examination Data
File and also contains a general overview of the survey and the use of the
data files. The general overview includes five sections. The first section,
entitled "Guidelines for Data Users," contains important information about
the use of the data files. The second section, "Survey Description," is a
brief overview of the survey plan and operation. The third section, "Sample
Design and Analysis Guidelines," describes some technical aspects of the
sampling plan and discusses some analytic issues particularly related to the
use of data from complex sample surveys. The "Data Preparation and
Processing Procedures" section describes the editing conventions and the
codes used to represent the data. The last and fifth section, "General
References," includes a reference list for the survey overview sections of
the document.
Public Use Data Files for the third National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey will also be available from the National Technical Information Service
(NTIS). A list of NCHS public use data tapes available for purchase from
NTIS may be obtained from the Data Dissemination Branch at NCHS. Information
regarding a bibliography (on disk) of journal articles citing data from all
the NHANES and the availability of NHANES III data in CD-ROM/SETS software
format can be obtained from the Data Dissemination Branch(301-436-8500) or by
writing to:
Data Dissemination Branch
National Center for Health Statistics
Room 1018
6525 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
NTIS can be contacted at:
NTIS - Computer Products Office
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
(703) 487-4807
Copies of all NHANES III questionnaires and data collection forms are
included in the Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 1988-94 (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996). This publication,
along with detailed information on NHANES procedures, interviewing, data
collection, quality control techniques, survey design, nonresponse, and
sample weighting can be found on the NHANES III Reference Manuals and Reports
CD-ROM (U.S. DHHS, 1996). Information on how to order this CD-ROM is
available from the Data Dissemination Branch at NCHS at the address and
telephone number given above.
GUIDELINES FOR DATA USERS
Please refer to the following important information before analyzing data.
NHANES III Background Documents
o The Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 1988-94, (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996) provides an
overview of the survey and includes copies of the survey forms.
o The sample design, nonresponse, and analytic guidelines documents on the
NHANES III Reference Manuals and Reports CD-ROM (U.S. DHHS, 1996)
discuss the reasons that sample weights and the complex survey design
should be taken into account when conducting any analysis.
o Instruction manuals, laboratory procedures, and other NHANES III
reference manuals on the NHANES III Reference Manuals and Reports CD-ROM
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) are also available for further information on the
details of the survey.
Analytic Data Set Preparation
o Most NHANES III survey design and demographic variables are found only
on the Adult and Youth Household Data Files. In preparing a data set
for analysis, other data files must be merged with either or both of
these files to obtain many important analytic variables.
o All of the NHANES III public use data files are linked with the common
survey participant identification number (SEQN). Merging information
from multiple NHANES III data files using this variable ensures that the
appropriate information for each survey participant is linked correctly.
o NHANES III public use data files do not have the same number of records
on each file. The Household Questionnaire Files (divided into two
files, Adult and Youth) contain more records than the Examination Data
File because not everyone who was interviewed completed the examination.
The Laboratory Data File contains data only for persons aged one year
and older. The Individual Foods Data File based on the dietary recall
has multiple records for each person rather than the one record per
sample person contained in the other data files.
o For each data file, SAS program code with standard variable names and
labels is provided as separate text files on the CD-ROM that contains
the data files. This SAS program code can be used to create a SAS data
set from the data file.
o Modifications were made to items in the questionnaires, laboratory, and
examination components over the course of the survey; as a result, data
may not be available for certain variables for the full six years. In
addition, variables may differ by phase since some changes were
implemented between phases. Users are encouraged to read the Notes
sections of this document carefully for information about changes.
o Extremely high and low values have been verified whenever possible, and
numerous consistency checks have been performed. Nonetheless, users
should examine the range and frequency of values before analyzing data.
o Some data were not ready for release at the time of this publication due
to continued processing of the data or analysis of laboratory specimens.
A listing of those data are available in the general information section
of each data file.
o Confidential and administrative data are not being released to the
public. Additionally, some variables have been recoded to help protect
the confidentiality of the survey participants. For example, all
age-related variables were recoded to 90+ years for persons who were 90
years of age and older.
o Some variable names may differ from those used in the Phase 1 NHANES III
Provisional Data Release and some variables included in the Phase 1
provisional release may not appear on these files.
o Although the data files have been edited carefully, errors may be
detected. Please notify NCHS staff (301-436-8500) of any errors in the
data file or the documentation.
Analytic Considerations
o NHANES III (1988-94) was designed so that the survey's first three
years, 1988-91, its last three years, 1991-94, and the entire six years
were national probability samples. Analysts are encouraged to use all
six years of survey results.
o Sample weights are available for analyzing NHANES III data. One of the
following three sample weights will be appropriate for nearly all
analyses: interviewed sample final weight (WTPFQX6), examined sample
final weight (WTPFEX6), and mobile examination center (MEC)- and
home-examined sample final weight (WTPFHX6). Choosing which of these
sample weights to use in any analysis depends on the variables being
used. A good rule of thumb is to use "the least common denominator"
approach. In this approach, the user checks the variables of interest.
The variable that was collected on the smallest number of persons is the
"least common denominator," and the sample weight that applies to that
variable is the appropriate one to use for that analysis. For more
detailed information, see the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines for
NHANES III (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
Referencing or Citing NHANES III Data
o In publications, please acknowledge NCHS as the original data source.
For instance, the reference for the NHANES III Examination Data File is:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). National Center
for Health Statistics. Third National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, 1988-1994, NHANES III Examination Data File (CD-ROM). Public
Use Data File Documentation Number 76200. Hyattsville, MD.: Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 1996. Available from National
Technical Information Service (NTIS), Springfield, VA. Acrobat .PDF
format; includes access software: Adobe Systems, Inc. Acrobat Reader
2.1.
o Please place the acronym "NHANES III" in the titles or abstracts of
journal articles and other publications in order to facilitate the
retrieval of such materials in bibliographic searches.
SURVEY DESCRIPTION
The third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) was
the seventh in a series of large health examination surveys conducted in the
United States beginning in 1960. Three of these surveys, the National Health
Examination Surveys (NHES), were conducted in the 1960's (NCHS, 1965; NCHS,
1967; NCHS, 1969). In 1970, an expanded nutrition component was added to
provide data with which to assess nutritional status and dietary practices,
and the name was changed to the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (Miller, 1973; Engel, 1978; McDowell, 1981). A special survey of
Hispanic populations in the United States was conducted during 1982-1984
(NCHS, 1985).
The general structure of the NHANES III sample design was similar to that of
the previous NHANES. All of the surveys used complex, multi-stage,
stratified, clustered samples of civilian, noninstitutionalized populations.
NHANES III was the first NHANES without an upper age limit; in fact, the age
range for the survey was two months and older. A home examination option was
employed for the first time in order to obtain examination data for very
young children and for elderly persons who were unable to visit the mobile
examination center (MEC). The home examination included only a subset of the
components used in the full MEC examination since it would have been
difficult to collect some types of data in a home setting. A detailed
description of design specifications and copies of the data collection forms
can be found in the Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994 (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996).
NHANES III was conducted from October 1988 through October 1994 in two
phases, each of which comprised a national probability sample. The first
phase was conducted from October 18, 1988, through October 24, 1991, at 44
locations. The second phase was conducted from September 20, 1991, through
October 15, 1994, at 45 different locations. In NHANES III, 39,695 persons
were selected over the six years; of those, 33,994 (86%) were interviewed in
their homes. All interviewed persons were invited to the MEC for a medical
examination. Seventy-eight percent (30,818) of the selected persons were
examined in the MEC, and an additional 493 persons were given a special,
limited examination in their homes.
Data collection began with a household interview. Several questionnaires
were administered in the household: Household Screener Questionnaire, Family
Questionnaire, Household Adult Questionnaire, and Household Youth
Questionnaire.
At the MEC, an examination was performed, and five automated questionnaires
or interviews were administered: MEC Adult Questionnaire, MEC Youth
Questionnaire, MEC Proxy Questionnaire, 24-Hour Dietary Recall, and Dietary
Food Frequency (ages 12-16 years). The health examination component included
a variety of tests and procedures. The examinee's age at the time of the
interview and other factors determined which procedures were administered.
Blood and urine specimens were obtained, and a number of tests and
measurements were performed including body measurements, spirometry, fundus
photography, x-rays, electrocardiography, allergy and glucose tolerance
tests, and ultrasonography. Measurements were taken of bone density,
hearing, and physical, cognitive, and central nervous system functions. A
physician performed a limited standardized medical examination and a dentist
performed a standardized dental examination. While some of the blood and
urine analyses were performed in the MEC laboratory, most analyses were
conducted elsewhere by contract laboratories.
A home examination was conducted for those sample persons aged 2-11 months
and aged 20 years or older who were unable to visit the mobile examination
center. The home examination consisted of an abbreviated version of the
tests and interviews performed in the MEC. Depending on age of the sample
person, the components included body measurements, blood pressure,
spirometry, venipuncture, physical function evaluation, and a questionnaire
to inquire about infant feeding, selected health conditions, cognitive
function, tobacco use, and reproductive history.
SAMPLE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS GUIDELINES
Sample Design
The general structure of the NHANES III sample design is the same as that of
the previous NHANES. Each of these surveys used a stratified, multi-stage
probability design. The major design parameters of the two previous NHANES
and the special Hispanic HANES, as well as NHANES III, have been previously
summarized (Miller, 1973; McDowell, 1981; NCHS, 1985; NCHS, 1994). The
NHANES III sample was designed to be self-weighting within a primary sampling
unit (PSU) for subdomains (age, sex, and race-ethnic groups). While the
sample was fairly close to self-weighting nationally for each of these
subdomain groups, it was not representative of the total population, which
includes institutionalized, non-civilian persons that were outside the scope
of the survey.
The NHANES III sample represented the total civilian, noninstitutionalized
population, two months of age or over, in the 50 states and the District of
Columbia of the United States. The first stage of the design consisted of
selecting a sample of 81 PSU's that were mostly individual counties. In a
few cases, adjacent counties were combined to keep PSU's above a minimum
population size. The PSU's were stratified and selected with probability
proportional to size (PPS). Thirteen large counties (strata) were chosen
with certainty (probability of one). For operational reasons, these 13
certainty PSU's were divided into 21 survey locations. After the 13
certainty strata were designated, the remaining PSU's in the United States
were grouped into 34 strata, and two PSU's were selected per stratum (68
survey locations). The selection was done with PPS and without replacement.
The NHANES III sample therefore consists of 81 PSU's or 89 locations.
The 89 locations were randomly divided into two groups, one for each phase.
The first group consisted of 44 and the other of 45 locations. One set
of PSU's was allocated to the first three-year survey period (1988-91) and
the other set to the second three-year period (1991-94). Therefore, unbiased
estimates (from the point of view of sample selection) of health and
nutrition characteristics can be independently produced for both Phase 1 and
Phase 2 as well as for both phases combined.
For most of the sample, the second stage of the design consisted of area
segments composed of city or suburban blocks, combinations of blocks, or
other area segments in places where block statistics were not produced in the
1980 Census. In the first phase of NHANES III, the area segments were used
only for a sample of persons who lived in housing units built before 1980.
For units built in 1980 and later, the second stage consisted of sets of
addresses selected from building permits issued in 1980 or later. These are
referred to as "new construction segments." In the second phase, 1990 Census
data and maps were used to define the area segments. Because the second
phase followed within a few years of the 1990 Census, new construction did
not account for a significant part of the sample, and the entire sample came
from the area segments.
The third stage of sample selection consisted of households and certain types
of group quarters, such as dormitories. All households and eligible group
quarters in the sample segments were listed, and a subsample was designated
for screening to identify potential sample persons. The subsampling rates
enabled production of a national, approximately equal-probability sample of
households in most of the United States with higher rates for the geographic
strata with high Mexican-American populations. Within each geographic
stratum, there was a nearly equal-probability sample of households across all
89 stands.
Persons within the sample of households or group quarters were the fourth
stage of sample selection. All eligible members within a household were
listed, and a subsample of individuals was selected based on sex, age, and
race or ethnicity. The definitions of the sex, age, race or ethnic classes,
subsampling rates, and designation of potential sample persons within
screened households were developed to provide approximately self-weighting
samples for each subdomain within geographic strata and at the same
time to maximize the average number of sample persons per sample household.
Previous NHANES indicated that this increased the overall participation rate.
Although the exact sample sizes were not known until data collection was
completed, estimates were made. Below is a summary of the sample sizes for
the full six-year NHANES III at each stage of selection:
Number of PSU's 81
Number of stands (survey locations) 89
Number of segments 2,144
Number of households screened 93,653
Number of households with sample persons 19,528
Number of designated sample persons 39,695
Number of interviewed sample persons 33,994
Number of MEC-examined sample persons 30,818
Number of home-examined sample persons 493
More detailed information on the sample design and weighting and estimation
procedures for NHANES III can be found in the Plan and Operation of the Third
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94 (NCHS, 1994; U.S.
DHHS, 1996) and in the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines: Third National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1988-94 (U.S. DHHS,
1996).
Analysis Guidelines
Because of the complex survey design used in NHANES III, traditional methods
of statistical analysis based on the assumption of a simple random sample are
not applicable. Detailed descriptions of this issue and possible analytic
methods for analyzing NHANES data have been described earlier (NCHS, 1985;
Yetley, 1987; Landis, 1982; Delgado, 1990). Recent analytic and reporting
guidelines that should be used for most NHANES III analyses and publications
are contained in Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996). These
recommendations differ slightly from those used by analysts for previous
NHANES surveys. These suggested guidelines provide a framework to users for
producing estimates that conform to the analytic design of the survey. All
users are strongly urged to review these analytic and reporting guidelines
before beginning any analyses of NHANES III data.
It is important to remember that this set of statistical guidelines is not
absolute. When conducting analyses, the analyst needs to use his/her subject
matter knowledge (including methodological issues) as well as information
about the survey design. The more one deviates from the original analytic
categories defined in the sample design, the more important it is to evaluate
the results carefully and to interpret the findings cautiously.
In NHANES III, 89 survey locations were randomly divided into two sets or
phases, the first consisting of 44 and the other of 45 locations. One set of
PSU's was allocated to the first three-year survey period (1988-91) and the
other set to the second three-year period (1991-94). Therefore, unbiased
national estimates of health and nutrition characteristics can be
independently produced for each phase as well as for both phases combined.
Computation of national estimates from both phases combined (i.e., total
NHANES III) is the preferred option; individual phase estimates may be highly
variable. In addition, individual phase estimates are not statistically
independent. It is also difficult to evaluate whether differences in
individual phase estimates are real or due to methodological differences.
That is, differences may be due to changes in sampling methods or data
collection methodology over time. At this time, there is no valid
statistical test for examining differences between Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Therefore, although point estimates can be produced separately for each
phase, no test is available to test whether those estimates are significantly
different from each other.
NHANES III is based on a complex, multi-stage probability sample design.
Several aspects of the NHANES design must be taken into account in data
analysis, including the sample weights and the complex survey design.
Appropriate sample weights are needed to estimate prevalence, means, medians,
and other statistics. Sample weights are used to produce correct population
estimates because each sample person does not have the same probability of
selection. The sample weights incorporate the differential probabilities of
selection and include adjustments for noncoverage and nonresponse. A
detailed discussion of nonresponse adjustments and issues related to survey
coverage have been published (U.S. DHHS, 1996). With the large oversampling
of young children, older persons, black persons, and Mexican-Americans in
NHANES III, it is essential that the sample weights be used in all analyses.
Otherwise, a misinterpretation of results is highly likely. Other aspects of
the design that must be taken into account in data analyses are the strata
and PSU pairings from the sample design. These pairings should be used to
estimate variances and test for statistical significance. For weighted
analyses, analysts can use special computer software packages that use an
appropriate method for estimating variances for complex samples such as
SUDAAN (Shah, 1995) and WesVarPC (Westat, 1996).
Although initial exploratory analyses may be performed on unweighted data
using standard statistical packages and assuming simple random sampling,
final analyses should be done on weighted data using appropriate sample
weights. A summary of the weighting methodology and the type of sample
weights developed for NHANES III is included in Weighting and Estimation
Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
The purpose of weighting the sample data is to permit analysts to produce
estimates of statistics that would have been obtained if the entire sampling
frame (the United States) had been surveyed. Sample weights can be
considered as measures of the number of persons the particular sample
observation represents. Weighting takes into account several features of the
survey: the specific probabilities of selection for the individual domains
that were oversampled as well as nonresponse and differences between the
sample and the total U.S. population. Differences between the sample and the
population may arise due to sampling variability, differential undercoverage
in the survey among demographic groups, and possibly other types of response
errors, such as differential response rates or misclassification errors.
Sample weighting in NHANES III was used to:
1. Compensate for differential probabilities of selection among subgroups
(i.e., age-sex-race-ethnicity subdomains where persons living in
different geographic strata were sampled at different rates);
2. Reduce biases arising from the fact that nonrespondents may be different
from those who participate;
3. Bring sample data up to the dimensions of the target population totals;
4. Compensate, to the extent possible, for inadequacies in the sampling
frame (resulting from omissions of some housing units in the listing of
area segments, omissions of persons with no fixed address, etc.); and
5. To reduce variances in the estimation procedure by using auxiliary
information that is known with a high degree of accuracy.
In NHANES III, the sample weighting was carried out in three stages. The
first stage involved the computation of weights to compensate for unequal
probabilities of selection (objective 1, above). The second stage adjusted
for nonresponse (objective 2). The third stage used poststratification of
the sample weights to Census Bureau estimates of the U.S. population to
accomplish the third, fourth, and fifth objectives simultaneously. In NHANES
III, several types of sample weights (see the sample weights table that
follows) were computed for the interviewed and examined sample and are
included in the NHANES III data file. Also, sample weights were computed
separately for Phase 1 (1988-91), Phase 2 (1991-94), and total NHANES III
(1988-94) to facilitate analysis of items collected only in Phase 1, only in
Phase 2, and over six years of the survey. Three sets of pseudo strata and
PSU pairings are provided to use with SUDAAN in variance estimation.
Since NHANES III is based on a complex, multi-stage sample design,
appropriate sample weights should be used in analyses to produce national
estimates of prevalence and associated variances while accounting for unequal
probability of selection of sample persons. For example, the final interview
weight, WTPFQX6, should be used for analysis of the items or questions from
the family or household questionnaires, and the final MEC examination weight,
WTPFEX6, should be used for analysis of the questionnaires and measurements
administered in the MEC. Furthermore, for a combined analysis of
measurements from the MEC examinations and associated medical history
questions from the household interview, the final MEC examination weight,
WTPFEX6, should be used. We recommend using SUDAAN (Shah, 1995) to estimate
statistics of interest and the associated variance. However, one can also
use other published methods for variance estimation. Application of SUDAAN
and alternative methods, such as the average design effect approach, balance
repeated replication (BRR) methods, or jackknife methods for variance
estimation, are discussed in Weighting and Estimation Methodology (U.S. DHHS,
1996).
Appropriate Uses of the NHANES III Sample Weights
Final interview weight, WTPFQX6
Use only in conjunction with the sample interviewed at home and
with items collected during the household interview.
Final examination (MEC only) weight, WTPFEX6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC-examined sample and with
interview and examination items collected at the MEC.
Final MEC+home examination weight, WTPFHX6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC+home-examined sample and with
items collected at both the MEC and home.
Final allergy weight, WTPFALG6
Use only in conjunction with the allergy subsample and with items
collected as part of the allergy component of the exam.
Final CNS weight, WTPFCNS6
Use only in conjunction with the CNS subsample and with items
collected as part of the CNS component of the exam.
Final morning examination (MEC only) subsample weight, WTPFSD6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC-examined persons assigned to
the morning subsample and only with items collected in the MEC
exam.
Final afternoon/evening examination (MEC only) subsample weight, WTPFMD6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC-examined persons assigned to
the afternoon/evening subsample and only with items collected in
the MEC exam.
Final morning examination (MEC+home) subsample weight, WTPFHSD6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC- and home-examined persons
assigned to the morning subsample and with items collected during
the MEC and home examinations.
Final afternoon/evening examination (MEC+home) weight, WTPFHMD6
Use only in conjunction with the MEC- and home-examined persons
assigned to the afternoon/evening subsample and with items
collected during the MEC and home examinations.
DATA PREPARATION AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES
Automated data collection procedures for the survey were introduced in NHANES
III. In the mobile examination centers, data for the interview and
examination components were recorded directly onto a computerized data
collection form. With the exception of a few independently automated
systems, the system was centrally integrated. This operation allowed for
ongoing monitoring of much of the data. Before the introduction of the
computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI), the household questionnaire data
were reviewed manually by field editors and interviewers. CAPI (1992-1994
only) questionnaires featured built-in edits to prevent entering
inconsistencies and out-of-range responses. The multi-level data collection
and quality control systems are discussed in detail in the Plan and Operation
of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994
(NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996). All interview, laboratory, and examination
data were sent to NCHS for final processing.
Guidelines were developed that provided standards for naming variables,
filling missing values and coding conventional responses, handling missing
records, and standardizing two-part quantity/unit questionnaire variables.
NCHS staff, assisted by contract staff, developed data editing specifications
that checked data sets for valid codes, ranges, and skip pattern
consistencies and examined the consistency of values between interrelated
variables. Comments, collected in both interviews and examination
components, were reviewed and recoded when possible. Responses to "Other"
and "Specify" were recoded either to existing code categories or to new
categories. The documentation for each data set includes notes for those
variables that have been recoded and standardized and for those variables
that differ significantly from what appears in the original data collection
instrument. While the data have undergone many quality control and editing
procedures, there still may be values that appear extreme or illogical.
Values that varied considerably from what was expected were examined by
analysts who checked for comments or other responses that might help to
clarify unusual values. Generally, values were retained unless they could
not possibly be true, in which case they were changed to "Blank but
applicable." Therefore, the user must review each data set for extreme or
inconsistent values and determine the status of each value for analysis.
Several editing conventions were used in the creation of final analytic data
sets:
1. Standardized variables were created to replace all two-part
quantity/unit questions using standard conversion factors. Standardized
variables have the same name as the variable of the two-part question
with an "S" suffix. For instance, MAPF18S (Months received WIC
benefits) in the MEC Adult Questionnaire was created from the two-part
response option to question F18, "How long did you receive benefits from
the WIC program?," using the conversion factor 12 months per year.
2. Recoded variables were created by combining responses from two or more
like variables, or by collapsing responses to create a summary variable
for the purpose of confidentiality. Recoded variables have the original
variable name with an R suffix. For example, place of birth variable
(HFA6X) in the Family Questionnaire was collapsed to a three level
response category (U.S., Mexico, Other) and renamed HFA6XR. Generally,
only the recoded variable has been included in the data file.
3. Fill values, a series of one or more digits, were used to represent
certain specific conditions or responses. Below is a list of the fill
values that were employed. Some of the fill values pertain only to
questionnaire data, although 8-fill and blank-fill values are found in
all data sets. Other fill values, not included in this list, are used
to represent component-specific conditions.
6-fills = Varies/varied. (Questionnaires only)
7-fills = Fewer than the smallest number that could be reported within
the question structure (e.g., fewer than one cigarette per day).
(Questionnaires only)
8-fills = Blank but applicable/cannot be determined. This means that a
respondent was eligible to receive the question, test, or component but
did not because of refusal, lack of time, lack of staff, loss of data,
broken vial, language barrier, unreliability, or other similar reasons.
9-fills = Don't know. This fill was used only when a respondent did not
know the response to a question and said, "I don't know."
(Questionnaires only)
Blank fills = Inapplicable. If a respondent was not eligible for a
questionnaire, test, or component because of age, gender, or specific
reason, the variable was blank-filled. In the questionnaire, if a
respondent was not asked a question because of a skip-pattern,
variables corresponding to the question were blank-filled. For
examination or laboratory components, if a person was excluded by a
defined protocol (e.g., screening exclusion questions) and these
criteria are included in the data set, then the corresponding variables
were blank-filled for that person. For home examinees, variables for
examination components and blood tests not performed as part of the home
examination protocol were blank-filled.
4. For variables describing discrete data, codes of zero (0) were used to
mean "none," "never," or the equivalent. Value labels for which "0" is
used include: "has not had," "never regularly," "still taking," or
"never stopped using." Unless otherwise labeled, for variables
containing continuous data, "zero" means "zero.
5. Where there are logical skip patterns in the flow of the questionnaire
or examination component, the skip was indicated by placing the variable
label of the skip destination in parentheses as part of the value label
of the response generating the skip. For example, in the Physical
Function Evaluation, the variable PFPWC (in wheelchair) has a value
label, "2 No (PFPSCOOT)" that means that the next item for persons not
in a wheelchair would be represented by the variable, PFPSCOOT.
Variable Nomenclature
A unique name was assigned to every NHANES III variable using a standard
convention. By following this naming convention, the origin of each variable
is clear, and there is no chance of overlaying similar variables across
multiple components. Variables range in length from three to eight
characters. The first two variable characters represent the topic (e.g.,
analyte, questionnaire instrument, examination component) and are listed
below alphabetically by topic. For questionnaires administered in the
household, the remainder of the variable name following the first two
characters indicates the question section and number. For example, data for
the response to the Household Adult Questionnaire question B1 are contained
in the variable HAB1. For most laboratory and examination variables, as well
as some other variables, a "P" in the third position refers to "primary" and
the remainder of the variable name is a brief description of the item. For
instance, in the Laboratory Data File, information on the length of time the
person fasted before the first blood draw is contained in the variable
PHPFAST. The variable PHPFAST was derived as follows: characters 1-2 (PH)
refer to "phlebotomy," character 3 (P) refers to "primary," characters 4-8
(FAST) refer to an abbreviation for "fasting."
CODE TOPIC
AT Alanine aminotransferase (from biochemistry profile)
AM Albumin (from biochemistry profile)
AP Alkaline phosphatase (from biochemistry profile)
AL Allergy skin test
AC Alpha carotene
AN Anisocytosis
AA Apolipoprotein (AI)
AB Apolipoprotein (B)
AS Aspartate aminotransferase (from biochemistry profile)
LA Atypical lymphocyte
AU Audiometry
BA Band
BO Basophil
BS Basophilic stippling
BC Beta carotene
BX Beta cryptoxanthin
BL Blast
BU Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (from biochemistry profile)
BM Body measurements
BD Bone densitometry
C1 C-peptide (first venipuncture)
C2 C-peptide (second venipuncture)
CR C-reactive protein
UD Cadmium
CN Central nervous system function evaluation
CL Chloride (from biochemistry profile)
CO Cotinine
CE Creatinine (serum)(from biochemistry profile)
UR Creatinine (urine)
DM Demographic
DE Dental examination
MQ Diagnostic interview schedule
DR Dietary recall (total nutrient intakes)
EO Eosinophil
EP Erythrocyte protoporphyrin
CODE TOPIC
FR Ferritin
FB Fibrinogen
RB Folate (RBC)
FO Folate (serum)
FH Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
FP Fundus photography
GG Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) (from biochemistry profile)
GU Gallbladder ultrasonography
GB Globulin (from biochemistry profile)
G1 Glucose (first venipuncture)
G2 Glucose (second venipuncture)
SG Glucose (from biochemistry profile)
GH Glycated hemoglobin
GR Granulocyte
C3 HCO3 (Bicarbonate)(from biochemistry profile)
HD HDL cholesterol
HP Helicobacter pylori antibody
HT Hematocrit
HG Hemoglobin
AH Hepatitis A antibody (HAV)
HB Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc)
SS Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs)
SA Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
HC Hepatitis C antibody (HCV)
DH Hepatitis D antibody (HDV)
H1 Herpes 1 antibody
H2 Herpes 2 antibody
HX Home examination (general)
HF Household family questionnaire
HA Household adult questionnaire
HQ Household questionnaire variables (composite)
HS Household screener questionnaire
HY Household youth questionnaire
HZ Hypochromia
I1 Insulin (first venipuncture)
I2 Insulin (second venipuncture)
UI Iodine (urine)
FE Iron
SF Iron (from biochemistry profile)
LD Lactate dehydrogenase (from biochemistry profile)
L1 Latex antibody
LC LDL cholesterol (calculated)
PB Lead
LP Lipoprotein (a)
LH Luteinizing hormone
LU Lutein/zeaxanthin
LY Lycopene
LM Lymphocyte
MR Macrocyte
MC Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)
MH Mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
MV Mean cell volume (MCV)
PV Mean platelet volume
MA MEC adult questionnaire
MX MEC examination (general)
FF Dietary food frequency (ages 12-16 years)
MP MEC proxy questionnaire
MY MEC youth questionnaire
CODE TOPIC
ME Metamyelocyte
MI Microcyte
MO Monocyte
MN Mononuclear cell
ML Myelocyte
IC Normalized calcium (derived from ionized calcium)
OS Osmolality (from biochemistry profile)
PH Phlebotomy data collected in MEC (e.g., questions)
PS Phosphorus (from biochemistry profile)
PF Physical function evaluation
PE Physician's examination
PL Platelet
DW Platelet distribution width
PK Poikilocytosis
PO Polychromatophilia
SK Potassium (from biochemistry profile)
PR Promyelocyte
RC Red blood cell count (RBC)
RW Red cell distribution width (RDW)
RE Retinyl esters
RF Rheumatoid factor antibody
RU Rubella antibody
WT Sample weights
SE Selenium
SI Sickle cell
NA Sodium (from biochemistry profile)
SH Spherocyte
SP Spirometry
SD Survey design
TT Target cell
TE Tetanus
TB Total bilirubin (from biochemistry profile)
CA Total calcium
SC Total calcium (from biochemistry profile)
TC Total cholesterol
CH Total cholesterol (from biochemistry profile)
TI Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
TP Total protein (from biochemistry profile)
TX Toxic granulation
TO Toxoplasmosis antibody
PX Transferrin saturation
TG Triglycerides
TR Triglycerides (from biochemistry profile)
TY Tympanometry
UA Uric acid (from biochemistry profile)
UB Urinary albumin
VU Vacuolated cells
VR Varicella antibody
VA Vitamin A
VB Vitamin B12
VC Vitamin C
VE Vitamin E
WC White blood cell count (WBC)
WW WISC/WRAT cognitive test
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The NHANES III Examination Data File contains data collected in the
mobile examination center (MEC) as well as data collected during the
home examination. The documentation pertaining specifically to the
Examination Data File is divided into four main sections. The first
section, "General Information," provides information about the contents
of the Examination Data File. The second section, "Data File Index,"
includes a brief description of all the variables on the data set and
shows the standard name of each variable and its position in the data
set. The third section, "General Notes, Item Descriptions, Codes,
Counts, and Notes" provides for each component, a description, the
standard variable name and a brief description of the values
that variable can take on, a count of the frequency of occurrence of
each value, notes by variable, and appendices as necessary. "References"
are provided in the fourth section.
Components administered in both the MEC and the home (e.g., spirometry,
body measurements, physical function evaluation) are combined in this
file if data collection methods were comparable. The file includes
information from all the examination components as well as from all the
questionnaires administered in the examination center and during the
home examination. In addition, data on total nutrient intakes, food
sufficiency, intake of plain drinking water, and salt use are also
included as part of this file. However, detailed information about the
individual foods reported by respondents during the dietary interview
are contained in a separate NHANES III Dietary Data File. Data from
blood and urine specimens are not contained in this file, but are in a
separate NHANES III Laboratory Data File. Data from two examination
components, electrocardiography (ECG) and radiography of the hands and
knees, are not included in this file. ECG data will be released later
with comparable data from NHANES I and NHANES II. The x-ray data will
also be released later, after the images have been digitized. See the
Table of Contents for a complete list of components included in this
NHANES III data release. Since eligibility for examination components
was determined by the age of the examinee, the components of this file
are in order according to the target age group for each component, from
youngest to oldest.
Sample persons were examined in the MEC within four weeks of the
household interview. However, a home examination was scheduled for
those aged 2-11 months or 20 years and over who were frail or unable to
come to the MEC. The home examination was designed to gather certain
physical and physiological information on sample persons in their own
homes through a subset of components normally done in the MEC. These
components were: body measurements, venipuncture, spirometry, cognitive
testing, and physical performance testing. Interviewed persons who
completed at least one test or examination at the home were defined as
home-examined.
Staff recorded all examination data directly into an automated data
collection system. All staff received intensive initial training, and
formal retraining programs were conducted throughout the survey to
ensure that high skill levels were maintained. Details on survey
instruments and forms, training manuals, and data collection
procedures are published elsewhere (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency within components. Processing procedures are described in
each chapter of the this file. Notes are provided for standardized and
recoded variables, and for variables requiring additional information.
In some cases exceptions to the NHANES III conventions made in order to
enable NHANES III results comparisons with results from earlier surveys
or other studies. Such exceptions are described in the introduction to
the affected component or in individual variable notes.
One should note that for components such as the Dental Examination and
Audiometry which include negative value responses, value labels that
include ranges use a hyphen to indicate a range, from negative to
positive. For example, a range of -10 to 105 is written as -10-105.
Since NHANES III is based on a complex, multistage sample design,
appropriate sampling weights should be used in analyses to produce
national estimates of prevalence and associated variances while
accounting for unequal probability of selection of sample persons.
The final MEC examination weight, WTPFEX6, should be used for analysis
of the questionnaires and measurements administered in the MEC (except
for the allergy and central nervous system tests, which were performed
on half-samples and have their own weights), as well as for a combined
analysis of measurements from the MEC examinations and associated
medical history questions from the household interview. The final
MEC+home examination weight, WTPFHX6, should be used only in
conjunction with the MEC+home examined sample, and only with items
collected in both the MEC and the home.
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable
Description Name Positions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
HOUSEHOLD SCREENER QUESTIONNAIRE (HSQ)
Respondent identification number ............ SEQN 1-5
Family sequence number ...................... DMPFSEQ 6-10
Examination/interview status ................ DMPSTAT 11
Race-ethnicity .............................. DMARETHN 12
Race ........................................ DMARACER 13
Ethnicity ................................... DMAETHNR 14
Sex ......................................... HSSEX 15
Age at interview (Screener) ................. HSAGEIR 16-17
Age at interview-unit (Screener) ............ HSAGEU 18
Age in months at interview (screener) ....... HSAITMOR 19-22
Family size (persons in family) ............. HSFSIZER 23-24
Household size (persons in dwelling) ........ HSHSIZER 25-26
County code ................................. DMPCNTYR 27-29
FIPS code for State ......................... DMPFIPSR 30-31
Rural/urban code based on USDA code ......... DMPMETRO 32
Census region, weighting(Texas in south) .... DMPCREGN 33
Poverty Income Ratio (unimputed income) ..... DMPPIR 34-39
SURVEY DESIGN DATA
Phase of NHANES III survey .................. SDPPHASE 40
Total NHANES III pseudo-PSU ................. SDPPSU6 41
Total NHANES III pseudo-stratum ............. SDPSTRA6 42-43
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pseudo-PSU for phase 1 ...................... SDPPSU1 44
Pseudo-stratum for phase 1 .................. SDPSTRA1 45-46
Pseudo-PSU for phase 2 ...................... SDPPSU2 47
Pseudo-stratum for phase 2 .................. SDPSTRA2 48-49
SAMPLING WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
Total interviewed sample final weight ....... WTPFQX6 50-58
Total MEC-examined sample final weight ...... WTPFEX6 59-67
Total M+H examined sample final weight ...... WTPFHX6 68-76
Total allergy subsample final weight ........ WTPFALG6 77-85
Total CNS subsample final weight ............ WTPFCNS6 86-94
Total morning subsample final wgt ........... WTPFSD6 95-103
Total afternoon/eve subsample final wgt ..... WTPFMD6 104-112
Total M+H morning subsample final wgt ....... WTPFHSD6 113-121
Total M+H afternoon subsample final wgt ..... WTPFHMD6 122-130
SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 1 (1988-91)
Phase 1 interviewed sample final wgt ........ WTPFQX1 131-139
Phase 1 MEC examined sample final wgt ....... WTPFEX1 140-148
Phase 1 M+H examined sample final wgt ....... WTPFHX1 149-157
Phase 1 allergy subsample final wgt ......... WTPFALG1 158-166
Phase 1 CNS subsample final wgt ............. WTPFCNS1 167-175
Phase 1 morning sess subsample final wgt .... WTPFSD1 176-184
Phase 1 aft/eve subsample final wgt ......... WTPFMD1 185-193
Phase 1 morning M+H subsample final wgt ..... WTPFHSD1 194-202
Phase 1 aft/eve M+H subsample final wgt ..... WTPFHMD1 203-211
SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 2 (1991-94)
Phase 2 interviewed sample final wgt ........ WTPFQX2 212-220
Phase 2 MEC examined sample final wgt ....... WTPFEX2 221-229
Phase 2 M+H examined sample final wgt ....... WTPFHX2 230-238
Phase 2 allergy subsample final wgt ......... WTPFALG2 239-247
Phase 2 CNS subsample final wgt ............. WTPFCNS2 248-256
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable
Description Name Positions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase 2 morning sess subsample final wgt .... WTPFSD2 257-265
Phase 2 aft/eve subsample final wgt ......... WTPFMD2 266-274
Phase 2 morning M+H subsample final wgt ..... WTPFHSD2 275-283
Phase 2 aft/eve M+H subsample final wgt ..... WTPFHMD2 284-292
FAY'S BRR REPLICATE INTERVIEW WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
Replicate 1 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP1 293-301
Replicate 2 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP2 302-310
Replicate 3 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP3 311-319
Replicate 4 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP4 320-328
Replicate 5 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP5 329-337
Replicate 6 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP6 338-346
Replicate 7 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP7 347-355
Replicate 8 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP8 356-364
Replicate 9 final interview weight .......... WTPQRP9 365-373
Replicate 10 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP10 374-382
Replicate 11 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP11 383-391
Replicate 12 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP12 392-400
Replicate 13 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP13 401-409
Replicate 14 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP14 410-418
Replicate 15 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP15 419-427
Replicate 16 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP16 428-436
Replicate 17 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP17 437-445
Replicate 18 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP18 446-454
Replicate 19 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP19 455-463
Replicate 20 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP20 464-472
Replicate 21 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP21 473-481
Replicate 22 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP22 482-490
Replicate 23 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP23 491-499
Replicate 24 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP24 500-508
Replicate 25 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP25 509-517
Replicate 26 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP26 518-526
Replicate 27 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP27 527-535
Replicate 28 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP28 536-544
Replicate 29 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP29 545-553
Replicate 30 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP30 554-562
Replicate 31 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP31 563-571
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Replicate 32 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP32 572-580
Replicate 33 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP33 581-589
Replicate 34 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP34 590-598
Replicate 35 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP35 599-607
Replicate 36 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP36 608-616
Replicate 37 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP37 617-625
Replicate 38 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP38 626-634
Replicate 39 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP39 635-643
Replicate 40 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP40 644-652
Replicate 41 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP41 653-661
Replicate 42 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP42 662-670
Replicate 43 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP43 671-679
Replicate 44 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP44 680-688
Replicate 45 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP45 689-697
Replicate 46 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP46 698-706
Replicate 47 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP47 707-715
Replicate 48 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP48 716-724
Replicate 49 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP49 725-733
Replicate 50 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP50 734-742
Replicate 51 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP51 743-751
Replicate 52 final interview weight ......... WTPQRP52 752-760
FAY'S BRR REPLICATE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
Replicate 1 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP1 761-769
Replicate 2 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP2 770-778
Replicate 3 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP3 779-787
Replicate 4 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP4 788-796
Replicate 5 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP5 797-805
Replicate 6 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP6 806-814
Replicate 7 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP7 815-823
Replicate 8 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP8 824-832
Replicate 9 final exam weight ............... WTPXRP9 833-841
Replicate 10 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP10 842-850
Replicate 11 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP11 851-859
Replicate 12 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP12 860-868
Replicate 13 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP13 869-877
Replicate 14 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP14 878-886
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Replicate 15 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP15 887-895
Replicate 16 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP16 896-904
Replicate 17 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP17 905-913
Replicate 18 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP18 914-922
Replicate 19 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP19 923-931
Replicate 20 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP20 932-940
Replicate 21 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP21 941-949
Replicate 22 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP22 950-958
Replicate 23 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP23 959-967
Replicate 24 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP24 968-976
Replicate 25 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP25 977-985
Replicate 26 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP26 986-994
Replicate 27 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP27 995-1003
Replicate 28 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP28 1004-1012
Replicate 29 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP29 1013-1021
Replicate 30 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP30 1022-1030
Replicate 31 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP31 1031-1039
Replicate 32 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP32 1040-1048
Replicate 33 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP33 1049-1057
Replicate 34 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP34 1058-1066
Replicate 35 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP35 1067-1075
Replicate 36 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP36 1076-1084
Replicate 37 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP37 1085-1093
Replicate 38 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP38 1094-1102
Replicate 39 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP39 1103-1111
Replicate 40 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP40 1112-1120
Replicate 41 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP41 1121-1129
Replicate 42 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP42 1130-1138
Replicate 43 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP43 1139-1147
Replicate 44 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP44 1148-1156
Replicate 45 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP45 1157-1165
Replicate 46 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP46 1166-1174
Replicate 47 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP47 1175-1183
Replicate 48 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP48 1184-1192
Replicate 49 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP49 1193-1201
Replicate 50 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP50 1202-1210
Replicate 51 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP51 1211-1219
Replicate 52 final exam weight .............. WTPXRP52 1220-1228
HOUSEHOLD YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (HYQ)
Age in months at youth interview ............ HYAITMO 1229-1232
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Variable
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MEC EXAMINATION
Language used by SP in MEC .................. MXPLANG 1233
Session for MEC examination ................. MXPSESSR 1234
Day of week of MEC exam ..................... MXPTIDW 1235
MEC EXAMINATION
Age in months at MEC exam ................... MXPAXTMR 1236-1239
HOME EXAMINATION
Day of week of home exam .................... HXPTIDW 1240
Age in months at home exam .................. HXPAXTMR 1241-1244
Session for home examination ................ HXPSESSR 1245
PHYSICIAN'S EXAMINATION
LOCOMOTION
Overall findings for locomotion (age 3+) .... PEP1 1246
Limp or shuffle (age 3+) .................... PEP1A1 1247
Other gait abnormalities (age 3+) ........... PEP1A2 1248
EYES
Eye globe missing or blind(age 2mo-18yr) .... PEP2 1249
Tracks light (age 2mo-4yrs) ................. PEP2A 1250
Strabismus observ un/cover test(age5-18) .... PEP2B 1251
OBSERVATION
Overall findings, paralysis...(all ages) .... PEP3A 1252
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Variable
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Paralysis/paresis of arm (all ages) ......... PEP3A1A 1253
Paralysis/paresis of leg (all ages) ......... PEP3A1B 1254
In a wheelchair or stretcher (all ages) ..... PEP3A2 1255
Overall findings,amputee/cast (all ages) .... PEP3B1 1256
Amputee/cast, left arm (all ages) ........... PEP3LARM 1257-1258
Amputee/cast, right arm (all ages) .......... PEP3RARM 1259-1260
Amputee/cast, left finger 1 (all ages) ...... PEP3BFL1 1261
Amputee/cast, left finger 2 (all ages) ...... PEP3BFL2 1262
Amputee/cast, left finger 3 (all ages) ...... PEP3BFL3 1263
Amputee/cast, left finger 4 (all ages) ...... PEP3BFL4 1264
Amputee/cast, left finger 5 (all ages) ...... PEP3BFL5 1265
Amputee/cast, right finger 1 (all ages) ..... PEP3BFR1 1266
Amputee/cast, right finger 2 (all ages) ..... PEP3BFR2 1267
Amputee/cast, right finger 3 (all ages) ..... PEP3BFR3 1268
Amputee/cast, right finger 4 (all ages) ..... PEP3BFR4 1269
Amputee/cast, right finger 5 (all ages) ..... PEP3BFR5 1270
Overall findng,amputee/cast leg(all age) .... PEP3B2 1271
Amputee/cast, left leg (all ages) ........... PEP3LLEG 1272-1273
Amputee/cast, right leg (all ages) .......... PEP3RLEG 1274-1275
Amputee/cast, right great toe (all ages) .... PEP3B2TR 1276
Amputee/cast, left great toe (all ages) ..... PEP3B2TL 1277
UPPER EXTREMITIES JOINT EXAMINATION
Overall wrist finding,hand joint(age60+) .... PEP4A 1278
Wrist: tender on palpation (age 60+) ........ PEP4A1 1279
Wrist: swelling (age 60+) ................... PEP4A2 1280
Wrist: pain on passive motion (age 60+) ..... PEP4A3 1281
Overall findings,CMC, yrs 4,5,6 (age60+) .... PEP4CMC 1282
CMC: crepitus, survey yrs 4,5,6(age60+) ..... PEP4CMCC 1283
CMC: tender palpation,yrs 4,5,6 (age60+) .... PEP4CMCT 1284
CMC:swelling, survey yrs 4,5,6 (age60+) ..... PEP4CMCS 1285
CMC:pain on p-motion,yrs 4,5,6 (age60+) ..... PEP4CMCP 1286
Overall findings,MCP hand joint(age 60+) .... PEP4B 1287
Rt finger 1, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4BTR1 1288
Rt finger 2, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4BTR2 1289
Rt finger 3, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4BTR3 1290
Rt finger 4, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4BTR4 1291
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Rt finger 5, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4BTR5 1292
Lft finger 1, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4BTL1 1293
Lft finger 2, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4BTL2 1294
Lft finger 3, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4BTL3 1295
Lft finger 4, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4BTL4 1296
Lft finger 5, MCP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4BTL5 1297
Rt finger 1, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4BSR1 1298
Rt finger 2, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4BSR2 1299
Rt finger 3, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4BSR3 1300
Rt finger 4, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4BSR4 1301
Rt finger 5, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4BSR5 1302
Lft finger 1, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4BSL1 1303
Lft finger 2, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4BSL2 1304
Lft finger 3, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4BSL3 1305
Lft finger 4, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4BSL4 1306
Lft finger 5, MCP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4BSL5 1307
Rt finger 1,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPR1 1308
Rt finger 2,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPR2 1309
Rt finger 3,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPR3 1310
Rt finger 4,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPR4 1311
Rt finger 5,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPR5 1312
Lft finger1,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPL1 1313
Lft finger2,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPL2 1314
Lft finger3,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPL3 1315
Lft finger4,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPL4 1316
Lft finger5,MCP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4BPL5 1317
Rt finger 2, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4CTR2 1318
Rt finger 3, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4CTR3 1319
Rt finger 4, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4CTR4 1320
Rt finger 5, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4CTR5 1321
Lft finger 2, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4CTL2 1322
Lft finger 3, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4CTL3 1323
Lft finger 4, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4CTL4 1324
Lft finger 5, PIP: tenderness (age 60+) ..... PEP4CTL5 1325
Rt finger 2, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4CSR2 1326
Rt finger 3, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4CSR3 1327
Rt finger 4, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4CSR4 1328
Rt finger 5, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4CSR5 1329
Lft finger 2, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4CSL2 1330
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Variable
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Lft finger 3, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4CSL3 1331
Lft finger 4, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4CSL4 1332
Lft finger 5, PIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4CSL5 1333
Rt finger 2,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPR2 1334
Rt finger 3,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPR3 1335
Rt finger 4,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPR4 1336
Rt finger 5,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPR5 1337
Lft finger2,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPL2 1338
Lft finger3,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPL3 1339
Lft finger4,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPL4 1340
Lft finger5,PIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4CPL5 1341
Rt finger 1, IP: tenderness (age 60+) ....... PEP4DTR1 1342
Rt finger 2, DIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4DTR2 1343
Rt finger 3, DIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4DTR3 1344
Rt finger 4, DIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4DTR4 1345
Rt finger 5, DIP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4DTR5 1346
Lft finger 1, IP: tenderness (age 60+) ...... PEP4DTL1 1347
Lft finger 2, DIP: tenderness(age 60+) ...... PEP4DTL2 1348
Lft finger 3, DIP: tenderness(age 60+) ...... PEP4DTL3 1349
Lft finger 4, DIP: tenderness(age 60+) ...... PEP4DTL4 1350
Lft finger 5, DIP: tenderness(age 60+) ...... PEP4DTL5 1351
Rt finger 1, IP: swelling (age 60+) ......... PEP4DSR1 1352
Rt finger 2, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4DSR2 1353
Rt finger 3, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4DSR3 1354
Rt finger 4, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4DSR4 1355
Rt finger 5, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4DSR5 1356
Lft finger 1, IP: swelling (age 60+) ........ PEP4DSL1 1357
Lft finger 2, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4DSL2 1358
Lft finger 3, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4DSL3 1359
Lft finger 4, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4DSL4 1360
Lft finger 5, DIP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP4DSL5 1361
Rt finger1,IP:pain on p-motion (age60+) ..... PEP4DPR1 1362
Rt finger2,DIP:pain on p-motion (age60+) .... PEP4DPR2 1363
Rt finger3,DIP:pain on p-motion (age60+) .... PEP4DPR3 1364
Rt finger4,DIP:pain on p-motion (age60+) .... PEP4DPR4 1365
Rt finger5,DIP:pain on p-motion (age60+) .... PEP4DPR5 1366
Lft finger1,IP:pain on p-motion (age60+) .... PEP4DPL1 1367
Lft finger2,DIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4DPL2 1368
Lft finger3,DIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4DPL3 1369
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Variable
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Lft finger4,DIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4DPL4 1370
Lft finger5,DIP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP4DPL5 1371
Bony thickening/spurs CMC joint(age60+) ..... PEP4CMCJ 1372
Overall findings,upr deformities(age60+) .... PEP4E1 1373
Heberden's nodes (DIP) (age 60+) ............ PEP4E1A 1374
Bouchard's nodes (PIP) (age 60+) ............ PEP4E1B 1375
Swan neck (age 60+) ......................... PEP4E1C 1376
Boutonniere joints (age 60+) ................ PEP4E1D 1377
Ulnar deviation at MCP or wrist(age60+) ..... PEP4E1E 1378
Subcutaneous nodules on forearm(age60+) ..... PEP4E1F 1379
CENTRAL PULSE RATE
Central pulse rate (beats/min)(2mo-4yrs) .... PEP5R 1380-1382
BLOOD PRESSURE
Cuff size used (age 5+ years) ............... PEP6A 1383
Arm selected (age 5+ years) ................. PEP6B 1384
Had alcohol, etc in past 30 min (age 5+) .... PEP6C 1385
Pulse rate (beats/min) (age 5+ years) ....... PEP6DR 1386-1388
Irregular pulse (age 5+ years) .............. PEP6E 1389
Maximum inflation level(MIL,mmHg)(age5+) .... PEP6F 1390-1392
K1, systolic, for 1st BP (mmHg)(age 5+) ..... PEP6G1 1393-1395
K4, diastolic, for 1st BP(mmHg)(age5-19) .... PEP6G2 1396-1398
K5, diastolic, for 1st BP (mmHg)(age 5+) .... PEP6G3 1399-1401
First BP refused (age 5+ years) ............. PEP6G4 1402
K1, systolic, for 2nd BP (mmHg)(age5+) ...... PEP6H1 1403-1405
K4,diastolic, for 2nd BP(mmHg)(age 5-19) .... PEP6H2 1406-1408
K5, diastolic, for 2nd BP (mmHg)(age 5+) .... PEP6H3 1409-1411
Second BP refused (age 5+ years) ............ PEP6H4 1412
K1, systolic, for 3rd BP (mmHg)(age 5+) ..... PEP6I1 1413-1415
K4, diastolic, for 3rd BP(mmHg)(age5-19) .... PEP6I2 1416-1418
K5, diastolic, for 3rd BP (mmHg)(age 5+) .... PEP6I3 1419-1421
Third BP refused (age 5+ years) ............. PEP6I4 1422
Overall average K1, systolic, BP(age 5+) .... PEPMNK1R 1423-1425
Measurements used for average K1(age 5+) .... PEPNOK1R 1426-1427
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Overall average K5, diastolic, BP(age5+) .... PEPMNK5R 1428-1430
Measurements used for average K5(age 5+) .... PEPNOK5R 1431-1432
CHEST
Overall findings,chest section(all ages) .... PEP7 1433
Decreased breath in right lung(all ages) .... PEP7A1R 1434
Decreased breath in left lung (all ages) .... PEP7A1L 1435
Advent sounds in right lung (all ages) ...... PEP7A2R 1436
Advent sounds in left lung (all ages) ....... PEP7A2L 1437
HEART
Overall findings,heart murmurs(all ages) .... PEP8 1438
Systolic murmur (all ages) .................. PEP8A 1439-1440
Diastolic murmur (all ages) ................. PEP8B 1441-1442
DERMATITIS
Overall findings for dermatitis section ..... PEP9 1443
Palms: red/inflamed, vesicles (age5-59) ..... PEP9A 1444
Palmar fingers, dermatitis (age 5-59) ....... PEP9B 1445
Dorsal:red/inflamed, vesicles (age 5-59) .... PEP9C 1446
Dorsal fingers, dermatitis (age 5-59) ....... PEP9D 1447
Lichenified dermatitis (age 5-59) ........... PEP9E 1448
LOWER EXTREMITIES JOINT EXAMINATION
Overall findings, gt toe,MTP,IP (age60+) .... PEP10 1449
Rt great toe, MTP: tender palp (age60+) ..... PEP10MTR 1450
Lft great toe, MTP: tender palp(age60+) ..... PEP10MTL 1451
Rt great toe, MTP: swelling (age60+) ........ PEP10MSR 1452
Lft great toe, MTP: swelling (age60+) ....... PEP10MSL 1453
Rt great toe,MTP:pain on p-motion(age60+ .... PEP10MPR 1454
Lft great toe,MTP:painon p-motion(age60+ .... PEP10MPL 1455
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Variable
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Rt great toe, IP:tender palp(age60+) ........ PEP10ITR 1456
Lft great toe, IP: tender palp (age60+) ..... PEP10ITL 1457
Rt great toe, IP: swelling (age60+) ......... PEP10ISR 1458
Lft great toe, IP: swelling (age 60+) ....... PEP10ISL 1459
Rt great toe,IP:pain on p-motion(age60+) .... PEP10IPR 1460
Lft great toe,IP:pain on p-motion(age60+ .... PEP10IPL 1461
Overall findings, knee joint (age 60+) ...... PEP10B 1462
Knee: crepitus (age 60+) .................... PEP10B1 1463
Knee: tender on palpation (age 60+) ......... PEP10B2 1464
Knee: swelling (age 60+) .................... PEP10B3 1465
Knee: pain on passive motion (age 60+) ...... PEP10B4 1466
Rt knee: max limit on p-motion (age60+) ..... PEP10B5 1467
Lft knee:max limit on p-motion (age60+) ..... PEP10B6 1468
Overall findings,foot deformities(age60+ .... PEP10C 1469
Hammer toes (age 60+) ....................... PEP10C1 1470
Bunions (age 60+) ........................... PEP10C2 1471
BREAST SIZE AND TANNER STAGING
Rt breast size(lg diameter,mm)(2mo-4yrs) .... PEP11A1 1472-1474
Lft breast size(lg diameter,mm)(2mo-4yrs .... PEP11A2 1475-1477
Pubic hair stage (8-18 yrs) ................. PEP11B1 1478
Genitalia stage (8-18 yrs) .................. PEP11B2 1479
Breast stage,least dev breast (8-18 yrs) .... PEP11B3 1480
PHYSICIAN'S IMPRESSION
Health status (all ages) .................... PEP13A 1481
Evidence disabling impairment (all ages) .... PEP13B 1482
Possible active infection (all ages) ........ PEP13C 1483
Able communicate appropriately(age 3+yr) .... PEP13D 1484
Estimated difficulty:walk 1/4 mi(age 5+) .... PEP13E1A 1485
Prognosis over 1 yr:walk 1/4 mi (age 5+) .... PEP13E1B 1486
Estimated difficulty:run 100 yds(age 5+) .... PEP13E2A 1487
Prognosis over 1 yr:run 100 yds (age 5+) .... PEP13E2B 1488
Estimated difficulty: stoop... (age 5+) ..... PEP13E3A 1489
Prognosis over 1 year: stoop... (age 5+) .... PEP13E3B 1490
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Variable
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Est difficulty:small hand moves (age 5+) .... PEP13E4A 1491
Prog over 1 yr:small hand moves (age 5+) .... PEP13E4B 1492
Est difficulty:heavy housework...(age5+) .... PEP13E5A 1493
Prog over 1 yr:heavy housework...(age5+) .... PEP13E5B 1494
Estimated difficulty: play (2mo-4yrs) ....... PEP13F1A 1495
Prognosis over 1 year: play (2mo-4yrs) ...... PEP13F1B 1496
GENERAL INFORMATION
Referral level assigned to sample person .... PEPLEVEL 1497
Examiner number ............................. PEPTECH 1498-1502
BODY MEASUREMENTS
Examiner number ............................. BMPTECH1 1503-1507
WEIGHT
Weight (kg) (2 months and over) ............. BMPWT 1508-1513
Weight source flag .......................... BMPWTFLG 1514
Weight (lbs) (2 months and over) ............ BMPWTLBS 1515-1519
Self reported weight (lbs) (12-16 years) .... BMPSRWL 1520-1523
Body mass index ............................. BMPBMI 1524-1527
HEIGHTS, LENGTHS
Standing height (cm) (2 years and over) ..... BMPHT 1528-1532
Standing height source flag ................. BMPHTFLG 1533
Standing height (in) (2 years and over) ..... BMPHTIN 1534-1538
Recumbent length (cm) (2 months-3 years) .... BMPRECUM 1539-1543
Recumbent length flag ....................... BMPRECFL 1544
Sitting height (cm) (2 years and over) ...... BMPSITHT 1545-1549
Self reported height (in) (12-16 years) ..... BMPSRHIS 1550-1552
Upper leg length (cm) (2 years and over) .... BMPLEG 1553-1556
Knee height (cm) (60 years and over) ........ BMPKNEE 1557-1560
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Variable
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Upper arm length (cm)(2 months and over) .... BMPARML 1561-1564
BREADTHS
Biacromial breadth(cm)(3 years and over) .... BMPBIAC 1565-1568
Biiliac breadth (cm) (2 years and over) ..... BMPBIIL 1569-1573
Elbow breadth (cm) (2 years and over) ....... BMPELB 1574-1577
Wrist breadth (cm) (2 years and over) ....... BMPWRIST 1578-1581
CIRCUMFERENCES
Head circumference (cm) (2 mos - 7 yrs) ..... BMPHEAD 1582-1585
Arm circumference(cm)(2 months and over) .... BMPARMC 1586-1589
Waist circumference (cm) (2+ years) ......... BMPWAIST 1590-1594
Buttocks circumference (cm) (2+ years) ...... BMPBUTTO 1595-1599
Waist to hip ratio .......................... BMPWHR 1600-1603
Thigh circumference (cm)(2 yrs and over) .... BMPTHICI 1604-1608
SKINFOLDS
Triceps skinfold (mm)(2 months and over) .... BMPTRI 1609-1612
Subscapular skinfold (mm) (2+ months) ....... BMPSUB 1613-1616
Suprailiac skinfold (mm) (2+ years) ......... BMPSUP 1617-1620
Thigh skinfold (mm) (2 years and over) ...... BMPTHI 1621-1624
BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS (BIA)
Examinee pregnant--cannot obtain BIA ........ PEPPREG 1625
Examinee had pacemaker-cannot obtain BIA .... PEPPACE 1626
BIA resistance (ohms)(12 years and over) .... PEP12A1 1627-1630
BIA reactance (ohms) (12 years and over) .... PEP12B1 1631-1634
TOTAL NUTRIENT INTAKES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recall status code .......................... DRPSTAT 1635
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Variable
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Recall day .................................. DRPRDAY 1636-1637
Respondent,24hr dietary recall interview .... DRPRESP 1638
Language, 24-hr dietary recall interview .... DRPLANG 1639
Interviewer ID code ......................... DRPIID 1640-1641
QUESTIONS
Compare food consumed yesterday to usual .... DRPQ1 1642
How much plain water drink in 24 hrs -oz .... DRPQ2A 1643-1645
Type of salt you usually add at table ....... DRPQ3 1646
How often do you add salt at the table ...... DRPQ4 1647
#days had no food/money for food,past mo .... DRPQ5 1648-1649
Because not enough money or other reason .... DRPQ6 1650
Skip meals because no food/money,past mo .... DRPQ7 1651
# days skip meals, no food/money,past mo .... DRPQ8 1652-1653
Skip any meals yesterday, no food/money ..... DRPQ9 1654
Any days not eat, no food/money, past mo .... DRPQ10 1655
# days didn't eat at all in past month ...... DRPQ11 1656-1657
Are you person who preps meals at home ...... DRPQ12 1658
NUTRIENT QUANTITIES
Total grams of food & beverage consumed ..... DRPGW 1659-1663
Water (gm) .................................. DRPNWATE 1664-1668
Food energy (kcal) .......................... DRPNKCAL 1669-1673
Protein (gm) ................................ DRPNPROT 1674-1679
Total fat (gm) .............................. DRPNTFAT 1680-1685
Total saturated fatty acids (gm) ............ DRPNSFAT 1686-1690
Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm) ...... DRPNMFAT 1691-1695
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm) ...... DRPNPFAT 1696-1700
Cholesterol (mg) ............................ DRPNCHOL 1701-1704
Carbohydrate (gm) ........................... DRPNCARB 1705-1710
Total dietary fiber (gm) .................... DRPNFIBE 1711-1715
Alcohol (gm) ................................ DRPNALCO 1716-1719
Vitamin A (IU) .............................. DRPNVAIU 1720-1725
Vitamin A (RE) .............................. DRPNVARE 1726-1730
Carotenes (RE) .............................. DRPNCARO 1731-1735
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Variable
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Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents) .... DRPNVE 1736-1741
Ascorbic acid (mg) .......................... DRPNVC 1742-1745
Thiamin (mg) ................................ DRPNVB1 1746-1750
Riboflavin (mg) ............................. DRPNVB2 1751-1755
Niacin (mg) ................................. DRPNNIAC 1756-1760
Vitamin B6 (mg) ............................. DRPNVB6 1761-1765
Folacin (micrograms) ........................ DRPNFOLA 1766-1770
Vitamin B12 (micrograms) .................... DRPNVB12 1771-1776
Calcium (mg) ................................ DRPNCALC 1777-1781
Phosphorus (mg) ............................. DRPNPHOS 1782-1786
Magnesium (mg) .............................. DRPNMAGN 1787-1790
Iron (mg) ................................... DRPNIRON 1791-1795
Zinc (mg) ................................... DRPNZINC 1796-1801
Copper (mg) ................................. DRPNCOPP 1802-1805
Sodium (mg) ................................. DRPNSODI 1806-1810
Potassium (mg) .............................. DRPNPOTA 1811-1815
Percent of kilocalories from total fat ...... DRPNKF 1816-1820
Pct of kilocalories from saturated fat ...... DRPNKSF 1821-1824
Pct of kilocals from monounsaturted fat ..... DRPNKMF 1825-1828
Pct of kilocals from polyunsaturated fat .... DRPNKPF 1829-1832
Percent of kilocalories from protein ........ DRPNKP 1833-1837
Pct of kilocalories from carbohydrate ....... DRPNKC 1838-1842
Percent of kilocalories from alcohol ........ DRPNKA 1843-1847
MEC PROXY QUESTIONNAIRE
SECTION A. MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MPPA1 1848
Taken antihistamine in past 2 days .......... MPPA2 1849
Taken prescription med in past 24 hours ..... MPPA3 1850
Taken vitamins/minerals in past 24 hrs ...... MPPA4 1851
SECTION B. SELECTED CONDITIONS
Treated for anemia within past 3 months ..... MPPB1 1852
How many infections... in last 4 weeks ...... MPPB2 1853-1854
Age/sex check item used in skip pattern ..... MPPB3 1855
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Variable
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Age when menstrual cycles started ........... MPPB4 1856-1857
Receive benefits from WIC in last 12 mo ..... MPPB5 1858
Receiving benefits from WIC now ............. MPPB6 1859
How many months received WIC benefits ....... MPPB7S 1860-1862
SECTION C. INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MPPC1 1863
Had cereal in past month .................... MPPC2A 1864
Had fruit in past month ..................... MPPC2B 1865
Had yellow/orange vegetables past month ..... MPPC2C 1866
Had green vegetables in past month .......... MPPC2D 1867
Had meat in past month ...................... MPPC2E 1868
Had egg yolks or eggs in past month ......... MPPC2F 1869
Had combo meat/vegetable dinners past mo .... MPPC2G 1870
Had yogurt, cottage/other cheese past mo .... MPPC2H 1871
Had bread,rolls,crackers,biscuit past mo .... MPPC2I 1872
Had desserts in past month .................. MPPC2J 1873
Had breastmilk in past month ................ MPPC2K 1874
Had formula in past month ................... MPPC2L 1875
Had regular cow's milk in past month ........ MPPC2M 1876
Had fruit juices in past month .............. MPPC2N 1877
Drinks such as Koolaid, etc in past mo ...... MPPC2O 1878
SECTION D. RESPONDENT
Check item.Respondent relationship to SP .... MPPD1A 1879-1880
GENERAL INFORMATION
Interviewer number .......................... MPPEXMNR 1881-1884
DENTAL EXAMINATION
COMPLETION CODES AND SUMMARY VARIABLES
Had some part of dental examination ......... DEPEXFLG 1885
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Variable
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Examiner number ............................. DEPEXMNR 1886
Upper quadrant periodontal assessments ...... DEPUQUAD 1887
Lower quadrant periodontal assessments ...... DEPLQUAD 1888
Medical exclusion flag ...................... DEPMEDXC 1889
Dentate status .............................. DEPEDENT 1890
Completion code: coronal caries ............. DEPCCFLG 1891
Completion code: root caries ................ DEPRSFLG 1892
Completion code: restoration & condition .... DEPRCFLG 1893
Completion code: traumatic injuries ......... DEPTRFLG 1894
Completion code: gingival bleeding .......... DEPGNFLG 1895
Completion code: calculus ................... DEPCLFLG 1896
Completion code: FGM/CEJ .................... DEPCJFLG 1897
Completion code: pocket assessment .......... DEPPCFLG 1898
Completion code: loss of attachment ......... DEPLAFLG 1899
Completion code: denture questionnaire ...... DEPDQFLG 1900
Nursing bottle caries ....................... DEPNURSC 1901
Sum of permanent DMFS due to disease ........ DEPDMFS1 1902-1904
Sum of permanent DFMS due to any cause ...... DEPDMFS2 1905-1907
Sum of permanent DFS ........................ DEPDFSP 1908-1910
Sum of deciduous or primary dfs ............. DEPDFSDC 1911-1912
Sum of deciduous or primary dft ............. DEPDFTDC 1913-1914
Sum of permanent DMFT due to disease ........ DEPDMFT1 1915-1916
Sum of permanent DMFT due to any cause ...... DEPDMFT2 1917-1918
DENTAL CARIES
Cor.surf: upper left cen incisor: filler .... DEPCS1 1919
Cor.surf: upper lft cen incisor: lingual .... DEPCS2 1920-1921
Cor.surf: upper left cen incisor: buccal .... DEPCS3 1922-1923
Cor.surf: upper left cen incisor: mesial .... DEPCS4 1924-1925
Cor.surf: upper left cen incisor: distal .... DEPCS5 1926-1927
Cor.surf: upper left lat incisor: filler .... DEPCS6 1928
Cor.surf: upper lft lat incisor: lingual .... DEPCS7 1929-1930
Cor.surf: upper left lat incisor: buccal .... DEPCS8 1931-1932
Cor.surf: upper left lat incisor: mesial .... DEPCS9 1933-1934
Cor.surf: upper left lat incisor: distal .... DEPCS10 1935-1936
Cor.surf: upper left cuspid: filler ......... DEPCS11 1937
Cor.surf: upper left cuspid: lingual ........ DEPCS12 1938-1939
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Variable
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Cor.surf: upper left cuspid: buccal ......... DEPCS13 1940-1941
Cor.surf: upper left cuspid: mesial ......... DEPCS14 1942-1943
Cor.surf: upper left cuspid: distal ......... DEPCS15 1944-1945
Cor.surf: upper left 1bicuspid: occlusal .... DEPCS16 1946-1947
Cor.surf: upper left 1bicuspid: lingual ..... DEPCS17 1948-1949
Cor.surf: upper left 1bicuspid: buccal ...... DEPCS18 1950-1951
Cor.surf: upper left 1bicuspid: mesial ...... DEPCS19 1952-1953
Cor.surf: upper left 1bicuspid: distal ...... DEPCS20 1954-1955
Cor.surf: upper left 2bicuspid: occlusal .... DEPCS21 1956-1957
Cor.surf: upper left 2bicuspid: lingual ..... DEPCS22 1958-1959
Cor.surf: upper left 2bicuspid: buccal ...... DEPCS23 1960-1961
Cor.surf: upper left 2bicuspid: mesial ...... DEPCS24 1962-1963
Cor.surf: upper left 2bicuspid: distal ...... DEPCS25 1964-1965
Cor.surf: upper left 1molar: occlusal ....... DEPCS26 1966-1967
Cor.surf: upper left 1molar: lingual ........ DEPCS27 1968-1969
Cor.surf: upper left 1molar: buccal ......... DEPCS28 1970-1971
Cor.surf: upper left 1molar: mesial ......... DEPCS29 1972-1973
Cor.surf: upper left 1molar: distal ......... DEPCS30 1974-1975
Cor.surf: upper left 2molar: occlusal ....... DEPCS31 1976-1977
Cor.surf: upper left 2molar: lingual ........ DEPCS32 1978-1979
Cor.surf: upper left 2molar: buccal ......... DEPCS33 1980-1981
Cor.surf: upper left 2molar: mesial ......... DEPCS34 1982-1983
Cor.surf: upper left 2molar: distal ......... DEPCS35 1984-1985
Cor.surf: upper rt cen incisor: filler ...... DEPCS36 1986
Cor.surf: upper rt cen incisor:lingual ...... DEPCS37 1987-1988
Cor.surf: upper rt cen incisor: buccal ...... DEPCS38 1989-1990
Cor.surf: upper rt cen incisor: mesial ...... DEPCS39 1991-1992
Cor.surf: upper rt cen incisor: distal ...... DEPCS40 1993-1994
Cor.surf: upper rt lat incisor: filler ...... DEPCS41 1995
Cor.surf: upper rt lat incisor: lingual ..... DEPCS42 1996-1997
Cor.surf: upper rt lat incisor: buccal ...... DEPCS43 1998-1999
Cor.surf: upper rt lat incisor: mesial ...... DEPCS44 2000-2001
Cor.surf: upper rt lat incisor: distal ...... DEPCS45 2002-2003
Cor.surf: upper right cuspid: filler ........ DEPCS46 2004
Cor.surf: upper right cuspid: lingual ....... DEPCS47 2005-2006
Cor.surf: upper right cuspid: buccal ........ DEPCS48 2007-2008
Cor.surf: upper right cuspid: mesial ........ DEPCS49 2009-2010
Cor.surf: upper right cuspid: distal ........ DEPCS50 2011-2012
Cor.surf: upper rt 1bicuspid: occlusal ...... DEPCS51 2013-2014
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Variable
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Cor.surf: upper right 1bicuspid: lingual .... DEPCS52 2015-2016
Cor.surf: upper right 1bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPCS53 2017-2018
Cor.surf: upper right 1bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPCS54 2019-2020
Cor.surf: upper right 1bicuspid: distal ..... DEPCS55 2021-2022
Cor.surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: occlusal ...... DEPCS56 2023-2024
Cor.surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: lingual ....... DEPCS57 2025-2026
Cor.surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: buccal ........ DEPCS58 2027-2028
Cor.surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: mesial ........ DEPCS59 2029-2030
Cor.surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: distal ........ DEPCS60 2031-2032
Cor.surf: upper right 1molar: occlusal ...... DEPCS61 2033-2034
Cor.surf: upper right 1molar: lingual ....... DEPCS62 2035-2036
Cor.surf: upper right 1molar: buccal ........ DEPCS63 2037-2038
Cor.surf: upper right 1molar: mesial ........ DEPCS64 2039-2040
Cor.surf: upper right 1molar: distal ........ DEPCS65 2041-2042
Cor.surf: upper right 2molar: occlusal ...... DEPCS66 2043-2044
Cor.surf: upper right 2molar: lingual ....... DEPCS67 2045-2046
Cor.surf: upper right 2molar: buccal ........ DEPCS68 2047-2048
Cor.surf: upper right 2molar: mesial ........ DEPCS69 2049-2050
Cor.surf: upper right 2molar: distal ........ DEPCS70 2051-2052
Cor.surf: lower left cen incisor: filler .... DEPCS71 2053
Cor.surf: lower left cen incisor:lingual .... DEPCS72 2054-2055
Cor.surf: lower left cen incisor: buccal .... DEPCS73 2056-2057
Cor.surf: lower left cen incisor: mesial .... DEPCS74 2058-2059
Cor.surf: lower left cen incisor: distal .... DEPCS75 2060-2061
Cor.surf: lower left lat incisor: filler .... DEPCS76 2062
Cor.surf: lower left lat incisor:lingual .... DEPCS77 2063-2064
Cor.surf: lower left lat incisor: buccal .... DEPCS78 2065-2066
Cor.surf: lower left lat incisor: mesial .... DEPCS79 2067-2068
Cor.surf: lower left lat incisor: distal .... DEPCS80 2069-2070
Cor.surf: lower left cuspid: filler ......... DEPCS81 2071
Cor.surf: lower left cuspid: lingual ........ DEPCS82 2072-2073
Cor.surf: lower left cuspid: buccal ......... DEPCS83 2074-2075
Cor.surf: lower left cuspid: mesial ......... DEPCS84 2076-2077
Cor.surf: lower left cuspid: distal ......... DEPCS85 2078-2079
Cor.surf: lower left 1bicuspid: occlusal .... DEPCS86 2080-2081
Cor.surf: lower left 1bicuspid: lingual ..... DEPCS87 2082-2083
Cor.surf: lower left 1bicuspid: buccal ...... DEPCS88 2084-2085
Cor.surf: lower left 1bicuspid: mesial ...... DEPCS89 2086-2087
Cor.surf: lower left 1bicuspid: distal ...... DEPCS90 2088-2089
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Variable
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Cor.surf: lower left 2bicuspid: occlusal .... DEPCS91 2090-2091
Cor.surf: lower left 2bicuspid: lingual ..... DEPCS92 2092-2093
Cor.surf: lower left 2bicuspid: buccal ...... DEPCS93 2094-2095
Cor.surf: lower left 2bicuspid: mesial ...... DEPCS94 2096-2097
Cor.surf: lower left 2bicuspid: distal ...... DEPCS95 2098-2099
Cor.surf: lower left 1molar: occlusal ....... DEPCS96 2100-2101
Cor.surf: lower left 1molar: lingual ........ DEPCS97 2102-2103
Cor.surf: lower left 1molar: buccal ......... DEPCS98 2104-2105
Cor.surf: lower left 1molar: mesial ......... DEPCS99 2106-2107
Cor.surf: lower left 1molar: distal ......... DEPCS100 2108-2109
Cor.surf: lower left 2molar: occlusal ....... DEPCS101 2110-2111
Cor.surf: lower left 2molar: lingual ........ DEPCS102 2112-2113
Cor.surf: lower left 2molar: buccal ......... DEPCS103 2114-2115
Cor.surf: lower left 2molar: mesial ......... DEPCS104 2116-2117
Cor.surf: lower left 2molar: distal ......... DEPCS105 2118-2119
Cor.surf: lower rt cen incisor: filler ...... DEPCS106 2120
Cor.surf: lower rt cen incisor: lingual ..... DEPCS107 2121-2122
Cor.surf: lower rt cen incisor: buccal ...... DEPCS108 2123-2124
Cor.surf: lower rt cen incisor: mesial ...... DEPCS109 2125-2126
Cor.surf: lower rt cen incisor: distal ...... DEPCS110 2127-2128
Cor.surf: lower rt lat incisor: filler ...... DEPCS111 2129
Cor.surf: lower rt lat incisor: lingual ..... DEPCS112 2130-2131
Cor.surf: lower rt lat incisor: buccal ...... DEPCS113 2132-2133
Cor.surf: lower rt lat incisor: mesial ...... DEPCS114 2134-2135
Cor.surf: lower rt lat incisor: distal ...... DEPCS115 2136-2137
Cor.surf: lower right cuspid: filler ........ DEPCS116 2138
Cor.surf: lower right cuspid: lingual ....... DEPCS117 2139-2140
Cor.surf: lower right cuspid: buccal ........ DEPCS118 2141-2142
Cor.surf: lower right cuspid: mesial ........ DEPCS119 2143-2144
Cor.surf: lower right cuspid: distal ........ DEPCS120 2145-2146
Cor.surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: occlusal ...... DEPCS121 2147-2148
Cor.surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: lingual ....... DEPCS122 2149-2150
Cor.surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: buccal ........ DEPCS123 2151-2152
Cor.surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: mesial ........ DEPCS124 2153-2154
Cor.surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: distal ........ DEPCS125 2155-2156
Cor.surf: lower rt 2bicuspid: occlusal ...... DEPCS126 2157-2158
Cor.surf: lower rt 2bicuspid : lingual ...... DEPCS127 2159-2160
Cor.surf: lower rt 2bicuspid: buccal ........ DEPCS128 2161-2162
Cor.surf: lower rt 2bicuspid: mesial ........ DEPCS129 2163-2164
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Cor.surf: lower rt 2bicuspid: distal ........ DEPCS130 2165-2166
Cor.surf: lower right 1molar: occlusal ...... DEPCS131 2167-2168
Cor.surf: lower right 1molar: lingual ....... DEPCS132 2169-2170
Cor.surf: lower right 1molar: buccal ........ DEPCS133 2171-2172
Cor.surf: lower right 1molar: mesial ........ DEPCS134 2173-2174
Cor.surf: lower right 1molar: distal ........ DEPCS135 2175-2176
Cor.surf: lower right 2molar: occlusal ...... DEPCS136 2177-2178
Cor.surf: lower right 2molar: lingual ....... DEPCS137 2179-2180
Cor.surf: lower right 2molar: buccal ........ DEPCS138 2181-2182
Cor.surf: lower right 2molar: mesial ........ DEPCS139 2183-2184
Cor.surf: lower right 2molar: distal ........ DEPCS140 2185-2186
Cor.tooth call: upper left cen incisor ...... DEPCT1 2187-2188
Cor.tooth call: upper left lat incisor ...... DEPCT2 2189-2190
Cor.tooth call: upper left cuspid ........... DEPCT3 2191-2192
Cor.tooth call: upper left 1bicuspid ........ DEPCT4 2193-2194
Cor.tooth call: upper left 2bicuspid ........ DEPCT5 2195-2196
Cor.tooth call: upper left 1molar ........... DEPCT6 2197-2198
Cor.tooth call: upper left 2molar ........... DEPCT7 2199-2200
Cor.tooth call: upper left 3molar ........... DEP3M1 2201
Cor.tooth call: upper rt central incisor .... DEPCT8 2202-2203
Cor.tooth call: upper rt lateral incisor .... DEPCT9 2204-2205
Cor.tooth call: upper right cuspid .......... DEPCT10 2206-2207
Cor.tooth call: upper right 1bicuspid ....... DEPCT11 2208-2209
Cor.tooth call: upper right 2bicuspid ....... DEPCT12 2210-2211
Cor.tooth call: upper right 1molar .......... DEPCT13 2212-2213
Cor.tooth call: upper right 2molar .......... DEPCT14 2214-2215
Cor.tooth call: upper right 3molar .......... DEP3M2 2216
Cor.tooth call: lower left cent incisor ..... DEPCT15 2217-2218
Cor.tooth call: lower left lat incisor ...... DEPCT16 2219-2220
Cor.tooth call: lower left cuspid ........... DEPCT17 2221-2222
Cor.tooth call: lower left 1bicuspid ........ DEPCT18 2223-2224
Cor.tooth call: lower left 2bicuspid ........ DEPCT19 2225-2226
Cor.tooth call: lower left 1molar ........... DEPCT20 2227-2228
Cor.tooth call: lower left 2molar ........... DEPCT21 2229-2230
Cor.tooth call: lower left 3molar ........... DEP3M3 2231
Cor.tooth call: lower rt central incisor .... DEPCT22 2232-2233
Cor.tooth call: lower rt lateral incisor .... DEPCT23 2234-2235
Cor.tooth call: lower right cuspid .......... DEPCT24 2236-2237
Cor.tooth call: lower right 1bicuspid ....... DEPCT25 2238-2239
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Variable
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Cor.tooth call: lower right 2bicuspid ....... DEPCT26 2240-2241
Cor.tooth call: lower right 1molar .......... DEPCT27 2242-2243
cor tooth call: lower right 2molar .......... DEPCT28 2244-2245
Cor.tooth call: lower right 3molar .......... DEP3M4 2246
Cor. sealant: upper left central incisor .... DEPSE1 2247
Cor. sealant: upper left lateral incisor .... DEPSE2 2248
Cor. sealant: upper left cuspid ............. DEPSE3 2249
Cor. sealant: upper left 1bicuspid .......... DEPSE4 2250
Cor. sealant: upper left 2bicuspid .......... DEPSE5 2251
Cor. sealant: upper left 1molar ............. DEPSE6 2252
Cor. sealant: upper left 2molar ............. DEPSE7 2253
Cor. sealant: upper rt central incisor ...... DEPSE8 2254
Cor. sealant: upper rt lateral incisor ...... DEPSE9 2255
Cor. sealant: upper right cuspid ............ DEPSE10 2256
Cor. sealant: upper right 1bicuspid ......... DEPSE11 2257
Cor. sealant: upper right 2bicuspid ......... DEPSE12 2258
Cor. sealant: upper right 1molar ............ DEPSE13 2259
Cor. sealant: upper right 2molar ............ DEPSE14 2260
Cor. sealant: lower left central incisor .... DEPSE15 2261
Cor. sealant: lower left lateral incisor .... DEPSE16 2262
Cor. sealant: lower left cuspid ............. DEPSE17 2263
Cor. sealant: lower left 1bicuspid .......... DEPSE18 2264
Cor. sealant: lower left 2bicuspid .......... DEPSE19 2265
Cor. sealant: lower left 1molar ............. DEPSE20 2266
Cor. sealant: lower left 2molar ............. DEPSE21 2267
Cor. sealant: lower rt central incisor ...... DEPSE22 2268
Cor. sealant: lower rt lateral incisor ...... DEPSE23 2269
Cor. sealant: lower right cuspid ............ DEPSE24 2270
Cor. sealant: lower right 1bicuspid ......... DEPSE25 2271
Cor. sealant: lower right 2bicuspid ......... DEPSE26 2272
Cor. sealant: lower right 1molar ............ DEPSE27 2273
Cor. sealant: lower right 2molar ............ DEPSE28 2274
Root surf: upr left cen incisor: lingual .... DEPRS1 2275
Root surf: upper lft cen incisor: buccal .... DEPRS2 2276
Root surf: upper lft cen incisor: mesial .... DEPRS3 2277
Root surf: upper lft cen incisor: distal .... DEPRS4 2278
Root surf:upper left lat incisor:lingual .... DEPRS5 2279
Root surf: upper lft lat incisor: buccal .... DEPRS6 2280
Root surf: upper lft lat incisor: mesial .... DEPRS7 2281
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Root surf: upper lft lat incisor: distal .... DEPRS8 2282
Root surf: upper left cuspid: lingual ....... DEPRS9 2283
Root surf: upper left cuspid: buccal ........ DEPRS10 2284
Root surf: upper left cuspid: mesial ........ DEPRS11 2285
Root surf: upper left cuspid: distal ........ DEPRS12 2286
Root surf: upper left 1bicuspid: lingual .... DEPRS13 2287
Root surf: upper left 1bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPRS14 2288
Root surf: upper left 1bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPRS15 2289
Root surf: upper left 1bicuspid: distal ..... DEPRS16 2290
Root surf: upper left 2bicuspid: lingual .... DEPRS17 2291
Root surf: upper left 2bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPRS18 2292
Root surf: upper left 2bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPRS19 2293
Root surf: upper left 2bicuspid: distal ..... DEPRS20 2294
Root surf: upper left 1molar: lingual ....... DEPRS21 2295
Root surf: upper left 1molar: buccal ........ DEPRS22 2296
Root surf: upper left 1molar: mesial ........ DEPRS23 2297
Root surf: upper left 1molar: distal ........ DEPRS24 2298
Root surf: upper left 2molar: lingual ....... DEPRS25 2299
Root surf: upper left 2molar: buccal ........ DEPRS26 2300
Root surf: upper left 2molar: mesial ........ DEPRS27 2301
Root surf: upper left 2molar: distal ........ DEPRS28 2302
Root surf: upper rt cen incisor: lingual .... DEPRS29 2303
Root surf: upper rt cen incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS30 2304
Root surf: upper rt cen incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS31 2305
Root surf: upper rt cen incisor: distal ..... DEPRS32 2306
Root surf: upper rt lat incisor: lingual .... DEPRS33 2307
Root surf: upper rt lat incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS34 2308
Root surf: upper rt lat incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS35 2309
Root surf: upper rt lat incisor: distal ..... DEPRS36 2310
Root surf: upper right cuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS37 2311
Root surf: upper right cuspid: buccal ....... DEPRS38 2312
Root surf: upper right cuspid: mesial ....... DEPRS39 2313
Root surf: upper right cuspid: distal ....... DEPRS40 2314
Root surf: upper rt 1bicuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS41 2315
Root surf: upper right 1bicuspid: buccal .... DEPRS42 2316
Root surf: upper right 1bicuspid: mesial .... DEPRS43 2317
Root surf: upper right 1bicuspid: distal .... DEPRS44 2318
Root surf: upper rt 2bicuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS45 2319
Root surf: upper right 2bicuspid: buccal .... DEPRS46 2320
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Root surf: upper right 2bicuspid: mesial .... DEPRS47 2321
Root surf: upper right 2bicuspid: distal .... DEPRS48 2322
Root surf: upper right 1molar: lingual ...... DEPRS49 2323
Root surf: upper right 1molar: buccal ....... DEPRS50 2324
Root surf: upper right 1molar: mesial ....... DEPRS51 2325
Root surf: upper right 1molar: distal ....... DEPRS52 2326
Root surf: upper right 2molar: lingual ...... DEPRS53 2327
Root surf: upper right 2molar: buccal ....... DEPRS54 2328
Root surf: upper right 2molar: mesial ....... DEPRS55 2329
Root surf: upper right 2molar: distal ....... DEPRS56 2330
Root surf: lwr left cen incisor: lingual .... DEPRS57 2331
Root surf: lwr left cen incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS58 2332
Root surf: lwr left cen incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS59 2333
Root surf: lwr left cen incisor: distal ..... DEPRS60 2334
Root surf: lwr left lat incisor: lingual .... DEPRS61 2335
Root surf: lwr left lat incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS62 2336
Root surf: lwr left lat incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS63 2337
Root surf: lwr left lat incisor: distal ..... DEPRS64 2338
Root surf: lower left cuspid: lingual ....... DEPRS65 2339
Root surf: lower left cuspid: buccal ........ DEPRS66 2340
Root surf: lower left cuspid: mesial ........ DEPRS67 2341
Root surf: lower left cuspid: distal ........ DEPRS68 2342
Root surf: lower left 1bicuspid: lingual .... DEPRS69 2343
Root surf: lower left 1bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPRS70 2344
Root surf: lower left 1bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPRS71 2345
Root surf: lower left 1bicuspid: distal ..... DEPRS72 2346
Root surf: lower left 2bicuspid: lingual .... DEPRS73 2347
Root surf: lower left 2bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPRS74 2348
Root surf: lower left 2bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPRS75 2349
Root surf: lower left 2bicuspid: distal ..... DEPRS76 2350
Root surf: lower left 1molar: lingual ....... DEPRS77 2351
Root surf: lower left 1molar: buccal ........ DEPRS78 2352
Root surf: lower left 1molar: mesial ........ DEPRS79 2353
Root surf: lower left 1molar: distal ........ DEPRS80 2354
Root surf: lower left 2molar: lingual ....... DEPRS81 2355
Root surf: lower left 2molar: buccal ........ DEPRS82 2356
Root surf: lower left 2molar: mesial ........ DEPRS83 2357
Root surf: lower left 2molar: distal ........ DEPRS84 2358
Root surf: lower rt cen incisor: lingual .... DEPRS85 2359
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Root surf: lower rt cen incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS86 2360
Root surf: lower rt cen incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS87 2361
Root surf: lower rt cen incisor: distal ..... DEPRS88 2362
Root surf: lower rt lat incisor: lingual .... DEPRS89 2363
Root surf: lower rt lat incisor: buccal ..... DEPRS90 2364
Root surf: lower rt lat incisor: mesial ..... DEPRS91 2365
Root surf: lower rt lat incisor: distal ..... DEPRS92 2366
Root surf: lower right cuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS93 2367
Root surf: lower right cuspid: buccal ....... DEPRS94 2368
Root surf: lower right cuspid: mesial ....... DEPRS95 2369
Root surf: lower right cuspid: distal ....... DEPRS96 2370
Root surf: lower rt 1bicuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS97 2371
Root surf: lower right 1bicuspid: buccal .... DEPRS98 2372
Root surf: lower right 1bicuspid: mesial .... DEPRS99 2373
Root surf: lower right 1bicuspid: distal .... DEPRS100 2374
Root surf: lower rt 2bicuspid: lingual ...... DEPRS101 2375
Root surf: lower right 2bicuspid: buccal .... DEPRS102 2376
Root surf: lower right 2bicuspid: mesial .... DEPRS103 2377
Root surf: lower right 2bicuspid: distal .... DEPRS104 2378
Root surf: lower right 1molar: lingual ...... DEPRS105 2379
Root surf: lower right 1molar: buccal ....... DEPRS106 2380
Root surf: lower right 1molar: mesial ....... DEPRS107 2381
Root surf: lower right 1molar: distal ....... DEPRS108 2382
Root surf: lower right 2molar: lingual ...... DEPRS109 2383
Root surf: lower right 2molar: buccal ....... DEPRS110 2384
Root surf: lower right 2molar: mesial ....... DEPRS111 2385
Root surf: lower right 2molar: distal ....... DEPRS112 2386
PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
Perio:ging bleed,uppr cen incisor:mesial .... DEPUGN1 2387
Perio:ging bleed,uppr cen incisor:buccal .... DEPUGN2 2388
Perio:ging bleed,uppr lat incisor:mesial .... DEPUGN3 2389
Perio:ging bleed,uppr lat incisor:buccal .... DEPUGN4 2390
Perio:ging bleed, upper cuspid: mesial ...... DEPUGN5 2391
Perio:ging bleed, upper cuspid: buccal ...... DEPUGN6 2392
Perio:ging bleed,upper 1bicuspid: mesial .... DEPUGN7 2393
Perio:ging bleed,upper 1bicuspid: buccal .... DEPUGN8 2394
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Perio:ging bleed,upper 2bicuspid: mesial .... DEPUGN9 2395
Perio:ging bleed,upper 2bicuspid: buccal .... DEPUGN10 2396
Perio:ging bleed, upper 1molar: mesial ...... DEPUGN11 2397
Perio:ging bleed, upper 1molar: buccal ...... DEPUGN12 2398
Perio:ging bleed, upper 2molar: mesial ...... DEPUGN13 2399
Perio:ging bleed, upper 2molar: buccal ...... DEPUGN14 2400
Perio:ging bleed,lwr cen incisor:mesial ..... DEPLGN1 2401
Perio:ging bleed,lwr cen incisor:buccal ..... DEPLGN2 2402
Perio:ging bleed, lwr lat incisor:mesial .... DEPLGN3 2403
Perio:ging bleed,lwr lat incisor:buccal ..... DEPLGN4 2404
Perio:ging bleed, lower cuspid: mesial ...... DEPLGN5 2405
Perio:ging bleed, lower cuspid: buccal ...... DEPLGN6 2406
Perio:ging bleed, lwr 1bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPLGN7 2407
Perio:ging bleed, lwr 1bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPLGN8 2408
Perio:ging bleed, lwr 2bicuspid: mesial ..... DEPLGN9 2409
Perio:ging bleed, lwr 2bicuspid: buccal ..... DEPLGN10 2410
Perio:ging bleed, lower 1molar: mesial ...... DEPLGN11 2411
Perio:ging bleed, lower 1molar: buccal ...... DEPLGN12 2412
Perio:ging bleed, lower 2molar: mesial ...... DEPLGN13 2413
Perio:ging bleed, lower 2molar: buccal ...... DEPLGN14 2414
Perio:calculus, upper cen incisor:mesial .... DEPUCL1 2415
Perio:calculus, upper cen incisor:buccal .... DEPUCL2 2416
Perio:calculus, upper lat incisor:mesial .... DEPUCL3 2417
Perio:calculus, upper lat incisor:buccal .... DEPUCL4 2418
Perio: calculus, upper cuspid: mesial ....... DEPUCL5 2419
Perio: calculus, upper cuspid: buccal ....... DEPUCL6 2420
Perio: calculus, upper 1bicuspid: mesial .... DEPUCL7 2421
Perio: calculus, upper 1bicuspid: buccal .... DEPUCL8 2422
Perio: calculus, upper 2bicuspid: mesial .... DEPUCL9 2423
Perio: calculus, upper 2bicuspid: buccal .... DEPUCL10 2424
Perio: calculus, upper 1molar: mesial ....... DEPUCL11 2425
Perio: calculus, upper 1molar: buccal ....... DEPUCL12 2426
Perio: calculus, upper 2molar: mesial ....... DEPUCL13 2427
Perio: calculus, upper 2molar: buccal ....... DEPUCL14 2428
Perio: calculus,lower cen incisor:mesial .... DEPLCL1 2429
Perio: calculus,lower cen incisor:buccal .... DEPLCL2 2430
Perio: calculus,lower lat incisor:mesial .... DEPLCL3 2431
Perio: calculus,lower lat incisor:buccal .... DEPLCL4 2432
Perio: calculus, lower cuspid: mesial ....... DEPLCL5 2433
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Perio: calculus, lower cuspid: buccal ....... DEPLCL6 2434
Perio: calculus, lower 1bicuspid: mesial .... DEPLCL7 2435
Perio: calculus, lower 1bicuspid: buccal .... DEPLCL8 2436
Perio: calculus, lower 2bicuspid: mesial .... DEPLCL9 2437
Perio: calculus, lower 2bicuspid: buccal .... DEPLCL10 2438
Perio: calculus, lower 1molar: mesial ....... DEPLCL11 2439
Perio: calculus, lower 1molar: buccal ....... DEPLCL12 2440
Perio: calculus, lower 2molar: mesial ....... DEPLCL13 2441
Perio: calculus, lower 2molar: buccal ....... DEPLCL14 2442
Perio:FGM/CEJ, upr cen incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPUMCJ1 2443-2444
Perio:pocket,upper cen incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPUMPC1 2445-2446
Perio:FGM/CEJ, upr cen incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPUBCJ1 2447-2448
Perio:pocket, upr cen incisor: buccal-mm .... DEPUBPC1 2449-2450
Perio:FGM/CEJ, upr lat incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPUMCJ2 2451-2452
Perio: pocket, upr lat incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPUMPC2 2453-2454
Perio:FGM/CEJ, upr lat incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPUBCJ2 2455-2456
Perio: pocket, upr lat incisor buccal-mm .... DEPUBPC2 2457-2458
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper cuspid mesial-mm ...... DEPUMCJ3 2459-2461
Perio: pocket, upper cuspid: mesial-mm ...... DEPUMPC3 2462-2463
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper cuspid: buccal-mm ..... DEPUBCJ3 2464-2466
Perio: pocket, upper cuspid: buccal-mm ...... DEPUBPC3 2467-2468
Perio FGM/CEJ, upr 1bicuspid mesial-mm ...... DEPUMCJ4 2469-2470
Perio: pocket, upr 1bicuspid: mesial-mm ..... DEPUMPC4 2471-2472
Perio: FGM/CMJ, upr 1bicuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPUBCJ4 2473-2474
Perio: pocket, upr 1bicuspid: buccal-mm ..... DEPUBPC4 2475-2476
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upr 2bicuspid:mesial-mm ..... DEPUMCJ5 2477-2478
Perio: pocket, upr 2bicuspid: mesial-mm ..... DEPUMPC5 2479-2480
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upr 2bicuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPUBCJ5 2481-2482
Perio: pocket, upr 2bicuspid: buccal-mm ..... DEPUBPC5 2483-2484
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper 1molar: mesial-mm ..... DEPUMCJ6 2485-2487
Perio: pocket, upper 1molar: mesial-mm ...... DEPUMPC6 2488-2489
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper 1molar: buccal-mm ..... DEPUBCJ6 2490-2492
Perio: pocket, upper 1molar: buccal-mm ...... DEPUBPC6 2493-2494
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper 2molar: mesial-mm ..... DEPUMCJ7 2495-2497
Perio:pocket, upper 2molar: mesial-mm ....... DEPUMPC7 2498-2499
Perio: FGM/CEJ, upper 2molar: buccal-mm ..... DEPUBCJ7 2500-2502
Perio: pocket, upper 2molar: buccal-mm ...... DEPUBPC7 2503-2504
Perio:FGM/CEJ, lwr cen incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPLMCJ1 2505-2506
Perio:pocket,lower cen incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPLMPC1 2507-2508
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Perio:FGM/CEJ, lwr cen incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPLBCJ1 2509-2511
Perio:pocket,lower cen incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPLBPC1 2512-2513
Perio:FGM/CEJ, lwr lat incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPLMCJ2 2514-2515
Perio:pocket,lower lat incisor:mesial-mm .... DEPLMPC2 2516-2517
Perio: FGM/CEJ lwr lat incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPLBCJ2 2518-2520
Perio:pocket,lower lat incisor:buccal-mm .... DEPLBPC2 2521-2522
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower cuspid: mesial-mm ..... DEPLMCJ3 2523-2525
Perio: pocket, lower cuspid: mesial-mm ...... DEPLMPC3 2526-2527
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower cuspid: buccal-mm ..... DEPLBCJ3 2528-2530
Perio: pocket, lower cuspid: buccal-mm ...... DEPLBPC3 2531-2532
Perio:FGM/CEJ,lower 1bicuspid:mesial-mm ..... DEPLMCJ4 2533-2535
Perio:pocket,lower 1bicuspid: mesial-mm ..... DEPLMPC4 2536-2537
Perio:FGM/CEJ,lower 1bicuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPLBCJ4 2538-2540
Perio:pocket, lower 1bicuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPLBPC4 2541-2542
Perio:FGM/CEJ,lower 2bicuspid: mesial-mm .... DEPLMCJ5 2543-2544
Perio:pocket, lower 2bicuspid: mesial-mm .... DEPLMPC5 2545-2546
Perio:FGM/CEJ,lower 2bicuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPLBCJ5 2547-2548
Perio:pocket,lower 2bicuspid: buccal-mm ..... DEPLBPC5 2549-2550
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower 1molar: mesial-mm ..... DEPLMCJ6 2551-2553
Perio: pocket, lower 1molar: mesial-mm ...... DEPLMPC6 2554-2555
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower 1molar: buccal-mm ..... DEPLBCJ6 2556-2558
Perio: pocket, lower 1molar: buccal-mm ...... DEPLBPC6 2559-2560
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower 2molar: mesial-mm ..... DEPLMCJ7 2561-2563
Perio: pocket, lower 2molar: mesial-mm ...... DEPLMPC7 2564-2565
Perio: FGM/CEJ, lower 2molar: buccal-mm ..... DEPLBCJ7 2566-2568
Perio: pocket, lower 2molar: buccal-mm ...... DEPLBPC7 2569-2570
Perio:loss-attac, upr cen inci:mesial-mm .... DEPUMLA1 2571-2572
Perio:loss-attac, upr cen inci:buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA1 2573-2574
Perio:loss-attac, upr lat inci:mesial-mm .... DEPUMLA2 2575-2576
Perio:loss-attac, upr lat inci:buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA2 2577-2578
Perio: loss-attac, upr cuspid: mesial-mm .... DEPUMLA3 2579-2580
Perio: loss-attac, upr cuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA3 2581-2582
Perio:loss-attac,upr 1bicuspid:mesial-mm .... DEPUMLA4 2583-2584
Perio:loss-attac,upr 1bicuspid:buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA4 2585-2586
Perio:loss-attac,upr 2bicuspid:mesial-mm .... DEPUMLA5 2587-2588
Perio:loss-attac,upr 2bicuspid:buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA5 2589-2590
Perio: loss-attac, upr 1molar mesial-mm ..... DEPUMLA6 2591-2592
Perio: loss-attac, upr 1molar: buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA6 2593-2594
Perio: loss-attac, upr 2molar:mesial-mm ..... DEPUMLA7 2595-2596
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Perio: loss-attac, upr 1molar: buccal-mm .... DEPUBLA7 2597-2598
Perio: loss-attac,lwr cen inci:mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA1 2599-2600
Perio: loss-attac,lwr cen inci:buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA1 2601-2602
Perio: loss-attac,lwr lat inci:mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA2 2603-2604
Perio: loss-attac,lwr lat inci:buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA2 2605-2606
Perio: loss-attac, lwr cuspid: mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA3 2607-2608
Perio: loss-attac, lwr cuspid: buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA3 2609-2610
Perio:loss-attac,lwr 1bicuspid:mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA4 2611-2612
Perio:loss-attac,lwr 1bicuspid:buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA4 2613-2614
Perio:loss-attac,lwr 2bicuspid:mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA5 2615-2616
Perio:loss-attac,lwr 2bicuspid:buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA5 2617-2618
Perio: loss attac, lwr 1molar: mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA6 2619-2620
Perio: loss-attac, lwr 1molar: buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA6 2621-2622
Perio: loss-attac, lwr 2molar: mesial-mm .... DEPLMLA7 2623-2624
Perio: loss-attac, lwr 1molar: buccal-mm .... DEPLBLA7 2625-2626
Perio:furcations, upper 2bicuspid:mesial .... DEPUB2MF 2627
Perio:furcations, upper 2bicuspid:distal .... DEPUB2DF 2628
Perio:furcations, upper 1molar: mesial ...... DEPUM1MF 2629
Perio:furcations, upper 1molar: buccal ...... DEPUM1BF 2630
Perio:furcations, upper 1molar: distal ...... DEPUM1DF 2631
Perio:furcations, upper 2molar: mesial ...... DEPUM2MF 2632
Perio:furcations, upper 2molar: buccal ...... DEPUM2BF 2633
Perio: furcations, upper 2molar: distal ..... DEPUM2DF 2634
Perio: furcations, lower 1molar: lingual .... DEPLM1LF 2635
Perio: furcations, lower 1molar: buccal ..... DEPLM1BF 2636
Perio: furcations, lower 2molar: lingual .... DEPLM2LF 2637
Perio: furcations, lower 2molar: buccal ..... DEPLM2BF 2638
ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
Oral soft tissue: number of lesions ......... DEPNUMLS 2639
Soft tissue lesion 1: location .............. DEPSTLC1 2640-2645
Soft tissue lesion 1: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX1 2646-2647
Soft tissue lesion 1: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ1 2648
Soft tissue lesion 1: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK1 2649
Soft tissue lesion 1: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS1 2650
Soft tissue lesion 1: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH1 2651
Soft tissue lesion 1: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ1 2652
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Soft tissue lesion 1: extent ................ DEPSTXT1 2653-2654
Soft tissue lesion 1: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN1 2655-2656
Soft tissue lesion 1: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD1 2657-2658
Soft tissue lesion 1: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT1 2659-2660
Soft tissue lesion 1: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF1 2661-2662
Soft tissue lesion 1: color ................. DEPSTCL1 2663-2665
Soft tissue lesion 1: consistency ........... DEPSTCS1 2666-2667
Soft tissue lesion 1: pain .................. DEPSTPN1 2668-2669
Soft tissue lesion 1: duration .............. DEPSTPD1 2670-2671
Soft tissue lesion 1: prior history ......... DEPSTHS1 2672-2673
Soft tissue lesion 2: location .............. DEPSTLC2 2674-2679
Soft tissue lesion 2: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX2 2680-2681
Soft tissue lesion 2: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ2 2682
Soft tissue lesion 2: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK2 2683
Soft tissue lesion 2: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS2 2684
Soft tissue lesion 2: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH2 2685
Soft tissue lesion 2: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ2 2686
Soft tissue lesion 2: extent ................ DEPSTXT2 2687
Soft tissue lesion 2: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN2 2688-2689
Soft tissue lesion 2: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD2 2690-2691
Soft tissue lesion 2: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT2 2692-2693
Soft tissue lesion 2: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF2 2694
Soft tissue lesion 2: color ................. DEPSTCL2 2695-2697
Soft tissue lesion 2: consistency ........... DEPSTCS2 2698
Soft tissue lesion 2: pain .................. DEPSTPN2 2699
Soft tissue lesion 2: duration .............. DEPSTPD2 2700
Soft tissue lesion 2: prior history ......... DEPSTHS2 2701
Soft tissue lesion 3: location .............. DEPSTLC3 2702-2707
Soft tissue lesion 3: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX3 2708-2709
Soft tissue lesion 3: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ3 2710
Soft tissue lesion 3: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK3 2711
Soft tissue lesion 3: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS3 2712
Soft tissue lesion 3: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH3 2713
Soft tissue lesion 3: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ3 2714
Soft tissue lesion 3: extent ................ DEPSTXT3 2715
Soft tissue lesion 3: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN3 2716-2717
Soft tissue lesion 3: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD3 2718-2719
Soft tissue lesion 3: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT3 2720-2721
Soft tissue lesion 3: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF3 2722
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Soft tissue lesion 3: color ................. DEPSTCL3 2723-2725
Soft tissue lesion 3: consistency ........... DEPSTCS3 2726
Soft tissue lesion 3: pain .................. DEPSTPN3 2727
Soft tissue lesion 3: duration .............. DEPSTPD3 2728
Soft tissue lesion 3: prior history ......... DEPSTHS3 2729
Soft tissue lesion 4: location .............. DEPSTLC4 2730-2732
Soft tissue lesion 4: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX4 2733-2734
Soft tissue lesion 4: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ4 2735
Soft tissue lesion 4: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK4 2736
Soft tissue lesion 4: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS4 2737
Soft tissue lesion 4: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH4 2738
Soft tissue lesion 4: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ4 2739
Soft tissue lesion 4: extent ................ DEPSTXT4 2740
Soft tissue lesion 4: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN4 2741
Soft tissue lesion 4: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD4 2742
Soft tissue lesion 4: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT4 2743
Soft tissue lesion 4: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF4 2744
Soft tissue lesion 4: color ................. DEPSTCL4 2745
Soft tissue lesion 4: consistency ........... DEPSTCS4 2746
Soft tissue lesion 4: pain .................. DEPSTPN4 2747
Soft tissue lesion 4: duration .............. DEPSTPD4 2748
Soft tissue lesion 4: prior history ......... DEPSTHS4 2749
Soft tissue lesion 5: location .............. DEPSTLC5 2750-2751
Soft tissue lesion 5: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX5 2752-2753
Soft tissue lesion 5: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ5 2754
Soft tissue lesion 5: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK5 2755
Soft tissue lesion 5: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS5 2756
Soft tissue lesion 5: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH5 2757
Soft tissue lesion 5: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ5 2758
Soft tissue lesion 5: extent ................ DEPSTXT5 2759
Soft tissue lesion 5: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN5 2760
Soft tissue lesion 5: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD5 2761
Soft tissue lesion 5: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT5 2762
Soft tissue lesion 5: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF5 2763
Soft tissue lesion 5: color ................. DEPSTCL5 2764
Soft tissue lesion 5: consistency ........... DEPSTCS5 2765
Soft tissue lesion 5: pain .................. DEPSTPN5 2766
Soft tissue lesion 5: duration .............. DEPSTPD5 2767
Soft tissue lesion 5: prior history ......... DEPSTHS5 2768
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Soft tissue lesion 5: other ................. DEPSTOT5 2769
Soft tissue lesion 6: locations ............. DEPSTLC6 2770-2771
Soft tissue lesion 6: clinical diagnosis .... DEPSTDX6 2772-2773
Soft tissue lesion 6: smear required ........ DEPSMRQ6 2774
Soft tissue lesion 6: smear taken ........... DEPSMTK6 2775
Soft tissue lesion 6: yeast result .......... DEPYEAS6 2776
Soft tissue lesion 6: hyphae result ......... DEPHYPH6 2777
Soft tissue lesion 6: clin. descrpt. req .... DEPCDRQ6 2778
Soft tissue lesion 6: extent ................ DEPSTXT6 2779
Soft tissue lesion 6: length-mm ............. DEPSTLN6 2780-2781
Soft tissue lesion 6: width-mm .............. DEPSTWD6 2782-2783
Soft tissue lesion 6: height-mm ............. DEPSTHT6 2784
Soft tissue lesion 6: surface morphology .... DEPSTMF6 2785
Soft tissue lesion 6: color ................. DEPSTCL6 2786
Soft tissue lesion 6: consistency ........... DEPSTCS6 2787
Soft tissue lesion 6: pain .................. DEPSTPN6 2788
Soft tissue lesion 6: duration .............. DEPSTPD6 2789
Soft tissue lesion 6: prior history ......... DEPSTHS6 2790
Soft tissue lesion 6: other ................. DEPSTOT6 2791
RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
Tooth condition: upper left cen incisor ..... DEPRTC1 2792
Tooth condition: upper left lat incisor ..... DEPRTC2 2793
Tooth condition: upper left cuspid .......... DEPRTC3 2794
Tooth condition: upper left 1bicuspid ....... DEPRTC4 2795
Tooth condition: upper left 2bicuspid ....... DEPRTC5 2796
Tooth condition: upper left 1molar .......... DEPRTC6 2797
Tooth condition: upper left 2molar .......... DEPRTC7 2798
Tooth condition: upper right cen incisor .... DEPRTC8 2799
Tooth condition: upper right lat incisor .... DEPRTC9 2800
Tooth condition: upper right cuspid ......... DEPRTC10 2801
Tooth condition: upper right 1bicuspid ...... DEPRTC11 2802
Tooth condition: upper right 2bicuspid ...... DEPRTC12 2803
Tooth condition: upper right 1molar ......... DEPRTC13 2804
Tooth condition: upper right 2molar ......... DEPRTC14 2805
Tooth condition: lower left cen incisor ..... DEPRTC15 2806
Tooth condition: lower left lat incisor ..... DEPRTC16 2807
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Tooth condition: lower left cuspid .......... DEPRTC17 2808
Tooth condition: lower left 1bicuspid ....... DEPRTC18 2809
Tooth condition: lower left 2bicuspid ....... DEPRTC19 2810
Tooth condition: lower left 1molar .......... DEPRTC20 2811
Tooth condition: lower left 2molar .......... DEPRTC21 2812
Tooth condition: lower right cen incisor .... DEPRTC22 2813
Tooth condition: lower right lat incisor .... DEPRTC23 2814
Tooth condition: lower right cuspid ......... DEPRTC24 2815
Tooth condition: lower right 1bicuspid ...... DEPRTC25 2816
Tooth condition: lower right 2bicuspid ...... DEPRTC26 2817
Tooth condition: lower right 1molar ......... DEPRTC27 2818
Tooth condition: lower right 2molar ......... DEPRTC28 2819
TRAUMA
Trauma: upper left central incisor .......... DEPUTRA1 2820
Trauma: upper left lateral incisor .......... DEPUTRA2 2821
Trauma: upper right central incisor ......... DEPUTRA3 2822
Trauma: upper right lateral incisor ......... DEPUTRA4 2823
Trauma: lower left central incisor .......... DEPLTRA1 2824
Trauma: lower left lateral incisor .......... DEPLTRA2 2825
Trauma: lower right central incisor ......... DEPLTRA3 2826
Trauma: lower right lateral incisor ......... DEPLTRA4 2827
OCCLUSAL CHARACTERISTICS
Occlusal: upper right canine-lateral-mm ..... DEPUAL1 2828-2829
Occlusal: upper right lateral-central-mm .... DEPUAL2 2830-2831
Occlusal: upper right cen-left cen-mm ....... DEPUAL3 2832-2833
Occlusal: upper left central-left lat-mm .... DEPUAL4 2834-2835
Occlusal: upper left lat-left canine-mm ..... DEPUAL5 2836-2837
Occlusal: lower left canine-lft lat-mm ...... DEPLAL1 2838-2839
Occlusal: lower left lateral-left cen-mm .... DEPLAL2 2840-2841
Occlusal: lower lft central-right cen-mm .... DEPLAL3 2842-2843
Occlusal: lower rt central-rt late-mm ....... DEPLAL4 2844-2845
Occlusal: lower rt latera-rt canine-mm ...... DEPLAL5 2846-2847
Occlusal: maxillary diastema ................ DEPDIAS 2848
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Occlusal: posterior cross bite .............. DEPXBITE 2849
Occlusal characteristics: overjet-mm ........ DEPOVJET 2850-2851
Occlusal characteristics: openbite .......... DEPOPB 2852-2853
Occlusal characteristics: overbite (mm) ..... DEPOVB 2854-2855
DENTURE QUESTIONNAIRE
Do you usually wear your upper denture ...... DEPDQU1 2856
During past yr, problem w/ upr denture ...... DEPDQU2 2857
Need a new upper jaw denture or refit ....... DEPDQU3 2858
How long since had upper natural teeth ...... DEPDQU4 2859
Do you usually wear your lower denture ...... DEPDQL1 2860
During past yr, problem w/ lwr denture ...... DEPDQL2 2861
Need a new lower jaw denture or refit ....... DEPDQL3 2862
How long since had lower natural teeth ...... DEPDQL4 2863
PROSTHESIS ASSESSMENT
Prosthesis assessment: upper type ........... DEPUPTYP 2864
Prosthesis assessment: upper integrity ...... DEPUPAI 2865
Prosthesis: upper excessive tooth wear ...... DEPUPAW 2866
Prosthesis: upper reline/cond/dent mat ...... DEPUPARL 2867
Prosthesis: upper denture stability ......... DEPUPAS 2868
Prosthesis: upper denture retention ......... DEPUPART 2869
Prosthesis assessment: lower type ........... DEPLPTYP 2870
Prosthesis assessment: lower integrity ...... DEPLPAI 2871
Prosthesis: lower excessive tooth wear ...... DEPLPAW 2872
Prosthesis ass: lower reline material ....... DEPLPARL 2873
Prosthesis: lower denture stability ......... DEPLPAS 2874
Prosthesis: lower denture retention ......... DEPLPART 2875
ALLERGY SKIN TEST
SCREENING QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Having problems breathing in chest/lungs .... ALPQ1 2876
Do you usually have breathing problems ...... ALPQ2 2877
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Breathing problem worse than usual .......... ALPQ3 2878
Past severe reaction, allergen skin test .... ALPQ4 2879
Severe eczema or infection on both arms ..... ALPQ5 2880
TEST RESULTS
Negative control - which arm ................ ALPNEGAR 2881
Negative control - flare length (mm) ........ ALPNEGFL 2882-2884
Negative control - flare width (mm) ......... ALPNEGFW 2885-2887
Negative control - confluent ................ ALPNEGCN 2888
Negative control - wheal length (mm) ........ ALPNEGWL 2889-2891
Negative control - wheal width (mm) ......... ALPNEGWW 2892-2894
White oak - which arm ....................... ALPWHIAR 2895
White oak - flare length (mm) ............... ALPWHIFL 2896-2898
White oak - flare width (mm) ................ ALPWHIFW 2899-2901
White oak - confluent ....................... ALPWHICN 2902
White oak - wheal length (mm) ............... ALPWHIWL 2903-2905
White oak - wheal width (mm) ................ ALPWHIWW 2906-2908
Cat - which arm ............................. ALPCATAR 2909
Cat - flare length (mm) ..................... ALPCATFL 2910-2912
Cat - flare width (mm) ...................... ALPCATFW 2913-2915
Cat - confluent ............................. ALPCATCN 2916
Cat - wheal length (mm) ..................... ALPCATWL 2917-2919
Cat - wheal width (mm) ...................... ALPCATWW 2920-2922
Mite - which arm ............................ ALPMITAR 2923
Mite - flare length (mm) .................... ALPMITFL 2924-2926
Mite - flare width (mm) ..................... ALPMITFW 2927-2929
Mite - confluent ............................ ALPMITCN 2930
Mite - wheal length (mm) .................... ALPMITWL 2931-2933
Mite - wheal width (mm) ..................... ALPMITWW 2934-2936
Alternaria - which arm ...................... ALPALTAR 2937
Alternaria - flare length (mm) .............. ALPALTFL 2938-2940
Alternaria - flare width (mm) ............... ALPALTFW 2941-2943
Alternaria - confluent ...................... ALPALTCN 2944
Alternaria - wheal length (mm) .............. ALPALTWL 2945-2947
Alternaria - wheal width (mm) ............... ALPALTWW 2948-2950
Rye grass - which arm ....................... ALPRYEAR 2951
Rye grass - flare length (mm) ............... ALPRYEFL 2952-2954
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Rye grass - flare width (mm) ................ ALPRYEFW 2955-2957
Rye grass - confluent ....................... ALPRYECN 2958
Rye grass - wheal length (mm) ............... ALPRYEWL 2959-2961
Rye grass - wheal width (mm) ................ ALPRYEWW 2962-2964
Peanut - which arm .......................... ALPPEAAR 2965
Peanut - flare length (mm) .................. ALPPEAFL 2966-2968
Peanut - flare width (mm) ................... ALPPEAFW 2969-2971
Peanut - confluent .......................... ALPPEACN 2972
Peanut - wheal length (mm) .................. ALPPEAWL 2973-2975
Peanut - wheal width (mm) ................... ALPPEAWW 2976-2978
Russian thistle - which arm ................. ALPTHIAR 2979
Russian thistle - flare length (mm) ......... ALPTHIFL 2980-2982
Russian thistle - flare width (mm) .......... ALPTHIFW 2983-2985
Russian thistle - confluent ................. ALPTHICN 2986
Russian thistle - wheal length (mm) ......... ALPTHIWL 2987-2989
Russian thistle - wheal width (mm) .......... ALPTHIWW 2990-2992
German cockroach - which arm ................ ALPCOCAR 2993
German cockroach - flare length (mm) ........ ALPCOCFL 2994-2996
German cockroach - flare width (mm) ......... ALPCOCFW 2997-2999
German cockroach - confluent ................ ALPCOCCN 3000
German cockroach - wheal length (mm) ........ ALPCOCWL 3001-3003
German cockroach - wheal width (mm) ......... ALPCOCWW 3004-3006
Bermuda grass - which arm ................... ALPBERAR 3007
Bermuda grass - flare length (mm) ........... ALPBERFL 3008-3010
Bermuda grass - flare width (mm) ............ ALPBERFW 3011-3013
Bermuda grass - confluent ................... ALPBERCN 3014
Bermuda grass - wheal length (mm) ........... ALPBERWL 3015-3017
Bermuda grass - wheal width (mm) ............ ALPBERWW 3018-3020
Ragweed - which arm ......................... ALPRAGAR 3021
Ragweed - flare length (mm) ................. ALPRAGFL 3022-3024
Ragweed - flare width (mm) .................. ALPRAGFW 3025-3027
Ragweed - confluent ......................... ALPRAGCN 3028
Ragweed - wheal length (mm) ................. ALPRAGWL 3029-3031
Ragweed - wheal width (mm) .................. ALPRAGWW 3032-3034
Positive control - which arm ................ ALPPSCAR 3035
Positive control - flare length (mm) ........ ALPPSCFL 3036-3038
Positive control - flare width (mm) ......... ALPPSCFW 3039-3041
Positive control - confluent ................ ALPPSCCN 3042
Positive control - wheal length (mm) ........ ALPPSCWL 3043-3045
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Positive control - wheal width (mm) ......... ALPPSCWW 3046-3048
Examiner number 1 ........................... ALPTECH1 3049-3053
Examiner number 2 ........................... ALPTECH2 3054-3058
AUDIOMETRY
CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
Cold or sinus problem within past week ...... AUPA1 3059
Cold or sinus problem today ................. AUPA2 3060
Exposed to very loud noise past 24 hrs ...... AUPA3 3061
How many hours ago did the noise end ........ AUPA4 3062-3063
Music with headphones in past 24 hours ...... AUPA5 3064
How many hours ago stop listening ........... AUPA6 3065-3066
Buzzing/ringing or other noises today ....... AUPA7 3067
Earache within the past week ................ AUPA8 3068
Do you have a tube in right or left ear ..... AUPA9 3069
Drainage/discharge from either ear .......... AUPA10 3070
Audiometer number ........................... AUPAUDO1 3071-3074
LEFT EAR TEST RESULTS
Left ear air hear level,first,1000Hz(dB) .... AUPB1A1 3075-3077
Left ear air hearing level, 2000 Hz (dB) .... AUPB1A2 3078-3080
Left ear air hearing level, 3000 Hz (dB) .... AUPB1A3 3081-3083
Left ear air hearing level, 4000 Hz (dB) .... AUPB1A4 3084-3086
Left ear air hearing level, 6000 Hz (dB) .... AUPB1A5 3087-3089
Left ear air hearing level, 8000 Hz (dB) .... AUPB1A6 3090-3092
Left ear air hear lvl, repeat,1000Hz(dB) .... AUPB1A7 3093-3095
Left ear air hearing level, 500 Hz (dB) ..... AUPB1A8 3096-3098
RIGHT EAR TEST RESULTS
Right ear air hear level,first,1000Hz(dB .... AUPB2A1 3099-3101
Right ear air hearing level, 2000 Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A2 3102-3104
Right ear air hearing level, 3000 Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A3 3105-3107
Right ear air hearing level, 4000 Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A4 3108-3110
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Right ear air hearing level, 6000 Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A5 3111-3113
Right ear air hearing level, 8000 Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A6 3114-3116
Right ear air hear lvl,repeat,1000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2A7 3117-3119
Right ear air hearing level, 500 Hz (dB) .... AUPB2A8 3120-3122
RETEST RESULTS WITH MASKING
Audiometer number for retest ................ AUPAUDO2 3123-3126
LEFT EAR RETEST RESULTS
Left ear hear lvl,first,retest,1000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C1 3127-3129
Left ear air hear level,retest,2000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C2 3130-3132
Left ear air hear level,retest,3000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C3 3133-3135
Left ear air hear level,retest,4000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C4 3136-3138
Left ear air hear level,retest,6000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C5 3139-3141
Left ear air hear level,retest,8000Hz(dB .... AUPB1C6 3142-3144
Lt ear hear lvl,repeat,retest,1000Hz(dB) .... AUPB1C7 3145-3147
Left ear air hear level,retest,500Hz(dB) .... AUPB1C8 3148-3150
RIGHT EAR RETEST RESULTS
Rt ear hear level,first,retest,1000Hz(dB .... AUPB2C1 3151-3153
Right ear air hear lvl,retest,2000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C2 3154-3156
Right ear air hear lvl,retest,3000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C3 3157-3159
Right ear air hear lvl,retest,4000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C4 3160-3162
Right ear air hear lvl,retest,6000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C5 3163-3165
Right ear air hear lvl,retest,8000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C6 3166-3168
Rt ear hear lvl,repeat,retest,1000Hz(dB) .... AUPB2C7 3169-3171
Right ear air hear level,retest,500Hz(dB .... AUPB2C8 3172-3174
GENERAL INFORMATION
Examiner number ............................. AUPTECH 3175-3179
TYMPANOMETRY
SUMMARY MEASURES
Compliance (base-peak diff) left ear(ml) .... TYPCMPLL 3180-3182
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Compliance(base-peak diff) right ear(ml) .... TYPCMPLR 3183-3185
Pressure at peak, left ear (daPa) ........... TYPPRSPL 3186-3189
Pressure at peak, right ear (daPa) .......... TYPPRSPR 3190-3193
Canal volume, left ear (ml) ................. TYPVOLL 3194-3196
Canal volume, right ear (ml) ................ TYPVOLR 3197-3199
Reflex, left ear (dB) ....................... TYPRFXL 3200-3202
Reflex, right ear (dB) ...................... TYPRFXR 3203-3205
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
Equiv volume at -400 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC000L 3206-3210
Equiv volume at -395 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC001L 3211-3215
Equiv volume at -390 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC002L 3216-3220
Equiv volume at -385 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC003L 3221-3225
Equiv volume at -380 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC004L 3226-3230
Equiv volume at -375 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC005L 3231-3235
Equiv volume at -370 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC006L 3236-3240
Equiv volume at -365 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC007L 3241-3245
Equiv volume at -360 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC008L 3246-3250
Equiv volume at -355 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC009L 3251-3255
Equiv volume at -350 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC010L 3256-3260
Equiv volume at -345 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC011L 3261-3265
Equiv volume at -340 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC012L 3266-3270
Equiv volume at -335 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC013L 3271-3275
Equiv volume at -330 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC014L 3276-3280
Equiv volume at -325 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC015L 3281-3285
Equiv volume at -320 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC016L 3286-3290
Equiv volume at -315 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC017L 3291-3295
Equiv volume at -310 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC018L 3296-3300
Equiv volume at -305 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC019L 3301-3305
Equiv volume at -300 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC020L 3306-3310
Equiv volume at -295 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC021L 3311-3315
Equiv volume at -290 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC022L 3316-3320
Equiv volume at -285 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC023L 3321-3325
Equiv volume at -280 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC024L 3326-3330
Equiv volume at -275 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC025L 3331-3335
Equiv volume at -270 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC026L 3336-3340
Equiv volume at -265 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC027L 3341-3345
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Equiv volume at -260 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC028L 3346-3350
Equiv volume at -255 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC029L 3351-3355
Equiv volume at -250 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC030L 3356-3360
Equiv volume at -245 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC031L 3361-3365
Equiv volume at -240 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC032L 3366-3370
Equiv volume at -235 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC033L 3371-3375
Equiv volume at -230 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC034L 3376-3380
Equiv volume at -225 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC035L 3381-3385
Equiv volume at -220 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC036L 3386-3390
Equiv volume at -215 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC037L 3391-3395
Equiv volume at -210 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC038L 3396-3400
Equiv volume at -205 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC039L 3401-3405
Equiv volume at -200 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC040L 3406-3410
Equiv volume at -195 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC041L 3411-3415
Equiv volume at -190 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC042L 3416-3420
Equiv volume at -185 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC043L 3421-3425
Equiv volume at -180 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC044L 3426-3430
Equiv volume at -175 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC045L 3431-3435
Equiv volume at -170 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC046L 3436-3440
Equiv volume at -165 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC047L 3441-3445
Equiv volume at -160 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC048L 3446-3450
Equiv volume at -155 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC049L 3451-3455
Equiv volume at -150 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC050L 3456-3460
Equiv volume at -145 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC051L 3461-3465
Equiv volume at -140 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC052L 3466-3470
Equiv volume at -135 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC053L 3471-3475
Equiv volume at -130 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC054L 3476-3480
Equiv volume at -125 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC055L 3481-3485
Equiv volume at -120 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC056L 3486-3490
Equiv volume at -115 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC057L 3491-3495
Equiv volume at -110 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC058L 3496-3500
Equiv volume at -105 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC059L 3501-3505
Equiv volume at -100 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC060L 3506-3510
Equiv volume at -95 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC061L 3511-3515
Equiv volume at -90 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC062L 3516-3520
Equiv volume at -85 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC063L 3521-3525
Equiv volume at -80 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC064L 3526-3530
Equiv volume at -75 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC065L 3531-3535
Equiv volume at -70 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC066L 3536-3540
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Equiv volume at -65 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC067L 3541-3545
Equiv volume at -60 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC068L 3546-3550
Equiv volume at -55 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC069L 3551-3555
Equiv volume at -50 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC070L 3556-3560
Equiv volume at -45 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC071L 3561-3565
Equiv volume at -40 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC072L 3566-3570
Equiv volume at -35 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC073L 3571-3575
Equiv volume at -30 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC074L 3576-3580
Equiv volume at -25 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC075L 3581-3585
Equiv volume at -20 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC076L 3586-3590
Equiv volume at -15 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC077L 3591-3595
Equiv volume at -10 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC078L 3596-3600
Equiv volume at -5 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC079L 3601-3605
Equiv volume at 0 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC080L 3606-3610
Equiv volume at 5 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC081L 3611-3615
Equiv volume at 10 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC082L 3616-3620
Equiv volume at 15 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC083L 3621-3625
Equiv volume at 20 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC084L 3626-3630
Equiv volume at 25 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC085L 3631-3635
Equiv volume at 30 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC086L 3636-3640
Equiv volume at 35 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC087L 3641-3645
Equiv volume at 40 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC088L 3646-3650
Equiv volume at 45 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC089L 3651-3655
Equiv volume at 50 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC090L 3656-3660
Equiv volume at 55 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC091L 3661-3665
Equiv volume at 60 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC092L 3666-3670
Equiv volume at 65 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC093L 3671-3675
Equiv volume at 70 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC094L 3676-3680
Equiv volume at 75 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC095L 3681-3685
Equiv volume at 80 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC096L 3686-3690
Equiv volume at 85 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC097L 3691-3695
Equiv volume at 90 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC098L 3696-3700
Equiv volume at 95 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC099L 3701-3705
Equiv volume at 100 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC100L 3706-3710
Equiv volume at 105 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC101L 3711-3715
Equiv volume at 110 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC102L 3716-3720
Equiv volume at 115 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC103L 3721-3725
Equiv volume at 120 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC104L 3726-3730
Equiv volume at 125 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC105L 3731-3735
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Equiv volume at 130 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC106L 3736-3740
Equiv volume at 135 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC107L 3741-3745
Equiv volume at 140 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC108L 3746-3750
Equiv volume at 145 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC109L 3751-3755
Equiv volume at 150 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC110L 3756-3760
Equiv volume at 155 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC111L 3761-3765
Equiv volume at 160 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC112L 3766-3770
Equiv volume at 165 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC113L 3771-3775
Equiv volume at 170 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC114L 3776-3780
Equiv volume at 175 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC115L 3781-3785
Equiv volume at 180 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC116L 3786-3790
Equiv volume at 185 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC117L 3791-3795
Equiv volume at 190 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC118L 3796-3800
Equiv volume at 195 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC119L 3801-3805
Equiv volume at 200 daPa, left ear (ml) .... TYPC120L 3806-3810
Equiv volume at -400 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC000R 3811-3815
Equiv volume at -395 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC001R 3816-3820
Equiv volume at -390 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC002R 3821-3825
Equiv volume at -385 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC003R 3826-3830
Equiv volume at -380 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC004R 3831-3835
Equiv volume at -375 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC005R 3836-3840
Equiv volume at -370 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC006R 3841-3845
Equiv volume at -365 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC007R 3846-3850
Equiv volume at -360 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC008R 3851-3855
Equiv volume at -355 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC009R 3856-3860
Equiv volume at -350 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC010R 3861-3865
Equiv volume at -345 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC011R 3866-3870
Equiv volume at -340 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC012R 3871-3875
Equiv volume at -335 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC013R 3876-3880
Equiv volume at -330 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC014R 3881-3885
Equiv volume at -325 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC015R 3886-3890
Equiv volume at -320 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC016R 3891-3895
Equiv volume at -315 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC017R 3896-3900
Equiv volume at -310 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC018R 3901-3905
Equiv volume at -305 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC019R 3906-3910
Equiv volume at -300 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC020R 3911-3915
Equiv volume at -295 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC021R 3916-3920
Equiv volume at -290 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC022R 3921-3925
Equiv volume at -285 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC023R 3926-3930
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Variable
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Equiv volume at -280 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC024R 3931-3935
Equiv volume at -275 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC025R 3936-3940
Equiv volume at -270 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC026R 3941-3945
Equiv volume at -265 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC027R 3946-3950
Equiv volume at -260 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC028R 3951-3955
Equiv volume at -255 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC029R 3956-3960
Equiv volume at -250 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC030R 3961-3965
Equiv volume at -245 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC031R 3966-3970
Equiv volume at -240 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC032R 3971-3975
Equiv volume at -235 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC033R 3976-3980
Equiv volume at -230 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC034R 3981-3985
Equiv volume at -225 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC035R 3986-3990
Equiv volume at -220 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC036R 3991-3995
Equiv volume at -215 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC037R 3996-4000
Equiv volume at -210 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC038R 4001-4005
Equiv volume at -205 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC039R 4006-4010
Equiv volume at -200 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC040R 4011-4015
Equiv volume at -195 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC041R 4016-4020
Equiv volume at -190 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC042R 4021-4025
Equiv volume at -185 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC043R 4026-4030
Equiv volume at -180 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC044R 4031-4035
Equiv volume at -175 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC045R 4036-4040
Equiv volume at -170 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC046R 4041-4045
Equiv volume at -165 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC047R 4046-4050
Equiv volume at -160 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC048R 4051-4055
Equiv volume at -155 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC049R 4056-4060
Equiv volume at -150 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC050R 4061-4065
Equiv volume at -145 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC051R 4066-4070
Equiv volume at -140 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC052R 4071-4075
Equiv volume at -135 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC053R 4076-4080
Equiv volume at -130 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC054R 4081-4085
Equiv volume at -125 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC055R 4086-4090
Equiv volume at -120 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC056R 4091-4095
Equiv volume at -115 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC057R 4096-4100
Equiv volume at -110 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC058R 4101-4105
Equiv volume at -105 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC059R 4106-4110
Equiv volume at -100 daPa, right ear(ml) .... TYPC060R 4111-4115
Equiv volume at -95 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC061R 4116-4120
Equiv volume at -90 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC062R 4121-4125
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Equiv volume at -85 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC063R 4126-4130
Equiv volume at -80 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC064R 4131-4135
Equiv volume at -75 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC065R 4136-4140
Equiv volume at -70 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC066R 4141-4145
Equiv volume at -65 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC067R 4146-4150
Equiv volume at -60 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC068R 4151-4155
Equiv volume at -55 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC069R 4156-4160
Equiv volume at -50 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC070R 4161-4165
Equiv volume at -45 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC071R 4166-4170
Equiv volume at -40 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC072R 4171-4175
Equiv volume at -35 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC073R 4176-4180
Equiv volume at -30 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC074R 4181-4185
Equiv volume at -25 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC075R 4186-4190
Equiv volume at -20 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC076R 4191-4195
Equiv volume at -15 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC077R 4196-4200
Equiv volume at -10 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC078R 4201-4205
Equiv volume at -5 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC079R 4206-4210
Equiv volume at 0 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC080R 4211-4215
Equiv volume at 5 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC081R 4216-4220
Equiv volume at 10 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC082R 4221-4225
Equiv volume at 15 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC083R 4226-4230
Equiv volume at 20 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC084R 4231-4235
Equiv volume at 25 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC085R 4236-4240
Equiv volume at 30 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC086R 4241-4245
Equiv volume at 35 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC087R 4246-4250
Equiv volume at 40 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC088R 4251-4255
Equiv volume at 45 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC089R 4256-4260
Equiv volume at 50 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC090R 4261-4265
Equiv volume at 55 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC091R 4266-4270
Equiv volume at 60 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC092R 4271-4275
Equiv volume at 65 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC093R 4276-4280
Equiv volume at 70 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC094R 4281-4285
Equiv volume at 75 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC095R 4286-4290
Equiv volume at 80 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC096R 4291-4295
Equiv volume at 85 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC097R 4296-4300
Equiv volume at 90 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC098R 4301-4305
Equiv volume at 95 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC099R 4306-4310
Equiv volume at 100 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC100R 4311-4315
Equiv volume at 105 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC101R 4316-4320
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Equiv volume at 110 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC102R 4321-4325
Equiv volume at 115 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC103R 4326-4330
Equiv volume at 120 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC104R 4331-4335
Equiv volume at 125 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC105R 4336-4340
Equiv volume at 130 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC106R 4341-4345
Equiv volume at 135 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC107R 4346-4350
Equiv volume at 140 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC108R 4351-4355
Equiv volume at 145 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC109R 4356-4360
Equiv volume at 150 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC110R 4361-4365
Equiv volume at 155 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC111R 4366-4370
Equiv volume at 160 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC112R 4371-4375
Equiv volume at 165 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC113R 4376-4380
Equiv volume at 170 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC114R 4381-4385
Equiv volume at 175 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC115R 4386-4390
Equiv volume at 180 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC116R 4391-4395
Equiv volume at 185 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC117R 4396-4400
Equiv volume at 190 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC118R 4401-4405
Equiv volume at 195 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC119R 4406-4410
Equiv volume at 200 daPa, right ear (ml) .... TYPC120R 4411-4415
Examiner .................................... TYPTECH 4416-4420
WISC/WRAT COGNITIVE TEST
RAW/STANDARDIZED/SCALED SCORES
Math raw score .............................. WWPMRSR 4421-4423
Reading raw score ........................... WWPRRSR 4424-4426
Math standardized score ..................... WWPMSSR 4427-4429
Reading standardized score .................. WWPRSSR 4430-4432
Math scaled score ........................... WWPMSCSR 4433-4434
Reading scaled score ........................ WWPRSCSR 4435-4436
Block design scaled score ................... WWPBSCSR 4437-4438
Digit span scaled score ..................... WWPDSCSR 4439-4440
GENERAL INFORMATION
Language used in exam ....................... WWPLANG 4441
Examiner number ............................. WWPTECH 4442-4446
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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SPIROMETRY
SCREENING QUESTIONS
Surgery on chest or abdomen past 3 weeks .... SPPQ1 4447
Hospitalized for heart problem past 6 wk .... SPPQ2 4448
Smoked cigarette, eaten, etc in past hr ..... SPPQ3 4449
Cough, cold or other acute illness .......... SPPQ4 4450
Respiratory infections past 3 weeks ......... SPPQ5 4451
HOME EXAMINATION
Position for home examination ............... HXPEJ6A2 4452
DATA
Examiner # - from spirometry data file ...... SPPTECH1 4453-4457
# forced vital cap(FVC) trials attempted .... SPPTRIAL 4458-4459
Peak expiratory flow, largest value (ml) .... SPPPEAK 4460-4464
Forced expiratory vol(FEV),.5 sec,max-ml .... SPPFEV05 4465-4468
FEV1 at 1.0 seconds, largest value (ml) ..... SPPFEV1 4469-4472
FEV3 at 3.0 seconds, largest value (ml) ..... SPPFEV3 4473-4477
FEV6 at 6.0 seconds, largest value (ml) ..... SPPFEV6 4478-4482
FVC, largest value (ml) ..................... SPPFVC 4483-4487
Max mid-expiratory flow(ml/sec best crv) .... SPPMMEF 4488-4492
Spirometer type ............................. SPPTYPE 4493
Reproducibility code ........................ SPPREPRO 4494
Review evaluation ........................... SPPRELIA 4495
Number of acceptable trials ................. SPPMANEU 4496-4497
Time of day test was conducted (hh:mm) ...... SPPTIME 4498-4502
Expir time of trial w/ largest FVC (sec) .... SPPEXPIR 4503-4504
FEF at 75% of FVC (ml) ...................... SPPFEF75 4505-4508
Spirometer internal temperature(Celsius) .... SPPTEMP 4509-4510
MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
SECTION A. ACTIVITY
Times per week exercise made you sweat ...... MYPA1 4511-4512
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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# teams/exercise programs in past year ...... MYPA2 4513
Hours of TV watched yesterday ............... MYPA3 4514
SECTION B. TOBACCO
Have you smoked at least one cigarette ...... MYPB1 4515
Age when smoked first cigarette ............. MYPB2 4516-4517
Have you smoked 100+ cigarettes in life ..... MYPB3 4518
Age first smoked cigarettes regularly ....... MYPB4 4519-4520
Do you smoke cigarettes now ................. MYPB5 4521
Cigarettes smoked per day ................... MYPB6R 4522-4523
Years smoked reported amount ................ MYPB7R 4524-4525
Smoked more than # in B6 for 1+ years ....... MYPB8 4526
Cigarettes smoked/day when smoked most ...... MYPB9S 4527-4528
Ever quit smoking for 1 year or more ........ MYPB10 4529
Cigarettes smoked in the past 5 days ........ MYPB11 4530-4532
Age last smoked cigarettes regularly ........ MYPB12 4533-4534
Cigarettes usually smoked per day ........... MYPB13S 4535-4537
Quit smoking due to health problems ... ..... MYPB14 4538
Ever tried chewing tobacco or snuff ......... MYPB15 4539
Age first tried chew tobacco or snuff ....... MYPB16 4540-4541
Used 5+ containers chew tobacco or snuff .... MYPB17 4542
Age started using chew tobacco/snuff reg .... MYPB18 4543-4544
Now use chewing tobacco or snuff ............ MYPB19 4545
Which use now - chewing tobacco or snuff .... MYPB20 4546
Containers chewing tobacco used per week .... MYPB21AS 4547-4548
Containers of snuff used per week ........... MYPB21CS 4549-4550
Place tobacco in side or front of mouth ..... MYPB22A 4551
Place tobacco in top or bottom of mouth ..... MYPB22B 4552
Containrs chew tobacco/snuff past 5 days .... MYPB23 4553
Age last used chew tobacco/snuff reg ........ MYPB24 4554-4555
Which last used - chewing tobacco/snuff ..... MYPB25 4556
Quit chew tobacco/snuff due to health... .... MYPB26 4557
How many pipes smoked in past 5 days ........ MYPB27A 4558
How many cigars smoked in past 5 days ....... MYPB27B 4559-4560
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MYPB28 4561
Pieces of nicotine gum used past 5 days ..... MYPB29 4562-4563
SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Age/sex check item used in skip pattern ..... MYPC1A 4564
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Age when menstrual cycles started ........... MYPC2 4565-4566
How long ago was your last period ........... MYPC3 4567-4568
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MYPC4 4569
Ever taken birth control pills .............. MYPC5 4570
Age began taking birth control pills ........ MYPC6 4571-4572
How many months ago stopped BC pills ........ MYPC7S 4573-4574
How many months took birth control pills .... MYPC8S 4575-4576
Brand of birth control pills code ........... MYPC9R 4577-4579
Have you ever been pregnant ................. MYPC10 4580
How many times have you been pregnant ....... MYPC11 4581
Total number of live births ................. MYPC12 4582
Age at first live birth ..................... MYPC13R 4583-4584
Age at the time of last live birth .......... MYPC14 4585-4586
Did you breastfeed any of your children ..... MYPC15 4587
How many children did you breastfeed ........ MYPC16 4588
Are you now pregnant ........................ MYPC17 4589
Month of current pregnancy .................. MYPC18 4590-4591
Have you been pregnant in the past 2 yrs .... MYPC19 4592
Months since last pregnancy ended ........... MYPC20 4593
Receive benefits from WIC in last 12 mo ..... MYPC21 4594
Receiving benefits from WIC now ............. MYPC22 4595
How many months received WIC benefits ....... MYPC23S 4596-4597
C12 check item used in skip pattern ......... MYPC24 4598
Are you now breastfeeding your child ........ MYPC25 4599
Age/sex/pregnancy check item for skip ....... MYPC26 4600
Ever had sexual intercourse ................. MYPC27R 4601
Age at first sexual intercourse ............. MYPC28 4602-4603
SECTION D. SELECTED CONDITIONS/VITAMIN, MINERAL, AND MEDICINE USAGE
Treated for anemia within past 3 months ..... MYPD1 4604
How many colds, flu, etc in past 4 weeks .... MYPD2 4605-4606
Taken antihistamine in the past 2 days ...... MYPD3 4607
Taken prescription med in past 24 hrs ....... MYPD4 4608
Taken vitamins/minerals past 24 hours ....... MYPD5 4609
SECTION E. DIET
How often do you eat breakfast .............. MYPE1 4610
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Are you overweight, under, about right ...... MYPE2 4611
Want to weigh more, less, or stay same ...... MYPE3 4612
Tried to lose weight in past 12 months ...... MYPE4 4613
Currently trying to lose weight ............. MYPE5 4614
Change diet due to health past 12 months .... MYPE6 4615
Diet change reason - overweight/obesity ..... MYPE7A 4616
Diet change reason - high blood pressure .... MYPE7B 4617
Diet change - high blood cholesterol ........ MYPE7C 4618
Diet change reason - heart disease .......... MYPE7D 4619
Diet change reason - diabetes ............... MYPE7E 4620
Diet change reason - allergies .............. MYPE7F 4621
Diet change reason - ulcer .................. MYPE7G 4622
Diet change reason - cancer ................. MYPE7H 4623
Diet change reason - pregnancy .............. MYPE7I 4624
Diet change reason - health in general ...... MYPE7J 4625
Diet change reason - other .................. MYPE7K 4626
SECTION F. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
Had at least 12 drinks alcohol in life ...... MYPF1 4627
Had at least 12 drinks in last 12 months .... MYPF2 4628
# of days drank alcohol in past 12 mos ...... MYPF3S 4629-4631
Average drinks per day on drinking day ...... MYPF4 4632-4633
# of days had 9+ drinks in past 12 mos ...... MYPF5S 4634-4636
# of days had 5+ drinks in past 12 mos ...... MYPF6S 4637-4639
Have you ever used marijuana ................ MYPF7 4640
Number of times used marijuana in life ...... MYPF8 4641
# of days used marijuana in past month ...... MYPF9 4642-4643
Have you ever used crack or cocaine ......... MYPF10 4644
Number times used crack/cocaine in life ..... MYPF11 4645
Days used crack/cocaine in past month ....... MYPF12 4646
SECTION H. RESPONDENT
Check item.Respondent relationship to SP .... MYPH1 4647
Reason for accepting proxy .................. MYPH2 4648
Was SP present during interview ............. MYPH3 4649
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Examiner ID ................................. MYPEXMNR 4650-4653
DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
Chocolate milk and hot cocoa - times/mo ..... FFP1AS 4654-4656
Milk to drink or on cereal - times/month .... FFP1BS 4657-4659
Type of milk used ........................... FFP1D1 4660-4661
Yogurt and frozen yogurt - times/month ...... FFP1ES 4662-4664
Ice cream,ice milk,milkshakes - times/mo .... FFP1FS 4665-4667
Cheese, all types - times/month ............. FFP1GS 4668-4670
Pizza, calzone, lasagna - times/month ....... FFP1HS 4671-4673
Cheese dishes - times/month ................. FFP1IS 4674-4676
MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS
Stew or soup with vegetables - times/mo ..... FFP2AS 4677-4679
Spaghetti/pasta w/ tomato sauce-times/mo .... FFP2BS 4680-4682
Bacon/sausage/processed meats - times/mo .... FFP2CS 4683-4685
Liver and other organ meats - times/mo ...... FFP2DS 4686-4688
Beef - times/month .......................... FFP2ES 4689-4691
Pork and ham - times/month .................. FFP2FS 4692-4694
Shrimp, clams, etc - times/mo ............... FFP2GS 4695-4696
Fish - times/month .......................... FFP2HS 4697-4699
Chicken and turkey - times/month ............ FFP2IS 4700-4702
Eggs - times/month .......................... FFP2JS 4703-4705
FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES
Orange juice, etc - times/month ............. FFP3AS 4706-4708
Other fruit juices - times/momth ............ FFP3BS 4709-4711
Citrus fruits - times/month ................. FFP3CS 4712-4714
Melons - times/month ........................ FFP3DS 4715-4717
Peaches, nectarines, etc - times/month ...... FFP3ES 4718-4720
Any other fruits - times/month .............. FFP3FS 4721-4723
VEGETABLES
Carrots - times/month ....................... FFP4AS 4724-4726
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Broccoli - times/month ...................... FFP4BS 4727-4729
Brussel sprouts/cauliflower - times/mo ...... FFP4CS 4730-4732
White potatoes - times/month ................ FFP4DS 4733-4735
Sweet potatoes, yams, etc - times/month ..... FFP4ES 4736-4737
Tomatoes - times/month ...................... FFP4FS 4738-4740
Spinach, greens, etc - times/month .......... FFP4GS 4741-4743
Tossed salad - times/month .................. FFP4HS 4744-4746
Cabbage, cole slaw, sauerkraut-times/mo ..... FFP4IS 4747-4749
Hot red chili peppers - times/month ......... FFP4JS 4750-4752
Other peppers - times/month ................. FFP4KS 4753-4755
Any other vegetables - times/month .......... FFP4LS 4756-4758
BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS
Beans, lentils, chickpeas - times/month ..... FFP5AS 4759-4761
Peanuts, peanut butter, etc - times/mo ...... FFP5BS 4762-4764
Cereals: All-Bran, etc - times/month ........ FFP5CS 4765-4767
Cereals: Total, etc - times/month ........... FFP5DS 4768-4770
All other cold cereals - times/month ........ FFP5ES 4771-4773
Cooked, hot cereals - times/month ........... FFP5FS 4774-4776
White bread, rolls, etc - times/month ....... FFP5GS 4777-4779
Dark breads and rolls - times/month ......... FFP5HS 4780-4782
Corn bread, muffins, tortillas-times/mo ..... FFP5IS 4783-4785
Flour tortillas - times/month ............... FFP5JS 4786-4788
Rice - times/month .......................... FFP5KS 4789-4791
Salted snacks - times/month ................. FFP5LS 4792-4794
DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES
Cakes, cookies, brownies, etc - times/mo .... FFP6AS 4795-4797
Chocolate candy and fudge - times/month ..... FFP6BS 4798-4800
Hi-C, Tang, Koolaid, etc - times/month ...... FFP6CS 4801-4803
Diet colas, diet sodas, etc - times/mo ...... FFP6DS 4804-4806
Regular colas and sodas - times/month ....... FFP6ES 4807-4809
Regular coffee - times/month ................ FFP6FS 4810-4812
Regular tea - times/month ................... FFP6GS 4813-4815
Beer and lite beer - times/month ............ FFP6HS 4816-4818
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Wine, etc - times/month ..................... FFP6IS 4819-4820
Hard liquor - times/month ................... FFP6JS 4821-4822
FATS
Margarine - times/month ..................... FFP7AS 4823-4825
Butter - times/month ........................ FFP7BS 4826-4828
Oil/vinegar, mayonnaise, etc - times/mo ..... FFP7CS 4829-4831
OTHER FOODS OR BEVERAGES
1st other food or beverage - specified ...... FFP8AFC 4832-4833
1st other food or beverage - times/month .... FFP8AS 4834-4836
2nd other food or beverage - specified ...... FFP8BFC 4837-4838
2nd other food or beverage - times/month .... FFP8BS 4839
GENERAL INFORMATION
Respondent .................................. FFP10 4840
Examiner number ............................. FFPEXMNR 4841-4844
DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW SCHEDULE (DIS)
Language of DIS interview ................... MQPDLANG 4845
Depression data flag ........................ MQPDPFLG 4846
Mania data flag ............................. MQPMNFLG 4847
Hard copy flag .............................. MQPHCFLG 4848
G1 - DIS data flag .......................... MQPG01 4849
G2 Lifetime depressed mood .................. MQPG02 4850
G3 2 years depressed mood ................... MQPG03 4851
G4 Tell doctor about depressed mood ......... MQPG04 4852
G05 Lost appetite symptom ................... MQPG05L 4853-4854
G05 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG0501 4855
G06 Lost weight symptom ..................... MQPG06L 4856-4857
G06 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG0601 4858
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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G07 Gain weight symptom ..................... MQPG07L 4859-4860
G07 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG0701 4861
# Pos eating symptom-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP1L 4862
G08 Trouble sleep symptom ................... MQPG08L 4863-4864
G08 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG0801 4865
G09 Sleep too much symptom .................. MQPG09L 4866-4867
G09 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG0901 4868
# Pos sleep symptoms-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP2L 4869
G10 Tired symptom ........................... MQPG10L 4870-4871
G10 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1001 4872
# Pos tired symptoms-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP3L 4873
G11 Talk/move slowly symptom ................ MQPG11L 4874-4875
G11 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1101 4876
G12 Move a lot symptom ...................... MQPG12L 4877-4878
G12 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1201 4879
# Pos movement sym-depression lifetime ...... MQPDGP4L 4880
G13 Less sex symptom ........................ MQPG13L 4881-4882
G13 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1301 4883
G13-D Tell other professional ............... MQPG1302 4884
G13-E Take medication >=1 ................... MQPG1303 4885
G13-F Interfere alot ........................ MQPG1304 4886
# Pos sexual symptom-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP5L 4887
G14 Worthless,sinful or guilty symptom ...... MQPG14L 4888-4889
# Pos guilt symptoms-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP6L 4890
G15 Concentrate symptom ..................... MQPG15L 4891-4892
G15 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1501 4893
G16 Thoughts slow symptom ................... MQPG16L 4894-4895
G16 Tell doctor ............................. MQPG1601 4896
# Pos think symptoms-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP7L 4897
G17 Thought alot about death symptom ........ MQPG17L 4898-4899
G18 Felt like wanted to die symptom ......... MQPG18L 4900-4901
G19 Thought of commiting suicide symptom .... MQPG19L 4902-4903
G20 Attempted suicide symptom ............... MQPG20L 4904-4905
# Pos death symptoms-depression lifetime .... MQPDGP8L 4906
G21 Check item - ask about dep spells ....... MQPG21 4907
G22 Feel blue & have problem together ....... MQPG22 4908
G23 Sure never had problem together ......... MQPG23 4909
G24 Not feel blue but problem together ...... MQPG24 4910
G25 Problem together & feeling low .......... MQPG25 4911
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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G26 Depression longest spell in weeks ....... MQPG26 4912-4915
G27 # depressed spells lifetime ............. MQPG27 4916-4918
G28 Tell doctor about depressed spells ...... MQPG28 4919
G29 Tell profess about depressed spells ..... MQPG29 4920
G30 Take med during depressed spells ........ MQPG30 4921
G31 Depressed spells interfere w/ life ...... MQPG31 4922
G32 Age of first depressed spell ............ MQPG32 4923-4924
G33 Depressed spells after death ............ MQPG33 4925
G34 Depressed spell only due to death ....... MQPG34 4926
G35 Depressed spell now ..................... MQPG35 4927
G36 When last depressed spell end ........... MQPG36 4928
G37 Age last depressed spell end ............ MQPG37 4929-4930
G38 Check item - ask about worst spell ...... MQPG38 4931
G39 Age worst depressed spell ............... MQPG39 4932-4933
G05 Lost appetite worst ..................... MQPG05W 4934
G06 Lost weight worst ....................... MQPG06W 4935
G07 Gain weight worst ....................... MQPG07W 4936
G08 Trouble sleep worst ..................... MQPG08W 4937
G09 Sleep too much worst .................... MQPG09W 4938
G10 Tired worst ............................. MQPG10W 4939
G11 Talk/move slowly worst .................. MQPG11W 4940
G12 Move a lot worst ........................ MQPG12W 4941
G13 Less sex worst .......................... MQPG13W 4942
G14 Worthless,sinful or guilty worst ........ MQPG14W 4943
G15 Concentrate worst ....................... MQPG15W 4944
G16 Thoughts slow worst ..................... MQPG16W 4945
G17 Thought alot about death worst .......... MQPG17W 4946
G18 Felt like wanted to die worst ........... MQPG18W 4947
G19 Thought of committing suicide worst ..... MQPG19W 4948
G20 Attempted suicide worst ................. MQPG20W 4949
G41 Excited/high symptom .................... MQPG41L 4950-4951
G42 More active symptom ..................... MQPG42L 4952-4953
G43 Spending spree symptom .................. MQPG43L 4954-4955
G44 Strongly sexual symptom ................. MQPG44L 4956-4957
G45 Talked too fast symptom ................. MQPG45L 4958-4959
G46 Thoughts raced symptom .................. MQPG46L 4960-4961
G47 Special gifts symptom ................... MQPG47L 4962-4963
Example of mania special powers ............. MQPG47EX 4964
G48 Slept less symptom ...................... MQPG48L 4965-4966
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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G49 Easily distracted symptom ............... MQPG49L 4967-4968
G50 Check item - ask about mania spells ..... MQPG50 4969
G51 Feel high & have problems together ...... MQPG51 4970
G52 Sure never had problems together ........ MQPG52 4971
G53 Not feel high but problems together ..... MQPG53 4972
G54 Problems together & irritable ........... MQPG54 4973
G55 Mania longest spell in weeks ............ MQPG55 4974-4977
G56 # mania spells lifetime ................. MQPG56 4978-4980
G57 Tell doctor about mania spells .......... MQPG57 4981
G58 Tell professional about mania spells .... MQPG58 4982
G59 Take medicine during mania spells ....... MQPG59 4983
G60 Mania spells interfere w/ life .......... MQPG60 4984
G61 Age of first mania spell ................ MQPG61 4985-4986
G62 Mania spell now ......................... MQPG62 4987
G63 When last mania spell end ............... MQPG63 4988
G64 Age last mania spell end ................ MQPG64 4989-4990
G65 Check item - ask about mania spells ..... MQPG65 4991
G66 Age worst mania spell ................... MQPG66 4992-4993
G42 More active worst ....................... MQPG42W 4994
G43 Spending spree worst .................... MQPG43W 4995
G44 Strongly sexual worst ................... MQPG44W 4996
G45 Talked too fast worst ................... MQPG45W 4997
G46 Thoughts raced worst .................... MQPG46W 4998
G47 Special gifts worst ..................... MQPG47W 4999
G48 Slept less worst ........................ MQPG48W 5000
G49 Easily distracted worst ................. MQPG49W 5001
# Pos eating sym-depression worst period .... MQPDGP1W 5002
# Pos sleep sym- depression worst period .... MQPDGP2W 5003
# Pos tired sym-depression worst period ..... MQPDGP3W 5004
# Pos movement sym-depress worst period ..... MQPDGP4W 5005
# Pos sexual sym-depression worst period .... MQPDGP5W 5006
# Pos guilt sym-depression worst period ..... MQPDGP6W 5007
# Pos think sym-depression worst period ..... MQPDGP7W 5008
# Pos death sym-depression worst period ..... MQPDGP8W 5009
Total pos sym depression groups-worst ....... MQPDGPSW 5010-5011
Dysphoria for depression .................... MQPDYSFR 5012
Total pos sym depress + dysphoria -worst .... MQPDPSX1 5013-5014
DSMIII major depression ..................... MQPDEP 5015-5016
Age 1st depressive symptoms w/depress DX .... MQPFDDP 5017-5018
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Age last depressive symptom w/depress DX .... MQPLDDP 5019-5020
Total pos sym dep groups +dysphoria-life .... MQPDPSX2 5021-5022
Pos hyper-act/sex sym-mania worst period .... MQPMNG1W 5023
Pos speech symptom - mania worst period ..... MQPMNG2W 5024
Pos racing thoughts sym-mania worst pd ...... MQPMNG3W 5025
Pos special gifts sym-mania worst period .... MQPMNG4W 5026
Pos less sleep sym-mania worst period ....... MQPMNG5W 5027
Pos distractibility sym-mania worst pd ...... MQPMNG6W 5028
Pos spending symptom-mania worst period ..... MQPMNG7W 5029
Total pos symptom mania groups-worst ........ MQPMNGSW 5030-5031
One week euphoric/irritable ................. MQPEUFOR 5032
Tot pos sym mania groups+euphoric-worst ..... MQPMNSX1 5033-5034
DSMIII mania ................................ MQPMANIA 5035-5036
Age first mania symptoms with mania DX ...... MQPFDMN 5037-5038
Age last mania symptoms with mania DX ....... MQPLDMN 5039-5040
Tot pos sym mania gps+euphoria-lifetime ..... MQPMNSX2 5041-5042
DSMIII single episode major depression ...... MQPDEPSE 5043-5044
Age first dep with single episode dep DX .... MQPFDDSE 5045-5046
Age last dep with single episode dep DX ..... MQPLDDSE 5047-5048
DSMIII recurrent major depression ........... MQPDEPRT 5049-5050
Age first depressive w/ recurrent dep DX .... MQPFDDRT 5051-5052
Age last depressive w/ recurrent dep DX ..... MQPLDDRT 5053-5054
>= 2 years depressive mood .................. MQPDYSA 5055
# Lifetime symptoms for dysthymia ........... MQPDYSD 5056-5057
DSMIII dysthymia ............................ MQPDYSTH 5058-5059
DSMIII bipolar with mania DX ................ MQPBIPOL 5060-5061
Age first bipolar symptoms w/ bipolar DX .... MQPFDBI 5062-5063
Age last bipolar symptoms w/ bipolar DX ..... MQPLDBI 5064-5065
DSMIII atypical bipolar ..................... MQPBIPII 5066-5067
Age first depressive with bipolar II DX ..... MQPFDBII 5068-5069
Age last depressive with bipolar II DX ...... MQPLDBII 5070-5071
MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
SECTION A. TOBACCO
Cigarettes smoked in the past 5 days ........ MAPA1 5072-5074
Number of pipes smoked past 5 days .......... MAPA2A 5075-5077
Number of cigars smoked past 5 days ......... MAPA2B 5078-5079
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Containrs chew tobacco/snuff past 5 days .... MAPA3 5080-5081
Pieces of nicotine gum in past 5 days ....... MAPA4 5082-5083
SECTION B. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MAPB1 5084
Three children: 1st story recall ........... MAPB2A 5085
House on fire: 1st story recall ............ MAPB2B 5086
Fireman climbed in: 1st story recall ....... MAPB2C 5087
Children rescued: 1st story recall ......... MAPB2D 5088
Minor injuries: 1st story recall ........... MAPB2E 5089
Everyone well: 1st story recall ............ MAPB2F 5090
SECTION C. SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
Currently trying to lose weight ............. MAPC1 5091
Treated for anemia within past 3 months ..... MAPC2 5092
How many colds, flu, etc in past 4 weeks .... MAPC3 5093-5094
Times donated blood in past 12 months ....... MAPC4 5095-5096
How long ago was last blood donation-mos .... MAPC5 5097-5098
Taken antihistamine in the past 2 days ...... MAPC6 5099
Taken prescription med in past 24 hrs ....... MAPC7 5100
Taken vitamins/minerals in past 24 hrs ...... MAPC8 5101
SECTION D. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART B
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MAPD1 5102
Three children: 2nd story recall ........... MAPD2A 5103
House on fire: 2nd story recall ............ MAPD2B 5104
Fireman climbed in: 2nd story recall ....... MAPD2C 5105
Children rescued: 2nd story recall ......... MAPD2D 5106
Minor injuries: 2nd story recall ........... MAPD2E 5107
Everyone well: 2nd story recall ............ MAPD2F 5108
SECTION E. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
Had at least 12 drinks alcohol in life ...... MAPE1 5109
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Had at least 12 drinks in last 12 months .... MAPE2 5110
# of days drank alcohol in past 12 mos ...... MAPE3S 5111-5113
Number of drinks per day on drinking day .... MAPE4 5114-5116
# of days had 9+ drinks in past 12 mos ...... MAPE5S 5117-5119
# of days had 5+ drinks in past 12 mos ...... MAPE6S 5120-5122
Ever drink 5+ drinks almost every day ....... MAPE7 5123
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MAPE8 5124
Have you ever used marijuana ................ MAPE9 5125
Number of times used marijuana in life ...... MAPE10 5126
# of days used marijuana past month ......... MAPE11 5127-5128
Have you ever used crack or cocaine ......... MAPE12 5129
Number times used crack/cocaine in life ..... MAPE13 5130
# days used crack/cocaine in last month ..... MAPE14 5131-5132
SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Age/sex check item used in skip pattern ..... MAPF1 5133
Age when menstrual cycles started - yrs ..... MAPF2 5134-5135
Age category menstrual cycles started ....... MAPF3 5136
Have you ever been pregnant ................. MAPF4 5137
How many times have you been pregnant ....... MAPF5 5138-5139
Total number of live births ................. MAPF6 5140-5141
Age at first live birth recoded - years ..... MAPF7R 5142-5143
Age at the time of last live birth - yrs .... MAPF8 5144-5145
Did you breastfeed any of your children ..... MAPF9 5146
How many children did you breastfeed ........ MAPF10 5147-5148
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MAPF11 5149
Are you now pregnant ........................ MAPF12 5150
Pregnancy status recode ..................... MAPF12R 5151
Month of current pregnancy .................. MAPF13 5152-5153
Have you been pregnant in the last 2 yrs .... MAPF14 5154
Months since last pregnancy ended ........... MAPF15 5155
Receive benefits from WIC in last 12 mos .... MAPF16 5156
Receiving benefits from WIC now ............. MAPF17 5157
How many months received WIC benefits ....... MAPF18S 5158-5160
F6 check item used in skip pattern .......... MAPF19 5161
Are you now breastfeeding a child ........... MAPF20 5162
Have you had a period in past 12 months ..... MAPF21 5163
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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How long ago was your last period ........... MAPF22 5164-5165
How old when had last period - years ........ MAPF23 5166-5168
Age category at last period ................. MAPF24 5169-5170
Have you had a hysterectomy ................. MAPF25 5171
How old when you had hysterectomy ........... MAPF26 5172-5174
Have you had one or both ovaries removed .... MAPF27 5175
Were both ovaries removed or only one ....... MAPF28 5176
How old when ovary removed - years .......... MAPF29 5177-5179
Ever taken birth control pills .............. MAPF30 5180
Age began taking birth control pills-yrs .... MAPF31 5181-5182
How many days ago stop taking BC pills ...... MAPF32S 5183-5185
How many months took birth control pills .... MAPF33S 5186-5188
Brand of birth control pills code ........... MAPF34R 5189-5191
F30-F32 check item used in skip patterns .... MAPF34CK 5192
Ever have NORPLANT implant .................. MAPF34A 5193
Have NORPLANT implant now ................... MAPF34B 5194
How many months ago NORPLANT implanted ...... MAPF34CS 5195-5196
F-section check item for skip pattern ....... MAPF35 5197
Did periods stop due to radiation/chemo ..... MAPF36 5198
Ever take estrogen by mouth ................. MAPF37 5199
Age when first took estrogen pills - yrs .... MAPF38 5200-5202
How many months ago stop estrogen pills ..... MAPF39S 5203-5206
How many years took estrogen pills .......... MAPF40 5207-5208
Ever used estrogen cream, supp, inject ...... MAPF41 5209
Age first used estrogen crm,sup,inj -yrs .... MAPF42 5210-5212
Months since used estrogen crm,sup,inj ...... MAPF43S 5213-5216
Years used estrogen cream, supp, inject ..... MAPF44 5217-5218
Ever used female hormone patches ............ MAPF45 5219
Age when first used hormone patches -yrs .... MAPF46 5220-5222
Months since used hormone patches ........... MAPF47S 5223-5225
How many years used hormone patches ......... MAPF48 5226-5227
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... MAPF49 5228
Age at first sexual intercourse - years ..... MAPF50 5229-5230
How many different sex partners ever ........ MAPF51 5231-5234
Sex/F51 check item used in skip pattern ..... MAPF52 5235
Was this partner female or male ............. MAPF53 5236
How many partners have been female .......... MAPF54R 5237-5240
How many partners have been male ............ MAPF55 5241-5244
# of different sex partners in past year .... MAPF56 5245-5247
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Has doctor told you had genital herpes ...... MAPF57 5248
SECTION H. RESPONDENT
Check item.Respondent relationship to SP .... MAPH1 5249
Specify other relationship to SP ............ MAPH1OS 5250-5251
Reason for accepting proxy .................. MAPH2 5252
Was SP present during interview ............. MAPH3 5253
GENERAL INFORMATION
Instrument used for interview ............... MAPLANG 5254
Interviewer number .......................... MAPEXMNR 5255-5258
BONE DENSITOMETRY
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
Examiner number ............................. BDPTECH 5259-5263
Exclusion flag .............................. BDPEXFLR 5264
SCAN RESULTS
Acceptable or rejected scan ................. BDPSCAN 5265
Hip side that was scanned ................... BDPSIDE 5266
Bone area of femur neck region - cm sq ...... BDPFNARE 5267-5270
Bone mineral content of femur neck - gm ..... BDPFNBMC 5271-5275
Bone mineral density femur neck-gm/cm sq .... BDPFNBMD 5276-5280
Bone area of trochanter region - cm sq ...... BDPTRARE 5281-5285
BMC of trochanter region - gm ............... BDPTRBMC 5286-5290
BMD of trochanter region - gm/cm sq ......... BDPTRBMD 5291-5295
Bone area intertrochanter region - cm sq .... BDPINARE 5296-5300
BMC of intertrochanter region - gm .......... BDPINBMC 5301-5305
BMD of intertrochanter region - gm/cm sq .... BDPINBMD 5306-5310
Bone area Ward's triangle region - cm sq .... BDPWTARE 5311-5315
BMC of Ward's triangle region - gm .......... BDPWTBMC 5316-5320
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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BMD of Ward's triangle region - gm/cm sq .... BDPWTBMD 5321-5325
Bone area of total region - cm sq ........... BDPTOARE 5326-5330
Bone mineral content of total region -gm .... BDPTOBMC 5331-5335
Bone minrl density total region-gm/cm sq .... BDPTOBMD 5336-5340
K value for scan ............................ BDPK 5341-5345
d0 value for scan ........................... BDPD0 5346-5350
HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... HXPB1 5351
Had cereal in past month .................... HXPB2A 5352
Had fruit in past month ..................... HXPB2B 5353
Had yellow/orange vegetables in past mo ..... HXPB2C 5354
Had green vegetables in past month .......... HXPB2D 5355
Had meat in past month ...................... HXPB2E 5356
Had egg yolk or egg in past month ........... HXPB2F 5357
Had combo meat/vegetable dinners past mo .... HXPB2G 5358
Had yogurt, cheese, etc in past month ....... HXPB2H 5359
Had bread, rolls, etc in past month ......... HXPB2I 5360
Had desserts in past month .................. HXPB2J 5361
Had breastmilk in past month ................ HXPB2K 5362
Had formula in past month ................... HXPB2L 5363
Had regular cow's milk in past month ........ HXPB2M 5364
Had fruit juices in past month .............. HXPB2N 5365
Had Kool-aid, etc in past month ............. HXPB2O 5366
COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... HXPD1 5367
Three children: 1st story recall ............ HXPD2A 5368
House on fire: 1st story recall ............ HXPD2B 5369
Fireman climbed in: 1st story recall ........ HXPD2C 5370
Children rescued: 1st story recall .......... HXPD2D 5371
Minor injuries: 1st story recall ............ HXPD2E 5372
Everyone well: 1st story recall ............. HXPD2F 5373
SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
Treated for anemia in past 3 months ......... HXPE1 5374
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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How many infections in the past 4 weeks ..... HXPE2 5375-5376
Times donated blood in past 12 months ....... HXPE3 5377-5378
How long since last blood donation .......... HXPE4 5379-5380
Currently trying to lose weight ............. HXPE5 5381
Take antihistamine in past 2 days ........... HXPE6 5382
Take prescription med in past 24 hours ...... HXPE7 5383
Take vitamins/minerals in past 24 hours ..... HXPE8 5384
COGNITIVE FUNCTION TEST - PART B
Age check item used in skip pattern ......... HXPF1 5385
Three children: 2nd story recall ............ HXPF2A 5386
House on fire: 2nd story recall ............. HXPF2B 5387
Fireman climbed in: 2nd story recall ........ HXPF2C 5388
Children rescued: 2nd story recall .......... HXPF2D 5389
Minor injuries: 2nd story recall ............ HXPF2E 5390
Everyone well: 2nd story recall ............. HXPF2F 5391
TOBACCO
How many cigarettes smoked past 5 days ...... HXPG1 5392-5394
How many pipes smoked in the past 5 days .... HXPG2A 5395-5396
How many cigars smoked in past 5 days ....... HXPG2B 5397-5398
Containrs chew tobacco/snuff past 5 days .... HXPG3 5399-5400
Pieces of nicotine gum used past 5 days ..... HXPG4 5401
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Sex check item used in skip pattern ......... HXPH1 5402
How old when menstrual cycles started ....... HXPH2 5403-5404
Age category menstrual cycles started ....... HXPH3 5405
Had period in the past 12 months ............ HXPH4 5406
How long since last period .................. HXPH5 5407-5408
Reason for not having period ................ HXPH6 5409-5410
How old when you had last period ............ HXPH7 5411-5413
Age category at last period ................. HXPH8 5414-5415
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Have you had a hysterectomy ................. HXPH9 5416
How old when you had hysterectomy ........... HXPH10 5417-5419
Have you had one or both ovaries removed .... HXPH11 5420
Were both ovaries removed or only one ....... HXPH12 5421
How old when ovary/ovaries were removed ..... HXPH13 5422-5424
Ever taken birth control pills .............. HXPH14 5425
Age first took birth control pills .......... HXPH15 5426-5427
Days since stopped birth control pills ...... HXPH16S 5428-5432
How many months took birth control pills .... HXPH17S 5433-5435
Check item used in skip pattern ............. HXPH18 5436
Ever take estrogen in any form .............. HXPH19 5437
Age when first took estrogen ................ HXPH20 5438-5440
How many months ago stopped estrogen ........ HXPH21S 5441-5444
How many years on estrogen .................. HXPH22 5445-5446
GENERAL INFORMATION
Instrument used for interview ............... HXPLANG 5447-5448
Examiner number ............................. HXPEXMNR 5449-5452
GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Are there any abdominal surgical scars ...... GUPQ7 5453
Surgical scar - area 1 ...................... GUPQ8A1 5454
Surgical scar - area 2 ...................... GUPQ8A2 5455
Surgical scar - area 3 ...................... GUPQ8A3 5456
Surgical scar - area 4 ...................... GUPQ8A4 5457
Surgical scar - area 5 ...................... GUPQ8A5 5458
Surgical scar - area 6 ...................... GUPQ8A6 5459
Thickness of gallbladder wall (mm) .......... GUPQ18 5460-5461
Adjud. finding - largest echo clump (mm) .... GUPQ24R 5462-5463
Other nonGB findings - renal - recode ....... GUPQ37R 5464
Other nonGB findings-hepat/liver -recode .... GUPQ38R 5465
Radiologist notes indicate liver cyst ....... GUPLCSTR 5466
Other nonGB -liver cysts,size(cm,yrs4-6) .... GUPLCSZE 5467-5469
Radiologist notes indicate renal cyst ....... GUPRCSTR 5470
Other nonGB -renal cysts,size(cm,yrs4-6) .... GUPRCSZE 5471-5474
NHANES III Examination Data File Index
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Radiologist notes indicate hemangioma ....... GUPLHMGR 5475
Other nonGB -cav hemang, size(cm,yrs4-6) .... GUPCHSZE 5476-5478
Sonographer - primary finding ............... GUPTDX1R 5479-5480
Sonographer - secondary finding ............. GUPTDX2R 5481-5482
Radiologist ID number - first reading ....... GUPR1ID 5483
Radiologist first reading - finding 1 ....... GUPR1DX1 5484-5485
Radiologist first reading - finding 2 ....... GUPR1DX2 5486-5487
Radiologist first reading - confidence ...... GUPR1CNF 5488
Radiologist first reading - quality ......... GUPR1QLT 5489
Radiologist ID number - second reading ...... GUPR2ID 5490
Final adjudicated primary finding ........... GUPFDX1R 5491-5492
Final adjudicated secondary finding ......... GUPFDX2R 5493-5494
Other nonGB - GB polyp, size(mm,yrs 4-6) .... GUPGBPSZ 5495-5496
Technician number ........................... GUPTECH 5497-5501
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION EVALUATION
CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
How much sleep did you get last night ....... CNPQ01 5502
Now feeling energetic, ... exhausted ........ CNPQ02 5503
Familiarity w/ computers: none,some,alot .... CNPQ03 5504
# cups caffeine coffee, etc, past 3 hrs ..... CNPQ04 5505
How many drinks of alcohol in past 3 hrs .... CNPQ05 5506
Which hand prefer to use for this test ...... CNPQ06 5507
Simple Reaction Time Test(SRTT) complete .... CNPQ07 5508
Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) ....... CNPQ08 5509
Serial Digit Learning Test (SDLT) ........... CNPQ09 5510
How hard tried to perform computer test ..... CNPQ10 5511
Language used for test administration ....... CNPLANG 5512
Room temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) ....... CNPTEMP 5513-5515
Examiner number ............................. CNPTECH 5516-5520
SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
LOG: # of trials with preferred hand ........ CNPNBPH 5521
SRTT: Trial 01 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT01 5522-5525
SRTT: Trial 02 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT02 5526-5529
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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SRTT: Trial 03 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT03 5530-5533
SRTT: Trial 04 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT04 5534-5537
SRTT: Trial 05 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT05 5538-5541
SRTT: Trial 06 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT06 5542-5545
SRTT: Trial 07 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT07 5546-5549
SRTT: Trial 08 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT08 5550-5553
SRTT: Trial 09 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT09 5554-5557
SRTT: Trial 10 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT10 5558-5561
SRTT: Trial 11 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT11 5562-5565
SRTT: Trial 12 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT12 5566-5569
SRTT: Trial 13 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT13 5570-5573
SRTT: Trial 14 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT14 5574-5577
SRTT: Trial 15 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT15 5578-5581
SRTT: Trial 16 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT16 5582-5585
SRTT: Trial 17 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT17 5586-5589
SRTT: Trial 18 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT18 5590-5593
SRTT: Trial 19 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT19 5594-5597
SRTT: Trial 20 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT20 5598-5601
SRTT: Trial 21 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT21 5602-5605
SRTT: Trial 22 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT22 5606-5609
SRTT: Trial 23 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT23 5610-5613
SRTT: Trial 24 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT24 5614-5617
SRTT: Trial 25 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT25 5618-5621
SRTT: Trial 26 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT26 5622-5625
SRTT: Trial 27 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT27 5626-5629
SRTT: Trial 28 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT28 5630-5633
SRTT: Trial 29 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT29 5634-5637
SRTT: Trial 30 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT30 5638-5641
SRTT: Trial 31 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT31 5642-5645
SRTT: Trial 32 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT32 5646-5649
SRTT: Trial 33 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT33 5650-5653
SRTT: Trial 34 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT34 5654-5657
SRTT: Trial 35 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT35 5658-5661
SRTT: Trial 36 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT36 5662-5665
SRTT: Trial 37 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT37 5666-5669
SRTT: Trial 38 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT38 5670-5673
SRTT: Trial 39 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT39 5674-5677
SRTT: Trial 40 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT40 5678-5681
SRTT: Trial 41 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT41 5682-5685
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Variable
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SRTT: Trial 42 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT42 5686-5689
SRTT: Trial 43 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT43 5690-5693
SRTT: Trial 44 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT44 5694-5697
SRTT: Trial 45 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT45 5698-5701
SRTT: Trial 46 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT46 5702-5705
SRTT: Trial 47 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT47 5706-5709
SRTT: Trial 48 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT48 5710-5713
SRTT: Trial 49 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT49 5714-5717
SRTT: Trial 50 reaction time (msec) ......... CNPRT50 5718-5721
SRTT summary: Mean reaction time (msec) .... CNPMENRT 5722-5729
SRTT: Standard deviation, reaction times .... CNPSDRT 5730-5737
SYMBOL DIGIT SUBSTITUTION TEST (SDST)
SDST: Number of errors, trial 1 ............. CNP1ERR 5738-5739
SDST: Latency 1, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT1 5740-5744
SDST: Latency 2, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT2 5745-5749
SDST: Latency 3, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT3 5750-5754
SDST: Latency 4, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT4 5755-5759
SDST: Latency 5, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT5 5760-5764
SDST: Latency 6, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT6 5765-5769
SDST: Latency 7, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT7 5770-5774
SDST: Latency 8, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT8 5775-5779
SDST: Latency 9, trial 1 (sec) .............. CNP1LAT9 5780-5784
SDST: Total latency, trial 1 (sec) .......... CNP1TOTL 5785-5790
SDST: # correct, latencies 2-9, trial 1 ..... CNPCORR1 5791-5792
SDST: Corrected latency, trial 1 (sec) ...... CNPCLAT1 5793-5798
SDST: Number of errors, trial 2 ............. CNP2ERR 5799-5800
SDST: Latency 1, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT1 5801-5805
SDST: Latency 2, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT2 5806-5810
SDST: Latency 3, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT3 5811-5815
SDST: Latency 4, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT4 5816-5820
SDST: Latency 5, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT5 5821-5825
SDST: Latency 6, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT6 5826-5830
SDST: Latency 7, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT7 5831-5835
SDST: Latency 8, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT8 5836-5840
SDST: Latency 9, trial 2 (sec) .............. CNP2LAT9 5841-5845
SDST: Total latency, trial 2 (sec) .......... CNP2TOTL 5846-5851
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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SDST: # correct, latencies 2-9, trial 2 ..... CNPCORR2 5852-5853
SDST: Corrected latency, trial 2 (sec) ...... CNPCLAT2 5854-5859
SDST: Number of errors, trial 3 ............. CNP3ERR 5860-5861
SDST: Latency 1, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT1 5862-5866
SDST: Latency 2, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT2 5867-5871
SDST: Latency 3, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT3 5872-5876
SDST: Latency 4, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT4 5877-5881
SDST: Latency 5, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT5 5882-5886
SDST: Latency 6, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT6 5887-5891
SDST: Latency 7, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT7 5892-5896
SDST: Latency 8, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT8 5897-5901
SDST: Latency 9, trial 3 (sec) .............. CNP3LAT9 5902-5906
SDST: Total latency, trial 3 (sec) .......... CNP3TOTL 5907-5912
SDST: # correct, latencies 2-9, trial 3 ..... CNPCORR3 5913-5914
SDST: Corrected latency, trial 3 (sec) ...... CNPCLAT3 5915-5920
SDST: Number of errors, trial 4 ............. CNP4ERR 5921-5922
SDST: Latency 1, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT1 5923-5927
SDST: Latency 2, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT2 5928-5932
SDST: Latency 3, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT3 5933-5937
SDST: Latency 4, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT4 5938-5942
SDST: Latency 5, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT5 5943-5947
SDST: Latency 6, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT6 5948-5952
SDST: Latency 7, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT7 5953-5957
SDST: Latency 8, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT8 5958-5962
SDST: Latency 9, trial 4 (sec) .............. CNP4LAT9 5963-5967
SDST: Total latency, trial 4 (sec) .......... CNP4TOTL 5968-5973
SDST: # correct, latencies 2-9, trial 4 ..... CNPCORR4 5974-5975
SDST: Corrected latency, trial 4 (sec) ...... CNPCLAT4 5976-5981
SDST: Mean, 2 lowest corrected latencies .... CNPCBEST 5982-5986
SERIAL DIGIT LEARNING TEST (SDLT)
SDLT: Total 0 trials ........................ CNPT0TRA 5987
SDLT: Score, trial 1 ........................ CNP1SCOR 5988
SDLT: Score, trial 2 ........................ CNP2SCOR 5989
SDLT: Score, trial 3 ........................ CNP3SCOR 5990
SDLT: Score, trial 4 ........................ CNP4SCOR 5991
SDLT: Score, trial 5 ........................ CNP5SCOR 5992
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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SDLT: Score, trial 6 ........................ CNP6SCOR 5993
SDLT: Score, trial 7 ........................ CNP7SCOR 5994
SDLT: Score, trial 8 ........................ CNP8SCOR 5995
SDLT summary: Trials to criterion ........... CNPTSTOC 5996-5997
SDLT summary: Total score ................... CNPTTSCR 5998-5999
FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING RESULTS
Photo taken ................................. FPPPHOTO 6000
Eye color: right eye ........................ FPP1A 6001
Eye color: left eye ......................... FPP1B 6002
Pupil size before dilation ... (mm) ......... FPP2 6003-6004
Pupil size on camera monitor (mm) ........... FPP3 6005-6006
Elapsed time:dark room/taking photo(min) .... FPP4MIN 6007-6008
Elapsed time:dark room/taking photo(sec) .... FPP4SEC 6009-6010
Photographer ................................ FPPPHTG 6011-6015
Eye ......................................... FPPEYE 6016
Grader code ................................. FPP1005 6017-6019
Fundus ...................................... FPP1020 6020-6021
Focus ....................................... FPP1030 6022-6023
Field definition ............................ FPP1041 6024-6025
Horizontal field definition ................. FPP1046 6026-6027
Vertical field definition ................... FPP1047 6028-6029
Artifact present ............................ FPP1050 6030-6031
Type of artifact: haze ...................... FPP1051 6032-6033
Type of artifact: dust/dirt ................. FPP1052 6034-6035
Type of artifact: lashes .................... FPP1053 6036-6037
Type of artifact: arc ....................... FPP1054 6038-6039
Type artifact:uneven illumination,center .... FPP1055 6040-6041
Type artifact:uneven illumination, edge ..... FPP1056 6042-6043
Type of artifact: central dot ............... FPP1057 6044-6045
Type of artifact: other ..................... FPP1059 6046-6047
Gradability ................................. FPP1060 6048-6049
FINDINGS
Diabetic retinopathy level .................. FPP1070 6050-6052
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Hemorrhages or microaneurysms ............... FPP1080 6053-6054
Hard exudates ............................... FPP1090 6055-6056
Soft exudates ............................... FPP1100 6057-6058
Intraretinal microvascular abnormalities .... FPP1110 6059-6060
Venous beading .............................. FPP1120 6061-6062
New vessels in disc ......................... FPP1130 6063-6064
New vessels elsewhere ....................... FPP1140 6065-6066
Fibrous proliferation ....................... FPP1150 6067-6068
Pre-retinal or vitreous hemorrhage .......... FPP1160 6069-6070
Other abnormalities ......................... FPP1170 6071-6072
Degeneration, retinal pigment epithelium .... FPP1172 6073-6074
Central circle RPE degeneration ............. FPP1173 6075-6076
Geographic atrophy .......................... FPP1174 6077-6078
Central circle geographic atrophy ........... FPP1175 6079-6080
Sub-retinal hemorrhage ...................... FPP1176 6081-6082
Central circle sub-retinal hemorrhage ....... FPP1177 6083-6084
Sub-retinal fibrous scar .................... FPP1178 6085-6086
Central circle sub-retinal fibrous scar ..... FPP1179 6087-6088
Sensory serous (sub-retinal) detachment ..... FPP1180 6089-6090
Central cir sensory serous subret detach .... FPP1181 6091-6092
Hyperpigmentation ........................... FPP1182 6093-6094
Central circle hyperpigmentation ............ FPP1183 6095-6096
Chorioretinal abnormalities, other .......... FPP1184 6097-6098
Central cir chorioretinal abnormal,other .... FPP1185 6099-6100
Peripapillary atrophy ....................... FPP1186 6101-6102
Branch or central artery occlusion .......... FPP1188 6103-6104
Central circle branch/artery occlusion ...... FPP1189 6105-6106
Branch vein occlusion ....................... FPP1190 6107-6108
Central circle branch vein occlusion ........ FPP1191 6109-6110
Central vein occlusion ...................... FPP1192 6111-6112
Central circle central vein occlusion ....... FPP1193 6113-6114
Significant arterio-venous nicking .......... FPP1194 6115-6116
Hollenhorst plaque .......................... FPP1196 6117-6118
Central circle hollenhorst plaque ........... FPP1197 6119-6120
Asteroid hyalosis ........................... FPP1198 6121-6122
Central circle asteroid hyalosis ............ FPP1199 6123-6124
Nevus ....................................... FPP1200 6125-6126
Central circle nevus ........................ FPP1201 6127-6128
Surface wrinkling retinopathy ............... FPP1202 6129-6130
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Central circ surf wrinkling retinopathy ..... FPP1203 6131-6132
Abnormal disc ............................... FPP1204 6133-6134
Large cup-to-disc ratio ..................... FPP1205 6135-6136
Histoplasmosis (POHS) ....................... FPP1206 6137-6138
Central circle histoplasmosis (POHS) ........ FPP1207 6139-6140
Clinically, macular edema, hard exudates .... FPP1208 6141-6142
Central cir macular edema, hard exudates .... FPP1209 6143-6144
Retinal detachment .......................... FPP1210 6145-6146
Central circle retinal detachment ........... FPP1211 6147-6148
Photocoagulation treatment in arcades ....... FPP1212 6149-6150
Photocoagulation treatmt outside arcades .... FPP1214 6151-6152
Other miscellaneous abnormalities ........... FPP1220 6153-6154
Other misc central circle abnormalities ..... FPP1221 6155-6156
Answer drusen questions ..................... FPP1228 6157-6158
Hard drusen ................................. FPP1230 6159-6160
Soft drusen ................................. FPP1240 6161-6162
Drusen area: grid ........................... FPP1250 6163-6164
Drusen area: outside ........................ FPP1260 6165-6166
Drusen area: central circle ................. FPP1262 6167-6168
Drusen area: inner circle ................... FPP1264 6169-6170
Central circle soft drusen .................. FPP1266 6171-6172
SUMMARY SCORES
Summary diabetic retinopathy score .......... FPPSURET 6173-6174
Summary age-related maculopathy score ....... FPPSUMAC 6175-6176
Summary drusen score ........................ FPPSUDRU 6177-6178
PHYSICAL FUNCTION EVALUATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Health status screener ...................... PFPHHS 6179-6180
SHOULDER EXERCISES
Right shoulder external rotation ............ PFPRSER 6181
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Left shoulder external rotation ............. PFPLSER 6182
Right shoulder internal rotation ............ PFPRSIR 6183
Left shoulder internal rotation ............. PFPLSIR 6184
KEY IN LOCK TIMED MANEUVER
Ability to pick up key--first trial ......... PFPUKEY 6185
Ability to hold key--first trial ............ PFPHKEY 6186
Time to unlock lock--first trial (sec) ...... PFPTKEY 6187-6190
Check item--bedbound (home exam only) ....... HXPBED 6191
SINGLE CHAIR STAND
In wheelchair (mobile exam center only) ..... PFPWC 6192
Can get up from chair/wheelchair by self .... PFPUPWC 6193
Use of arms to scoot forward ................ PFPSCOOT 6194
Ability to stand ............................ PFPUSTND 6195
REPEATED CHAIR STAND TIMED MANEUVER
Time to complete five stands (sec) .......... PFPTSTND 6196-6199
Number of stands ............................ PFPNSTND 6200-6201
Chair height--home exam only (in) ........... HXPCHAIR 6202-6205
HIP AND KNEE EXERCISES
Right hip and knee flexion .................. PFPRFLEX 6206
Left hip and knee flexion ................... PFPLFLEX 6207
TANDEM STAND TIMED MANEUVER
Ability to stand without holding on ......... PFPSTAND 6208
Time tandem stand held (sec) ................ PFPTTAND 6209-6212
MEASURED WALK
Observed walking without help ............... PFPOWALK 6213
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Variable
Description Name Positions
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Able to walk alone w/out another person ..... PFPRWALK 6214
Time to complete 8-ft walk, trial A(sec) .... PFPTWLKA 6215-6218
Number of steps--trial A .................... PFPNSTPA 6219-6220
Time to complete 8-ft walk--trial B(sec) .... PFPTWLKB 6221-6224
Number of steps--trial B .................... PFPNSTPB 6225-6226
Pain reported on walking .................... PFPPAIN 6227
Type of device used ......................... PFPDEVIC 6228
Examiner number ............................. PFPTECH 6229-6233
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HOUSEHOLD SCREENER QUESTIONNAIRE (HSQ)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1-5 Sample person identification number
SEQN 31311 00003-53623
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6-10 Family sequence number
DMPFSEQ 31311 00001-20076
11 Examination/interview status See note
DMPSTAT 30818 2 Interviewed, MEC-examined
493 3 Interviewed, home-examined
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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12 Race-ethnicity See note
DMARETHN 11652 1 Non-Hispanic white
9074 2 Non-Hispanic black
9138 3 Mexican-American
1447 4 Other
13 Race See note
DMARACER 20762 1 White
9424 2 Black
1119 3 Other
6 8 Mexican-American of unknown race
14 Ethnicity See note
DMAETHNR 9138 1 Mexican-American
904 2 Other Hispanic
21269 3 Not Hispanic
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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15 Sex
HSSEX 14986 1 Male
16325 2 Female
16-17 Age at interview (Screener) See note
HSAGEIR 31162 01-89
149 90 90+
18 Age at interview-unit (Screener)
HSAGEU 1996 1 Months
29315 2 Years
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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19-22 Age in months (Screener) See note
HSAITMOR 31154 0002-1079
147 1080 1080+ months
10 9999 Don't know
23-24 Family size See note
HSFSIZER 3076 01
5471 02
5656 03
6529 04
4643 05
2485 06
1325 07
876 08
451 09
799 10 10+
25-26 Household size See note
HSHSIZER 2478 01
5527 02
5677 03
6609 04
4667 05
2574 06
1396 07
953 08
486 09
944 10 10+
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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27-29 County FIPS codes for United States See note
DMPCNTYR counties with populations >= 500,000
14687 001-439
16624 Blank
30-31 State FIPS codes for United States See note
DMPFIPSR counties with populations >= 500,000
376 04
4805 06
1168 12
952 17
273 25
717 26
333 29
1777 36
661 39
770 42
313 44
2150 48
392 53
16624 Blank
32 Urbanization classification based on See note
DMPMETRO USDA Rural/Urban continuum codes.
15624 1 Central counties of metro areas of
1 million population or more,
OR,
Fringe counties of metro areas of
1 million population or more
15687 2 All other areas
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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33 Census region See note
DMPCREGN 4052 1 Northeast
5975 2 Midwest
13386 3 South
7898 4 West
34-39 Poverty Income Ratio See note
DMPPIR 85 00.000
28324 000.02-11.889
2902 888888 Blank but applicable
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SURVEY DESIGN DATA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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40 Phase of NHANES III survey See note
SDPPHASE 15884 1 1988-1991
15427 2 1991-1994
41 Total NHANES III Pseudo-PSU See note
SDPPSU6 15691 1
15620 2
42-43 Total NHANES III Pseudo-stratum See note
SDPSTRA6 31311 01-49
44 Phase 1 Pseudo-PSU See note
SDPPSU1 8169 1
7715 2
15427 Blank
45-46 Phase 1 Pseudo-stratum See note
SDPSTRA1 15884 01-23
15427 Blank
47 Phase 2 Pseudo-PSU See note
SDPPSU2 7555 1
7872 2
15884 Blank
48-49 Phase 2 Pseudo-stratum See note
SDPSTRA2 15427 01-23
15884 Blank
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SAMPLING WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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50-58 Total NHANES III interviewed sample See note
WTPFQX6 final weight
31311 000215.53-0132278.9
59-67 Total NHANES III MEC-examined sample See note
WTPFEX6 final weight
493 000000.00
30818 000213.45-140778.72
68-76 Total NHANES III MEC and home- See note
WTPFHX6 examined final weight
31311 000214.25-139744.91
77-85 Total NHANES III allergy subsample See note
WTPFALG6 final weight
23 000000.00
12106 000213.45-288897.91
19182 Blank
86-94 Total NHANES III central nervous See note
WTPFCNS6 system (CNS) subsample final weight
12 000000.00
5662 001316.46-295826.48
25637 Blank
95-103 Total NHANES III morning session See note
WTPFSD6 MEC-examined subsample final weight
920 000000.00
9127 000450.95-292590.96
21264 Blank
104-112 Total NHANES III afternoon/evening See note
WTPFMD6 session MEC-examined subsample final
weight
697 000000.00
9497 000495.13-256201.99
21117 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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113-121 Total NHANES III morning session MEC See note
WTPFHSD6 and home-examined subsample final
weight
791 000000.00
9254 000446.49-291479.91
21266 Blank
122-130 Total NHANES III afternoon/evening See note
WTPFHMD6 session MEC and home-examined
subsample final weight
562 000000.00
9630 000503.56-256245.36
21119 Blank
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SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 1 (1988-91)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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131-139 Phase 1 interviewed sample final See note
WTPFQX1 weight
15884 000461.29-264557.81
15427 Blank
140-148 Phase 1 MEC-examined sample See note
WTPFEX1 final weight
254 000000.00
15630 000527.01-281557.44
15427 Blank
149-157 Phase 1 MEC and home-examined sample See note
WTPFHX1 final weight
15884 000513.14-279489.83
15427 Blank
158-166 Phase 1 allergy subsample final weight See note
WTPFALG1 14 000000.00
6097 000821.62-577795.82
25200 Blank
167-175 Phase 1 central nervous system (CNS) See note
WTPFCNS1 subsample final weight
8 000000.00
2751 002699.84-591652.96
28552 Blank
176-184 Phase 1 morning session MEC-examined See note
WTPFSD1 subsample fnal weight
451 000000.00
4462 001111.36-585181.93
26398 Blank
185-193 Phase 1 afternoon/evening session MEC- See note
WTPFMD1 examined subsample final weight
322 000000.00
4726 001104.11-506697.07
26263 Blank
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SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 1 (1988-91)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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194-202 Phase 1 morning session MEC and home- See note
WTPFHSD1 examined subsample final weight
373 000000.00
4540 0001091.8-582959.83
26398 Blank
203-211 Phase 1 afternoon/evening session MEC See note
WTPFHMD1 and home-examined subsample final weight
264 000000.00
4784 001085.73-507417.05
26263 Blank
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SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 2 (1991-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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212-220 Phase 2 interviewed sample final See note
WTPFQX2 weight
15427 000431.06-243267.38
15884 Blank
221-229 Phase 2 MEC-examined sample See note
WTPFEX2 final weight
239 000000.00
15188 000426.91-262887.56
15884 Blank
230-238 Phase 2 MEC and home-examined sample See note
WTPFHX2 final weight
15427 0000428.5-262188.52
15884 Blank
239-247 Phase 2 allergy subsample final weight See note
WTPFALG2 9 000000.00
6009 000426.91-552445.57
25293 Blank
248-256 Phase 2 central nervous system (CNS) See note
WTPFCNS2 subsample final weight
4 000000.00
2911 002632.92-518040.33
28396 Blank
257-265 Phase 2 morning session MEC-examined See note
WTPFSD2 subsample fnal weight
469 000000.00
4665 0000901.9-550430.69
26177 Blank
266-274 Phase 2 afternoon/evening session MEC- See note
WTPFMD2 examined subsample final weight
375 000000.00
4771 000990.26-512403.98
26165 Blank
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SAMPLING WEIGHTS - NHANES III PHASE 2 (1991-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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275-283 Phase 2 morning session MEC and home- See note
WTPFHSD2 examined subsample final weight
418 000000.00
4714 000892.98-552545.64
26179 Blank
284-292 Phase 2 afternoon/evening session MEC See note
WTPFHMD2 and home-examined subsample final weight
298 000000.00
4846 001007.13-512490.71
26167 Blank
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE INTERVIEW WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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293-301 Replicate 1 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP1 31311 000053.27-148435.02
302-310 Replicate 2 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP2 31311 000067.13-143746.82
311-319 Replicate 3 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP3 31311 000047.49-152075.62
320-328 Replicate 4 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP4 31311 000062.62-137241.93
329-337 Replicate 5 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP5 31311 000048.42-147700.94
338-346 Replicate 6 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP6 31311 0000053.1-146803.63
347-355 Replicate 7 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP7 31311 000058.18-145261.07
356-364 Replicate 8 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP8 31311 000048.23-161126.44
365-373 Replicate 9 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP9 31311 000053.27-147301.59
374-382 Replicate 10 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP10 31311 000073.37-0148125.5
383-391 Replicate 11 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP11 31311 000058.31-146940.58
392-400 Replicate 12 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP12 31311 000053.67-153958.72
401-409 Replicate 13 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP13 31311 000067.93-147395.78
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE INTERVIEW WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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410-418 Replicate 14 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP14 31311 000065.08-138456.05
419-427 Replicate 15 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP15 31311 000062.35-140673.55
428-436 Replicate 16 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP16 31311 000040.28-147603.74
437-445 Replicate 17 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP17 31311 000045.36-154057.83
446-454 Replicate 18 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP18 31311 000070.42-138896.98
455-463 Replicate 19 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP19 31311 000050.96-139447.18
464-472 Replicate 20 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP20 31311 000045.79-156365.73
473-481 Replicate 21 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP21 31311 000049.79-146241.31
482-490 Replicate 22 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP22 31311 000047.25-0154848.6
491-499 Replicate 23 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP23 31311 000037.18-148309.04
500-508 Replicate 24 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP24 31311 000057.42-141344.14
509-517 Replicate 25 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP25 31311 000044.13-145105.09
518-526 Replicate 26 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP26 31311 0000066.1-146773.53
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE INTERVIEW WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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527-535 Replicate 27 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP27 31311 000044.88-142455.25
536-544 Replicate 28 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP28 31311 000000046-148272.41
545-553 Replicate 29 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP29 31311 000079.38-153624.57
554-562 Replicate 30 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP30 31311 000058.09-151140.25
563-571 Replicate 31 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP31 31311 000051.39-159963.39
572-580 Replicate 32 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP32 31311 000066.17-132356.37
581-589 Replicate 33 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP33 31311 0000057.8-136762.37
590-598 Replicate 34 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP34 31311 000062.28-140628.16
599-607 Replicate 35 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP35 31311 000063.73-154630.49
608-616 Replicate 36 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP36 31311 000067.29-153648.69
617-625 Replicate 37 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP37 31311 000043.47-135065.98
626-634 Replicate 38 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP38 31311 000054.55-152122.87
635-643 Replicate 39 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP39 31311 000050.55-152941.69
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE INTERVIEW WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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644-652 Replicate 40 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP40 31311 000054.45-146815.92
653-661 Replicate 41 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP41 31311 000059.62-141514.78
662-670 Replicate 42 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP42 31311 000068.97-0140162.4
671-679 Replicate 43 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP43 31311 000044.04-150981.83
680-688 Replicate 44 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP44 31311 000040.36-144080.03
689-697 Replicate 45 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP45 31311 000054.74-0142465.6
698-706 Replicate 46 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP46 31311 000078.43-137838.21
707-715 Replicate 47 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP47 31311 000052.71-145055.34
716-724 Replicate 48 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP48 31311 000046.91-148787.77
725-733 Replicate 49 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP49 31311 0000072.4-148375.43
734-742 Replicate 50 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP50 31311 000070.53-159394.39
743-751 Replicate 51 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP51 31311 000054.73-0144964.3
752-760 Replicate 52 final interview weight See note
WTPQRP52 31311 000072.04-149087.24
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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761-769 Replicate 1 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP1 493 000000.00
30818 000054.73-164698.81
770-778 Replicate 2 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP2 493 000000.00
30818 0000067.3-164887.24
779-787 Replicate 3 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP3 493 000000.00
30818 0000048.2-0161201.8
788-796 Replicate 4 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP4 493 000000.00
30818 000067.24-149561.18
797-805 Replicate 5 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP5 493 000000.00
30818 000055.97-146312.81
806-814 Replicate 6 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP6 493 000000.00
30818 000051.48-156250.53
815-823 Replicate 7 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP7 493 000000.00
30818 000060.06-0157694.3
824-832 Replicate 8 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP8 493 000000.00
30818 0000053.1-169111.97
833-841 Replicate 9 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP9 493 000000.00
30818 000052.31-156939.22
842-850 Replicate 10 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP10 493 000000.00
30818 000072.13-0165805.2
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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851-859 Replicate 11 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP11 493 000000.00
30818 000053.54-154918.93
860-868 Replicate 12 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP12 493 000000.00
30818 000055.35-164023.88
869-877 Replicate 13 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP13 493 000000.00
30818 0000067.9-147355.32
878-886 Replicate 14 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP14 493 000000.00
30818 000067.04-154034.72
887-895 Replicate 15 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP15 493 000000.00
30818 000062.21-156384.73
896-904 Replicate 16 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP16 493 000000.00
30818 000000040-157994.12
905-913 Replicate 17 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP17 493 000000.00
30818 000048.34-160889.46
914-922 Replicate 18 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP18 493 000000.00
30818 0000075.2-153937.93
923-931 Replicate 19 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP19 493 000000.00
30818 000056.83-149483.14
932-940 Replicate 20 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP20 493 000000.00
30818 0000045.1-165457.71
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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941-949 Replicate 21 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP21 493 000000.00
30818 000055.15-152305.97
950-958 Replicate 22 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP22 493 000000.00
30818 000045.53-159746.13
959-967 Replicate 23 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP23 493 000000.00
30818 000037.51-158016.62
968-976 Replicate 24 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP24 493 000000.00
30818 000054.91-153043.54
977-985 Replicate 25 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP25 493 000000.00
30818 000043.77-155179.51
986-994 Replicate 26 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP26 493 000000.00
30818 000071.23-168273.22
995-1003 Replicate 27 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP27 493 000000.00
30818 000043.82-153212.25
1004-1012 Replicate 28 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP28 493 000000.00
30818 000045.61-147920.01
1013-1021 Replicate 29 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP29 493 000000.00
30818 000083.17-159279.49
1022-1030 Replicate 30 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP30 493 000000.00
30818 000059.05-162389.35
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1031-1039 Replicate 31 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP31 493 000000.00
30818 000052.61-163894.16
1040-1048 Replicate 32 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP32 493 000000.00
30818 000067.05-0149876.8
1049-1057 Replicate 33 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP33 493 000000.00
30818 000055.58-153417.47
1058-1066 Replicate 34 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP34 493 000000.00
30818 000063.45-156981.83
1067-1075 Replicate 35 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP35 493 000000.00
30818 000064.47-157897.09
1076-1084 Replicate 36 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP36 493 000000.00
30818 000067.68-171875.06
1085-1093 Replicate 37 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP37 493 000000.00
30818 000045.36-153137.39
1094-1102 Replicate 38 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP38 493 000000.00
30818 000055.94-159979.02
1103-1111 Replicate 39 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP39 493 000000.00
30818 000057.47-151920.72
1112-1120 Replicate 40 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP40 493 000000.00
30818 000057.86-157191.41
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FAY'S BRR REPLICATE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS - TOTAL NHANES III (1988-94)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1121-1129 Replicate 41 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP41 493 000000.00
30818 0000061.4-000146023
1130-1138 Replicate 42 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP42 493 000000.00
30818 000069.57-154624.02
1139-1147 Replicate 43 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP43 493 000000.00
30818 000044.35-159439.04
1148-1156 Replicate 44 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP44 493 000000.00
30818 000044.16-155951.73
1157-1165 Replicate 45 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP45 493 000000.00
30818 000059.87-147941.67
1166-1174 Replicate 46 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP46 493 000000.00
30818 000074.92-150980.02
1175-1183 Replicate 47 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP47 493 000000.00
30818 000050.64-151763.92
1184-1192 Replicate 48 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP48 493 000000.00
30818 0000045.8-156115.62
1193-1201 Replicate 49 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP49 493 000000.00
30818 000082.17-159609.54
1202-1210 Replicate 50 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP50 493 000000.00
30818 000071.97-168153.71
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1211-1219 Replicate 51 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP51 493 000000.00
30818 000054.04-158632.23
1220-1228 Replicate 52 final exam weight See note
WTPXRP52 493 000000.00
30818 000073.26-158493.21
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HOUSEHOLD YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (HYQ)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1229-1232 Age in months at household youth See note
HYAITMO interview
13129 0002-0204
20 8888 Blank but applicable
18162 Blank
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MEC EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1233 Language used by sample person in MEC See note
MXPLANG 25649 1 English
4095 2 Spanish
3 3 Other
1564 Blank
1234 Examination session for MEC See note
MXPSESSR examinees
14543 1 Morning
10070 2 Afternoon
6205 3 Evening
493 Blank
1235 Day of week of MEC exam
MXPTIDW 2973 1 Sunday
2766 2 Monday
2760 3 Tuesday
3201 4 Wednesday
5871 5 Thursday
5457 6 Friday
7790 7 Saturday
493 Blank
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MEC EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1236-1239 Age in months at MEC exam See note
MXPAXTMR 30712 0002-1079
106 1080 1080+ months
493 Blank
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HOME EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1240 Day of week of home exam
HXPTIDW 24 1 Sunday
116 2 Monday
6 3 Tuesday
16 4 Wednesday
136 5 Thursday
130 6 Friday
65 7 Saturday
30818 Blank
1241-1244 Age in months at home exam See note
HXPAXTMR 446 0002-1079
47 1080 1080+ months
30818 Blank
1245 Examination session for home See note
HXPSESSR examinees
219 1 Morning
230 2 Afternoon
40 3 Evening
4 8 Blank but applicable
30818 Blank
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: NOTES
Screener Questionnaire
DMPSTAT: Examination/interview status
This variable identifies the interview or examination status of all
persons selected for the NHANES III sample. Interviewed persons
completed preselected questions in specific sections of the Household
Adult or Youth Questionnaires. Mobile examination center (MEC)-
examined persons were interviewed and successfully completed at least
one examination component in the MEC. Home-examined persons were
interviewed and successfully completed at least one home examination
component. The home examination was an option for frail older adults,
infants 2-11 months of age, and other adults who were unable to come
to the MEC.
DMARETHN: Race-ethnicity
This key analytic variable, based on the NHANES III survey design, was
derived from many sources of data and is based on reported race and
ethnicity. The other category includes all Hispanics, regardless of
race, who were not Mexican-American and also includes all non-Hispanics
from racial groups other than white or black.
DMARACER: Race
This variable was obtained from two primary sources: the Screener and
the Family Questionnaires. Prior to the selection of the sample, race
(Black, White, Other) was self-reported or reported by proxy in the
Screener Questionnaire. During the administration of the Family
Questionnaire, race was self-reported or reported by the respondent of
the Family Questionnaire from five categories (Aleut, Eskimo, American
Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, White, Other). Responses from
the two sources were adjudicated, as necessary, to create a three level
variable (Black, White, Other).
DMAETHNR: Ethnicity
This variable was obtained from two primary sources: the Screener and
the Family Questionnaires. As part of both interviews, hand cards were
used to determine Mexican/Mexican-American or Other Latin
American/Spanish ancestry or national origin. Responses of non-Hispanic
ancestry or national origin were categorized as other. Responses from
the two interviews were adjudicated, as necessary, and this three
level variable was created.
HSAGEIR: Age (Screener Questionnaire)
Age was calculated using the birth date which was obtained from the
Screener Questionnaire. The variable HSAGEU provides the age unit
(months or years) for HSAGEIR. Ages of 90 years or greater were recoded
into a single category of 90+ years to help protect the confidentiality
of survey participants.
HSAITMOR: Age in months (Screener Questionnaire)
Age in months was calculated by computing number of months between the
Screener Questionnaire date and date of birth. This variable was
created for analyses where exact age at the interview may be needed.
HSAITMOR differs slightly from the age in years (HSAGEIR), the variable
most often used for analyses. Ages of 1080 months and older (90 years
and older) were recoded into a single category of 1080+ months to
protect the confidentiality of survey participants.
HSFSIZER: Family Size
Family size represents the total number of related persons living in a
household (single dwelling unit). All household members were rostered
by family during the Screener interview. Household members who were
related to the family reference person (knowledgeable household member
17 years or older who owned or rented the dwelling unit) by blood or
marriage were considered part of the family. Adopted children, foster-
and god-children were also included, if they were living in the dwelling
unit. However, family members who were away at college, or living
independently were not included. Other household members who were
unrelated to the reference person were considered members of separate
families. Families with 10 members or more were recoded into a single
response category of 10+ persons to help protect confidentiality. See
note for Household Size (HSHSIZER).
HSHSIZER: Household Size
Household size represents the total number of persons living in a single
dwelling unit, both related and unrelated. All permanent household
members were rostered according to their family as part the Screener
interview. This was done in order to obtain a complete list of all
persons living or staying in the dwelling unit, and to distinguish
household and family members. Households with 10 members or more were
recoded into a single response category of 10+ persons to help protect
confidentiality. See note for Family Size (HFHSIZER).
DMPCNTYR: County FIPS codes for United States counties with populations of
500,000 and more
These county FIPS codes identify large counties with populations of
500,000 and more that were sampled in the survey. Counties with
population less than 500,000 are not included to prevent identification
of these locations. See Appendix 1 for listing of codes.
DMPFIPSR: State FIPS codes for United States counties with populations of
500,000 and more
These state FIPS codes identify counties with populations of 500,000+
that were sampled in the survey. Counties with population less than
500,000 are not included to prevent identification of these locations.
See Appendix 1 for listing of codes.
DMPMETRO: Urbanization classification based on USDA Rural-Urban
continuum codes
These classifications are based on the USDA Rural-Urban codes (Butler and
Beale, 1993) that describe metro and nonmetro counties by degree of
urbanization and nearness to metro areas. The USDA codes were recoded
into two categories to prevent identification of counties that were
sampled in the survey.
DMPCREGN: Census region
The United States was divided into four broad geographic regions as
defined by the Bureau of Census. Because all states were not included in
the selected sample, regional estimates may not be representative for a
given region.
DMPPIR: Poverty income ratio (or poverty index)
The poverty income ratio (PIR) was computed as a ratio of two
components. The numerator was the midpoint of the observed family
income category in the Family Questionnaire variable:HFF19R. The
denominator was the poverty threshold, the age of the family reference
person, and the calender year in which the family was interviewed.
Poverty threshold values (in dollars) are produced annually by the
Census Bureau (Series P-60). These threshold values are based on
calendar years and adjusted for changes caused by inflation between
calendar years. Reports for each of the calendar years in the survey
(1988-94) were used in the calculation of PIR. For the years 1991 and
1994, data from preliminary reports were used. The poverty income ratio
allows income data to be analyzed in a comparable manner across the six
years of the survey and with previous NHANES.
Persons who reported having had no income and were assigned a zero value
for PIR. A substantial proportion of persons refused to report their
income or income category during the Family Questionnaire. Due to the
income nonresponse the potential for bias in PIR may be high. Users are
cautioned to examine potential nonresponse bias for PIR and
other income variables.
Survey Design Data
SDPPHASE: Phase of NHANES III survey
For operational purposes, 81 primary sampling units were divided into 89
survey locations (or stands) and randomly allocated to two three-year
phases. Phase 1 data were collected from October 1988 through October
1991 and Phase 2 data were collected from October 1991 through October
1994.
SDPSTRA6, SDPSTRA1, SDPSTRA2, and SDPPSU6, SDPPSU1, SDPPSU2: Pseudo strata
codes and pseudo PSU pair codes
Because NHANES III was based upon a complex sample design, the
assumptions of many statistical tests and routinely available
statistical programs are not met. For this reason, when estimates of
the variances of statistics are computed, the technique of estimation
must be based upon complex sampling theory. In order to provide users
with the capability of estimating the complex sample variances, 49
pseudo strata and a pair of Primary Sampling Unit (PSU) codes per
stratum were designed.
A software package, "SUDAAN- Software for the Statistical Analysis of
Correlated Data" (Shah, 1995), was developed by the Research Triangle
Institute to analyze complex sample design data like NHANES. SUDAAN
uses strata and PSU codes to conduct analysis with two PSU per stratum
design. Therefore, definition of pseudo strata and PSU provided in this
data file should be used to compute complex sample variances in
analyses. Other software available for estimation of complex sample
variance may also be used. For further discussion of methods of
variance estimation in NHANES III, see additional information on this
subject in Weighting and Estimation Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996) and
NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
Sampling Weights
WTPFQX6, WTPFQX1, WTPFQX2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific final
interview weights
These sampling weights should be used only for items collected during
the household interviews. To compute final interview weights, final
basic weights were first adjusted for nonresponse to household
interview, then post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population
Survey 1990 (Phase 1) and 1993 (Phase 2) population control estimates of
the U.S. population adjusted for undercount. For details, see
Weighting and Estimation Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III
Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFEX6, WTPFEX1, WTPFEX2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific final MEC
examination weights
These MEC sampling weights should be used for analysis of measurements
or interview items collected in the MEC. Persons who were not examined
in the MEC have a sampling weight of zero and should be excluded from
analyses. To compute final MEC examination weights, final interview
weights were first adjusted for nonresponse to MEC examinations, then
post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population Survey 1990
(Phase 1) and 1993 (Phase 2) population control estimates of the U.S.
population adjusted for undercount. For details, see Weighting and
Estimation Methodology(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFHX6, WTPFHX1, WTPFHX2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific MEC+home
examination weights
These MEC+home sampling weights should be used for analysis of the
examination items where measurements or interview items were collected
in the MEC and home. Persons who were not examined in the MEC or home
have a sampling weight of zero and should be excluded from analyses. To
compute final MEC+home examination weights, final interview weights were
first adjusted for nonresponse to MEC and home examinations, then
post-stratified to unpublished Current Population Survey 1990 (Phase 1)
and 1993 (Phase 2) population control estimates of the U.S. population
adjusted for undercount. No separate sampling weights were computed for
home examinees. For details, see Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFALG6, WTPFALG1, WTPFALG2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific allergy
examination subsample weights
These subsample weights are for analysis of allergy measurements.
Allergy skin reactivity tests were administered to all MEC-examined
persons aged 6-19 years and a random half-sample of the adults aged
20-59 years. Eligible MEC-examined persons who did not complete the
allergy tests have a sampling weight of zero and should be excluded from
the analyses. Final MEC examination weights were first adjusted for
selection of the half-sample among adults (20-59 years), and
post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population Survey 1990 (Phase
1) and 1993 (Phase 2) population control estimates of the U.S.
population adjusted for undercount in the final step. For details, see
Weighting and Estimation Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III
Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFCNS6, WTPFCNS1, WTPFCNS2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific central
nervous system (CNS) examination subsample final weights
These subsample weights are for analysis of measurements from the
Central Nervous System (CNS) test. The CNS examination was administered
to a random half-sample of the adults aged 20-69 years. Eligible
MEC-examined persons who did not complete CNS testing have a sampling
weight of zero and should be excluded from the analyses. Final MEC
examination weights were first adjusted for selection of half sample
among adults (20-59 years), and post-stratified to unpublished Current
Population Survey 1990 (Phase 1) and 1993 (Phase 2) population control
estimates of the U.S. population adjusted for undercount in the final
step. For details, see Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFSD6, WTPFSD1, WTPFSD2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific morning
session MEC examination subsample final weights
These subsample weights are for special analyses where fasting time may
be an important factor. They were computed for persons aged 12 years
and older who were scheduled and examined in the MEC morning session.
Sampled households in the survey were randomly assigned to one of two
groups -- morning session ("standard") or afternoon/evening session
("modified") assignments. All sample persons from a household received
the same session assignment and were requested to schedule examinations
for the assigned session. Fasting instructions varied by age and
session assignment (Plan and Operation of The Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94 , U.S. DHHS, 1996). It should be
noted that actual fasting time may have differed from the instructed
fasting time and can be obtained from the variable PHPFAST in the NHANES
III Laboratory Data File. To compute these weights, final MEC examination
weights were first adjusted for the random half selection, then
adjusted for the non-response to assigned session, and finally,
post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population Survey 1990 and
1993 Population control estimates of the U.S. population adjusted for
undercount. Eligible MEC-examined persons who were assigned to the morning
session and examined in another session have a sampling weight of zero and
should be excluded in analyses. For details, see Weighting and Estimation
Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting
Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFMD6, WTPFMD1, WTPFMD2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific
afternoon/evening session MEC examination subsample final
weights
These subsample weights are for special analyses where fasting time
might be an important factor. They were computed for MEC examined
persons aged 12 years and older who were scheduled and examined in the
afternoon or evening sessions. Sampled households in the survey were
randomly assigned to one of two groups -- morning session ("standard")
or afternoon/evening session ("modified") assignments. All sample
persons from a household received the same session assignment and were
requested to schedule examinations for the assigned session. Fasting
instruction varied by age and session assignments (Plan and Operation
of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94,
U.S. DHHS, 1996). It should be noted that actual fasting
time may have differed from the instructed fasting time and can be
obtained from the variable PHPFAST in the NHANES III Laboratory Data File.)
compute these weights, final MEC examination weights were first adjusted
for the random half selection, then adjusted for the nonresponse to
assigned session, and finally, post-stratified to the unpublished Current
Population Survey 1990 and 1993 population control estimates of the U.S.
population adjusted for undercount. Eligible MEC examined persons who were
assigned to the afternoon or evening sessions and examined in
another session have a sampling weight of zero and should be excluded in
analyses. For details, see Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S.DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFHSD6, WTPFHSD1, WTPFHSD2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific morning
session MEC+home examination subsample final post
stratified weights
These subsample weights are for special analyses where fasting time may
be an important factor. They were computed for MEC+home examined
persons aged 12 years and older who were scheduled and examined in the
morning session. Sampled households in the survey were randomly
assigned to one of two groups -- morning session ("standard") or
afternoon/evening session ("modified") assignments. All sample persons
from a household received the same session assignment and were requested
to schedule examinations for the assigned session. Fasting instruction
varied by age and session assignments (Plan and Operations of the Third
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94, U.S. DHHS,
1996). It should be noted that actual fasting time may have differed from
the instructed fasting time and can be obtained from the variable PHPFAST
in the NHANES III Laboratory Data File. To compute these weights, final
MEC+home examination weights were first adjusted for the random half
selection, then adjusted for the nonresponse to assigned session, and
finally, post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population Survey
1990 and 1993 population control estimates of the U.S. population adjusted
for undercount. Eligible MEC+home examined persons who were assigned to
the morning session and examined in another session have a sampling weight
of zero and should be excluded in analyses. For details, see Weighting and
Estimation Methodology (U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPFHMD6, WTPFHMD1, WTPFHMD2: Total NHANES III and phase-specific afternoon/
evening MEC+home examination subsample final weights
These subsample weights are for special analyses where fasting time may
be an important factor. They were computed for MEC+home examined
persons aged 12 years and older who were scheduled and examined in the
afternoon or evening sessions. Sampled households in the survey were
randomly assigned to one of two groups -- morning session ("standard")
or afternoon/evening session ("modified") assignments. All sample
persons from a household received the same session assignment and were
requested to schedule examinations for the assigned session. Fasting
instruction varied by age and session assignments (Plan and Operation
of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, U.S. DHHS,
1996). It should be noted that actual fasting time may have differed from
the instructed fasting time. The actual fasting time can be obtained from
the variable PHPFAST in the NHANES III Laboratory Data File. To compute
these weights, final MEC+home examination weights were first adjusted for
the random half selection, then adjusted for the nonresponse to assigned
session, and finally, post-stratified to the unpublished Current Population
Survey 1990 and 1993 population control estimates of the U.S. population
adjusted for undercount. Eligible MEC+home examined persons who were
assigned to the afternoon or evening sessions and examined in another
session have a sampling weight of zero and should be excluded in
analyses. For details, see Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPQRP1--WTPQRP52: Fay's BRR Replicate interview sample
To allow for alternative methods to estimate variance, 52 replicate
weights were computed using repeated sampling method where WESVAR or
other software that use repeated samples, can be used for estimating
variance. Fay's method (see Fay, 1990; Judkins, 1990) was used to draw
half samples and adjust sampling weights in each of the random half
samples. Sampling weights in one half sample were multiplied by the
factor k=1.7 and in the other half sample by k=0.3 using the Fay's
method. After this adjustment, sampling weights were further adjusted
for non-response and post-stratified using the same procedure as the
final full sample interview weights. These weights should be used only
for estimating variance of items from the household adult and youth
interviews. For details, see Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996).
WTPXRP1--WTPXRP52: Fay's BRR Replicate weights for MEC- examined sample
To allow for alternative methods to estimate variance, 52 replicate
weights were computed using repeated sampling method where WESVAR or
other BRR type software can be used to estimate variance. Fay's method
(see Fay, 1990; Judkins, 1990) was used to draw half samples and adjust
sampling weights in each of the random half samples. Sampling weights
in one half sample were multiplied by the factor k=1.7 and in the other
half sample by k=0.3 using Fay's method. After this adjustment, weights
were further adjusted for nonresponse and were post-stratified using the
same procedure as the full sample final weights. These weights should
be used only for estimating variance of outcome measurements or
interview items from the MEC Examination. For details, see additional
information on this subject in Weighting and Estimation Methodology
(U.S. DHHS, 1996) and NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S.
DHHS, 1996).
Household Youth Questionnaire
HYAITMO: Age in months (Household Youth Interview)
Age in months was calculated by computing number of months between
Household Youth Interview date and the date of birth. It was created for
special analyses where exact age at the interview may be needed. This
computed age may be different from the self-reported age in HSAGEIR and
HSAGEU, or HSAITMOR. For most analyses, age reported in HSAGEIR (and
HSAGEU) should be used.
MEC Examination
MXPLANG: Language of MEC examination
This variables designates the language of conduct for the MEC examination.
questionnaires were designed to be implemented in a bilingual
(English/Spanish) format so that respondents could to be interviewed in
their preferred language. When it was necessary to conduct an interview
in a another language, a translator assisted the interviewer in
administering the questionnaires. These interviews were coded as other.
MXPSESSR: Examination session for MEC examinees
This variable designates the period during the day that the examination
occurred. To increase response rates and allow flexibility, examinations
were scheduled in three sessions: morning, afternoon and evening. On
occasion, more than one session was attended in order to complete the full
examination. In such a situation, the session was coded as the one when
most of the examinations were completed.
MXPAXTMR: Age in months at MEC examination
Age in total months was created for special analyses where exact age at the
examination may be needed (e.g., computation of growth charts). It was
calculated by computing number of months between examination date and the
date of birth. Some examinees may have had a birthday between household
interview and examination so that this computed age at examination may
differ slightly from the age reported in HSAGEIR (and HSAGEU), or HSAITMOR.
For most analyses age reported in HSAGEIR (and HSAGEU) should be used.
Ages of 1080 months and older (90 years and older) were recoded into a
single category of 1080+ months to protect the confidentiality of survey
participants.
Home Examination
HXPAXTMR: Age in months at home examination
Age in total months was created for special analyses where exact age at the
examination may be needed (e.g., computation of growth charts). It was
calculated by computing number of months between examination date and the
date of birth. Some examinees may have had a birthday between household
interview and examination so that this computed age at examination may
differ slightly from the age reported in HSAGEIR (and HSAGEU), or HSAITMOR.
For most analyses age reported in HSAGEIR (and HSAGEU) should be used.
Ages of 1080 months and older (90 years and older) were recoded into a
single category of 1080+ months to protect the confidentiality of survey
participants.
HXPSESSR: Examination session for home examinees
This variable designates the period during the day that the examination
occurred. To increase response rates and allow flexibility, examinations
were scheduled in three sessions: morning, afternoon and evening. On
occasion, more than one session was attended in order to complete the full
examination. In such a situation, the session was coded as the one when
most of the examinations were completed.
References
Butler MA, Beale CL. Rural-urban continuum codes for metro and nonmetro
counties, 1993. Agriculture and Rural Economy Division, Economic Research
Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Staff Report No. AGES-9425, 1993.
Fay RE. VPLX: Variance Estimates for Complex Surveys. In: Proceedings of the
Survey Research Methods section of the American Statistical Association, pp.
266-271, 1990.
Judkins DR. Fay's method for variance estimation. Journal of Official Statistics
6 (3):223-239. 1990.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS). National Center for Health
Statistics. NHANES III Reference Manuals and Reports (CD-ROM). Hyattsville,Md.:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1996. Available from National
Technical Information Service (NTIS), Springfield,Va. (Acrobat.PDF format;
includes access software: Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader 2.1)
Shah BV, Barnwell BG, Bieler GS. SUDAAN User's Manual: Software for Analysis of
Correlated Data, Release 6.04. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. 1995.
Appendix 1. State and county FIPS codes for areas with populations
of 500,000 or more.
DMPFIPSR State DMPCNTYR County
4 Arizona 13 Maricopa
6 California 1 Alameda
6 California 19 Fresno
6 California 37 Los Angeles
6 California 59 Orange
6 California 71 San Bernardino
6 California 73 San Diego
6 California 85 Santa Clara
6 California 111 Ventura
12 Florida 25 Dade
12 Florida 31 Duval
12 Florida 99 Palm Beach
17 Illinois 31 Cook
25 Massachusetts 17 Middlesex
26 Michigan 125 Oakland
26 Michigan 163 Wayne
29 Missouri 189 St Louis
36 New York 29 Erie
36 New York 47 Kings
36 New York 59 Nassau
36 New York 61 New York
36 New York 81 Queens
36 New York 119 Westchester
39 Ohio 35 Cuyahoga
39 Ohio 61 Hamilton
42 Pennsylvania 3 Allegheny
42 Pennsylvania 45 Delaware
42 Pennsylvania 101 Philadelphia
44 Rhode Island 7 Providence
48 Texas 29 Bexar
48 Texas 113 Dallas
48 Texas 141 El Paso
48 Texas 201 Harris
48 Texas 439 Tarrant
53 Washington 33 King
PHYSICIAN'S EXAMINATION
Examinations were conducted on all examinees by a trained physician in
the mobile examination center (MEC). The protocol for this component
did not detail any medical, safety, or other exclusions.
Because this component was administered in the examination center, the
MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for data
analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in NHANES
III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting
Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The examination was performed by a board-eligible physician. Depending
on the examinee's age, the examination included observation of gait,
eye, and limb abnormalities; a joint examination of upper and lower
extremities; blood pressure measurements; evaluation of heart and breath
sounds; Tanner staging and breast-size measurements; and bioelectrical
impedance analysis (BIA) resistance and reactance measurements.
Refer to Chapter 3 of the Physician Examiners Training Manual (U.S.
DHHS, 1996b) and Pulse and Blood Pressure Procedures for Household
Interviewers (U.S. DHHS, 1996b) for descriptions of data collection
procedures and methods.
Although the BIA measures were recorded during the physician's
examination, these data are included in the Body Measurements section
of this data file.
Three sets of blood pressure measurements were taken in the
examination center on examinees aged five years and over. For
children and adolescents (aged 5-19 years), three Korotkoff (K) sounds
were recorded: K1 (systolic); K4, muffling of pulse sounds
(diastolic); and K5, disappearance of pulse sounds (diastolic). For
adults (aged 20 years and over), only K1 (systolic) and K5 (diastolic)
measurements were obtained. All blood pressure determinations were
recorded to the nearest even number. Blood pressure measurements were
also taken by trained interviewers during the household interview, on
sample persons aged seventeen years and over. These data can be found
in the NHANES III Household Adult Data File as part of the Household
Adult Questionnaire in variables HAZA1-HAZNOK5R. Both physicians and
interviewers took measurements using a mercury sphygmomanometer (W. A.
Baum Co., Inc, Copiague, NY) according to the standardized blood
pressure measurement protocols recommended by the American Heart
Association (Frohlich, 1988).
In addition to taking part in an initial training course specific to
the NHANES III examination procedures, examining physicians
participated in a formal, annual re-training program. Their work in
the field was monitored for quality by consultants and NCHS staff who
visited the mobile examination centers; monitoring occurred once a month
in the earlier years and every three months during the latter part of
the survey.
For additional blood pressure quality control, physicians and
household interviewers received a day and a half of initial blood
pressure measurement training, were recertified quarterly, and were
retrained annually. Training consisted of instruction in the
recognition of Korotkoff sounds using videotaped blood pressure
examples, comparison of blood pressure readings with those of
instructors using double-headed stethoscopes, and practice with
volunteer subjects. Physicians and household interviewers who
exhibited end-digit preferences, high/low measurement bias, or lack of
consistent measurements repeated the training until their performances
were deemed satisfactory for certification. Physicians and household
interviewers were given hearing tests at the beginning of their
employment and yearly thereafter.
Note that the coded values for "Yes" (2) and "No" (1) responses in the
physician's examination vary from the usual coded values for "Yes" (1)
and "No" (2) found in most other places in the NHANES III data files.
They match the codes found on the Physician's Examination form (U.S. DHHS,
1996b).
Also note that a number of areas (joint examination, dermatitis,
chest, and heart examination) in the Physician's Examination allow for
multiple responses. For example, on the wrist examination (PEP4A,
PEP4A1, PEP4A2, and PEP4A3), the examining physician may have found both
tenderness and swelling (PEP4A1=2 and PEP4A2=2). Consequently, the
overall positive findings in the detailed questions (PEP4A1, PEP4A2,
and PEP4A3) may exceed the number of positive findings reported in the
lead question (PEP4A).
Moreover, individuals classified as having a positive finding in a
lead question may have an 8-fill, "Blank but applicable," in one of
the associated detailed questions. For example, 26 cases classified
as "Yes" in PEP1 (overall findings for locomotion) were classified as
"Blank but applicable" for PEP1A1 (limp or shuffle) instead of "Yes,
limp or shuffle" or "No findings." Here, the examining physician used
"Blank but applicable" to account for situations in which he/she was
unable to observe or examine the specific abnormality.
When blood pressure measurement data were edited and it was discovered
that examinees aged twenty years and over were missing one of a K1/K5
pair of blood pressure measurements, the remaining one was made "Blank
but applicable;" there were ten such cases. However, for examinees
under twenty years of age who lacked one or two of a set of K1/K4/K5
blood pressure measurements, a different approach was taken. There were
71 such cases with the overwhelming majority of the missing values being
K4 and K5. Because the literature on pediatric blood pressure suggests
that systolic blood pressure is the most reliable determination (Uhari,
1991), it was not desirable to delete this value if the associated K4
and/or K5 values were missing. Therefore, K1 values in the data set
were retained without the corresponding K4 or K5 values. This accounts
for discrepancies in counts between K1 and K5 determinations (between
PEP6G1 and PEP6G3, PEP6H1 and PEP6H3, and PEP6I1 and PEP6I3). Finally,
when K4 was equal to K5, K4 was coded as "Blank but applicable."
The analyst should be aware of the potential for observer bias when
analyzing these data. During the six years of the survey, the number
of examinations performed by each physician varied widely among the
twelve physicians, from as few as 199 to as many as 9,529.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
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LOCOMOTION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1246 Overall findings for locomotion
PEP1 (3 years and over)
24124 1 No findings
1269 2 Yes, findings
937 8 Blank but applicable
4981 Blank
1247 Limp or shuffle (3 years and over)
PEP1A1 24465 1 No findings
896 2 Yes, limp or shuffle
969 8 Blank but applicable
4981 Blank
1248 Other gait abnormalities
PEP1A2 (3 years and over)
24938 1 No findings
442 2 Yes, other gait abnormality
950 8 Blank but applicable
4981 Blank
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EYES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1249 Eye globe missing or blind
PEP2 (2 months - 18 years)
13407 1 No, intact and functional
7 2 Right
9 3 Left
20 4 Both
444 8 Blank but applicable
17424 Blank
1250 Tracks light (2 months - 4 years)
PEP2A 6174 1 Yes
328 2 No
203 8 Blank but applicable
24606 Blank
1251 Strabismus by observation or by
PEP2B cover/uncover test (5-18 years)
6431 1 No strabismus
135 2 Observation
277 3 Cover/uncover test
339 8 Blank but applicable
24129 Blank
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OBSERVATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1252 Overall findings in paralysis category
PEP3A (paralysis/paresis of arm or leg or
in a wheelchair) (all ages)
29390 1 No findings
234 2 Yes, findings
1194 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1253 Paralysis/paresis of arm (all ages)
PEP3A1A 29515 1 No findings
43 2 Right
44 3 Left
20 4 Both
1196 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1254 Paralysis/paresis of leg (all ages)
PEP3A1B 29482 1 No findings
47 2 Right
35 3 Left
51 4 Both
1203 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1255 In a wheelchair or stretcher See note
PEP3A2 (all ages)
29497 1 No findings
125 2 Yes
1196 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1256 Overall findings for amputee/cast
PEP3B1 section (shoulder, elbow, wrist,
fingers) (all ages)
29513 1 No findings
104 2 Yes, findings
1201 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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OBSERVATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1257-1258 Amputee/cast, left arm (all ages) See note
PEP3LARM 14646 01 No findings
1 04 Amputee below shoulder/above elbow
joint
1 06 Amputee below elbow/above wrist
2 07 Amputee at wrist joint
2 09 Cast anywhere on the arm
1 10 Cast shoulder
8 12 Cast wrist
536 88 Blank but applicable
16114 Blank
1259-1260 Amputee/cast, right arm (all ages) See note
PEP3RARM 14645 01 No findings
1 03 Amputee at shoulder
2 04 Amputee below shoulder/above elbow
joint
1 06 Amputee below elbow/above wrist
1 07 Amputee at wrist joint
2 09 Cast anywhere on the arm
3 10 Cast shoulder
1 11 Cast elbow
7 12 Cast wrist
536 88 Blank but applicable
16112 Blank
1261 Amputee/cast, left finger 1 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFL1 29597 1 No findings
9 2 Yes, cast
4 3 Yes, amputee
4 4 Amputated above the finger
1204 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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OBSERVATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1262 Amputee/cast, left finger 2 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFL2 29593 1 No findings
10 2 Yes, cast
7 3 Yes, amputee
4 4 Amputated above the finger
1204 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1263 Amputee/cast, left finger 3 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFL3 29596 1 No findings
9 2 Yes, cast
6 3 Yes, amputee
4 4 Amputated above the finger
1203 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1264 Amputee/cast, left finger 4 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFL4 29592 1 No findings
14 2 Yes, cast
4 3 Yes, amputee
4 4 Amputated above the finger
1204 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1265 Amputee/cast, left finger 5 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFL5 29590 1 No findings
11 2 Yes, cast
9 3 Yes, amputee
4 4 Amputated above the finger
1204 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1266 Amputee/cast, right finger 1 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFR1 29602 1 No findings
2 2 Yes, cast
3 3 Yes, amputee
5 4 Amputated above the finger
1206 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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OBSERVATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1267 Amputee/cast, right finger 2 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFR2 29595 1 No findings
4 2 Yes, cast
7 3 Yes, amputee
5 4 Amputated above the finger
1207 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1268 Amputee/cast, right finger 3 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFR3 29595 1 No findings
7 2 Yes, cast
5 3 Yes, amputee
5 4 Amputated above the finger
1206 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1269 Amputee/cast, right finger 4 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFR4 29600 1 No findings
5 2 Yes, cast
2 3 Yes, amputee
5 4 Amputated above the finger
1206 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1270 Amputee/cast, right finger 5 (all ages) See note
PEP3BFR5 29605 1 No findings
1 2 Yes, cast
1 3 Yes, amputee
5 4 Amputated above the finger
1206 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1271 Overall findings for amputee/cast leg
PEP3B2 section (hip, knee, ankle, great toes)
(all ages)
29524 1 No findings
63 2 Yes, findings
1231 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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PHYSICIAN'S EXAMINATION
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OBSERVATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1272-1273 Amputee/cast, left leg (all ages) See note
PEP3LLEG 14627 01 No findings
5 04 Amputee below hip/above knee joint
8 06 Amputee below knee/above ankle
joint
2 09 Cast anywhere on the leg
2 10 Cast hip
6 11 Cast knee
8 12 Cast ankle
546 88 Blank but applicable
16107 Blank
1274-1275 Amputee/cast, right leg (all ages) See note
PEP3RLEG 14611 01 No findings
5 04 Amputee below hip/above knee joint
9 06 Amputee below knee/above ankle
joint
2 08 Amputee below ankle joint
1 09 Cast anywhere on the leg
2 10 Cast hip
5 11 Cast knee
8 12 Cast ankle
560 88 Blank but applicable
16108 Blank
1276 Amputee/cast, right great toe See note
PEP3B2TR (all ages)
14930 1 No findings
9 2 Yes,amputee/cast
16 3 Amputated above the toe
691 8 Blank but applicable
15665 Blank
1277 Amputee/cast, left great toe (all ages) See note
PEP3B2TL 14931 1 No findings
3 2 Yes,amputee/cast
13 3 Amputated above the toe
696 8 Blank but applicable
15668 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1278 Overall wrist findings for hand joint
PEP4A manifestations section (tender,
swelling, pain) (60 years and over)
4721 1 No findings
360 2 Yes, findings
221 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1279 Wrist: tender on palpation
PEP4A1 (60 years and over)
4805 1 No tenderness
81 2 Right
108 3 Left
87 4 Both
221 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1280 Wrist: swelling (60 years and over)
PEP4A2 5012 1 No swelling
17 2 Right
17 3 Left
35 4 Both
221 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1281 Wrist: pain on passive motion
PEP4A3 (60 years and over)
4866 1 No pain
75 2 Right
66 3 Left
72 4 Both
223 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1282 Overall findings for carpometacarpal
PEP4CMC (CMC) joint manifestations section
(60 years and over)
(during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2224 1 No findings
264 2 Yes, findings
101 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
1283 CMC joint: crepitus (60 years and over)
PEP4CMCC (during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2436 1 No crepitus
13 2 Right
30 3 Left
9 4 Both
101 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
1284 CMC joint: tender on palpation
PEP4CMCT (60 years and over)
(during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2285 1 No tenderness
72 2 Right
65 3 Left
66 4 Both
101 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
1285 CMC joint: swelling (60 years and over)
PEP4CMCS (during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2472 1 No swelling
3 2 Right
5 3 Left
8 4 Both
101 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1286 CMC joint: pain on passive motion
PEP4CMCP (60 years and over)
(during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2358 1 No pain
37 2 Right
43 3 Left
50 4 Both
101 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
1287 Overall findings for metacarpophalangeal
PEP4B (MCP) joint in hand joint manifestations
section (60 years and over)
4163 1 No findings
998 2 Yes, findings
141 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1288 Right finger 1, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTR1 (60 years and over)
4949 1 No tenderness
207 2 Tenderness
146 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1289 Right finger 2, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTR2 (60 years and over)
4996 1 No tenderness
157 2 Tenderness
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1290 Right finger 3, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTR3 (60 years and over)
4995 1 No tenderness
156 2 Tenderness
151 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1291 Right finger 4, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTR4 (60 years and over)
5027 1 No tenderness
128 2 Tenderness
147 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1292 Right finger 5, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTR5 (60 years and over)
5034 1 No tenderness
122 2 Tenderness
146 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1293 Left finger 1, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTL1 (60 years and over)
4975 1 No tenderness
174 2 Tenderness
153 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1294 Left finger 2, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTL2 (60 years and over)
4985 1 No tenderness
162 2 Tenderness
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1295 Left finger 3, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTL3 (60 years and over)
4989 1 No tenderness
158 2 Tenderness
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1296 Left finger 4, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTL4 (60 years and over)
5013 1 No tenderness
133 2 Tenderness
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1297 Left finger 5, MCP joint: tenderness
PEP4BTL5 (60 years and over)
5032 1 No tenderness
113 2 Tenderness
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1298 Right finger 1, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSR1 (60 years and over)
5099 1 No swelling
58 2 Swelling
145 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1299 Right finger 2, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSR2 (60 years and over)
5001 1 No swelling
153 2 Swelling
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1300 Right finger 3, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSR3 (60 years and over)
4990 1 No swelling
162 2 Swelling
150 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1301 Right finger 4, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSR4 (60 years and over)
5108 1 No swelling
48 2 Swelling
146 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1302 Right finger 5, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSR5 (60 years and over)
5125 1 No swelling
33 2 Swelling
144 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1303 Left finger 1, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSL1 (60 years and over)
5093 1 No swelling
57 2 Swelling
152 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1304 Left finger 2, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSL2 (60 years and over)
4993 1 No swelling
155 2 Swelling
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1305 Left finger 3, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSL3 (60 years and over)
5000 1 No swelling
148 2 Swelling
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1306 Left finger 4, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSL4 (60 years and over)
5097 1 No swelling
50 2 Swelling
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1307 Left finger 5, MCP joint: swelling
PEP4BSL5 (60 years and over)
5115 1 No swelling
31 2 Swelling
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1308 Right finger 1, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPR1 passive motion (60 years and over)
4993 1 No pain
162 2 Pain
147 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1309 Right finger 2, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPR2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5034 1 No pain
119 2 Pain
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1310 Right finger 3, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPR3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5036 1 No pain
115 2 Pain
151 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1311 Right finger 4, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPR4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5059 1 No pain
96 2 Pain
147 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1312 Right finger 5, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPR5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5034 1 No pain
79 2 Pain
189 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1313 Left finger 1, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPL1 passive motion (60 years and over)
5012 1 No pain
137 2 Pain
153 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1314 Left finger 2, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPL2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5037 1 No pain
110 2 Pain
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1315 Left finger 3, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPL3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5046 1 No pain
101 2 Pain
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1316 Left finger 4, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPL4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5061 1 No pain
85 2 Pain
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1317 Left finger 5, MCP joint: pain on
PEP4BPL5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5069 1 No pain
76 2 Pain
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1318 Right finger 2, proximal interphalangeal
PEP4CTR2 (PIP) joint: tenderness
(60 years and over)
4951 1 No tenderness
201 2 Tenderness
150 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1319 Right finger 3, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTR3 (60 years and over)
4934 1 No tenderness
214 2 Tenderness
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1320 Right finger 4, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTR4 (60 years and over)
4951 1 No tenderness
202 2 Tenderness
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1321 Right finger 5, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTR5 (60 years and over)
4992 1 No tenderness
162 2 Tenderness
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1322 Left finger 2, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTL2 (60 years and over)
4959 1 No tenderness
183 2 Tenderness
160 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1323 Left finger 3, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTL3 (60 years and over)
4971 1 No tenderness
174 2 Tenderness
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1324 Left finger 4, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTL4 (60 years and over)
4969 1 No tenderness
176 2 Tenderness
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1325 Left finger 5, PIP joint: tenderness
PEP4CTL5 (60 years and over)
4994 1 No tenderness
148 2 Tenderness
160 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1326 Right finger 2, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSR2 (60 years and over)
5037 1 No swelling
116 2 Swelling
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1327 Right finger 3, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSR3 (60 years and over)
5027 1 No swelling
123 2 Swelling
152 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1328 Right finger 4, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSR4 (60 years and over)
5063 1 No swelling
91 2 Swelling
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1329 Right finger 5, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSR5 (60 years and over)
5099 1 No swelling
56 2 Swelling
147 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1330 Left finger 2, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSL2 (60 years and over)
5043 1 No swelling
100 2 Swelling
159 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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UPPER EXTREMITIES JOINT EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1331 Left finger 3, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSL3 (60 years and over)
5038 1 No swelling
108 2 Swelling
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1332 Left finger 4, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSL4 (60 years and over)
5068 1 No swelling
78 2 Swelling
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1333 Left finger 5, PIP joint: swelling
PEP4CSL5 (60 years and over)
5092 1 No swelling
51 2 Swelling
159 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1334 Right finger 2, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPR2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5017 1 No pain
135 2 Pain
150 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1335 Right finger 3, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPR3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5007 1 No pain
141 2 Pain
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1336 Right finger 4, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPR4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5027 1 No pain
126 2 Pain
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1337 Right finger 5, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPR5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5039 1 No pain
115 2 Pain
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1338 Left finger 2, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPL2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5036 1 No pain
106 2 Pain
160 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1339 Left finger 3, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPL3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5034 1 No pain
111 2 Pain
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1340 Left finger 4, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPL4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5047 1 No pain
98 2 Pain
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1341 Left finger 5, PIP joint: pain on
PEP4CPL5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5048 1 No pain
94 2 Pain
160 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1342 Right finger 1, interphalangeal (IP)
PEP4DTR1 joint: tenderness (60 years and over)
5010 1 No tenderness
143 2 Tenderness
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1343 Right finger 2, distal interphalangeal
PEP4DTR2 (DIP) joint: tenderness
(60 years and over)
4968 1 No tenderness
179 2 Tenderness
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1344 Right finger 3, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTR3 (60 years and over)
4969 1 No tenderness
174 2 Tenderness
159 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1345 Right finger 4, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTR4 (60 years and over)
4992 1 No tenderness
157 2 Tenderness
153 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1346 Right finger 5, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTR5 (60 years and over)
4984 1 No tenderness
169 2 Tenderness
149 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1347 Left finger 1, IP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTL1 (60 years and over)
5045 1 No tenderness
101 2 Tenderness
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1348 Left finger 2, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTL2 (60 years and over)
4990 1 No tenderness
144 2 Tenderness
168 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1349 Left finger 3, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTL3 (60 years and over)
4998 1 No tenderness
140 2 Tenderness
164 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1350 Left finger 4, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTL4 (60 years and over)
5018 1 No tenderness
123 2 Tenderness
161 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1351 Left finger 5, DIP joint: tenderness
PEP4DTL5 (60 years and over)
5018 1 No tenderness
122 2 Tenderness
162 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1352 Right finger 1, IP joint: swelling
PEP4DSR1 (60 years and over)
5113 1 No swelling
41 2 Swelling
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1353 Right finger 2, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSR2 (60 years and over)
5079 1 No swelling
69 2 Swelling
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1354 Right finger 3, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSR3 (60 years and over)
5080 1 No swelling
65 2 Swelling
157 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1355 Right finger 4, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSR4 (60 years and over)
5097 1 No swelling
53 2 Swelling
152 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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UPPER EXTREMITIES JOINT EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1356 Right finger 5, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSR5 (60 years and over)
5106 1 No swelling
48 2 Swelling
148 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1357 Left finger 1, IP joint: swelling
PEP4DSL1 (60 years and over)
5109 1 No swelling
38 2 Swelling
155 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1358 Left finger 2, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSL2 (60 years and over)
5082 1 No swelling
53 2 Swelling
167 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1359 Left finger 3, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSL3 (60 years and over)
5084 1 No swelling
55 2 Swelling
163 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1360 Left finger 4, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSL4 (60 years and over)
5093 1 No swelling
49 2 Swelling
160 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1361 Left finger 5, DIP joint: swelling
PEP4DSL5 (60 years and over)
5102 1 No swelling
39 2 Swelling
161 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1362 Right finger 1, IP joint: pain on
PEP4DPR1 passive motion (60 years and over)
5049 1 No pain
103 2 Pain
150 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1363 Right finger 2, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPR2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5028 1 No pain
120 2 Pain
154 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1364 Right finger 3, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPR3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5028 1 No pain
116 2 Pain
158 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1365 Right finger 4, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPR4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5046 1 No pain
103 2 Pain
153 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1366 Right finger 5, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPR5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5035 1 No pain
117 2 Pain
150 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1367 Left finger 1, IP joint: pain on passive
PEP4DPL1 motion (60 years and over)
5067 1 No pain
79 2 Pain
156 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1368 Left finger 2, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPL2 passive motion (60 years and over)
5034 1 No pain
100 2 Pain
168 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1369 Left finger 3, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPL3 passive motion (60 years and over)
5032 1 No pain
106 2 Pain
164 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1370 Left finger 4, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPL4 passive motion (60 years and over)
5048 1 No pain
92 2 Pain
162 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1371 Left finger 5, DIP joint: pain on
PEP4DPL5 passive motion (60 years and over)
5052 1 No pain
88 2 Pain
162 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1372 Bony thickening/spurs at CMC joint
PEP4CMCJ (60 years and over)
(during years 4, 5, and 6 of the survey)
2061 1 No thickening/spurs
55 2 Right
92 3 Left
293 4 Both
88 8 Blank but applicable
28722 Blank
1373 Overall deformities findings in upper
PEP4E1 extremities section (60 years and over)
2391 1 No findings
2706 2 Yes, findings
205 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1374 Heberden's nodes (DIP)
PEP4E1A (60 years and over)
2782 1 No Heberden's nodes
349 2 Right hand
137 3 Left hand
1828 4 Both hands
206 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1375 Bouchard's nodes (PIP)
PEP4E1B (60 years and over)
3835 1 No Bouchard's nodes
139 2 Right hand
61 3 Left hand
1060 4 Both hands
207 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1376 Swan neck (60 years and over)
PEP4E1C 4896 1 No Swan neck
55 2 Right hand
57 3 Left hand
87 4 Both hands
207 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1377 Boutonniere joints (60 years and over)
PEP4E1D 4978 1 No Boutonniere joints
47 2 Right hand
23 3 Left hand
48 4 Both hands
206 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1378 Ulnar deviation or subluxation at MCP or
PEP4E1E wrist (60 years and over)
4786 1 No deviation or subluxation
70 2 Right
39 3 Left
199 4 Both
208 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1379 Subcutaneous nodules on shaft of forearm
PEP4E1F (60 years and over)
5061 1 No nodules
12 2 Right
10 3 Left
10 4 Both
209 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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CENTRAL PULSE RATE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1380-1382 Central pulse rate (beats/min) See note
PEP5R (2 months - 4 years)
6302 076-170
403 888 Blank but applicable
24606 Blank
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BLOOD PRESSURE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1383 Cuff size used (5 years and over)
PEP6A 263 1 Infant
3996 2 Child
13338 3 Adult
5451 4 Large
206 5 Thigh
859 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1384 Arm selected (5 years and over)
PEP6B 20432 1 Right
2821 2 Left
860 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1385 Have you had any alcohol, coffee or
PEP6C cigarettes in the past 30 minutes?
(5 years and over)
231 1 Yes
23033 2 No
849 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1386-1388 Radial pulse rate (beats/min) See note
PEP6DR (5 years and over)
23264 040-188
849 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1389 Irregular pulse (5 years and over)
PEP6E 758 1 Yes
22513 2 No
842 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1390-1392 Maximum inflation level (MIL, mm Hg) See note
PEP6F (5 years and over)
23219 070-290
894 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1393-1395 First Korotkoff sound (K1), systolic, for
PEP6G1 first blood pressure (BP) measurement
(mm Hg) (5 years and over)
23100 052-258
1013 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1396-1398 Fourth Korotkoff sound (K4), diastolic,
PEP6G2 for first BP measurement (mm Hg)
(5-19 years)
5354 002-102
2186 888 Blank but applicable
23771 Blank
1399-1401 Fifth Korotkoff sound (K5), diastolic, See note
PEP6G3 for first BP measurement (mm Hg)
(5 years and over)
23070 000-136
1043 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1402 First BP measurement refused
PEP6G4 (5 years and over)
9 1 Yes, refused
23349 2 No, did not refuse
755 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1403-1405 K1, systolic, for second BP measurement
PEP6H1 (mm Hg) (5 years and over)
23087 054-256
1026 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1406-1408 K4, diastolic, for second BP measurement
PEP6H2 (mm Hg) (5-19 years)
5734 002-102
1806 888 Blank but applicable
23771 Blank
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1409-1411 K5, diastolic, for second BP measurement See note
PEP6H3 (mm Hg) (5 years and over)
23060 000-138
1053 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1412 Second BP measurement refused
PEP6H4 (5 years and over)
23 1 Yes, refused
23335 2 No, did not refuse
755 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1413-1415 K1, systolic, for third BP measurement
PEP6I1 (mm Hg) (5 years and over)
22981 052-264
1132 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1416-1418 K4, diastolic, for third BP measurement
PEP6I2 (mm Hg) (5-19 years)
5675 002-104
1865 888 Blank but applicable
23771 Blank
1419-1421 K5, diastolic, for third BP measurement See note
PEP6I3 (mm Hg) (5 years and over)
22949 000-140
1164 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1422 Third BP measurement refused
PEP6I4 (5 years and over)
44 1 Yes, refused
23314 2 No, did not refuse
755 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1423-1425 Overall average K1, systolic, blood See note
PEPMNK1R pressure from household and examination
center measurements (5 years and over)
23756 053-244
357 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1426-1427 Number of measurements used to compute
PEPNOK1R the overall average K1, systolic, blood
pressure from household and examination
center measurements (5 years and over)
35 01
127 02
7084 03
118 04
230 05
16162 06
357 88 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1428-1430 Overall average K5, diastolic, blood See note
PEPMNK5R pressure from household and examination
center measurements (5 years and over)
23044 006-142
1069 888 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1431-1432 Number of measurements used to compute
PEPNOK5R the overall average K5, diastolic, blood
pressure from household and examination
center measurements (5 years and over)
378 01
524 02
5775 03
164 04
308 05
15895 06
1069 88 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
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CHEST
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1433 Overall findings for chest section
PEP7 (decreased breath sounds, adventitious
sounds) (all ages)
28701 1 No findings
858 2 Yes, findings
1259 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1434 Decreased breath sounds in posterior
PEP7A1R portion of right lung (all ages)
29113 1 No decreased breath sounds
445 2 Decreased breath sounds
1260 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1435 Decreased breath sounds in posterior
PEP7A1L portion of left lung (all ages)
29134 1 No decreased breath sounds
423 2 Decreased breath sounds
1261 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1436 Adventitious sounds (rales, wheezes,
PEP7A2R rhonchi) in posterior portion of right
lung (all ages)
29138 1 No adventitious sounds
421 2 Adventitious sounds
1259 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1437 Adventitious sounds (rales, wheezes,
PEP7A2L rhonchi) in posterior portion of left
lung (all ages)
29161 1 No adventitious sounds
397 2 Adventitious sounds
1260 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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HEART
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1438 Overall findings for heart section
PEP8 (systolic and diastolic murmurs)
(all ages)
28589 1 No findings
936 2 Yes, findings
1293 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1439-1440 Systolic murmur (all ages)
PEP8A 28615 00 None
267 01 Grade 01
347 02 Grade 02
173 03 Grade 03
56 04 Grade 04
30 05 Grade 05
36 06 Grade 06
1294 88 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1441-1442 Diastolic murmur (all ages)
PEP8B 29444 00 None
59 01 Grade 01
11 02 Grade 02
6 03 Grade 03
2 04 Grade 04
2 05 Grade 05
1 06 Grade 06
1293 88 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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DERMATITIS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1443 Overall findings for dermatitis section
PEP9 (hand dermatitis on palms, dorsa, or
palmar or dorsal fingers or lichenified
dermatitis on wrists, elbows, or knees)
5-59 years)
17603 1 No findings
364 2 Yes, findings
844 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
1444 Palms: redness/inflammation, vesicles
PEP9A (5-59 years)
17791 1 No redness/inflammation or vesicles
127 2 Redness/inflammation
18 3 Vesicles
30 4 Both inflammation and vesicles
845 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
1445 Palmar fingers: redness/inflammation,
PEP9B vesicles (5-59 years)
17771 1 No redness/inflammation or vesicles
149 2 Redness/inflammation
14 3 Vesicles
33 4 Both inflammation and vesicles
844 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
1446 Dorsal: redness/inflammation, vesicles
PEP9C (5-59 years)
17867 1 No redness/inflammation or vesicles
88 2 Redness/inflammation
3 3 Vesicles
9 4 Both inflammation and vesicles
844 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1447 Dorsal fingers: redness/inflammation,
PEP9D vesicles (5-59 years)
17839 1 No redness/inflammation or vesicles
100 2 Redness/inflammation
11 3 Vesicles
17 4 Both inflammation and vesicles
844 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
1448 Lichenified dermatitis on wrists,
PEP9E elbows, or knees (5-59 years)
17832 1 No lichenified dermatitis
117 2 Yes, findings
862 8 Blank but applicable
12500 Blank
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LOWER EXTREMITIES JOINT EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1449 Overall findings for great toe joint
PEP10 section (metatarsophalangeal (MTP), IP):
tender, swelling, pain
(60 years and over)
4613 1 No findings
381 2 Yes, findings
308 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1450 Right great toe, MTP joint: tender on
PEP10MTR palpation (60 years and over)
4803 1 No tenderness
177 2 Tenderness
322 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1451 Left great toe, MTP joint: tender on
PEP10MTL palpation (60 years and over)
4791 1 No tenderness
194 2 Tenderness
317 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1452 Right great toe, MTP joint: swelling
PEP10MSR (60 years and over)
4965 1 No swelling
14 2 Swelling
323 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1453 Left great toe, MTP joint: swelling
PEP10MSL (60 years and over)
4968 1 No swelling
14 2 Swelling
320 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1454 Right great toe, MTP joint: pain on
PEP10MPR passive motion (60 years and over)
4833 1 No pain
148 2 Pain
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1455 Left great toe, MTP joint: pain on
PEP10MPL passive motion (60 years and over)
4842 1 No pain
139 2 Pain
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1456 Right great toe, IP joint: tender on
PEP10ITR palpation (60 years and over)
4849 1 No tenderness
132 2 Tenderness
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1457 Left great toe, IP joint: tender on
PEP10ITL palpation (60 years and over)
4831 1 No tenderness
152 2 Tenderness
319 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1458 Right great toe, IP joint: swelling
PEP10ISR (60 years and over)
4965 1 No swelling
13 2 Swelling
324 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1459 Left great toe, IP joint: swelling
PEP10ISL (60 years and over)
4967 1 No swelling
14 2 Swelling
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1460 Right great toe, IP joint: pain on
PEP10IPR passive motion (60 years and over)
4873 1 No pain
107 2 Pain
322 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1461 Left great toe, IP joint: pain on
PEP10IPL passive motion (60 years and over)
4870 1 No pain
111 2 Pain
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1462 Overall findings for knee joint
PEP10B manifestations section (knee: crepitus,
tenderness, swelling, pain)
(60 years and over)
1246 1 No findings
3721 2 Yes, findings
335 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1463 Knee: crepitus (60 years and over)
PEP10B1 2749 1 No crepitus
359 2 Right
282 3 Left
1571 4 Both
341 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1464 Knee: tender on palpation
PEP10B2 (60 years and over)
4471 1 No tenderness
183 2 Right
135 3 Left
176 4 Both
337 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1465 Knee: swelling (60 years and over)
PEP10B3 4705 1 No swelling
80 2 Right
77 3 Left
103 4 Both
337 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1466 Knee: pain on passive motion
PEP10B4 (60 years and over)
4248 1 No pain
223 2 Right
201 3 Left
293 4 Both
337 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1467 Right knee: maximum limitation on
PEP10B5 passive motion (60 years and over)
2905 0 145 degrees
1641 1 130-144 degrees
207 2 115-129 degrees
161 3 75-114 degrees
32 4 < 75 degrees
356 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1468 Left knee: maximum limitation on passive
PEP10B6 motion (60 years and over)
2895 0 145 degrees
1653 1 130-144 degrees
192 2 115-129 degrees
169 3 75-114 degrees
34 4 < 75 degrees
359 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1469 Overall findings for foot deformities
PEP10C section (hammer toes, bunions)
(60 years and over)
2156 1 No findings
2859 2 Yes, findings
287 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1470 Hammer toes (60 years and over)
PEP10C1 3559 1 No hammer toes
282 2 Right
216 3 Left
956 4 Both
289 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1471 Bunions (60 years and over)
PEP10C2 2506 1 No bunions
262 2 Right
310 3 Left
1935 4 Both
289 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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BREAST SIZE AND TANNER STAGING
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1472-1474 Right breast size (largest diameter, mm)
PEP11A1 (2 months - 4 years)
6471 002-055
234 888 Blank but applicable
24606 Blank
1475-1477 Left breast size (largest diameter, mm)
PEP11A2 (2 months - 4 years)
6468 001-048
237 888 Blank but applicable
24606 Blank
1478 Pubic hair stage (8-18 years) See note
PEP11B1 1458 1 Stage 1
473 2 Stage 2
470 3 Stage 3
822 4 Stage 4
1206 5 Stage 5
626 8 Blank but applicable
26256 Blank
1479 Genitalia stage (8-18 years) See note
PEP11B2 492 1 Stage 1
522 2 Stage 2
271 3 Stage 3
308 4 Stage 4
611 5 Stage 5
267 8 Blank but applicable
28840 Blank
1480 Breast stage, least developed breast See note
PEP11B3 (8-18 years)
451 1 Stage 1
326 2 Stage 2
334 3 Stage 3
334 4 Stage 4
809 5 Stage 5
330 8 Blank but applicable
28727 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1481 Health status (all ages)
PEP13A 16230 1 Excellent
5543 2 Very good
6078 3 Good
1665 4 Fair
305 5 Poor
997 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1482 Evidence of disabling cognitive
PEP13B impairment preventing subject from
complying with examination (all ages)
29693 1 No impairment
140 2 Impairment
985 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1483 Possible active infection (all ages)
PEP13C 28315 1 No infection
1515 2 Possible infection
988 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1484 Able to communicate appropriately for
PEP13D age (3 years and over)
25207 1 Yes
224 2 No
899 8 Blank but applicable
4981 Blank
1485 Estimated level of difficulty: walking
PEP13E1A 1/4 mile (5 years and over)
20416 1 No difficulty (PEP13E2A)
1302 2 Some difficulty
921 3 Moderate difficulty
668 4 Could not be done
806 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1486 Prognosis over 1 year: walking 1/4 mile
PEP13E1B (5 years and over)
89 1 Full recovery
165 2 Partial recovery
2331 3 No change
304 4 More deterioration
808 8 Blank but applicable
27614 Blank
1487 Estimated level of difficulty: running
PEP13E2A 100 yards (5 years and over)
14967 1 No difficulty (PEP13E3A)
3239 2 Some difficulty
2085 3 Moderate difficulty
3017 4 Could not be done
805 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1488 Prognosis over 1 year: running 100 yards
PEP13E2B (5 years and over)
411 1 Full recovery
599 2 Partial recovery
6958 3 No change
370 4 More deterioration
808 8 Blank but applicable
22165 Blank
1489 Estimated level of difficulty: stooping,
PEP13E3A crouching, or kneeling
(5 years and over)
18207 1 No difficulty (PEP13E4A)
2938 2 Some difficulty
1553 3 Moderate difficulty
609 4 Could not be done
806 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1490 Prognosis over 1 year: stooping,
PEP13E3B crouching, or kneeling
(5 years and over)
398 1 Full recovery
514 2 Partial recovery
3923 3 No change
262 4 More deterioration
809 8 Blank but applicable
25405 Blank
1491 Estimated level of difficulty: small
PEP13E4A motor movements in hand like opening a
jar, opening a door, or picking up a
pencil (5 years and over)
21069 1 No difficulty (PEP13E5A)
1722 2 Some difficulty
467 3 Moderate difficulty
48 4 Could not be done
807 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1492 Prognosis over 1 year: small motor
PEP13E4B movements in hand like opening a jar,
opening a door, or picking up a pencil
(5 years and over)
24 1 Full recovery
41 2 Partial recovery
2070 3 No change
101 4 More deterioration
808 8 Blank but applicable
28267 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1493 Estimated level of difficulty: doing
PEP13E5A heavy housework, gardening, exercise,
or play (5 years and over)
17530 1 No difficulty (End)
3042 2 Some difficulty
1678 3 Moderate difficulty
1054 4 Could not be done
809 8 Blank but applicable
7198 Blank
1494 Prognosis over 1 year: doing heavy
PEP13E5B housework, gardening, exercise, or play
(5 years and over)
460 1 Full recovery
579 2 Partial recovery
4454 3 No change
279 4 More deterioration
811 8 Blank but applicable
24728 Blank
1495 Estimated level of difficulty: play
PEP13F1A (2 months - 4 years)
6467 1 No difficulty
38 2 Some difficulty
14 3 Moderate difficulty
2 4 Could not be done
184 8 Blank but applicable
24606 Blank
1496 Prognosis over 1 year: play
PEP13F1B (2 months - 4 years)
7 1 Full recovery
19 2 Partial recovery
10 3 No change
17 4 More deterioration
185 8 Blank but applicable
31073 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1497 Referral level assigned to sample person See note
PEPLEVEL 162 1 Level 1
1519 2 Level 2
28184 3 Level 3
953 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1498-1502 Examiner number
PEPTECH 1970 03001
4129 03002
260 03003
3207 03004
1204 03005
371 03006
9529 03007
2293 03008
1907 03009
199 03010
2036 03011
2044 03012
1669 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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NOTES
PEP11B1: Pubic hair stage
A proportion of the "Blank but applicable" data for this variable
was due to refusal to participate. Refusal rates for Tanner
staging of pubic hair for males and females (Tanner, 1962) are
tabulated below.
Male Female
Age at Number Number Percent Number Number Percent
interview examined refused refused examined refused refused
8 267 17 6 250 15 6
9 288 9 3 277 21 8
10 291 24 8 261 24 9
11 279 13 5 289 26 9
12 208 15 7 223 13 6
13 196 15 8 232 20 9
14 189 11 6 226 33 15
15 185 7 4 193 19 10
16 198 10 5 229 25 11
17 195 20 10 215 20 9
18 175 12 7 189 17 9
PEP11B2: Genitalia stage
A proportion of the "Blank but applicable" data for this variable
was due to refusal to participate. Refusal rates for Tanner
staging of male genitalia (Tanner, 1962) are tabulated below.
Age at Number Number Percent
interview examined refused refused
8 267 17 6
9 288 8 3
10 291 23 8
11 279 13 5
12 208 15 7
13 196 15 8
14 189 11 6
15 185 7 4
16 198 10 5
17 195 20 10
18 175 12 7
PEP11B3: Breast stage, least developed breast
A proportion of the "Blank but applicable" data for this variable
was due to refusal to participate. Refusal rates for Tanner
staging of female breast development (Tanner, 1962) are tabulated
below.
Age at Number Number Percent
interview examined refused refused
8 250 14 6
9 277 21 8
10 261 20 8
11 289 21 7
12 223 13 6
13 232 17 7
14 226 29 13
15 193 17 9
16 229 22 10
17 215 17 8
18 189 16 8
PEP3A2: In a wheelchair or stretcher
Sitting in a wheelchair did not mean necessarily that the
individual was confined to a wheelchair. Examinees deemed frail
or physically unable to maneuver in the MEC used a wheelchair
while being examined. Information about wheelchair use also can
be found in the MEC Physical Function Evaluation.
PEP3B2TL, PEP3B2TR, PEP3LLEG, PEP3RLEG: Amputee/cast, great toes and
legs findings
These variables were recoded to ensure consistency between the
first three and last three years of the survey. Therefore,
variable labels differ from those on the Physician's Examination
form (U.S. DHHS, 1996b). The three cases of a "Cast" finding
with no specific site noted (coded as 09) in PEP3LLEG and
PEP3RLEG represent the early procedure in which the physician
entered a finding for a cast anywhere on the leg (hip, knee, or
ankle). In later years, the physician specified where on the leg
the cast was located. During data editing, the specific cast
locations coded separately were incorporated into PEP3LLEG and
PEP3RLEG as codes "10 Cast hip," "11 Cast knee," and "12 Cast
ankle." In addition, if a joint was coded as amputated in
PEP3LLEG or PEP3RLEG, the great toe distal to the amputated joint
was coded as "3 Amputated above the toe." For example, if the
left leg was amputated below the knee and above the ankle joint
(code 06), the great toe variables PEP3B2TL and PEP3B2TR were
coded as "3 Amputated above the toe."
PEP3B2TR: Amputee/cast, right great toe
See note for PEP3B2TL.
PEP3BFL1-PEP3BFL5, PEP3BFR1-PEP3BFR5, PEP3LARM, PEP3RARM: Amputee/cast,
fingers and arms findings
These variables were recoded to ensure consistency between the
first three and last three years of the survey. Therefore,
variable labels differ from those on the Physician's Examination
form (U.S. DHHS, 1996b). The four cases of a "Cast" finding with
no specific site noted (coded as 09) in PEP3LARM and PEP3RARM
represent the early procedure in which the physician entered a
finding for a cast anywhere on the arm (shoulder, elbow, or
wrist). In later years, the physician specified where on the arm
the cast was located. During data editing, the specific cast
locations coded separately were incorporated into variables
PEP3LARM and PEP3RARM as codes "10 Cast shoulder," "11 Cast
elbow," and "12 Cast wrist." If a joint was coded as amputated
in PEP3LARM or PEP3RARM, the fingers distal to the amputated
joint were coded as "4 Amputated above the finger." For
example, if the left wrist joint was coded as amputated (code
07), the finger variables (PEP3BFL1-PEP3BFL5) were coded as "4
Amputated above the finger."
PEP3LARM: Left arm amputee/cast findings
See note for PEP3BFL1.
PEP3LLEG: Left leg amputee/cast findings
See note for PEP3B2TL.
PEP3RARM: Right arm amputee/cast findings
See note for PEP3BFL1.
PEP3RLEG: Right leg amputee/cast findings
See note for PEP3B2TL.
PEP5R: Central pulse rate
This variable is a 60-second pulse rate derived by multiplying
the central pulse count at 30 seconds by two.
PEP6DR: Radial pulse rate
This variable is a 60-second pulse rate derived by multiplying
the radial pulse count at 15 seconds by four.
PEP6F: Maximum inflation level (MIL)
The MIL was obtained to determine the highest level to which the
blood pressure cuff should be inflated. It represents a level 30
mm Hg higher than the point at which the radial pulse disappeared.
PEP6G3, PEP6H3, PEP6I3: K5 blood pressure measurements
Zero is considered a valid observation for diastolic (K5)
measurements when pulse sounds continue to be heard down to 0 mm
Hg.
PEP6H3: Second K5 blood pressure measurement
See note for PEP6G3.
PEP6I3: Third K5 blood pressure measurement
See note for PEP6G3.
PEPLEVEL: Medical referral level
Based on the results of the physician's examination, the examinee
was placed in one of the following three medical referral
categories (U.S. DHHS, 1996b):
Level I -- Major medical emergencies that warranted immediate
attention by a health care provider
Level II -- Major medical findings that warranted attention by a
health care provider within two weeks
Level III -- All other findings reported to the examinee
PEPMNK1R: Average K1, systolic blood pressure
This variable is the arithmetic mean of six or fewer K1
measurements obtained at the household interview (maximum of
three) and the MEC examination (maximum of three). If the
examinee did not have blood pressure measurements taken in the
examination center, this variable was calculated from measurements
taken at the household interview. All blood pressure
determinations were recorded to the nearest even number. However,
since the variable is an arithmetic mean, it may include odd
numbers.
PEPMNK5R: Average K5, diastolic blood pressure
This variable is the arithmetic mean of six or fewer K5
measurements obtained at the household interview (maximum of
three) and the MEC examination (maximum of three). Even if the
examinee did not have blood pressure measurements taken in the
examination center, this variable was calculated from
measurements taken at the household interview. All blood pressure
determinations were recorded to the nearest even number. However,
since the variable is an arithmetic mean, it may include odd
numbers. The arithmetic mean was calculated using only (K5)
measurements greater than zero. Any K5 measurements of zero were
set to missing when calculating the K5 arithmetic mean.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
Body measurements were recorded for all examinees by a trained
examiner in the mobile examination center (MEC). The protocol for this
component did not detail any medical, safety or other exclusions.
The body measurements examination included measures of weight, standing
height, lengths, skinfolds, circumferences, and breadths. In
cases when examinees had to leave the MEC early and were unable
to participate in the complete body measures component, at a
minimum, weight and standing height or recumbent length were
measured.
Persons aged under one year or 20 years and over who were examined only
in their homes were given a subset of the body measures. These measures
were taken by trained technicians who used equipment and procedures
comparable to those used in the mobile examination centers. Therefore,
the home examination body measures were incorporated into the body
measures data set.
To determine which subjects were home examinees, the DMPSTAT
variable (3=home-examined) should be used. When analyzing data
for combined home-examined and MEC-examined subjects, the
combined MEC- plus home-examined sample weights should be used
(WTPFHX6). When using only MEC items or measures, the MEC
examination sample weight should be used (WTPFEX6). For more
information on the use of sample weights in the NHANES III data
analysis, refer to the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S.
DHHS, 1996b).
The following are the names shown on the Home Examination form in the
Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 1988-1994 (original home exam variable name; new
name) for home examination body measures (NCHS, 1994, p. 313; U.S. DHHS,
1996b). In the home exam, the only body measures taken were weight (A1;
BMPWT), standing height (A2; BMPHT), arm circumference (A6; BMPARMCI),
and triceps skinfold (A5; BMPTRI). For infants aged less than one year,
recumbent length (A3; BMPRECUM) was measured instead of stature, and
head circumference (A4; BMPHEAD) was added. For examinees who received
only a home examination, the measures listed above are the only body
measures available for analysis. Values for all other body measures for
these examinees appear as blank.
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) data are considered a part
of body measurements and have been included with the body
measurement data. However, the BIA resistance and reactance
measures were recorded by the physicians in the physician's
examination component, hence the "PEP" variable prefix.
For general guidelines on standard procedures that were followed
for the anthropometric measures, refer to The Anthropometric
Standardization Reference Manual (Lohman, 1988). For specific
guidelines, the Anthropometric Procedures Video that demonstrates
the NHANES III anthropometric procedures in detail is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office (U.S. DHHS, 1996a).
The MEC health technicians, ultrasonographers, dentists, and home
examination health technicians were trained by two trainers to do
the anthropometric measurements. The two trainers were
cross-standardized initially and then annually during the survey.
Group retraining occurred twice during the survey. Periodic
visits to the field by each of the trainers assured ongoing
quality control in the accuracy and reliability of the
procedures.
This data set includes body measurements for women who were
pregnant at the time of the exam. Analysts should determine
whether it is appropriate to exclude data for these women for a
given analysis. Pregnancy status information is found in the
variable MAPF12R in the MEC Adult Questionnaire and in the
variable MYPC17 in the MEC Youth Questionnaire.
During the editing process, outliers were scrutinized using
univariate and multivariate methods to help identify implausible
values. When there was insufficient information to conclude that
values were invalid, they were left in the data set. Analysts
should examine the data spread and consider whether it is
appropriate to include or exclude extreme values in a given
analysis.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal
data consistency. Notes have been provided for variables
requiring additional explanation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1503-1507 Examiner number
BMPTECH1 30426 01001-09018
392 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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WEIGHT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1508-1513 Weight (kg)
BMPWT (2 months and over)
31132 0002.8-0241.8
179 888888 Blank but applicable
1514 Weight source flag See note
BMPWTFLG 30324 0 No substitution
667 3 Modeled from reported value
320 4 Reported value
1515-1519 Weight (lbs) See note
BMPWTLBS (2 months and over)
31132 006.2-00532
179 88888 Blank but applicable
1520-1523 Self-reported weight (lbs) See note
BMPSRWL (12-16 years)
1673 0078-0350
406 8888 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
1524-1527 Body mass index See note
BMPBMI 27830 07.3-79.6
227 8888 Blank but applicable
3254 Blank
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HEIGHTS, LENGTHS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1528-1532 Standing height (cm)
BMPHT (2 years and over)
27935 073.6-206.5
122 88888 Blank but applicable
3254 Blank
1533 Standing height source flag See note
BMPHTFLG 27514 0 No substitution
226 1 Modeled from spirometry height
66 2 Spirometry height
241 3 Modeled from reported value
10 5 Recumbent length
3254 Blank
1534-1538 Standing height (in) See note
BMPHTIN (2 years and over)
27935 00029-081.3
122 88888 Blank but applicable
3254 Blank
1539-1543 Recumbent length (cm)
BMPRECUM (2 months-3 years)
5525 039.1-119.5
118 88888 Blank but applicable
25668 Blank
1544 Recumbent length flag See note
BMPRECFL 5466 0 No substitution
42 3 Modeled from reported value
135 6 Stature
25668 Blank
1545-1549 Sitting height (cm)
BMPSITHT (2 years and over)
27009 036.9-110.2
590 88888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
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HEIGHTS, LENGTHS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1550-1552 Self-reported height (in) See note
BMPSRHIS (12-16 years)
1957 036-091
122 888 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
1553-1556 Upper leg length (cm)
BMPLEG (2 years and over)
26313 12.9-58.1
1286 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1557-1560 Knee height (cm)
BMPKNEE (60 years and over)
4938 0032-63.3
364 8888 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
1561-1564 Upper arm length (cm)
BMPARML (2 months and over)
29606 06.2-64.8
1212 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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BREADTHS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1565-1568 Biacromial breadth (cm)
BMPBIAC (3 years and over)
25357 15.3-58.3
973 8888 Blank but applicable
4981 Blank
1569-1573 Biiliac breadth (cm)
BMPBIIL (2 years and over)
26352 009.8-048.7
1247 88888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1574-1577 Elbow breadth (cm)
BMPELB (2 years and over)
26541 0003-10.4
1058 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1578-1581 Wrist breadth (cm)
BMPWRIST (2 years and over)
26536 02.7-08.3
1063 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
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CIRCUMFERENCES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1582-1585 Head circumference (cm)
BMPHEAD (2 months-7 years)
8609 34.4-58.1
259 8888 Blank but applicable
22443 Blank
1586-1589 Arm circumference (cm)
BMPARMC (2 months and over)
30020 0009-61.2
1291 8888 Blank but applicable
1590-1594 Waist circumference (cm)
BMPWAIST (2 years and over)
26288 034.5-174.1
1311 88888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1595-1599 Buttocks circumference (cm)
BMPBUTTO (2 years and over)
26290 027.8-179.2
1309 88888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1600-1603 Waist-to-hip ratio See note
BMPWHR 26236 0.51-2.09
1363 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1604-1608 Thigh circumference (cm)
BMPTHICI (2 years and over)
26188 00016-093.8
1411 88888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
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SKINFOLDS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1609-1612 Triceps skinfold (mm) See note
BMPTRI (2 months and over)
29571 01.9-48.5
311 5555 Skinfold too large for caliper
1429 8888 Blank but applicable
1613-1616 Subscapular skinfold (mm) See note
BMPSUB (2 months and over)
28502 02.8-0049
397 5555 Skinfold too large for caliper
1919 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1617-1620 Suprailiac skinfold (mm) See note
BMPSUP (2 years and over)
25487 02.3-49.4
636 5555 Skinfold too large for caliper
1476 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
1621-1624 Thigh skinfold (mm) See note
BMPTHI (2 years and over)
23814 02.2-49.5
1574 5555 Skinfold too large for caliper
2211 8888 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
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BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS (BIA)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1625 Examinee pregnant--cannot obtain BIA See note
PEPPREG 197 1 Yes
17840 2 No
1662 8 Blank but applicable
85 9 Don't know
11527 Blank
1626 Examinee had pacemaker--cannot See note
PEPPACE obtain BIA
41 1 Yes
17996 2 No
1738 8 Blank but applicable
9 9 Don't know
11527 Blank
1627-1630 BIA resistance (ohms) See note
PEP12A1 (12 years and over)
17726 0269-0950
1820 8888 Blank but applicable
11765 Blank
1631-1634 BIA reactance (ohms) See note
PEP12B1 (12 years and over)
17712 0013-0135
1834 8888 Blank but applicable
11765 Blank
NOTES
BMPBMI: Body mass index
BMPBMI was computed from weight and standing height using the
following formula: BMPBMI=BMPWT/((BMPHT/100)**2).
BMPHTFLG, BMPRECFL, BMPWTFLG: Standing height, recumbent length, and
weight source flags
Weight, standing height, and recumbent length are fundamental
body measures essential to most analyses of other health
examination data. Therefore, during data editing, a special
procedure was established and followed only for those three
variables when the primary measures were missing. This
procedure allowed available alternate source data to be
substituted for missing primary source data. In selected
cases, when data were absent from the primary health
examination, the source of the substitution is indicated by a
derived indicator (flag) variable (i.e., BMPWTFLG, BMPHTFLG,
BMPRECFL). These substitutions were derived from tests on
the actual data and evaluated and selected using cross-
validations on the actual data; they yielded satisfactory
results with R-squared values and correlations. The flag
values range from 00 to 06, and corresponding interpretations
of these flag codes have been summarized as follows:
00 No substitution
01 Modeled from spirometry height (i.e., standing height
measured in the spirometry exam)
02 Direct substitution for standing height from spirometry
standing height
03 Modeled from interview reported value
04 Direct substitution for weight from reported weight
05 Direct substitution for standing height from measured
recumbent length
06 Direct substitution for recumbent length from measured
standing height
The approach to obtain substitutions for "Blank but
applicable" (8-filled) primary recumbent length, standing
height, and weight, ranked in order of data availability,
included:
Recumbent length (age 2-47 months)
Direct substitution from stature, if present, into recumbent
length (age 2-3 years)(code 06).
If no substitution was possible from stature, a sex-specific
model with reported length, race/ethnicity, age (mo),
education of adult reference person, and reported weight was
used (code 03).
Height (age 2-16 years)
Direct substitution from recumbent length (age 2-3 years)
(code 05).
Direct substitution from spirometry height (age 8-16 years)
(code 02)
If spirometry height was not available, a sex- and
year-of-age-specific model with reported height, race/ethnicity,
age (mo), education of adult reference person, and reported
weight was used (code 03).
Height (age 17 years and over)
A sex-specific model with spirometry height, reported
height, race/ethnicity, age (mo), and reported weight was
used (code 01).
If spirometry height was not available, a sex-specific model
with reported height, race/ethnicity, and age (mo) was used
(code 03).
Weight (age 2-23 months)
A sex- and year-of-age-specific model with reported weight,
race/ethnicity, age (mo), education of adult reference
person, and measured recumbent length was used (code 03).
Weight (age 2-11 years)
Sex- and year-of-age-specific model with reported weight,
race/ethnicity, age (mo), education of adult reference
person, and measured standing height was used (Code 03).
Weight (age 12-16 years)
Sex- and year-of-age-specific model with reported weight,
race/ethnicity, and measured stature was used (code 03).
Weight (age 17 years and over)
A sex-specific model with reported weight, reported weight
from bone density screener questionnaire, measured height,
race/ethnicity, and age (yr) was used (code 03).
If the above variables were not present, direct substitution
from reported weight was used (code 04).
BMPHTIN: Standing height (in)
BMPHTIN is standing height converted to inches from
centimeters and was calculated as BMPHTIN=BMPHT/2.54.
BMPRECFL: Recumbent length source flag
See note for BMPHTFLG.
BMPSRHIS and BMPSRWL: Self-reported height (in) and weight (lbs)
BMPSRHIS is a derived variable that converts reported height in
feet and inches to total inches. It is equal to the reported
height in feet multiplied by 12 plus the reported height in inches.
All NHANES III participants were asked to report their current
height in feet and inches and their weight in pounds. Reported
height (BMPSRHIS) and weight (BMPSRWL) information was obtained
from adolescents (aged 12 through 16 years) during the body
measures component just prior to the actual measurement of
weight (BMPWT) and height (BMPHT). For examinees of all other
ages, data for similar reported values can be found in the
Household Adult Questionnaire among persons aged over 17
years for height (HAM5S) and weight (HAM6S) and in the
Household Youth Questionnaire among persons aged less than
12 years for height (HYB18S) and weight (HYB19S). Note that
in the data editing process some unusual values for reported
height were observed. For persons aged 12 through 16 years,
values less than 3 feet were deleted and recoded as "Blank
but applicable" (8888).
BMPSRWL: Self-reported weight (lbs)
See note for BMPSRHIS.
BMPSUB, BMPSUP, BMPTHI, BMPTRI: Skinfolds
For NHANES III, the body measurements protocol specified
that skinfolds would be measured at four different anatomic
body sites. Independent measures were taken at each body
site by two technicians, resulting in a minimum of two
skinfold observations for each site.
If the difference between the two measurements at a given
site was within a pre-specified tolerance limit, no further
measurements were taken at that site. The tolerance limits
increased by 2 mm for every 10 mm measured. For the first two
measures, the first measure represents the base. Thus, from 0-10
mm, observations were acceptable if they differed from the base
measurement by 2 mm or less; from 10-20 mm, observations were
acceptable if they differed from the base measurement by 4 mm or
less; from 20-30 mm, observations were acceptable if they differed
from the base measurement by 6 mm or less, and so on. If
the difference between the two measurements at a given site
did exceed the tolerance limit, each technician repeated and
recorded a second measurement, resulting in a total of four
measurements at that skinfold site.
The summary skinfold values were computed as follows:
If data were available for the third and fourth measurements
and the difference between those measurements was within the
specified tolerance limit, then the summary value was the
mean of the third and fourth measurements. In all other
cases, the summary value was the mean of all available
skinfold measurements at that site.
Tolerance: Tolerance was defined using the base skinfold measure.
For the third and fourth measures, the third measure represents the
base.
If base > 0 and base <= 10 then tolerance is 2 mm
If base > 10 and base <= 20 then tolerance is 4 mm
If base > 20 and base <= 30 then tolerance is 6 mm
If base > 30 and base <= 40 then tolerance is 8 mm
If base > 40 then tolerance is 10 mm.
This approach resulted in a single skinfold value for each
of four anatomic locations in the final analytic data.
These four locations were reported as triceps (BMPTRI),
subscapular (BMPSUB), suprailiac (BMPSUP), and thigh
(BMPTHI) skinfolds.
BMPSUP: Suprailiac skinfold (mm)
See note for BMPSUB.
BMPTHI: Thigh skinfold (mm)
See note for BMPSUB.
BMPTRI: Triceps skinfold (mm)
See note for BMPSUB.
BMPWHR: Waist-to-hip ratio
BMPWHR was calculated as BMPWAIST/BMPBUTTO.
BMPWTFLG: Weight source flag
See note for BMPHTFLG.
BMPWTLBS: Weight (lbs)
BMPWTLBS is weight converted to pounds from kilograms and
was calculated as BMPWTLBS=BMPWT x 2.2.
PEP12A1 and PEP12B1: BIA resistance and reactance (ohms)
Data for bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are
considered a part of body measurements and have been
included here with the body measurement data. However, the
BIA resistance and reactance measures were recorded by the
physicians in the Physician's Examination component, hence
the "PEP" variable prefix. Analyses that may require the
examiner identification for BIA data should use the physician
examiner number (PEPTECH).
BIA measurements are known to be affected by a variety of
factors, including amputations, metal replacements, and
pregnancy. Persons who were left-side amputees or had metal
pins in their hips with hip replacements were not excluded
from receiving the BIA procedure. However, in the data
editing process, BIA resistance (PEP12A1) and BIA reactance
(PEP12B1) data for persons with either right- or left-side
amputations, who were pregnant, or who had metal pins in
their hips were recoded to 8888.
The "Blank but applicable" counts for PEP12A1 and PEP12B1
reflect cases in which persons were examined by the
physician but in which the BIA procedure was not done for
various reasons. The balance is accounted for by persons
who were not examined by the physician.
PEP12B1: BIA reactance (ohms)
See note for PEP12A1.
PEPPACE and PEPPREG: Pacemaker or pregnancy -- cannot obtain BIA
To determine who should be excluded from receiving the BIA
procedure as a safety precaution, examinees were asked if they
had a pacemaker or were pregnant. PEPPREG was a self-reported
variable and not an adjudicated assessment of pregnancy status;
therefore, it should not be used as the definitive pregnancy
variable (analysts are referred to MAPF12R and MYPC17 variables
for pregnancy status).
TOTAL NUTRIENT INTAKES
Dietary interviews were administered to all examinees by a trained
dietary interviewer in the mobile examination center (MEC). The
nutrient intakes reported in this file include nutrients from foods
and beverages reported in the 24-hour dietary recall. The nutrient
intakes do not include nutrients obtained from other sources (i.e.,
nutritional supplements, antacids, medications, salt and seasonings
added to prepared foods at the table, and plain unbottled drinking
water). Questionnaire data on food sufficiency, intake of plain
drinking water, and salt use are included in this file as well.
Detailed information about the individual foods reported by
respondents will be released as a separate dietary data file.
Analysts are encouraged to use six years of survey data in their
analyses. The reliability of estimates is improved when larger sample
sizes are used. For more detailed information, see the Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines for NHANES III (U.S. DHHS, 1996b). In addition,
MEC final examination weights (WTPFEX6) should be used when analyzing
the total nutrient intake data and related questionnaire data in this
file. For more information on the use of sample weights in NHANES III
data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Respondents reported all foods and beverages consumed except plain
drinking water (i.e., not bottled) for the previous 24-hour time
period (midnight to midnight). An automated, microcomputer-based
dietary interview and coding system known as the NHANES III Dietary
Data Collection (DDC) System was used to collect all NHANES III
dietary recall data. The DDC system was developed for use in the
survey by the University of Minnesota's Nutrition Coordinating Center
(NCC). Total nutrient intakes are reported in this file for
respondents whose dietary recalls were coded complete and reliable
(DRPSTAT=1).
The dietary interviews were conducted in English and Spanish by
bilingual dietary interviewers in a private room to ensure
confidentiality. Proxy respondents were permitted for infants and
children aged two months through five years and for other respondents
who were unable to report on their own. Children aged six to 11 years
were permitted to report their own intake if the interviewer deemed it
acceptable and appropriate, but many interviewers for respondents in
this age category were completed by proxy or with the child and a
proxy. The dietary interviewers contacted other information sources
such as care providers and schools to obtain complete dietary intake
data for respondents.
The primary source of food composition data for NHANES III is the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Survey Nutrient Database; two nutrient
files were provided by USDA for use in NHANES III (USDA 1993, 1995).
Each USDA file contained food composition values that were appropriate
for the time period during which the NHANES III data were collected.
Additionally, food composition data for a small number of herbs and
spices were obtained from NCC (NCC, 1996).
The DDC system's foods database was designed specifically to handle
time-related changes in food descriptions, food amounts, and recipes;
updated information was applied retrospectively to data collected in
the early part of NHANES III. As was mentioned earlier, two USDA food
composition databases were used to assign nutrient values to the
NHANES III dietary recalls (USDA 1993; USDA, 1995). In addition to
data changes that occurred in the nutrient values of foods due to food
product reformulations, recipe changes, and so forth, the U.S.
marketplace underwent tremendous growth and change as new food product
lines were introduced and new food components were added to the food
supply (e.g., fat substitutes and artificial sweeteners). The impact
of these and other changes may require additional analysis.
Dietary recall interviews were edited by the interviewers to ensure
that they were as complete as possible. NCHS completed all final
editing and determinations regarding the completeness and reliability
of the dietary recalls. Analysts should note that the data reported
are self-reported data. Extreme values were verified.
Information pertaining to the use of nutritional supplements and
antacids was reported separately during the Household Adult and
Household Youth Questionnaires.
A number of quality-control monitoring techniques were employed during
the survey. For example, the techniques for monitoring the Dietary
Interview component included observations of actual dietary interviews
and reviews of audiotaped interviews by NCHS and contractor staff. In
addition, the dietary interviewers worked in two-person teams; there was
one team in each MEC. The dietary interviewers performed 10-percent
cross-check reviews of their partners' work using printed recall
reports. Finally, newsletters, field memoranda, telephone calls, and
staff retraining sessions were other methods used to maintain quality
control during the survey. Refer to the NHANES III Dietary
Interviewer's Training Manual for the dietary interview protocol (U.S.
DHHS, 1996b).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1635 Recall status code See note
DRPSTAT 29105 1 Reliable and complete
586 2 Reliable, but incomplete
184 3 Unreliable
326 4 Interview lost due to computer
malfunction or file transfer
problem
300 5 Breastfeeding infant or child
317 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1636-1637 Recall day See note
DRPRDAY 2707 01 Sunday
2729 02 Monday
3126 03 Tuesday
5734 04 Wednesday
5365 05 Thursday
7627 06 Friday
2893 07 Saturday
637 88 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1638 Respondent for the 24-hour dietary See note
DRPRESP recall interview
20727 1 Examinee, i.e. self-reported
8467 2 Proxy
987 3 Examinee and proxy
637 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1639 Language of 24-hour dietary recall See note
DRPLANG interview
25936 1 English
3864 2 Spanish
230 3 English and Spanish
151 4 Other language
637 8 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1640-1641 Interviewer number
DRPIID 7195 01
596 02
7619 03
8076 04
333 05
169 06
2513 07
3844 08
94 10
2 11
19 12
358 88 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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QUESTIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1642 How does the amount of food consumed See note
DRPQ1 yesterday compare with (your/his/her)
usual consumption for that day of the
week? Was it...
663 1 Much more than usual
25383 2 Usual
2893 3 Much less than usual
1513 8 Blank but applicable
366 9 Don't know
493 Blank
1643-1645 How much plain drinking water do you See note
DRPQ2A usually drink in a 24-hour period?
Include only plain tap or spring water.
(fl oz)
2362 000 None
26861 001-576
796 888 Blank but applicable
799 999 Don't know
493 Blank
1646 What type of salt do you usually add to See note
DRPQ3 your food at the table?
15382 0 None (DRPQ5)
12985 2 Ordinary salt
872 3 Lite salt
298 4 Salt substitute
800 8 Blank but applicable
481 9 Don't know
493 Blank
1647 How often do you add salt at the table?
DRPQ4 5354 1 Rarely
5127 2 Occasionally
3982 3 Very often
811 8 Blank but applicable
162 9 Don't know
15875 Blank
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QUESTIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1648-1649 Thinking about the past month, how many See note
DRPQ5 days did you have no food or money to
buy food?
28097 00 None (DRPQ7)
1664 01-31 Number of days
1 55 Refusal (DRPQ12)
7 66 Greater than zero number of days,
not further specified
825 88 Blank but applicable
224 99 Don't know (DRPQ7)
493 Blank
1650 Is that because there wasn't enough See note
DRPQ6 money to buy food or another reason?
1341 1 Not enough money
314 2 Another reason (DRPQ12)
832 8 Blank but applicable
9 9 Don't know
28815 Blank
1651 During the past month, did (you/___) See note
DRPQ7 skip any meals because there wasn't
enough food or money to buy food?
1097 1 Yes
28489 2 No (DRPQ12)
831 8 Blank but applicable
86 9 Don't know (DRPQ9)
808 Blank
1652-1653 How many days in the past month did See note
DRPQ8 (you/___) skip any meals because there
wasn't enough food or money to buy food?
1063 01-30
4 66 Greater than zero number of days,
not further specified
832 88 Blank but applicable
29 99 Don't know
29383 Blank
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QUESTIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1654 Did (you/___) skip any meals yesterday See note
DRPQ9 because there wasn't enough food or
money to buy food?
207 1 Yes
943 2 No
832 8 Blank but applicable
32 9 Don't know
29297 Blank
1655 During the past month, were there any See note
DRPQ10 days when (you/__) did not eat at all
because there wasn't enough food or
money to buy food?
202 1 Yes
945 2 No (DRPQ12)
832 8 Blank but applicable
35 9 Don't know (DRPQ12)
29297 Blank
1656-1657 In the past month, how many days were See note
DRPQ11 there when (you/___) didn't eat at all?
53 01
49 02
38 03
19 04
23 05
4 06
5 07
3 08
3 10
1 12
1 66 Greater than zero number of days,
not further specified
832 88 Blank but applicable
3 99 Don't know
30277 Blank
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QUESTIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1658 Are you the person who usually prepares
DRPQ12 the meals at home?
17249 1 Yes
10586 2 No
1878 3 Shared preparation
262 4 Food not prepared at home
835 8 Blank but applicable
8 9 Don't know
493 Blank
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NUTRIENT QUANTITIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1659-1663 Total grams of foods and beverages See note
DRPGW consumed
29105 00000-14802
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1664-1668 Water (gm) See note
DRPNWATE 29105 00000-18175
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1669-1673 Food energy (kcal)
DRPNKCAL 29105 00000-17739
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1674-1679 Protein (gm)
DRPNPROT 29105 000000-000707
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1680-1685 Total fat (gm)
DRPNTFAT 29105 000000-0856.2
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1686-1690 Total saturated fatty acids (gm)
DRPNSFAT 29105 00000-282.4
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1691-1695 Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DRPNMFAT 29105 00000-341.1
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1696-1700 Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DRPNPFAT 29105 00000-202.4
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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NUTRIENT QUANTITIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1701-1704 Cholesterol (mg)
DRPNCHOL 29105 0000-3752
1713 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1705-1710 Carbohydrate (gm)
DRPNCARB 29105 000000-2087.2
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1711-1715 Total dietary fiber (gm)
DRPNFIBE 29105 00000-00134
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1716-1719 Alcohol (gm)
DRPNALCO 29105 0000-0717
1713 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1720-1725 Vitamin A (IU)
DRPNVAIU 29105 000000-243618
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1726-1730 Vitamin A (RE)
DRPNVARE 29105 00000-45237
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1731-1735 Carotenes (RE)
DRPNCARO 29105 00000-24342
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1736-1741 Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents)
DRPNVE 29105 000000-0601.1
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1742-1745 Ascorbic acid (mg)
DRPNVC 29105 0000-1516
1713 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1746-1750 Thiamin (mg)
DRPNVB1 29105 00000-24.74
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1751-1755 Riboflavin (mg)
DRPNVB2 29105 00000-029.1
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1756-1760 Niacin (mg)
DRPNNIAC 29105 00000-320.4
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1761-1765 Vitamin B6 (mg)
DRPNVB6 29105 00000-32.19
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1766-1770 Folacin (micrograms)
DRPNFOLA 29105 00000-06426
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1771-1776 Vitamin B12 (micrograms)
DRPNVB12 29105 000000-261.52
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1777-1781 Calcium (mg)
DRPNCALC 29105 00000-10002
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1782-1786 Phosphorus (mg)
DRPNPHOS 29105 00000-10041
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1787-1790 Magnesium (mg)
DRPNMAGN 29105 0000-1920
1713 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1791-1795 Iron (mg)
DRPNIRON 29105 00000-286.5
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1796-1801 Zinc (mg)
DRPNZINC 29105 000000-0748.3
1713 888888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1802-1805 Copper (mg)
DRPNCOPP 29105 0000-37.5
1713 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1806-1810 Sodium (mg)
DRPNSODI 29105 00000-33967
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1811-1815 Potassium (mg)
DRPNPOTA 29105 00000-20572
1713 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1816-1820 Percent of kilocalories from total fat See note
DRPNKF 29103 00000-083.9
1715 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1821-1824 Percent of kilocalories from saturated See note
DRPNKSF fat
29103 0000-51.5
1715 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1825-1828 Percent of kilocalories from See note
DRPNKMF monounsaturated fat
29103 0000-37.7
1715 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1829-1832 Percent of kilocalories from See note
DRPNKPF polyunsaturated fat
29103 0000-0040
1715 8888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1833-1837 Percent of kilocalories from protein See note
DRPNKP 29103 00000-102.2
1715 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1838-1842 Percent of kilocalories from See note
DRPNKC carbohydrate
29103 00000-00120
1715 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
1843-1847 Percent of kilocalories from alcohol See note
DRPNKA 29103 00000-082.7
1715 88888 Blank but applicable
493 Blank
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NOTES
DRPGW: Total grams of foods and beverages consumed
This is the total gram weight of all foods and beverages,
excluding plain drinking water consumed during a 24-hour time
period. Two examinees with DRPSTAT=1 consumed no foods or
beverages on the recall day and have values of zero for all food
and nutrient intake variables.
DRPLANG: Language of interview
This is the language that was used primarily during the 24-
hour recall. The English/Spanish combination was selected if a
significant portion of the interview was conducted in each
language. The "Other language" selection refers to interviews
that were conducted in a language other than English or Spanish;
interpreters were used to complete interviews in other languages.
Note: There are six examinees who do not have 24-hour dietary
recall data but do have information pertaining to drinking water,
salt use, and food sufficiency; DRPLANG is reported for these
examinees.
DRPNKA: Percent of kilocalories from alcohol
DRPNKA=((DRPNALCO*7 kcal/gm alcohol)/DRPNKCAL)*100
DRPNKC: Percentage of kilocalories from carbohydrate
DRPNKC=((DRPNCARB*4 kcal/gm carbohydrate)/DRPNKCAL)*100
The grams of total carbohydrates include sugars and complex
carbohydrates. The carbohydrate values for foods are not derived
by direct chemical analysis. The total carbohydrate figure is
the difference between 100 and the sum of the protein, fat, ash,
and water. This approach may overestimate the carbohydrate
content of the food.
DRPNKF: Percentage of kilocalories from total fat
DRPNKF=((DRPNTFAT*9kcal/gm fat)/DRPNKCAL)*100
DRPNKMF: Percentage of kilocalories from monounsaturated fat
DRPNKMF=((DRPNMFAT*9kcal/gm fat)/DRPNKCAL)*100
DRPNKP: Percentage of kilocalories from protein
DRPNKP=((DRPNPROT*4 kcal/gm protein)/DRPNKCAL)*100
One respondent consumed a diet meal beverage exclusively. When
the nutrient composition database value for the protein content of
the diet product was used to calculate the percentage of total food
energy from protein, the resulting value was greater than 100
percent.
DRPNKPF: Percentage of kilocalories from polyunsaturated fat
DRPNKPF=((DRPNPFAT*9kcal/gm fat)/DRPNKCAL)*100
DRPNKSF: Percentage of kilocalories from saturated fat
DRPNKSF=((DRPNSFAT*9kcal/gm fat)/DRPNKCAL)*100
DRPNWATE: Grams of water
This is the amount of water contained in foods and beverages
reported as part of the 24-hour dietary recall. Plain drinking
water and spring water usually were excluded from the dietary
recall unless beverages were diluted with plain water or water
was a component of a combination food that was reported by
components such as a homemade fruit and water drink.
DRPQ1: Usual amount of food consumed
This question targets the total amount of food and beverages
reported, not the types of foods nor the amount of a particular
food. The question targets major, not minor, changes in food
consumption that occurred on the 24-hour recall for that day of
the week.
DRPQ2A: Quantity of plain drinking water
The quantity of plain drinking water was reported either in total
fluid ounces per day or by specifying the number of glasses of
water and the volume per glass using standardized measurement
aids. All responses were converted to fluid ounces. If the
respondent answered "None," meaning that no plain drinking water
is usually consumed, the amount of water was reported to be 000
fluid ounces; other quantities of plain drinking water were
recorded as xxx fluid ounces. The volume of plain drinking water
is in addition to water found in foods and beverages; water from
foods and beverages is included in the file variable named
DRPNWATE.
DRPQ3: Salt added to food at the table
Ordinary salt includes sea salt, flavored salts such as garlic,
onion, and celery salt, and seasoning salts. Lite salt is
labeled as such and has a reduced sodium content. Salt
substitutes do not contain sodium.
DRPQ5-DRPQ11: Food sufficiency questions
Similar questions about food sufficiency also were asked of a
family respondent in the Family Questionnaire found in the
Household Adult Data File (see HFF4-8). The food sufficiency
questions from the dietary recall (DRPQ5 - DRPQ11) should be
analyzed independently from the food sufficiency questions in the
Family Questionnaire (HFF4-8). The appropriate sample weight
should be chosen based on the specific analysis.
DRPRDAY: Recall day
DRPRDAY corresponds to the day of the week for the 24-hour period
(midnight to midnight) in which the examinee consumed the foods
and beverages listed in the 24-hour recall. This is the day
before their MEC examination. Note: There are six examinees
who do not have 24-hour dietary recall data but do have
information pertaining to drinking water, salt use, and food
sufficiency; DRPRDAY is reported for these examinees.
DRPRESP: Respondent for the 24-hour dietary recall interview
If the examinee was under 12 years of age, the first choice for a
respondent was the person who was primarily responsible for
preparing meals for the child. In the case of children six to
eleven years old, the child and a proxy often participated in the
interview. Interviews completed with the examinee and a proxy
respondent were coded as "Examinee and proxy."
1 Examinee: The examinee completed the interview without
assistance from persons other than translators if the
interview was conducted in a language other than English or
Spanish.
2 Proxy: Someone else answered on behalf of the examinee.
This includes parents, guardians, siblings over 11 years
old, care providers, and persons responsible for planning or
preparing foods eaten by the examinee.
3 Examinee and Proxy: The examinee and one or more proxies
contributed information for the dietary interview.
Note: There are six examinees who do not have 24-hour
dietary recall data but do have information pertaining to
drinking water, salt use, and food sufficiency; DRPRESP is
reported for these examinees.
DRPSTAT: Status of interview
1 Reliable and complete: The information provided by the
respondent was deemed to be reliable and complete. The
count of Phase 1 examinees with DRPSTAT=1 in this file is
seventeen fewer than the interim file NCHS released for
Phase 1 in September, 1995 (U.S. DHHS, 1995). The interim
file included seventeen examinees whose replicate dietary
interview was substituted for a missing initial interview.
Replicate recalls were excluded from this final file because
the replicate recall data did not reflect dietary intakes
for the 24-hour time period prior to the MEC examination
when other data were obtained. Excluding the seventeen
replicate recalls does not affect the overall Phase 1
findings published earlier. Also, two examinees with
DRPSTAT=1 consumed no foods or beverages on the recall day
and have values of zero for all food and nutrient intake
variables; percentages of total energy intake from food
energy sources are not reported for these examinees and are
8-filled.
2 Reliable but incomplete: The information provided by the
respondent was reliable but incomplete. Approximately
one-third of the recalls that were coded DRPSTAT=2 were
coded incomplete because information for a significant
portion of the recall day was not available; two-thirds of
the incomplete recalls were coded incomplete because
information (other than food amount information) for one or
more meals, foods or beverages was not obtained. The total
energy and nutrient intakes for examinees with incomplete
recalls were coded "Blank but applicable." The Individual
Foods File includes information for the partial dietary
recall interview.
3 Unreliable: The information provided by the respondent was
deemed to be unreliable. Total energy and nutrient intakes
are coded "Blank but applicable."
4 Interview lost due to computer malfunction or data file
transfer problem: The dietary interview was completed, but
the file was lost subsequently due to a computer malfunction
or file transfer problem. Total nutrient intakes are coded
"Blank but applicable."
5 Breast-feeding infant or child: The foods reported during
the dietary recall interview included human milk and the
volume of milk consumed was not quantified. The number of
minutes per feeding session was recorded, but it was not
possible to calculate total nutrient intakes for infants and
children who were breast-fed. Total nutrient intakes are
coded "Blank but applicable." The foods consumed by nursing
infants and children are reported in the
individual foods file.
8 Blank but applicable: The examinee should have a dietary
recall interview but either was not interviewed or refused
the dietary interview component. Some examinees do not have
24-hour dietary recall data because the proxy did not know
what the examinee ate the day before. In some instances,
the proxy was able to answer the post-recall questions
pertaining to drinking water consumption, salt use, and food
sufficiency.
Blank Home examinees were not eligible for the Dietary
Interview component.
MEC PROXY QUESTIONNAIRE
The MEC Proxy Questionnaire was administered in the mobile examination
center (MEC) to the parents or guardians of children aged 2 months-11
years. This was the only questionnaire in the MEC for children 2 months
to 7 years; children 8-11 years were administered the MEC Youth
Questionnaire, as well. Topics of the Proxy Questionnaire were
medicine, and vitamin and mineral usage, selected health conditions, WIC
program participation, and the infant food frequency for children. The
Home Examination also included the food frequency for infants (2-11
months). For analysis of items from the MEC Proxy Questionnaire, MEC
examination weights (WTPFEX6) should be used, while MEC+home examination
weights (WTPFHX6) should be used for the analysis of combined MEC and
Home Examination questionnaire items. For more information on the use
of sample weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III
Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Analysts should be aware of missing data for this questionnaire. Due to
a training miscommunication, interviewers did not administer this
questionnaire to children 8-11 years of age at several survey locations
during Phase 1. Therefore, it is possible that missing data for
children in this group may introduce bias in analyzing the questions in
Section A (MPPQA2, MPPQA3, and MPPQA4) and Section B (MPPB1, MPPB2, and
MPPB4). Data processing and editing were performed to ensure
consistency of responses within the sections of the questionnaire. A
note has been provided for a variable that was standardized. The note
references a question, by section and number, from the questionnaire
which can be found in Plan and Operation of the National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994 (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS,1996b).
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MEC PROXY QUESTIONNAIRE
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SECTION A. MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1848 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MPPA1 1961 1 Less than 1 year (MPPB1)
5787 2 1-5 years (MPPA3)
3286 3 6+ years (MPPA2)
20277 Blank
I would like to begin by asking you
a few questions about your child's
recent use of medicines, vitamins,
and minerals.
1849 Has - taken or used any antihistamine
MPPA2 medicines in the past 2 days?
(Antihistamines are medicines taken for
symptoms like sneezing, and a runny or
itchy nose.)
229 1 Yes
2786 2 No
257 8 Blank but applicable
14 9 Don't know
28025 Blank
1850 Prescription medicines are medicines
MPPA3 that cannot be obtained without a
doctor's or dentist's prescription.
Has - taken any prescription medicines
during the last 24 hours?
908 1 Yes
7829 2 No
333 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
22238 Blank
1851 Has - taken any vitamins or minerals
MPPA4 during the past 24 hours?
1620 1 Yes
7099 2 No
334 8 Blank but applicable
20 9 Don't know
22238 Blank
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SECTION B. SELECTED CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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Now I would like to ask a few
questions about -'s health.
1852 Is - now or in the past 3 months has -
MPPB1 been on treatment for anemia, sometimes
called "tired blood" or "low blood"?
(Include diet, iron pills, iron shots,
and transfusion as treatment.)
261 1 Yes
10413 2 No
355 8 Blank but applicable
5 9 Don't know
20277 Blank
1853-1854 How many infections such as colds, flu,
MPPB2 diarrhea, vomiting, pneumonia, and ear
infections has - had in the past four
weeks?
5883 00 None
4793 01-10
355 88 Blank but applicable
3 99 Don't know
20277 Blank
1855 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE AND SEX OF SP.
MPPB3 527 1 Female 8-9 years (MPPB4)
7748 2 Less than 6 years old (MPPB5)
2759 3 Other (MPPD1)
20277 Blank
1856-1857 How old was - when her periods or
MPPB4 menstrual cycles started, or haven't
they started yet?
474 00 Haven't started yet (MPPD1)
3 08-09 (MPPD1)
50 88 Blank but applicable (MPPD1)
30784 Blank
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SECTION B. SELECTED CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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Next are a few questions about the WIC
program.
1858 Did - receive benefits from WIC, that
MPPB5 is, the Women, Infants, and Children
Program, in the past 12 months?
2395 1 Yes
5234 2 No (MPPC1)
105 8 Blank but applicable
14 9 Don't know (MPPC1)
23563 Blank
1859 Is - now receiving benefits from the WIC
MPPB6 program?
1801 1 Yes
587 2 No
1 8 Blank but applicable
6 9 Don't know
28916 Blank
1860-1862 How long (did - receive/has - been See note
MPPB7S receiving) benefits from the WIC
program? (months)
2380 001-060
6 777 Less than one month
9 999 Don't know
28916 Blank
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SECTION C. INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1863 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MPPC1 5787 1 1 year or older (MPPD1)
1961 2 Under 1 year
23563 Blank
In this section, I would like to ask
whether or not - has eaten certain
foods or drunk certain beverages
during the past month.
In the past month, did - eat or drink
any of these foods or beverages?
Include baby food as well as strained
and regular table foods.
1864 Cereal
MPPC2A 1682 1 Yes
245 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1865 Fruit
MPPC2B 1581 1 Yes
346 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1866 Yellow and orange vegetables
MPPC2C 1376 1 Yes
551 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1867 Green vegetables
MPPC2D 1302 1 Yes
624 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29350 Blank
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SECTION C. INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1868 Meat
MPPC2E 1062 1 Yes
865 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1869 Egg yolk or eggs
MPPC2F 739 1 Yes
1188 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1870 Combination meat/vegetable dinners
MPPC2G 972 1 Yes
955 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1871 Yogurt, cottage cheese and other
MPPC2H cheeses
782 1 Yes
1145 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1872 Bread, rolls, crackers, and biscuits
MPPC2I 1195 1 Yes
732 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1873 Desserts
MPPC2J 1127 1 Yes
799 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29350 Blank
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SECTION C. INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1874 Breastmilk
MPPC2K 365 1 Yes
1562 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1875 Formula
MPPC2L 1541 1 Yes
386 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1876 Cow's milk (regular milk)
MPPC2M 578 1 Yes
1348 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29350 Blank
1877 Fruit juices such as apple juice
MPPC2N and orange juice
1552 1 Yes
375 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
1878 Drinks such as Koolaid, fruit
MPPC2O punch and HI-C
499 1 Yes
1428 2 No
34 8 Blank but applicable
29350 Blank
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SECTION D. RESPONDENT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1879-1880 CHECK ITEM. MARK ONE BOX. INDICATE
MPPD1A MAIN RESPONDENT'S RELATIONSHIP TO SP.
9529 01 Mother or adoptive mother
730 02 Father or adoptive father
33 03 Sister or brother
221 04 Grandparent or great grandparent
15 06 Close family friend or sitter
38 07 Foster parent
12 08 Step-parent
79 09 Aunt or uncle
9 10 Other relative
9 11 Guardian
359 88 Blank but applicable
20277 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1881-1884 Interviewer number
MPPEXMNR 972 4001
706 4002
913 4003
1860 4004
3811 4005
2506 4006
220 7002
21 7007
25 7073
20277 Blank
NOTE
MPPB7S: Number of months received WIC
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) B7 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
DENTAL EXAMINATION
The oral health examination consisted of a visual and tactile oral and
dental examination performed on examinees aged 1 year and over by a
licensed dentist specially trained in the use of specific epidemiologic
indices for oral health.
Because this examination was administered in the mobile examination
center (MEC), the MEC examination weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for
data analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in
analysis of NHANES III data, refer to Analytic and Reporting
Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The oral and dental examination consisted of a number of separate
components applied to different age ranges.
Component Ages
Oral mucosal tissue exam 2 years and over
Dental caries exam
Nursing bottle caries 12-23 months
Coronal caries 2 years and over
Root caries 18 years and over
Presence of third molars 18 years and over
Restorations and tooth conditions 18-74 years
Traumatic injuries 6-50 years
Occlusal characteristics 8-50 years
Periodontal diseases 13 years and over
Prosthesis assessment 18-74 years
If full dentures 18 years and over
Denture questionnaire 18-74 years
If completely edentulous 18 years and over
Before NHANES III, most of the measurements had been extensively
field-tested and, in some cases, modified to improve examiner
consistency and reproducibility and reduce examination time. Others
were new for this survey but were pilot tested a number of times
before being adapted and modified as necessary (Epidemiology and Oral
Disease Prevention Program, National Institute of Dental Research,
1991). IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA USED ARE
INTENTIONALLY CONSERVATIVE. To maximize examiner consistency the
general rule was that when a choice existed between two possible
diagnoses, the less severe diagnosis was recorded. Protocols for
measuring each component are found in the Oral Examination Component
manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b). However a few specific guidelines on
certain elements of the oral health examination are included here for
clarification.
Medical Exclusion
Before beginning the examination the dentist asked a series of questions
about specific heart problems and conditions that might require
antibiotics before a dental examination. If there was a positive
response to any of the questions, the examinee was excluded from the
periodontal and root caries components. Variable DEPMEDXC indicates
those examinees who were medically excluded. Periodontal and root
caries variables for those excluded examinees are blank.
Soft Tissue Lesions
A broad range of soft tissue conditions was of interest in this
survey with a focus on cancer, pre-cancer and conditions predisposing
to cancer, and pathologies related to denture wearing and tobacco use.
Examiners were trained to recognize, classify, and record in a
standard manner the clinical characteristics of each condition of
interest as well as other conditions that might present problems in
differential diagnosis. Diagnosis and location were recorded for all
soft tissue abnormalities observed. Clinical descriptions were done
for all candidiasis, erythroplakias, leukoplakias, tumors, ulcers, and
unknown lesions. The clinical descriptions included size, surface
morphology, color/s consistency, pain, duration, and prior history.
Smears were taken on candidiasis, erythroplakias, leukoplakias,
denture stomatitis, angular cheilitis, and medium rhomboid glossitis
of the tongue. Smear results are in the form of counts of yeast and
hyphae grouped on an ordinal scale from none to many.
Additional lesion information was collected on occurrence of ulcers or
sores (cold sores, canker sores) on lips and in the mouth in the
Household Youth Questionnaire and the Household Adult Questionnaire.
Extensive questions about use of tobacco including snuff and chewing
tobacco are found in the MEC Youth Questionnaire for examinees ages 8-16
years, and in the Household Adult Questionnaire and MEC Adult
Questionnaire for those ages 17 and over. These questionnaires are
found in the Household Adult Data File and the Household Youth Data
File.
Dental Caries
The examiner used a mirror and #23 explorer for the DMFS/T index
(Klein, 1938), which is the sum of the number of decayed, missing or
filled permanent tooth surfaces/teeth and is, thus, a summary of
cumulative caries experience. If a tooth surface was both carious and
filled, only the caries was scored so some history of fillings is not
included. For teeth scored as missing, posterior teeth receive a
count of five missing surfaces and anterior teeth receive a count of
four missing surfaces. The occlusal surface is not counted for
anterior teeth. A place-holder variable for these surfaces maintains
the five-surface pattern (occlusal, lingual, buccal, mesial, distal) to
facilitate systematic surface selection by analysts. Third molars are
only indicated as present or absent. The index uses letters for the
examiners calls which have been recoded as numbers from 00 to 13.
Sealed surfaces have been recoded separately. For children 12 to 23
months of age a brief visual inspection for the presence or absence of
early childhood caries in the maxillary incisors was conducted. From
the DMFS/T index, sums or counts per person of decayed, missing or
filled permanent or primary surfaces and teeth were made (DEPFMS1,
DEPFMS2, DEPDFSP, DEPDFSDC, DEPDFTDC, DEPDMFT1, DEPDMFT2). Only persons
with at least one permanent tooth space code indicated were eligible for
permanent DMFS/T counts. Only children with at least one primary tooth
space code indicated were eligible for the dfs/t sums.
Root Caries
The area below the cemento-enamel junction, if visible, was also
examined for decay and filling on the roots of permanent teeth in
adults 18 years and over. Each individual surface, four per tooth,
was examined and coded separately.
Periodontal Measures
For adolescents and adults ages 13 years and over the periodontal
measures were done on randomly assigned half-mouths, one upper
quadrant and one lower quadrant selected at the beginning of the
examination. The buccal and mesial-buccal aspects of each tooth were
scored separately for each periodontal measure: gingival bleeding,
calculus, gingival recession, and pocket depth. Loss of attachment
was derived from two measurements made at each site: (1) the distance
from the free gingival margin (FGM) to the cemento-enamel junction
(CEJ), and (2) the distance from the FGM to the bottom of the sulcus
(pocket depth). When the gingival margin had receded and the CEJ was
exposed, the first number was scored as a negative value and was an
indication of gingival recession. The loss (level) of attachment
variables were calculated by subtracting the recorded distance of the
FGM to CEJ (1) from the recorded distance of the FGM to the base of
the sulcus (2).
Restorations and Tooth Conditions
To obtain further information on the impact of dental caries and tooth
restoration beyond the DMF index, a measure of selected restoration
and tooth conditions was applied to the 28 permanent teeth or tooth
spaces for dentate adults aged 18 to 74 years. Teeth or tooth spaces
were classified based on the following criteria: defective
intracoronal restorations, crowns, or bridges; gross loss of tooth
structure associated with a restoration; pulpal involvement; or
retained roots. This index is hierarchical and only the highest score
is recorded for each tooth space. Therefore, a total estimate of
individual conditions evaluated cannot be obtained.
Trauma
To obtain an estimate of the prevalence of tooth or dental trauma an
index was developed to track the permanent tooth from sound (no
evidence of trauma) through "missing due to trauma." The index is
based on clinical, non-radiographic evidence of tooth injury and
treatment received by the eight, permanent incisors, including a
positive history of injury obtained from the examinee. Problems or
biases associated with recall memory, particularly in adults, makes
this a very conservative estimate of tooth trauma. The trauma
assessment index was applied immediately following the caries
examination for dentate participants ages 6 to 50 years with at least
one permanent incisor.
Occlusal Characteristics
Occlusal traits were measured on all examinees 8 to 50 years old.
Disaggregated measures of the major characteristics of occlusion
included were: anterior alignment or irregularity score for maxillary
and mandibular incisors, midline diastema, posterior crossbite;
overjet, and overbite/openbite. For all individual measurements, an
assessment that could not be made (due to missing teeth) was recorded
as excluded and 9-filled. Assessment of overbite was made using the
right central incisors. If one or both of the right central incisors
(upper or lower) were not fully erupted or were missing or fractured,
the left permanent central incisors were substituted. If the latter
could not be scored, no further substitution was made. Measurements
were made to the nearest whole millimeter. For openbite, a single
measurement was made of the distance in millimeters from the edge of
the lower central incisor to the edge of the upper central incisor.
Incisor alignment measured in millimeters the linear displacement of
anatomic contact points of each maxillary and mandibular incisor from
the adjacent tooth anatomic point. The sum of these five
displacements represents the degree of irregularity in the alignment
of incisors in each jaw. Contacts were scored only if both teeth had
erupted to the level of the occlusal plane. Presence or absence of
crossbite was scored only for posterior primary or permanent teeth
that had erupted into occlusal contact. A diastema was scored if a
space was present between the maxillary central incisors equal to or
greater than two millimeters wide. Overjet was measured from the mid-
point of the labial surface of the anterior lower incisor to the mid-
point of the labial surface of the anterior upper incisor, parallel to
the occlusal plane. The overjet was positive if the upper incisor was
ahead of the lower incisor, zero if the upper and lower incisors were
end to end and negative if the lower incisor was in front of the upper
incisor. Questions on receipt of orthodontic treatment are found in
the Household Youth Questionnaire for persons ages 2 months to 16
years and the Household Adult Questionnaire for those ages 17-50.
Prosthesis Assessment
For persons 18 to 74 years of age and all persons over 18 with full
dentures, a prosthetic evaluation was done. For prosthetic
assessment, the arch-specific presence or absence of a removable
prothesis by type (full or partial denture) was recorded. When
present the prosthesis was evaluated for five characteristics:
integrity; excessive tooth wear; reline material, conditioner, or
denture adhesive; stability, and retention. Positive scores were
assigned for each characteristic if the prosthesis met the following
criteria: 1) integrity--fractures, cracks, or holes of the base
material and/or missing or chipped teeth and/or broken clasps, rests,
or broken portions of the framework; 2) excessive tooth wear--greater
than one-half of bicuspid and molar teeth lack occlusal anatomy; 3)
presence of temporary reline material, tissue conditioner, or denture
adhesive; 4) stability--full dentures move 2 mm or more in one
direction when the denture is manually moved laterally or partial
denture occlusal rests or indirect retainers move 1 mm or more when
unilateral or bilateral forces are applied to the denture base and 5)
retention--the denture dislodges when the examinee opens the mouth
wide without strain. The first three of these were made extraorally;
the last two were made with the prosthesis in the mouth. All-resin
partial dentures were excluded. Only one partial denture per arch was
evaluated. Where two partials were present in a single arch, the
partial replacing the most teeth or for equal spans, the one in the
right quadrant was selected for evaluation. Tooth or implant-retained
overdentures were treated the same as tissue-borne full dentures.
Prostheses with a positive score on 3) reline material, conditioner,
or denture adhesive, automatically received positive scores for 4)
stability and 5) retention. Conversely, fully tooth-supported partial
dentures were automatically given scores of "zero" for 2) excessive
tooth wear and for 3) reline material, conditioner, or denture
adhesive. In addition, during the examination, adults 18 to 74 years
of age who were edentulous in one arch and all totally edentulous
persons 18 and over were asked four questions about their use of
dentures and length of time without natural teeth.
Training and Quality Control
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) and the dental
consultant provided extensive training of the dental examiners at
their time of hire. One examiner was available for the entire six
years and performed about half of the examinations. Three more
examiners and one back-up examiner performed the rest of the exams.
As part of quality control, a separate "gold standard" examiner
visited each dental examiner one or two times a year in the MEC for
observation and to perform replicate exams of most indices on
approximately 30 persons. Each examiner also performed replicate
examinations on selected sample persons within the six week
examination period available at each location. For all major
components of the examination the intra- and inter-examiner measures
were in satisfactory ranges (Brown, 1996a; Brown, 1996b; Brunelle, 1996;
Drury, 1996; Kaste, 1996a; Kaste, 1996b; Marcus, 1996; Redford, 1996;
Selwitz, 1996; Winn, 1996; White, 1996).
Additional Information
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal
consistency of data. Notes are provided for variables where
additional explanations are necessary. The dental data set differs
from other NHANES III data sets in the use of two data processing
conventions for variables with categorical responses. They are,
however, consistent with dental data from past NHANES and with other
dental surveys conducted by NIDR. The first deviation concerns the
use of 9-fills which mean "Could not be assessed" or "Unknown." In
other NHANES III files, the 9-fill means the respondent did not know
the answer. The other deviation pertains to the use of "zero" which,
in categorical data, usually means "none," "never," or the equivalent.
In the dental data set, however, a zero is a code for something else,
for example, "Tooth present but excluded" in the coronal caries
examination (surfaces and teeth), "Sound surface" in the root caries
examination, or "No treatment needed" in the restorations and tooth
conditions section.
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1885 Had some part of dental examination
DEPEXFLG 28059 1 Yes
798 2 No
2454 Blank
1886 Examiner number
DEPEXMNR 14589 1 Examiner 1
1255 2 Examiner 2
95 3 Examiner 3
4908 4 Examiner 4
6946 5 Examiner 5
280 6 Examiner 6
3238 Blank
1887 Upper quadrant periodontal assessments See note
DEPUQUAD 9478 1 Upper left
9377 2 Upper right
12456 Blank
1888 Lower quadrant periodontal assessments See note
DEPLQUAD 9434 3 Lower left
9421 4 Lower right
12456 Blank
1889 Medical exclusion flag
DEPMEDXC 1622 1 Medical exclusion
26451 2 Not medically excluded
3238 Blank
1890 Dentate status
DEPEDENT 1957 1 Completely edentulous
1170 2 Edentulous in one arch
23670 3 Teeth present
802 8 Blank but applicable
3712 Blank
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1891 Completion code: coronal caries See note
DEPCCFLG 26796 1 Complete assessment
1 2 Partial assessment
802 3 No assessment
3712 Blank
1892 Completion code: root caries See note
DEPRSFLG 12604 1 Complete assessment
1193 2 Partial assessment
2156 3 No assessment
15358 Blank
1893 Completion code: restoration and tooth See note
DEPRCFLG conditions
12797 1 Complete assessment
982 2 Partial assessment
1588 3 No assessment
15944 Blank
1894 Completion code: traumatic injuries See note
DEPTRFLG 15364 1 Complete assessment
299 2 Partial assessment
452 3 No assessment
15196 Blank
1895 Completion code: gingival bleeding See note
DEPGNFLG 14457 1 Complete assessment
1054 2 Partial assessment
2395 3 No assessment
13405 Blank
1896 Completion code: calculus See note
DEPCLFLG 14447 1 Complete assessment
1058 2 Partial assessment
2401 3 No assessment
13405 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1897 Completion code: CEJ/FGM See note
DEPCJFLG 14421 1 Complete assessment
1060 2 Partial assessment
2425 3 No assessment
13405 Blank
1898 Completion code: pocket assessment See note
DEPPCFLG 14421 1 Complete assessment
1060 2 Partial assessment
2425 3 No assessment
13405 Blank
1899 Completion code: loss of attachment See note
DEPLAFLG 14421 1 Complete assessment
1060 2 Partial assessment
2425 3 No assessment
13405 Blank
1900 Completion code: denture questionnaire See note
DEPDQFLG 2760 1 Assessed
94 2 Not assessed
28457 Blank
1901 Nursing bottle caries
DEPNURSC 1147 0 Bottle caries absent
19 1 Bottle caries present
11 9 Could not be assessed
30134 Blank
1902-1904 Sum of decayed, missing, and filled
DEPDMFS1 permanent surfaces (DMFS) due to disease
22909 000-128
8402 Blank
1905-1907 Sum of decayed, missing, and filled
DEPDMFS2 permanent surfaces (DMFS) due to any
cause
22909 000-128
8402 Blank
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1908-1910 Sum of decayed and filled permanent
DEPDFSP surfaces (DFS)
20872 000-114
10439 Blank
1911-1912 Sum of decayed and filled deciduous or
DEPDFSDC primary surfaces (dfs)
7505 00-72
23806 Blank
1913-1914 Sum of decayed and filled deciduous or
DEPDFTDC primary teeth (dft)
7505 00-17
23806 Blank
1915-1916 Sum of decayed, missing, and filled
DEPDMFT1 permanent teeth due to disease (DMFT)
22909 00-28
8402 Blank
1917-1918 Sum of decayed, missing, and filled
DEPDMFT2 permanent teeth due to any cause (DMFT)
22909 00-28
8402 Blank
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CORONAL CARIES, SURFACES
1919 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS1 central incisor, filler
31311 Blank
1920-1921 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS2 central incisor, lingual surface
510 00 Tooth present but excluded
4196 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
275 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
72 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
193 04 Unerupted tooth
15445 05 Sound permanent
380 07 Decayed permanent
1524 08 Filled permanent
397 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3454 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
42 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
309 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1922-1923 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS3 central incisor, buccal surface
510 00 Tooth present but excluded
4221 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
260 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
62 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
193 04 Unerupted tooth
16014 05 Sound permanent
320 07 Decayed permanent
1015 08 Filled permanent
397 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3454 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
42 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
309 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1924-1925 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS4 central incisor, mesial surface
510 00 Tooth present but excluded
4105 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
366 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
72 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
193 04 Unerupted tooth
15267 05 Sound permanent
471 07 Decayed permanent
1611 08 Filled permanent
397 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3454 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
42 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
309 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1926-1927 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS5 central incisor, distal surface
510 00 Tooth present but excluded
4270 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
212 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
61 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
193 04 Unerupted tooth
15311 05 Sound permanent
464 07 Decayed permanent
1574 08 Filled permanent
397 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3454 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
42 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
309 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1928 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS6 lateral incisor, filler
31311 Blank
1929-1930 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS7 lateral incisor, lingual surface
303 00 Tooth present but excluded
4800 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
186 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
56 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
372 04 Unerupted tooth
14681 05 Sound permanent
390 07 Decayed permanent
1781 08 Filled permanent
439 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3507 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodonic or
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non-disease)
204 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1931-1932 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS8 lateral incisor, buccal surface
303 00 Tooth present but excluded
4795 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
193 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
54 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
372 04 Unerupted tooth
15537 05 Sound permanent
346 07 Decayed permanent
969 08 Filled permanent
439 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3507 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
204 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1933-1934 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS9 lateral incisor, mesial surface
303 00 Tooth present but excluded
4755 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
234 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
53 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
372 04 Unerupted tooth
14711 05 Sound permanent
512 07 Decayed permanent
1629 08 Filled permanent
439 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3507 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
204 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1935-1936 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS10 lateral incisor, distal surface
303 00 Tooth present but excluded
4911 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
83 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
48 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
372 04 Unerupted tooth
15303 05 Sound permanent
367 07 Decayed permanent
1182 08 Filled permanent
439 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3507 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
204 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1937 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS11 cuspid, filler
31311 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1938-1939 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS12 cuspid, lingual surface
197 00 Tooth present but excluded
6705 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
50 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
30 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
217 04 Unerupted tooth
14389 05 Sound permanent
283 07 Decayed permanent
1264 08 Filled permanent
387 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3147 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
53 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease
75 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1940-1941 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS13 cuspid, buccal surface
197 00 Tooth present but excluded
6649 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
101 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
35 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
217 04 Unerupted tooth
14674 05 Sound permanent
341 07 Decayed permanent
921 08 Filled permanent
387 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3147 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
53 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
75 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
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1942-1943 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS14 cuspid, mesial surface
197 00 Tooth present but excluded
6744 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
25 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
16 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
217 04 Unerupted tooth
14692 05 Sound permanent
287 07 Decayed permanent
957 08 Filled permanent
387 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3147 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
53 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
75 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1944-1945 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPCS15 cuspid, distal surface
197 00 Tooth present but excluded
6714 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
48 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
23 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
217 04 Unerupted tooth
14306 05 Sound permanent
318 07 Decayed permanent
1312 08 Filled permanent
387 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3147 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
53 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
75 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1946-1947 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS16 bicuspid, occlusal surface
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
5664 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
359 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
348 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
116 04 Unerupted tooth
11046 05 Sound permanent
439 07 Decayed permanent
3459 08 Filled permanent
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1948-1949 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS17 bicuspid, lingual surface
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
6201 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
77 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
93 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
116 04 Unerupted tooth
13889 05 Sound permanent
264 07 Decayed permanent
791 08 Filled permanent
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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1950-1951 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS18 bicuspid, buccal surface
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
6226 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
59 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
86 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
116 04 Unerupted tooth
13705 05 Sound permanent
322 07 Decayed permanent
917 08 Filled permanent
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1952-1953 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS19 bicuspid, mesial surface
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
6164 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
105 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
102 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
116 04 Unerupted tooth
13157 05 Sound permanent
329 07 Decayed permanent
1458 08 Filled permanent
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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Positions Item description
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1954-1955 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS20 bicuspid, distal surface
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
5954 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
205 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
212 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
116 04 Unerupted tooth
11907 05 Sound permanent
445 07 Decayed permanent
2592 08 Filled permanent
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1956-1957 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS21 bicuspid, occlusal surface
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
5475 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
491 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
649 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
433 04 Unerupted tooth
10108 05 Sound permanent
441 07 Decayed permanent
3897 08 Filled permanent
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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1958-1959 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS22 bicuspid, lingual surface
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
6011 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
216 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
388 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
433 04 Unerupted tooth
13269 05 Sound permanent
245 07 Decayed permanent
932 08 Filled permanent
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1960-1961 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS23 bicuspid, buccal surface
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
6504 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
32 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
79 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
433 04 Unerupted tooth
13282 05 Sound permanent
236 07 Decayed permanent
928 08 Filled permanent
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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1962-1963 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS24 bicuspid, mesial surface
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
6224 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
152 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
238 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
433 04 Unerupted tooth
11700 05 Sound permanent
354 07 Decayed permanent
2393 08 Filled permanent
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
1964-1965 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS25 bicuspid, distal surface
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
6445 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
65 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
105 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
433 04 Unerupted tooth
11432 05 Sound permanent
358 07 Decayed permanent
2656 08 Filled permanent
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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1966-1967 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS26 molar, occlusal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
8546 05 Sound permanent
858 07 Decayed permanent
6731 08 Filled permanent
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1968-1969 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS27 molar, lingual surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
11859 05 Sound permanent
439 07 Decayed permanent
3837 08 Filled permanent
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1970-1971 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS28 molar, buccal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
14588 05 Sound permanent
287 07 Decayed permanent
1260 08 Filled permanent
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1972-1973 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS29 molar, mesial surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
12880 05 Sound permanent
407 07 Decayed permanent
2848 08 Filled permanent
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1974-1975 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPCS30 molar, distal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
13874 05 Sound permanent
327 07 Decayed permanent
1934 08 Filled permanent
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1976-1977 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS31 molar, occlusal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
7439 05 Sound permanent
762 07 Decayed permanent
5548 08 Filled permanent
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1978-1979 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS32 molar, lingual surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
11570 05 Sound permanent
279 07 Decayed permanent
1900 08 Filled permanent
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1980-1981 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS33 molar, buccal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
12176 05 Sound permanent
280 07 Decayed permanent
1293 08 Filled permanent
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1982-1983 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS34 molar, mesial surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
11897 05 Sound permanent
224 07 Decayed permanent
1628 08 Filled permanent
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1984-1985 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPCS35 molar, distal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
12076 05 Sound permanent
286 07 Decayed permanent
1387 08 Filled permanent
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1986 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS36 central incisor, filler
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1987-1988 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS37 central incisor, lingual surface
489 00 Tooth present but excluded
4197 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
266 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
76 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
209 04 Unerupted tooth
15434 05 Sound permanent
359 07 Decayed permanent
1550 08 Filled permanent
400 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3452 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
59 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
306 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1989-1990 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS38 central incisor, buccal surface
489 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
234 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
70 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
209 04 Unerupted tooth
16032 05 Sound permanent
302 07 Decayed permanent
1009 08 Filled permanent
400 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3452 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
59 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
306 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1991-1992 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS39 central incisor, mesial surface
489 00 Tooth present but excluded
4118 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
346 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
75 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
209 04 Unerupted tooth
15259 05 Sound permanent
485 07 Decayed permanent
1599 08 Filled permanent
400 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3452 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
59 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
306 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1993-1994 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS40 central incisor, distal surface
489 00 Tooth present but excluded
4265 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
212 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
62 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
209 04 Unerupted tooth
15408 05 Sound permanent
395 07 Decayed permanent
1540 08 Filled permanent
400 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3452 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
59 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
306 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1995 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS41 lateral incisor, filler
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1996-1997 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS42 lateral incisor, lingual surface
336 00 Tooth present but excluded
4804 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
179 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
53 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
400 04 Unerupted tooth
14808 05 Sound permanent
399 07 Decayed permanent
1655 08 Filled permanent
414 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3497 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
174 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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1998-1999 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS43 lateral incisor, buccal surface
336 00 Tooth present but excluded
4798 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
184 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
54 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
400 04 Unerupted tooth
15583 05 Sound permanent
336 07 Decayed permanent
943 08 Filled permanent
414 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3497 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
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non-disease)
174 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2000-2001 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS44 lateral incisor, mesial surface
336 00 Tooth present but excluded
4773 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
212 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
51 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
400 04 Unerupted tooth
14853 05 Sound permanent
498 07 Decayed permanent
1511 08 Filled permanent
414 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3497 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
174 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2002-2003 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS45 lateral incisor, distal surface
336 00 Tooth present but excluded
4914 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
77 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
45 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
400 04 Unerupted tooth
15355 05 Sound permanent
364 07 Decayed permanent
1143 08 Filled permanent
414 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3497 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
174 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2004 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS46 cuspid, filler
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2005-2006 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS47 cuspid, lingual surface
178 00 Tooth present but excluded
6717 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
50 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
21 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
14460 05 Sound permanent
290 07 Decayed permanent
1245 08 Filled permanent
386 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3135 11 Replacement for missing tooth
(due to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
68 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2007-2008 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS48 cuspid, buccal surface
178 00 Tooth present but excluded
6651 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
108 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
29 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
14768 05 Sound permanent
319 07 Decayed permanent
908 08 Filled permanent
386 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3135 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
68 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2009-2010 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS49 cuspid, mesial surface
178 00 Tooth present but excluded
6747 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
29 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
12 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
14733 05 Sound permanent
284 07 Decayed permanent
978 08 Filled permanent
386 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3135 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
68 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2011-2012 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS50 cuspid, distal surface
178 00 Tooth present but excluded
6722 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
51 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
15 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
14467 05 Sound permanent
293 07 Decayed permanent
1235 08 Filled permanent
386 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3135 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
68 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2013-2014 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS51 1st bicuspid, occlusal surface
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
5671 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
351 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
340 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
141 04 Unerupted tooth
11025 05 Sound permanent
430 07 Decayed permanent
3502 08 Filled permanent
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2015-2016 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS52 1st bicuspid, lingual surface
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
6207 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
75 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
80 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
141 04 Unerupted tooth
13907 05 Sound permanent
248 07 Decayed permanent
802 08 Filled permanent
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2017-2018 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS53 1st bicuspid, buccal surface
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
6238 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
50 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
74 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
141 04 Unerupted tooth
13723 05 Sound permanent
296 07 Decayed permanent
938 08 Filled permanent
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2019-2020 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS54 1st bicuspid, mesial surface
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
6168 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
96 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
98 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
141 04 Unerupted tooth
13214 05 Sound permanent
306 07 Decayed permanent
1437 08 Filled permanent
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2021-2022 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS55 1st bicuspid, distal surface
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
5943 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
215 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
204 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
141 04 Unerupted tooth
11972 05 Sound permanent
415 07 Decayed permanent
2570 08 Filled permanent
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2023-2024 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right,
DEPCS56 2nd bicuspid, occlusal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
5413 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
515 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
666 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
446 04 Unerupted tooth
10098 05 Sound permanent
425 07 Decayed permanent
3958 08 Filled permanent
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2025-2026 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS57 2nd bicuspid, lingual surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
5949 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
251 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
394 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
446 04 Unerupted tooth
13301 05 Sound permanent
248 07 Decayed permanent
932 08 Filled permanent
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2027-2028 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS58 2nd bicuspid, buccal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
6491 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
31 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
72 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
446 04 Unerupted tooth
13287 05 Sound permanent
245 07 Decayed permanent
949 08 Filled permanent
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2029-2030 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS59 2nd bicuspid, mesial surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
6178 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
173 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
243 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
446 04 Unerupted tooth
11672 05 Sound permanent
364 07 Decayed permanent
2445 08 Filled permanent
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2031-2032 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS60 2nd bicuspid, distal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
6412 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
81 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
101 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
446 04 Unerupted tooth
11423 05 Sound permanent
350 07 Decayed permanent
2708 08 Filled permanent
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2033-2034 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS61 1st molar, occlusal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
8535 05 Sound permanent
865 07 Decayed permanent
6723 08 Filled permanent
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2035-2036 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS62 1st molar, lingual surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
11801 05 Sound permanent
475 07 Decayed permanent
3847 08 Filled permanent
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2037-2038 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS63 1st molar, buccal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
14640 05 Sound permanent
287 07 Decayed permanent
1196 08 Filled permanent
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2039-2040 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS64 1st molar, mesial surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
12868 05 Sound permanent
411 07 Decayed permanent
2844 08 Filled permanent
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2041-2042 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS65 1st molar, distal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
13933 05 Sound permanent
327 07 Decayed permanent
1863 08 Filled permanent
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2043-2044 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS66 2nd molar, occlusal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
7383 05 Sound permanent
730 07 Decayed permanent
5685 08 Filled permanent
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2045-2046 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS67 2nd molar, lingual surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
11567 05 Sound permanent
332 07 Decayed permanent
1899 08 Filled permanent
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2047-2048 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS68 2nd molar, buccal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
12352 05 Sound permanent
293 07 Decayed permanent
1153 08 Filled permanent
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2049-2050 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS69 2nd molar, mesial surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
11985 05 Sound permanent
231 07 Decayed permanent
1582 08 Filled permanent
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2051-2052 Coronal caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPCS70 2nd molar, distal surface
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
12107 05 Sound permanent
301 07 Decayed permanent
1390 08 Filled permanent
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2053 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS71 central incisor, filler
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2054-2055 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS72 central incisor, lingual surface
64 00 Tooth present but excluded
4130 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
7 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
44 04 Unerupted tooth
19231 05 Sound permanent
81 07 Decayed permanent
184 08 Filled permanent
506 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2423 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
62 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2056-2057 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS73 central incisor, buccal surface
64 00 Tooth present but excluded
4131 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
6 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
44 04 Unerupted tooth
19238 05 Sound permanent
85 07 Decayed permanent
173 08 Filled permanent
506 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2423 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
62 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2058-2059 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS74 central incisor, mesial surface
64 00 Tooth present but excluded
4126 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
11 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
44 04 Unerupted tooth
19200 05 Sound permanent
112 07 Decayed permanent
184 08 Filled permanent
506 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2423 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
62 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2060-2061 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS75 central incisor, distal surface
64 00 Tooth present but excluded
4129 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
8 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
44 04 Unerupted tooth
19170 05 Sound permanent
105 07 Decayed permanent
221 08 Filled permanent
506 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2423 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
62 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2062 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS76 lateral incisor, filler
31311 Blank
2063-2064 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS77 lateral incisor, lingual surface
52 00 Tooth present but excluded
4714 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
2 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
2 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
166 04 Unerupted tooth
18725 05 Sound permanent
105 07 Decayed permanent
210 08 Filled permanent
419 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2302 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
52 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
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non-disease)
48 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
2065-2066 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS78 lateral incisor, buccal surface
52 00 Tooth present but excluded
4711 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
4 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
166 04 Unerupted tooth
18682 05 Sound permanent
113 07 Decayed permanent
245 08 Filled permanent
419 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2302 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
52 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
48 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
2067-2068 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS79 lateral incisor, mesial surface
52 00 Tooth present but excluded
4706 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
10 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
2 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
166 04 Unerupted tooth
18700 05 Sound permanent
112 07 Decayed permanent
228 08 Filled permanent
419 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2302 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
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52 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
48 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2069-2070 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS80 lateral incisor, distal surface
52 00 Tooth present but excluded
4709 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
8 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
166 04 Unerupted tooth
18599 05 Sound permanent
173 07 Decayed permanent
268 08 Filled permanent
419 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2302 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
52 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
48 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
2071 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS81 cuspid, filler
31311 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2072-2073 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS82 cuspid, lingual surface
59 00 Tooth present but excluded
6258 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
20 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
21 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
17333 05 Sound permanent
118 07 Decayed permanent
446 08 Filled permanent
317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1992 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
26 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
22 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2074-2075 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS83 cuspid, buccal surface
59 00 Tooth present but excluded
6180 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
81 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
38 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
17027 05 Sound permanent
225 07 Decayed permanent
645 08 Filled permanent
317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1992 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
26 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
22 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2076-2077 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS84 cuspid, mesial surface
59 00 Tooth present but excluded
6273 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
14 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
12 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
17363 05 Sound permanent
146 07 Decayed permanent
388 08 Filled permanent
317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1992 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
26 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
22 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2078-2079 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPCS85 cuspid, distal surface
59 00 Tooth present but excluded
6254 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
25 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
20 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
185 04 Unerupted tooth
17247 05 Sound permanent
149 07 Decayed permanent
501 08 Filled permanent
317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1992 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
26 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
22 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2080-2081 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS86 bicuspid, occlusal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5416 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
479 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
508 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
159 04 Unerupted tooth
14158 05 Sound permanent
266 07 Decayed permanent
2306 08 Filled permanent
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2082-2083 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS87 bicuspid, lingual surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6147 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
110 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
146 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
159 04 Unerupted tooth
15983 05 Sound permanent
170 07 Decayed permanent
577 08 Filled permanent
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2084-2085 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS88 bicuspid, buccal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6174 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
86 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
143 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
159 04 Unerupted tooth
15472 05 Sound permanent
282 07 Decayed permanent
976 08 Filled permanent
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2086-2087 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS89 bicuspid, mesial surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6204 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
66 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
133 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
159 04 Unerupted tooth
15848 05 Sound permanent
187 07 Decayed permanent
695 08 Filled permanent
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2088-2089 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS90 bicuspid, distal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5703 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
342 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
358 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
159 04 Unerupted tooth
14948 05 Sound permanent
276 07 Decayed permanent
1506 08 Filled permanent
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2090-2091 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS91 bicuspid, occlusal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
5412 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
580 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
718 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
366 04 Unerupted tooth
11147 05 Sound permanent
369 07 Decayed permanent
3983 08 Filled permanent
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2092-2093 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS92 bicuspid, lingual surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
6392 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
141 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
177 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
366 04 Unerupted tooth
14356 05 Sound permanent
183 07 Decayed permanent
960 08 Filled permanent
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2094-2095 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS93 bicuspid, buccal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
6213 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
171 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
326 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
366 04 Unerupted tooth
14115 05 Sound permanent
251 07 Decayed permanent
1133 08 Filled permanent
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2096-2097 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS94 bicuspid, mesial surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
6230 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
149 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
331 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
366 04 Unerupted tooth
13769 05 Sound permanent
213 07 Decayed permanent
1517 08 Filled permanent
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2098-2099 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS95 bicuspid, distal surface
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
6417 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
107 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
186 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
366 04 Unerupted tooth
12588 05 Sound permanent
338 07 Decayed permanent
2573 08 Filled permanent
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2100-2101 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS96 molar, occlusal surface
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
7725 05 Sound permanent
934 07 Decayed permanent
6160 08 Filled permanent
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2102-2103 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS97 molar, lingual surface
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
12816 05 Sound permanent
398 07 Decayed permanent
1605 08 Filled permanent
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2104-2105 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS98 molar, buccal surface
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
10002 05 Sound permanent
619 07 Decayed permanent
4198 08 Filled permanent
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2106-2107 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS99 molar, mesial surface
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
12139 05 Sound permanent
345 07 Decayed permanent
2335 08 Filled permanent
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2108-2109 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPCS100 molar, distal surface
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
12033 05 Sound permanent
429 07 Decayed permanent
2357 08 Filled permanent
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2110-2111 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS101 molar, occlusal surface
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
6345 05 Sound permanent
913 07 Decayed permanent
5938 08 Filled permanent
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2112-2113 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS102 molar, lingual surface
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
11627 05 Sound permanent
283 07 Decayed permanent
1286 08 Filled permanent
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2114-2115 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS103 molar, buccal surface
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
9796 05 Sound permanent
570 07 Decayed permanent
2830 08 Filled permanent
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2116-2117 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS104 molar, mesial surface
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
10939 05 Sound permanent
274 07 Decayed permanent
1983 08 Filled permanent
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2118-2119 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPCS105 molar, distal surface
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
11511 05 Sound permanent
263 07 Decayed permanent
1422 08 Filled permanent
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2120 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS106 central incisor, filler
31311 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2121-2122 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS107 central incisor, lingual surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4113 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
3 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
46 04 Unerupted tooth
19245 05 Sound permanent
78 07 Decayed permanent
179 08 Filled permanent
525 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2417 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
71 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
56 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2123-2124 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS108 central incisor, buccal surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4110 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
6 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
46 04 Unerupted tooth
19250 05 Sound permanent
85 07 Decayed permanent
167 08 Filled permanent
525 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2417 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
71 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
56 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2125-2126 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS109 central incisor, mesial surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4105 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
11 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
46 04 Unerupted tooth
19195 05 Sound permanent
101 07 Decayed permanent
206 08 Filled permanent
525 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2417 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
71 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
56 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2127-2128 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS110 central incisor, distal surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4107 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
9 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
46 04 Unerupted tooth
19154 05 Sound permanent
114 07 Decayed permanent
234 08 Filled permanent
525 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2417 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
71 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
56 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2129 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS111 lateral incisor, filler
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2130-2131 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS112 lateral incisor, lingual surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4716 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
5 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
151 04 Unerupted tooth
18745 05 Sound permanent
107 07 Decayed permanent
207 08 Filled permanent
404 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2306 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
50 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
44 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2132-2133 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS113 lateral incisor, buccal surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4711 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
10 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
151 04 Unerupted tooth
18690 05 Sound permanent
130 07 Decayed permanent
239 08 Filled permanent
404 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2306 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
50 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
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non-disease)
44 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2134-2135 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS114 lateral incisor, mesial surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4708 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
13 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
151 04 Unerupted tooth
18735 05 Sound permanent
117 07 Decayed permanent
207 08 Filled permanent
404 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2306 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
50 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
44 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2136-2137 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS115 lateral incisor, distal surface
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4715 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
6 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
151 04 Unerupted tooth
18625 05 Sound permanent
156 07 Decayed permanent
278 08 Filled permanent
404 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2306 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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50 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
44 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2138 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS116 cuspid, filler
31311 Blank
2139-2140 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS117 cuspid, lingual surface
57 00 Tooth present but excluded
6251 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
17 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
10 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
204 04 Unerupted tooth
17328 05 Sound permanent
144 07 Decayed permanent
468 08 Filled permanent
301 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1978 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
18 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2141-2142 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS118 cuspid, buccal surface
57 00 Tooth present but excluded
6161 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
89 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
28 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
204 04 Unerupted tooth
17001 05 Sound permanent
258 07 Decayed permanent
681 08 Filled permanent
301 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1978 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
18 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2143-2144 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS119 cuspid, mesial surface
57 00 Tooth present but excluded
6259 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
10 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
9 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
204 04 Unerupted tooth
17414 05 Sound permanent
154 07 Decayed permanent
372 08 Filled permanent
301 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1978 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
18 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2145-2146 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS120 cuspid, distal surface
57 00 Tooth present but excluded
6245 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
21 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
12 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
204 04 Unerupted tooth
17252 05 Sound permanent
164 07 Decayed permanent
524 08 Filled permanent
301 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1978 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
18 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2147-2148 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS121 1st bicuspid, occlusal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5398 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
485 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
498 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
147 04 Unerupted tooth
14106 05 Sound permanent
259 07 Decayed permanent
2371 08 Filled permanent
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2149-2150 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS122 1st bicuspid, lingual surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6134 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
103 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
144 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
147 04 Unerupted tooth
15943 05 Sound permanent
173 07 Decayed permanent
620 08 Filled permanent
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2151-2152 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS123 1st bicuspid, buccal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6167 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
80 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
134 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
147 04 Unerupted tooth
15476 05 Sound permanent
293 07 Decayed permanent
967 08 Filled permanent
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2153-2154 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS124 1st bicuspid, mesial surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
6203 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
49 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
129 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
147 04 Unerupted tooth
15822 05 Sound permanent
177 07 Decayed permanent
737 08 Filled permanent
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2155-2156 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS125 1st bicuspid, distal surface
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5698 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
328 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
355 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
147 04 Unerupted tooth
14879 05 Sound permanent
272 07 Decayed permanent
1585 08 Filled permanent
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2157-2158 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS126 2nd bicuspid, occlusal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
5385 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
588 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
707 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
392 04 Unerupted tooth
11064 05 Sound permanent
388 07 Decayed permanent
3953 08 Filled permanent
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2159-2160 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS127 2nd bicuspid, lingual surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
6366 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
137 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
178 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
392 04 Unerupted tooth
14229 05 Sound permanent
217 07 Decayed permanent
958 08 Filled permanent
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2161-2162 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS128 2nd bicuspid, buccal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
6220 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
143 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
318 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
392 04 Unerupted tooth
13997 05 Sound permanent
261 07 Decayed permanent
1146 08 Filled permanent
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2163-2164 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS129 2nd bicuspid, mesial surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
6230 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
127 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
324 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
392 04 Unerupted tooth
13589 05 Sound permanent
222 07 Decayed permanent
1593 08 Filled permanent
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2165-2166 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS130 2nd bicuspid, distal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
6409 01 Sound deciduous or primary surface
101 02 Decayed deciduous or primary
surface
171 03 Filled deciduous or primary surface
392 04 Unerupted tooth
12503 05 Sound permanent
340 07 Decayed permanent
2561 08 Filled permanent
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2167-2168 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS131 1st molar, occlusal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
7826 05 Sound permanent
916 07 Decayed permanent
6237 08 Filled permanent
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2169-2170 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS132 1st molar, lingual surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
13052 05 Sound permanent
343 07 Decayed permanent
1584 08 Filled permanent
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2171-2172 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS133 1st molar, buccal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
9939 05 Sound permanent
615 07 Decayed permanent
4425 08 Filled permanent
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2173-2174 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS134 1st molar, mesial surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
12131 05 Sound permanent
351 07 Decayed permanent
2497 08 Filled permanent
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2175-2176 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS135 1st molar, distal surface
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
12160 05 Sound permanent
391 07 Decayed permanent
2428 08 Filled permanent
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2177-2178 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS136 2nd molar, occlusal surface
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
6356 05 Sound permanent
831 07 Decayed permanent
5992 08 Filled permanent
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2179-2180 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS137 2nd molar, lingual surface
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
11715 05 Sound permanent
245 07 Decayed permanent
1219 08 Filled permanent
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2181-2182 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS138 2nd molar, buccal surface
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
9837 05 Sound permanent
510 07 Decayed permanent
2832 08 Filled permanent
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2183-2184 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS139 2nd molar, mesial surface
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
10883 05 Sound permanent
239 07 Decayed permanent
2057 08 Filled permanent
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2185-2186 Coronal caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPCS140 2nd molar, distal surface
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
11522 05 Sound permanent
243 07 Decayed permanent
1414 08 Filled permanent
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2187-2188 Coronal tooth calls: upper left central
DEPCT1 incisor
510 00 Tooth present but excluded
3987 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
477 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
79 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
193 04 Unerupted tooth
14292 05 Sound permanent
794 07 Decayed permanent
1833 08 Filled permanent
430 09 Full crown coverage
397 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3454 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
42 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
309 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2189-2190 Coronal tooth calls: upper left lateral
DEPCT2 incisor
303 00 Tooth present but excluded
4667 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
318 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
57 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
372 04 Unerupted tooth
13781 05 Sound permanent
766 07 Decayed permanent
1900 08 Filled permanent
405 09 Full crown coverage
439 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3507 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
204 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non- disease)
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2191-2192 Coronal tooth calls: upper left cuspid
DEPCT3 197 00 Tooth present but excluded
6595 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
145 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
45 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
217 04 Unerupted tooth
13569 05 Sound permanent
568 07 Decayed permanent
1385 08 Filled permanent
414 09 Full crown coverage
387 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3147 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
53 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
75 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2193-2194 Coronal tooth calls: upper left 1st
DEPCT4 bicuspid
7 00 Tooth present but excluded
5612 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
414 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
345 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
116 04 Unerupted tooth
10823 05 Sound permanent
621 07 Decayed permanent
2882 08 Filled permanent
618 09 Full crown coverage
1027 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3749 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
545 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
38 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2195-2196 Coronal tooth calls: upper left 2nd
DEPCT5 bicuspid
5 00 Tooth present but excluded
5379 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
573 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
663 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
433 04 Unerupted tooth
9966 05 Sound permanent
568 07 Decayed permanent
3164 08 Filled permanent
748 09 Full crown coverage
1407 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3833 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
23 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2197-2198 Coronal tooth calls: upper left 1st
DEPCT6 molar
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
4365 04 Unerupted tooth
8317 05 Sound permanent
1022 07 Decayed permanent
6068 08 Filled permanent
728 09 Full crown coverage
2290 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3966 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2199-2200 Coronal tooth calls: upper left 2nd
DEPCT7 molar
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
7450 04 Unerupted tooth
7322 05 Sound permanent
883 07 Decayed permanent
4984 08 Filled permanent
560 09 Full crown coverage
1985 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3566 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
27 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2201 Coronal tooth calls: upper left 3rd
DEP3M1 molar
5044 1 Present
11778 2 Absent
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2202-2203 Coronal tooth calls: upper right
DEPCT8 central incisor
489 00 Tooth present but excluded
3988 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
463 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
88 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
209 04 Unerupted tooth
14400 05 Sound permanent
775 07 Decayed permanent
1713 08 Filled permanent
455 09 Full crown coverage
400 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3452 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
59 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
306 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2204-2205 Coronal tooth calls: upper right
DEPCT9 lateral incisor
336 00 Tooth present but excluded
4683 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
295 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
58 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
400 04 Unerupted tooth
13955 05 Sound permanent
757 07 Decayed permanent
1712 08 Filled permanent
438 09 Full crown coverage
414 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3497 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
78 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
174 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2206-2207 Coronal tooth calls: upper right
DEPCT10 cuspid
178 00 Tooth present but excluded
6603 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
148 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
37 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
185 04 Unerupted tooth
13692 05 Sound permanent
540 07 Decayed permanent
1358 08 Filled permanent
405 09 Full crown coverage
386 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3135 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
68 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2208-2209 Coronal tooth calls: upper right 1st
DEPCT11 bicuspid
11 00 Tooth present but excluded
5621 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
401 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
340 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
141 04 Unerupted tooth
10794 05 Sound permanent
590 07 Decayed permanent
2920 08 Filled permanent
653 09 Full crown coverage
1006 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3718 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
559 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
43 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2210-2211 Coronal tooth calls: upper right 2nd
DEPCT12 bicuspid
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
5303 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
616 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
675 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
446 04 Unerupted tooth
9930 05 Sound permanent
570 07 Decayed permanent
3226 08 Filled permanent
755 09 Full crown coverage
1403 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3811 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
21 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
35 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non- disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2212-2213 Coronal tooth calls: upper right 1st
DEPCT13 molar
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4357 04 Unerupted tooth
8283 05 Sound permanent
1054 07 Decayed permanent
6102 08 Filled permanent
684 09 Full crown coverage
2322 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3951 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
29 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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2214-2215 Coronal tooth calls: upper right 2nd
DEPCT14 molar
6 00 Tooth present but excluded
7476 04 Unerupted tooth
7274 05 Sound permanent
861 07 Decayed permanent
5158 08 Filled permanent
505 09 Full crown coverage
1930 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3552 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
28 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2216 Coronal tooth calls: upper right 3rd
DEP3M2 molar
5096 1 Present
11726 2 Absent
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2217-2218 Coronal tooth calls: lower left
DEPCT15 central incisor
64 00 Tooth present but excluded
4123 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
14 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
44 04 Unerupted tooth
19006 05 Sound permanent
176 07 Decayed permanent
248 08 Filled permanent
66 09 Full crown coverage
506 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2423 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
62 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
62 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2219-2220 Coronal tooth calls: lower left
DEPCT16 lateral incisor
52 00 Tooth present but excluded
4700 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
16 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
2 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
166 04 Unerupted tooth
18396 05 Sound permanent
228 07 Decayed permanent
332 08 Filled permanent
84 09 Full crown coverage
419 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2302 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
52 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
48 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non- disease)
4514 Blank
2221-2222 Coronal tooth calls: lower left cuspid
DEPCT17 59 00 Tooth present but excluded
6148 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
102 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
49 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
185 04 Unerupted tooth
16710 05 Sound permanent
328 07 Decayed permanent
651 08 Filled permanent
208 09 Full crown coverage
317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1992 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
26 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
22 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2223-2224 Coronal tooth calls: lower left 1st
DEPCT18 bicuspid
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5363 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
536 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
504 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
159 04 Unerupted tooth
13735 05 Sound permanent
452 07 Decayed permanent
2132 08 Filled permanent
411 09 Full crown coverage
651 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2386 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
438 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4514 Blank
2225-2226 Coronal tooth calls: lower left 2nd
DEPCT19 bicuspid
10 00 Tooth present but excluded
5347 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
629 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
734 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
366 04 Unerupted tooth
10938 05 Sound permanent
534 07 Decayed permanent
3313 08 Filled permanent
714 09 Full crown coverage
1317 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2847 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
28 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non- disease)
4514 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2227-2228 Coronal tooth calls: lower left 1st
DEPCT20 molar
9 00 Tooth present but excluded
4235 04 Unerupted tooth
7171 05 Sound permanent
1189 07 Decayed permanent
5405 08 Filled permanent
1054 09 Full crown coverage
4126 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3582 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
9 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2229-2230 Coronal tooth calls: lower left 2nd
DEPCT21 molar
12 00 Tooth present but excluded
7200 04 Unerupted tooth
5958 05 Sound permanent
1204 07 Decayed permanent
5155 08 Filled permanent
879 09 Full crown coverage
3196 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3167 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
10 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
15 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2231 Coronal tooth calls: lower left 3rd
DEP3M3 molar
5567 1 Present
11254 2 Absent
14490 Blank
2232-2233 Coronal tooth calls: lower right
DEPCT22 central incisor
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4100 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
16 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
3 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
46 04 Unerupted tooth
19003 05 Sound permanent
168 07 Decayed permanent
259 08 Filled permanent
72 09 Full crown coverage
525 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2417 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
71 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
56 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2234-2235 Coronal tooth calls: lower right
DEPCT23 lateral incisor
60 00 Tooth present but excluded
4701 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
20 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
1 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
151 04 Unerupted tooth
18409 05 Sound permanent
237 07 Decayed permanent
333 08 Filled permanent
80 09 Full crown coverage
404 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2306 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
50 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
44 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2236-2237 Coronal tooth calls: lower right
DEPCT24 cuspid
57 00 Tooth present but excluded
6141 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
102 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
35 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
204 04 Unerupted tooth
16678 05 Sound permanent
366 07 Decayed permanent
682 08 Filled permanent
214 09 Full crown coverage
301 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
1978 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
18 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
20 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2238-2239 Coronal tooth calls: lower right 1st
DEPCT25 bicuspid
15 00 Tooth present but excluded
5350 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
534 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
497 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
147 04 Unerupted tooth
13683 05 Sound permanent
460 07 Decayed permanent
2184 08 Filled permanent
409 09 Full crown coverage
660 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2395 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
445 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
17 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2240-2241 Coronal tooth calls: lower right 2nd
DEPCT26 bicuspid
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
5336 01 Sound deciduous or primary tooth
625 02 Decayed deciduous or primary tooth
720 03 Filled deciduous or primary tooth
392 04 Unerupted tooth
10863 05 Sound permanent
532 07 Decayed permanent
3289 08 Filled permanent
720 09 Full crown coverage
1422 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
2841 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
27 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
21 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2242-2243 Coronal tooth calls: lower right 1st
DEPCT27 molar
8 00 Tooth present but excluded
4262 04 Unerupted tooth
7219 05 Sound permanent
1184 07 Decayed permanent
5599 08 Filled permanent
977 09 Full crown coverage
3975 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3547 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
7 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
18 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
2244-2245 Coronal tooth calls: lower right 2nd
DEPCT28 molar
13 00 Tooth present but excluded
7212 04 Unerupted tooth
6008 05 Sound permanent
1101 07 Decayed permanent
5266 08 Filled permanent
804 09 Full crown coverage
3186 10 Missing (due to caries/periodontal
disease)
3182 11 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to caries/periodontal disease)
8 12 Missing (due to orthodontic or
non-disease)
16 13 Replacement for missing tooth (due
to orthodontic or non-disease)
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2246 Coronal tooth calls: lower right 3rd
DEP3M4 molar
5655 1 Present
11166 2 Absent
14490 Blank
SEALANTS
2247 Sealant: upper left central incisor See note
DEPSE1 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2248 Sealant: upper left lateral incisor See note
DEPSE2 21485 0 No sealant
4 1 Sealant present
5308 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2249 Sealant: upper left cuspid See note
DEPSE3 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2250 Sealant: upper left 1st bicuspid See note
DEPSE4 20612 0 No sealant
85 1 Sealant present
6100 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2251 Sealant: upper left 2nd bicuspid See note
DEPSE5 20211 0 No sealant
102 1 Sealant present
6484 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2252 Sealant: upper left 1st molar See note
DEPSE6 14839 0 No sealant
568 1 Sealant present
11390 2 Not eligible for sealants
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2253 Sealant: upper left 2nd molar See note
DEPSE7 12986 0 No sealant
203 1 Sealant present
13608 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2254 Sealant: upper right central incisor See note
DEPSE8 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2255 Sealant: upper right lateral incisor See note
DEPSE9 21456 0 No sealant
4 1 Sealant present
5337 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2256 Sealant: upper right cuspid See note
DEPSE10 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2257 Sealant: upper right 1st bicuspid See note
DEPSE11 20581 0 No sealant
85 1 Sealant present
6131 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2258 Sealant: upper right 2nd bicuspid See note
DEPSE12 20208 0 No sealant
112 1 Sealant present
6477 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2259 Sealant: upper right 1st molar See note
DEPSE13 14860 0 No sealant
579 1 Sealant present
11358 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2260 Sealant: upper right 2nd molar See note
DEPSE14 13077 0 No sealant
216 1 Sealant present
13504 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2261 Sealant: lower left central incisor See note
DEPSE15 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2262 Sealant: lower left lateral incisor See note
DEPSE16 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2263 Sealant: lower left cuspid See note
DEPSE17 26797 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2264 Sealant: lower left 1st bicuspid See note
DEPSE18 22633 0 No sealant
89 1 Sealant present
4075 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2265 Sealant: lower left 2nd bicuspid See note
DEPSE19 21374 0 No sealant
121 1 Sealant present
5302 2 Not eligible for sealants
4514 Blank
2266 Sealant: lower left 1st molar See note
DEPSE20 13202 0 No sealant
563 1 Sealant present
13031 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2267 Sealant: lower left 2nd molar See note
DEPSE21 12108 0 No sealant
209 1 Sealant present
14479 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2268 Sealant: lower right central incisor See note
DEPSE22 26796 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2269 Sealant: lower right lateral incisor See note
DEPSE23 26796 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2270 Sealant: lower right cuspid See note
DEPSE24 26796 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2271 Sealant: lower right 1st bicuspid See note
DEPSE25 22621 0 No sealant
87 1 Sealant present
4088 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2272 Sealant: lower right 2nd bicuspid See note
DEPSE26 21255 0 No sealant
110 1 Sealant present
5431 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
2273 Sealant: lower right 1st molar See note
DEPSE27 13402 0 No sealant
600 1 Sealant present
12794 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2274 Sealant: lower right 2nd molar See note
DEPSE28 12158 0 No sealant
217 1 Sealant present
14421 2 Not eligible for sealants
4515 Blank
ROOT CARIES, SURFACES
2275 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS1 central incisor, lingual surface
11682 0 Sound surface
86 1 Caries
1 2 Filled
2950 8 Not present
772 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2276 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS2 central incisor, buccal surface
11553 0 Sound surface
142 1 Caries
74 2 Filled
2950 8 Not present
772 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2277 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS3 central incisor, mesial surface
11645 0 Sound surface
114 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2950 8 Not present
772 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2278 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS4 central incisor, distal surface
11628 0 Sound surface
131 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2950 8 Not present
772 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2279 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS5 lateral incisor, lingual surface
11563 0 Sound surface
115 1 Caries
5 2 Filled
3042 8 Not present
766 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2280 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS6 lateral incisor, buccal surface
11466 0 Sound surface
159 1 Caries
58 2 Filled
3042 8 Not present
766 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2281 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS7 lateral incisor, mesial surface
11505 0 Sound surface
165 1 Caries
13 2 Filled
3042 8 Not present
766 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2282 Root caries, surfaces: upper left
DEPRS8 lateral incisor, distal surface
11524 0 Sound surface
144 1 Caries
15 2 Filled
3042 8 Not present
766 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2283 Root caries, surfaces: upper left cuspid,
DEPRS9 lingual surface
12045 0 Sound surface
117 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2485 8 Not present
834 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2284 Root caries, surfaces: upper left cuspid,
DEPRS10 buccal surface
11814 0 Sound surface
190 1 Caries
168 2 Filled
2485 8 Not present
834 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2285 Root caries, surfaces: upper left cuspid,
DEPRS11 mesial surface
12008 0 Sound surface
154 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2485 8 Not present
834 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2286 Root caries, surfaces: upper left cuspid,
DEPRS12 distal surface
11994 0 Sound surface
150 1 Caries
28 2 Filled
2485 8 Not present
834 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2287 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS13 bicuspid, lingual surface
10570 0 Sound surface
188 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
3930 8 Not present
793 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2288 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS14 bicuspid, buccal surface
10430 0 Sound surface
222 1 Caries
116 2 Filled
3930 8 Not present
793 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2289 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS15 bicuspid, mesial surface
10549 0 Sound surface
210 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
3930 8 Not present
793 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2290 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS16 bicuspid, distal surface
10540 0 Sound surface
219 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
3930 8 Not present
793 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2291 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS17 bicuspid, lingual surface
10597 0 Sound surface
147 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
3954 8 Not present
787 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2292 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS18 bicuspid, buccal surface
10539 0 Sound surface
154 1 Caries
57 2 Filled
3954 8 Not present
787 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2293 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS19 bicuspid, mesial surface
10573 0 Sound surface
171 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
3954 8 Not present
787 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2294 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS20 bicuspid, distal surface
10568 0 Sound surface
171 1 Caries
11 2 Filled
3954 8 Not present
787 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2295 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS21 molar, lingual surface
9586 0 Sound surface
212 1 Caries
37 2 Filled
4848 8 Not present
808 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2296 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS22 molar, buccal surface
9628 0 Sound surface
169 1 Caries
38 2 Filled
4848 8 Not present
808 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2297 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS23 molar, mesial surface
9629 0 Sound surface
201 1 Caries
5 2 Filled
4848 8 Not present
808 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2298 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 1st
DEPRS24 molar, distal surface
9644 0 Sound surface
180 1 Caries
11 2 Filled
4848 8 Not present
808 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2299 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS25 molar, lingual surface
10340 0 Sound surface
112 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
4180 8 Not present
850 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2300 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS26 molar, buccal surface
10321 0 Sound surface
111 1 Caries
29 2 Filled
4180 8 Not present
850 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2301 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS27 molar, mesial surface
10394 0 Sound surface
61 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
4180 8 Not present
850 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2302 Root caries, surfaces: upper left 2nd
DEPRS28 molar, distal surface
10347 0 Sound surface
104 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
4180 8 Not present
850 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2303 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS29 central incisor, lingual surface
11610 0 Sound surface
58 1 Caries
3 2 Filled
2951 8 Not present
869 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2304 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS30 central incisor, buccal surface
11539 0 Sound surface
87 1 Caries
45 2 Filled
2951 8 Not present
869 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2305 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS31 central incisor, mesial surface
11592 0 Sound surface
73 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
2951 8 Not present
869 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2306 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS32 central incisor, distal surface
11575 0 Sound surface
86 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2951 8 Not present
869 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2307 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS33 lateral incisor, lingual surface
11530 0 Sound surface
70 1 Caries
3012 8 Not present
879 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2308 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS34 lateral incisor, buccal surface
11452 0 Sound surface
113 1 Caries
35 2 Filled
3012 8 Not present
879 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2309 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS35 lateral incisor, mesial surface
11488 0 Sound surface
104 1 Caries
8 2 Filled
3012 8 Not present
879 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2310 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS36 lateral incisor, distal surface
11507 0 Sound surface
91 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
3012 8 Not present
879 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2311 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS37 cuspid, lingual surface
11984 0 Sound surface
94 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
2498 8 Not present
909 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2312 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS38 cuspid, buccal surface
11808 0 Sound surface
151 1 Caries
125 2 Filled
2498 8 Not present
909 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2313 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS39 cuspid, mesial surface
11939 0 Sound surface
128 1 Caries
17 2 Filled
2498 8 Not present
909 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2314 Root caries, surfaces: upper right
DEPRS40 cuspid, distal surface
11946 0 Sound surface
118 1 Caries
20 2 Filled
2498 8 Not present
909 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2315 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS41 bicuspid, lingual surface
10672 0 Sound surface
184 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
3899 8 Not present
729 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2316 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS42 bicuspid, buccal surface
10498 0 Sound surface
234 1 Caries
131 2 Filled
3899 8 Not present
729 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2317 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS43 bicuspid, mesial surface
10632 0 Sound surface
219 1 Caries
12 2 Filled
3899 8 Not present
729 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2318 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS44 bicuspid, distal surface
10623 0 Sound surface
231 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
3899 8 Not present
729 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2319 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS45 bicuspid, lingual surface
10648 0 Sound surface
179 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
3928 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2320 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS46 bicuspid, buccal surface
10587 0 Sound surface
165 1 Caries
79 2 Filled
3928 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2321 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS47 bicuspid, mesial surface
10616 0 Sound surface
210 1 Caries
5 2 Filled
3928 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2322 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS48 bicuspid, distal surface
10603 0 Sound surface
216 1 Caries
12 2 Filled
3928 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2323 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS49 molar, lingual surface
9629 0 Sound surface
252 1 Caries
25 2 Filled
4851 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2324 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS50 molar, buccal surface
9641 0 Sound surface
204 1 Caries
61 2 Filled
4851 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2325 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS51 molar, mesial surface
9667 0 Sound surface
235 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
4851 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2326 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 1st
DEPRS52 molar, distal surface
9688 0 Sound surface
210 1 Caries
8 2 Filled
4851 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2327 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS53 molar, lingual surface
10389 0 Sound surface
211 1 Caries
22 2 Filled
4136 8 Not present
733 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2328 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS54 molar, buccal surface
10392 0 Sound surface
178 1 Caries
52 2 Filled
4136 8 Not present
733 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2329 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS55 molar, mesial surface
10423 0 Sound surface
181 1 Caries
18 2 Filled
4136 8 Not present
733 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2330 Root caries, surfaces: upper right 2nd
DEPRS56 molar, distal surface
10402 0 Sound surface
208 1 Caries
12 2 Filled
4136 8 Not present
733 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2331 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS57 central incisor, lingual surface
12790 0 Sound surface
24 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
1943 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2332 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS58 central incisor, buccal surface
12741 0 Sound surface
47 1 Caries
28 2 Filled
1943 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2333 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS59 central incisor, mesial surface
12773 0 Sound surface
41 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
1943 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2334 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS60 central incisor, distal surface
12774 0 Sound surface
38 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
1943 8 Not present
732 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2335 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS61 lateral incisor, lingual surface
12961 0 Sound surface
40 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
1754 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2336 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS62 lateral incisor, buccal surface
12896 0 Sound surface
69 1 Caries
38 2 Filled
1754 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2337 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS63 lateral incisor, mesial surface
12947 0 Sound surface
52 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
1754 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2338 Root caries, surfaces: lower left
DEPRS64 lateral incisor, distal surface
12928 0 Sound surface
70 1 Caries
5 2 Filled
1754 8 Not present
734 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2339 Root caries, surfaces: lower left cuspid,
DEPRS65 lingual surface
13355 0 Sound surface
59 1 Caries
11 2 Filled
1329 8 Not present
737 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2340 Root caries, surfaces: lower left cuspid,
DEPRS66 buccal surface
13111 0 Sound surface
159 1 Caries
155 2 Filled
1329 8 Not present
737 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2341 Root caries, surfaces: lower left cuspid,
DEPRS67 mesial surface
13320 0 Sound surface
83 1 Caries
22 2 Filled
1329 8 Not present
737 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2342 Root caries, surfaces: lower left cuspid,
DEPRS68 distal surface
13325 0 Sound surface
83 1 Caries
17 2 Filled
1329 8 Not present
737 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2343 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS69 bicuspid, lingual surface
12351 0 Sound surface
114 1 Caries
6 2 Filled
2279 8 Not present
741 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2344 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS70 bicuspid, buccal surface
11920 0 Sound surface
273 1 Caries
278 2 Filled
2279 8 Not present
741 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2345 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS71 bicuspid, mesial surface
12335 0 Sound surface
131 1 Caries
5 2 Filled
2279 8 Not present
741 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2346 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS72 bicuspid, distal surface
12267 0 Sound surface
173 1 Caries
31 2 Filled
2279 8 Not present
741 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2347 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS73 bicuspid, lingual surface
11584 0 Sound surface
141 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
3021 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2348 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS74 bicuspid, buccal surface
11353 0 Sound surface
214 1 Caries
165 2 Filled
3021 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2349 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS75 bicuspid, mesial surface
11573 0 Sound surface
148 1 Caries
11 2 Filled
3021 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2350 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS76 bicuspid, distal surface
11512 0 Sound surface
183 1 Caries
37 2 Filled
3021 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2351 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS77 molar, lingual surface
8389 0 Sound surface
236 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
6128 8 Not present
731 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2352 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS78 molar, buccal surface
8281 0 Sound surface
258 1 Caries
93 2 Filled
6128 8 Not present
731 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2353 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS79 molar, mesial surface
8415 0 Sound surface
214 1 Caries
3 2 Filled
6128 8 Not present
731 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2354 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 1st
DEPRS80 molar, distal surface
8383 0 Sound surface
247 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
6128 8 Not present
731 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2355 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS81 molar, lingual surface
9660 0 Sound surface
171 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
4915 8 Not present
736 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2356 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS82 molar, buccal surface
9524 0 Sound surface
211 1 Caries
105 2 Filled
4915 8 Not present
736 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2357 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS83 molar, mesial surface
9682 0 Sound surface
149 1 Caries
9 2 Filled
4915 8 Not present
736 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2358 Root caries, surfaces: lower left 2nd
DEPRS84 molar, distal surface
9673 0 Sound surface
165 1 Caries
2 2 Filled
4915 8 Not present
736 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2359 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS85 central incisor, lingual surface
12775 0 Sound surface
23 1 Caries
1946 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2360 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS86 central incisor, buccal surface
12730 0 Sound surface
41 1 Caries
27 2 Filled
1946 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2361 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS87 central incisor, mesial surface
12759 0 Sound surface
36 1 Caries
3 2 Filled
1946 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2362 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS88 central incisor, distal surface
12755 0 Sound surface
39 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
1946 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2363 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS89 lateral incisor, lingual surface
12955 0 Sound surface
45 1 Caries
4 2 Filled
1740 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2364 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS90 lateral incisor, buccal surface
12890 0 Sound surface
73 1 Caries
41 2 Filled
1740 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2365 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS91 lateral incisor, mesial surface
12939 0 Sound surface
62 1 Caries
3 2 Filled
1740 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2366 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS92 lateral incisor, distal surface
12926 0 Sound surface
71 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
1740 8 Not present
747 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2367 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS93 cuspid, lingual surface
13370 0 Sound surface
70 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
1292 8 Not present
752 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2368 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS94 cuspid, buccal surface
13146 0 Sound surface
171 1 Caries
130 2 Filled
1292 8 Not present
752 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2369 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS95 cuspid, mesial surface
13311 0 Sound surface
117 1 Caries
19 2 Filled
1292 8 Not present
752 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2370 Root caries, surfaces: lower right
DEPRS96 cuspid, distal surface
13317 0 Sound surface
110 1 Caries
20 2 Filled
1292 8 Not present
752 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2371 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS97 bicuspid, lingual surface
12310 0 Sound surface
124 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
2296 8 Not present
751 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2372 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS98 bicuspid, buccal surface
11902 0 Sound surface
261 1 Caries
281 2 Filled
2296 8 Not present
751 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2373 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS99 bicuspid, mesial surface
12300 0 Sound surface
133 1 Caries
11 2 Filled
2296 8 Not present
751 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2374 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS100 bicuspid, distal surface
12246 0 Sound surface
173 1 Caries
25 2 Filled
2296 8 Not present
751 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2375 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS101 bicuspid, lingual surface
11501 0 Sound surface
136 1 Caries
12 2 Filled
3097 8 Not present
745 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2376 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS102 bicuspid, buccal surface
11267 0 Sound surface
208 1 Caries
174 2 Filled
3097 8 Not present
745 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2377 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS103 bicuspid, mesial surface
11496 0 Sound surface
143 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
3097 8 Not present
745 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2378 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS104 bicuspid, distal surface
11433 0 Sound surface
187 1 Caries
29 2 Filled
3097 8 Not present
745 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2379 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS105 molar, lingual surface
8551 0 Sound surface
207 1 Caries
14 2 Filled
5981 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2380 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS106 molar, buccal surface
8420 0 Sound surface
240 1 Caries
112 2 Filled
5981 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2381 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS107 molar, mesial surface
8565 0 Sound surface
197 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
5981 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2382 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 1st
DEPRS108 molar, distal surface
8555 0 Sound surface
210 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
5981 8 Not present
738 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2383 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS109 molar, lingual surface
9678 0 Sound surface
148 1 Caries
10 2 Filled
4927 8 Not present
728 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2384 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS110 molar, buccal surface
9498 0 Sound surface
203 1 Caries
135 2 Filled
4927 8 Not present
728 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
2385 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS111 molar, mesial surface
9690 0 Sound surface
138 1 Caries
8 2 Filled
4927 8 Not present
728 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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DENTAL CARIES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2386 Root caries, surfaces: lower right 2nd
DEPRS112 molar, distal surface
9677 0 Sound surface
152 1 Caries
7 2 Filled
4927 8 Not present
728 9 Could not be assessed
15820 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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GINGIVAL BLEEDING
2387 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN1 bleeding - upper central incisor, mesial
12295 0 No bleeding
1214 1 Bleeding
3741 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2388 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN2 bleeding - upper central incisor, buccal
11923 0 No bleeding
1588 1 Bleeding
3739 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2389 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN3 bleeding - upper lateral incisor, mesial
12161 0 No bleeding
1220 1 Bleeding
3869 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2390 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN4 bleeding - upper lateral incisor, buccal
11696 0 No bleeding
1686 1 Bleeding
3868 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2391 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN5 bleeding - upper cuspid, mesial
12119 0 No bleeding
1779 1 Bleeding
3352 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2392 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN6 bleeding - upper cuspid, buccal
11719 0 No bleeding
2180 1 Bleeding
3351 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2393 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN7 bleeding - upper 1st bicuspid, mesial
11263 0 No bleeding
1120 1 Bleeding
4867 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2394 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN8 bleeding - upper 1st bicuspid, buccal
11060 0 No bleeding
1322 1 Bleeding
4868 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2395 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN9 bleeding - upper 2nd bicuspid, mesial
11270 0 No bleeding
1050 1 Bleeding
4930 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2396 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN10 bleeding - upper 2nd bicuspid, buccal
11135 0 No bleeding
1184 1 Bleeding
4931 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2397 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN11 bleeding - upper 1st molar, mesial
10070 0 No bleeding
1355 1 Bleeding
5825 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2398 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN12 bleeding - upper 1st molar, buccal
9704 0 No bleeding
1723 1 Bleeding
5823 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2399 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN13 bleeding - upper 2nd molar, mesial
10388 0 No bleeding
1761 1 Bleeding
5101 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2400 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPUGN14 bleeding - upper 2nd molar, buccal
9923 0 No bleeding
2225 1 Bleeding
5102 9 Could not be assessed
14061 Blank
2401 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN1 bleeding - lower central incisor, mesial
13069 0 No bleeding
1462 1 Bleeding
2716 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2402 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN2 bleeding - lower central incisor, buccal
12155 0 No bleeding
2377 1 Bleeding
2715 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2403 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN3 bleeding - lower lateral incisor, mesial
13372 0 No bleeding
1359 1 Bleeding
2516 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2404 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN4 bleeding - lower lateral incisor, buccal
12376 0 No bleeding
2357 1 Bleeding
2514 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2405 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN5 bleeding - lower cuspid, mesial
13383 0 No bleeding
1767 1 Bleeding
2097 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2406 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN6 bleeding - lower cuspid, buccal
12731 0 No bleeding
2417 1 Bleeding
2099 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2407 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN7 bleeding - lower 1st bicuspid, mesial
13110 0 No bleeding
963 1 Bleeding
3174 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2408 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN8 bleeding - lower 1st bicuspid, buccal
12623 0 No bleeding
1453 1 Bleeding
3171 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2409 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN9 bleeding - lower 2nd bicuspid, mesial
12666 0 No bleeding
612 1 Bleeding
3969 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2410 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN10 bleeding - lower 2nd bicuspid, buccal
12380 0 No bleeding
901 1 Bleeding
3966 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2411 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN11 bleeding - lower 1st molar, mesial
9690 0 No bleeding
550 1 Bleeding
7007 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2412 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN12 bleeding - lower 1st molar, buccal
9284 0 No bleeding
957 1 Bleeding
7006 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2413 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN13 bleeding - lower 2nd molar, mesial
10428 0 No bleeding
954 1 Bleeding
5865 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2414 Periodontal assessments: gingival
DEPLGN14 bleeding - lower 2nd molar, buccal
9899 0 No bleeding
1487 1 Bleeding
5861 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
CALCULUS
2415 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL1 score - upper central incisor, mesial
9729 0 Absence of calculus
1360 1 Supragingival calculus only
2387 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3771 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2416 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL2 score - upper central incisor, buccal
10531 0 Absence of calculus
1258 1 Supragingival calculus only
1689 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3769 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2417 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL3 score - upper lateral incisor, mesial
9013 0 Absence of calculus
1433 1 Supragingival calculus only
2909 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3892 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2418 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL4 score - upper lateral incisor, buccal
10279 0 Absence of calculus
1250 1 Supragingival calculus only
1827 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3891 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2419 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL5 score - upper cuspid, mesial
9170 0 Absence of calculus
1594 1 Supragingival calculus only
3096 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3387 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2420 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL6 score - upper cuspid, buccal
10238 0 Absence of calculus
1538 1 Supragingival calculus only
2094 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3377 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2421 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL7 score - upper 1st bicuspid, mesial
8751 0 Absence of calculus
1080 1 Supragingival calculus only
2505 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4911 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2422 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL8 score - upper 1st bicuspid, buccal
9652 0 Absence of calculus
1091 1 Supragingival calculus only
1605 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4899 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2423 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL9 score - upper 2nd bicuspid, mesial
8577 0 Absence of calculus
1089 1 Supragingival calculus only
2610 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4971 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2424 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL10 score - upper 2nd bicuspid, buccal
9533 0 Absence of calculus
1063 1 Supragingival calculus only
1687 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4964 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2425 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL11 score - upper 1st molar, mesial
6161 0 Absence of calculus
1437 1 Supragingival calculus only
3786 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5863 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2426 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL12 score - upper 1st molar, buccal
7049 0 Absence of calculus
1706 1 Supragingival calculus only
2636 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5856 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2427 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL13 score - upper 2nd molar, mesial
5131 0 Absence of calculus
1901 1 Supragingival calculus only
5093 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5122 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2428 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPUCL14 score - upper 2nd molar, buccal
6903 0 Absence of calculus
1572 1 Supragingival calculus only
3652 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5120 9 Could not be assessed
14064 Blank
2429 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL1 score - lower central incisor, mesial
3685 0 Absence of calculus
5333 1 Supragingival calculus only
5506 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2720 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2430 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL2 score - lower central incisor, buccal
6578 0 Absence of calculus
4498 1 Supragingival calculus only
3452 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2716 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2431 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL3 score - lower lateral incisor, mesial
4157 0 Absence of calculus
5090 1 Supragingival calculus only
5466 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2531 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2432 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL4 score - lower lateral incisor, buccal
7813 0 Absence of calculus
3744 1 Supragingival calculus only
3164 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2523 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2433 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL5 score - lower cuspid, mesial
5273 0 Absence of calculus
4354 1 Supragingival calculus only
5509 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2108 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2434 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL6 score - lower cuspid, buccal
8911 0 Absence of calculus
3209 1 Supragingival calculus only
3016 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
2108 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2435 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL7 score - lower 1st bicuspid, mesial
7542 0 Absence of calculus
2823 1 Supragingival calculus only
3683 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3196 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
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2436 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL8 score - lower 1st bicuspid, buccal
10760 0 Absence of calculus
1475 1 Supragingival calculus only
1814 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
3195 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2437 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL9 score - lower 2nd bicuspid, mesial
8561 0 Absence of calculus
1900 1 Supragingival calculus only
2764 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4019 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2438 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL10 score - lower 2nd bicuspid, buccal
10540 0 Absence of calculus
1207 1 Supragingival calculus only
1497 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
4000 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2439 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL11 score - lower 1st molar, mesial
6686 0 Absence of calculus
1267 1 Supragingival calculus only
2232 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
7059 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2440 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL12 score - lower 1st molar, buccal
8141 0 Absence of calculus
866 1 Supragingival calculus only
1189 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
7048 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2441 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL13 score - lower 2nd molar, mesial
6723 0 Absence of calculus
1620 1 Supragingival calculus only
2996 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5905 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
2442 Periodontal assessments: calculus
DEPLCL14 score - lower 2nd molar, buccal
8484 0 Absence of calculus
1137 1 Supragingival calculus only
1724 2 Supragingival and subgingival
calculus or subgingival calculus
only
5899 9 Could not be assessed
14067 Blank
FGM/CEJ, POCKET DEPTH
2443-2444 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ1 upper central incisor, mesial (mm)
13446 -8-04
3354 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2445-2446 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC1 depth scores - upper central incisor,
mesial (mm)
13446 00-12
3354 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2447-2448 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ1 upper central incisor, buccal (mm)
13449 -7-04
3351 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2449-2450 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC1 depth scores - upper central incisor,
buccal (mm)
13449 00-12
3351 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2451-2452 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ - upper
DEPUMCJ2 lateral incisor, mesial (mm)
13315 -8-05
3485 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2453-2454 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC2 depth - upper lateral incisor, mesial
(mm)
13315 00-11
3485 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2455-2456 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ - upper
DEPUBCJ2 lateral incisor, buccal (mm)
13307 -8-04
3493 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2457-2458 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC2 depth - upper lateral incisor, buccal
(mm)
13307 00-09
3493 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2459-2461 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ3 upper cuspid, mesial (mm)
13835 -12-009
2965 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2462-2463 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC3 depth scores - upper cuspid, mesial (mm)
13835 00-12
2965 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2464-2466 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ3 upper cuspid, buccal (mm)
13824 -12-008
2976 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2467-2468 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC3 depth scores - upper cuspid, buccal (mm)
13824 00-12
2976 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2469-2470 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ4 upper 1st bicuspid, mesial (mm)
12335 -8-06
4465 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2471-2472 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC4 depth scores - upper 1st bicuspid,
mesial (mm)
12335 00-10
4465 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2473-2474 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ4 upper 1st bicuspid, buccal (mm)
12308 -8-04
4492 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2475-2476 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC4 depth scores - upper 1st bicuspid,
buccal (mm)
12308 00-11
4492 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2477-2478 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ5 upper 2nd bicuspid, mesial (mm)
12278 -6-05
4522 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2479-2480 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC5 depth scores - upper 2nd bicuspid,
mesial (mm)
12278 00-10
4522 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2481-2482 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ5 upper 2nd bicuspid, buccal (mm)
12238 -9-04
4562 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2483-2484 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC5 depth scores - upper 2nd bicuspid,
buccal (mm)
12238 00-10
4562 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2485-2487 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ6 upper 1st molar, mesial (mm)
11371 -12-006
5429 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2488-2489 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC6 depth scores - upper 1st molar, mesial
(mm)
11371 00-10
5429 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2490-2492 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ6 upper 1st molar, buccal (mm)
11369 -12-004
5431 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2493-2494 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC6 depth scores - upper 1st molar, buccal
(mm)
11369 00-11
5431 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2495-2497 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUMCJ7 upper 2nd molar, mesial (mm)
12060 -12-006
4740 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2498-2499 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUMPC7 depth scores - upper 2nd molar, mesial
(mm)
12060 00-12
4740 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2500-2502 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPUBCJ7 upper 2nd molar, buccal (mm)
12075 -12-005
4725 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2503-2504 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPUBPC7 depth scores - upper 2nd molar, buccal
(mm)
12075 00-12
4725 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2505-2506 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ1 lower central incisor, mesial (mm)
14018 -9-04
2782 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2507-2508 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC1 depth scores - lower central incisor,
mesial (mm)
14018 00-12
2782 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2509-2511 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ1 lower central incisor, buccal (mm)
14469 -12-006
2331 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2512-2513 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC1 depth scores - lower central incisor,
buccal (mm)
14469 00-08
2331 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2514-2515 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ2 lower lateral incisor, mesial (mm)
14642 -9-05
2158 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2516-2517 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC2 depth scores - lower lateral incisor,
mesial (mm)
14642 00-09
2158 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2518-2520 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ2 lower lateral incisor, buccal (mm)
14657 -12-005
2143 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2521-2522 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC2 depth scores - lower lateral incisor,
buccal (mm)
14657 00-08
2143 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2523-2525 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ3 lower cuspid, mesial (mm)
15097 -10-005
1703 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2526-2527 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC3 depth scores - lower cuspid, mesial (mm)
15097 00-12
1703 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2528-2530 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ3 lower cuspid, buccal (mm)
15075 -10-006
1725 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2531-2532 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC3 depth scores - lower cuspid, buccal (mm)
15075 00-07
1725 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2533-2535 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ4 lower 1st bicuspid, mesial (mm)
14011 -10-005
2789 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2536-2537 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC4 depth scores - lower 1st bicuspid,
mesial (mm)
14011 00-12
2789 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2538-2540 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ4 lower 1st bicuspid, buccal (mm)
13998 -10-003
2802 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2541-2542 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC4 depth scores - lower 1st bicuspid,
buccal (mm)
13998 00-11
2802 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2543-2544 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ5 lower 2nd bicuspid, mesial (mm)
13125 -7-06
3675 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2545-2546 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC5 depth scores - lower 2nd bicuspid,
mesial (mm)
13125 00-09
3675 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2547-2548 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ5 lower 2nd bicuspid, buccal (mm)
13195 -9-03
3605 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2549-2550 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC5 depth scores - lower 2nd bicuspid,
buccal (mm)
13195 00-12
3605 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2551-2553 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ6 lower 1st molar, mesial (mm)
10176 -12-005
6624 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2554-2555 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC6 depth scores - lower 1st molar, mesial
(mm)
10176 00-12
6624 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2556-2558 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ6 lower 1st molar, buccal (mm)
10171 -12-004
6629 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2559-2560 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC6 depth scores - lower 1st molar, buccal
(mm)
10171 00-09
6629 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2561-2563 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLMCJ7 lower 2nd molar, mesial (mm)
11304 -12-005
5496 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2564-2565 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLMPC7 depth scores - lower 2nd molar, mesial
(mm)
11304 00-11
5496 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2566-2568 Periodontal assessments: FGM/CEJ scores -
DEPLBCJ7 lower 2nd molar, buccal (mm)
11313 -12-006
5487 099 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2569-2570 Periodontal assessments: probing pocket
DEPLBPC7 depth scores - lower 2nd molar, buccal
(mm)
11313 00-12
5487 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
LOSS OF ATTACHMENT
2571-2572 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA1 attachment - upper central incisor,
mesial (mm)
13446 00-16
3354 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2573-2574 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA1 attachment - upper central incisor,
buccal (mm)
13449 00-13
3351 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2575-2576 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA2 attachment - upper lateral incisor,
mesial (mm)
13315 00-15 Loss of attachment
3485 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2577-2578 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA2 attachment - upper lateral incisor,
buccal (mm)
13307 00-12
3493 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2579-2580 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA3 attachment - upper cuspid, mesial (mm)
13835 00-17
2965 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2581-2582 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA3 attachment - upper cuspid, buccal (mm)
13824 00-17
2976 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2583-2584 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA4 attachment - upper 1st bicuspid, mesial
(mm)
12335 00-15
4465 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2585-2586 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA4 attachment - upper 1st bicuspid, buccal
(mm)
12308 00-14
4492 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2587-2588 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA5 attachment - upper 2nd bicuspid, mesial
(mm)
12278 00-13
4522 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2589-2590 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA5 attachment - upper 2nd bicuspid, buccal
(mm)
12238 00-14
4562 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2591-2592 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA6 attachment - upper 1st molar, mesial
(mm)
11371 00-15
5429 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2593-2594 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA6 attachment - upper 1st molar, buccal
(mm)
11369 00-13
5431 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2595-2596 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUMLA7 attachment - upper 2nd molar, mesial
(mm)
12060 00-13
4740 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2597-2598 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPUBLA7 attachment - upper 2nd molar, buccal
(mm)
12075 00-15
4725 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2599-2600 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA1 attachment - lower central incisor,
mesial (mm)
14018 00-14
2782 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2601-2602 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA1 attachment - lower central incisor,
buccal (mm)
14469 00-12
2331 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2603-2604 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA2 attachment - lower lateral incisor,
mesial (mm)
14642 00-14
2158 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2605-2606 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA2 attachment - lower lateral incisor,
buccal (mm)
14657 00-13
2143 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2607-2608 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA3 attachment - lower cuspid, mesial (mm)
15097 00-16
1703 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2609-2610 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA3 attachment - lower cuspid, buccal (mm)
15075 00-14
1725 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2611-2612 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA4 attachment - lower 1st bicuspid, mesial
(mm)
14011 00-15
2789 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2613-2614 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA4 attachment - lower 1st bicuspid, buccal
(mm)
13998 00-17
2802 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2615-2616 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA5 attachment - lower 2nd bicuspid, mesial
(mm)
13125 00-13
3675 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2617-2618 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA5 attachment - lower 2nd bicuspid, buccal
(mm)
13195 00-14
3605 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2619-2620 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA6 attachment - lower 1st molar, mesial
(mm)
10176 00-12
6624 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2621-2622 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA6 attachment - lower 1st molar, buccal
(mm)
10171 00-12
6629 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2623-2624 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLMLA7 attachment - lower 2nd molar, mesial
(mm)
11304 00-13
5496 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
2625-2626 Periodontal assessments: loss of
DEPLBLA7 attachment - lower 2nd molar, buccal
(mm)
11313 00-12
5487 99 Could not be assessed
14511 Blank
FURCATIONS
2627 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUB2MF upper 2nd bicuspid, mesial
12254 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
37 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
3422 9 Could not be assessed
15598 Blank
2628 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUB2DF upper 2nd bicuspid, distal
12236 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
49 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
1 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
3425 9 Could not be assessed
15600 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2629 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM1MF upper 1st molar, mesial
11077 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
223 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
27 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
4394 9 Could not be assessed
15590 Blank
2630 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM1BF upper 1st molar, buccal
10985 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
309 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
26 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
4401 9 Could not be assessed
15590 Blank
2631 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM1DF upper 1st molar, distal
10971 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
339 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
25 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
4380 9 Could not be assessed
15596 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2632 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM2MF upper 2nd molar, mesial
11787 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
210 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
24 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
3697 9 Could not be assessed
15593 Blank
2633 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM2BF upper 2nd molar, buccal
11597 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
407 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
22 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
3692 9 Could not be assessed
15593 Blank
2634 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPUM2DF upper 2nd molar, distal
11664 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
315 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
24 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
3715 9 Could not be assessed
15593 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2635 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPLM1LF lower 1st molar, lingual
9839 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
274 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
51 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
5568 9 Could not be assessed
15579 Blank
2636 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPLM1BF lower 1st molar, buccal
9789 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
313 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
51 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
5577 9 Could not be assessed
15581 Blank
2637 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPLM2LF lower 2nd molar, lingual
10950 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
317 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
35 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
4414 9 Could not be assessed
15595 Blank
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PERIODONTAL ASSESSMENTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2638 Periodontal assessments: furcations -
DEPLM2BF lower 2nd molar, buccal
10972 0 No involvement, explorer cannot
enter the furcation
298 1 Partial involvement, explorer
cannot pass completely through the
furcation
36 2 Complete involvement, explorer can
pass between the roots through the
entire furcation
4411 9 Could not be assessed
15594 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2639 Oral soft tissue lesions: number of
DEPNUMLS lesions
26797 0-6
4514 Blank
2640-2645 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 - See note
DEPSTLC1 locations
234 A Upper lip
1132 AB-42U Multiple locations
29 B Upper labial mucosa
649 C Lower lip
251 D Lower labial mucosa
39 E Commissure (right)
167 F Buccal mucosa (right)
51 G Commissure (left)
296 H Buccal mucosa (left)
8 I Vestibule (upper right)
110 J Gingiva (upper right)
64 K Vestibule (upper front)
212 L Gingiva (upper front)
7 M Vestibule (upper left)
67 N Gingiva (upper left)
39 O Vestibule (lower left)
152 P Gingiva (lower left)
123 Q Vestibule (lower front)
103 R Gingiva (lower front)
33 S Vestibule (lower right)
187 T Gingiva (lower right)
611 U Tongue/dorsum
27 V Dorsum (right lateral border)
22 W Dorsum (left lateral border)
35 X Floor of mouth
21 Y Tongue/ventral
20 2 Soft palate
10 3 Generalized area
944 4 Hard palate
25668 Blank
2646-2647 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 - See note
DEPSTDX1 clinical diagnosis
15 11 Actinic keratosis
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4 12 Acute necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis
377 13 Amalgam tattoo
89 14 Angular cheilitis
12 15 Candidiasis
1 16 Candidiasis erythematous
617 17 Cheek/lip bite
129 18 Denture hyperplasia
475 19 Denture stomatitis type 1-2
355 20 Denture stomatitis type 3
93 21 Denture ulcer
1 22 Erythroplakia
322 23 Frictional white lesion
2 24 Galvanic white lesion
29 25 Gingival hyperplasia
316 26 Herpes labialis
6 27 Herpetic gingivostomatitis
37 28 Leukoplakia homogeneous
4 29 Leukoplakia non-homogeneous
13 30 Lichen planus
9 31 Mucocele
544 32 Nevus
49 33 Nicotinic stomatitis
92 34 Papillomas/warts
232 35 Recurrent aphthous ulcerations
46 36 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 1 (wrinkling of the
mucosa)
65 37 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 2 (wrinkling with
color change)
62 38 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 3 (wrinkling with
color change, furrows, and
thickening)
127 39 Tongue fissured
320 40 Tongue geographic
40 41 Tongue hairy
9 42 Tongue median rhomboid glossitis
135 43 Tumor (non-specific)
20 44 Ulcer (non-specific)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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111 45 Unknown
186 46 Other
46 47 Other - abscess
186 48 Other - scar/surgical scar
35 49 Other - burn
36 50 Other - fibroma
58 51 Other - hemangioma
80 52 Other - trauma
72 53 Other - denture inflamation
32 54 Other - fistula
85 55 Other - perio abscess
16 56 Other - hematoma
14 57 Other - bite
35 58 Other - blood vessel
4 59 Other - cleft lip/palate
25668 Blank
2648 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSMRQ1 smear required
996 1 Smear required
4647 2 Smear not required
25668 Blank
2649 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSMTK1 smear taken
943 1 Smear taken
53 2 Smear not taken
30315 Blank
2650 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPYEAS1 yeast result
803 0 Not found
67 1 Rare
59 2 Few
10 3 Moderate
4 4 Many
53 8 Blank but applicable
30315 Blank
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2651 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPHYPH1 hyphae result
788 0 Not found
44 1 Rare
82 2 Few
25 3 Moderate
4 4 Many
53 8 Blank but applicable
30315 Blank
2652 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPCDRQ1 clinical description required
334 1 Clinical description required
5309 2 Clinical description not required
25668 Blank
2653-2654 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTXT1 extent
223 01 Single
65 02 Multifocal
45 03 Generalized
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
2655-2656 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTLN1 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
324 00-75
10 99 Unknown
30977 Blank
2657-2658 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTWD1 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
324 00-30
10 99 Unknown
30977 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2659-2660 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTHT1 height (mm)
296 00-22
38 99 Unknown
30977 Blank
2661-2662 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTMF1 surface morphology
195 01 Elevated
20 02 Vesicle/bulla
64 03 Non-elevated
17 04 Ulcer
37 05 Other
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
2663-2665 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 - See note
DEPSTCL1 color
89 001 Normal
121 002 White
46 003 Red
25 004 Blue
5 005 Brown/black
2 006 Other
46 012-235 Multiple colors
30977 Blank
2666-2667 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTCS1 consistency
111 01 Soft
156 02 Firm
7 03 Fluid-filled
37 04 Not applicable
22 05 Other
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2668-2669 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTPN1 pain
20 01 Yes
309 02 No
3 03 Don't know
1 04 Not applicable
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
2670-2671 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTPD1 duration
18 01 Less than 1 week
10 02 1 week to less than 1 month
11 03 1 month to less than 6 months
4 04 6 months to less than 12 months
9 05 12 months to 2 years
76 06 Over 2 years
205 07 Don't know
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
2672-2673 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 1 -
DEPSTHS1 prior history
76 01 Yes
54 02 No
181 03 Don't know
22 04 Not applicable
1 99 Don't know
30977 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2674-2679 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 - See note
DEPSTLC2 locations
20 A Upper lip
226 AB-42 Multiple locations
8 B Upper labial mucosa
55 C Lower lip
26 D Lower labial mucosa
9 E Commissure (right)
24 F Buccal mucosa (right)
10 G Commissure (left)
38 H Buccal mucosa (left)
5 I Vestibule (upper right)
22 J Gingiva (upper right)
19 K Vestibule (upper front)
27 L Gingiva (upper front)
2 M Vestibule (upper left)
15 N Gingiva (upper left)
7 O Vestibule (lower left)
36 P Gingiva (lower left)
26 Q Vestibule (lower front)
24 R Gingiva (lower front)
10 S Vestibule (lower right)
37 T Gingiva (lower right)
167 U Tongue/dorsum
5 V Dorsum (right lateral border)
8 W Dorsum (left lateral border)
10 X Floor of mouth
8 2 Soft palate
208 4 Hard palate
30259 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2680-2681 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 - See note
DEPSTDX2 clinical diagnosis
5 11 Actinic keratosis
61 13 Amalgam tattoo
33 14 Angular cheilitis
7 15 Candidiasis
47 17 Cheek/lip bite
61 18 Denture hyperplasia
123 19 Denture stomatitis type 1-2
58 20 Denture stomatitis type 3
29 21 Denture ulcer
75 23 Frictional white lesion
5 25 Gingival hyperplasia
18 26 Herpes labialis
15 28 Leukoplakia homogeneous
3 29 Leukoplakia non-homogeneous
3 30 Lichen planus
2 31 Mucocele
30 32 Nevus
24 33 Nicotinic stomatitis
20 34 Papillomas/warts
30 35 Recurrent aphthous ulcerations
5 36 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 1 (wrinkling of the
mucosa)
17 37 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 2 (wrinkling with
color change)
10 38 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 3 (wrinkling with
color change, furrows, and
thickening)
60 39 Tongue fissured
67 40 Tongue geographic
9 41 Tongue hairy
5 42 Tongue median rhomboid glossitis
48 43 Tumor (non-specific)
1 44 Ulcer (non-specific)
28 45 Unknown
35 46 Other
6 47 Other - abscess
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
21 48 Other - scar/surgical scar
4 49 Other - burn
3 50 Other - fibroma
8 51 Other - hemangioma
12 52 Other - trauma
24 53 Other - denture inflamation
5 54 Other - fistula
15 55 Other - perio abscess
5 56 Other - hematoma
3 57 Other - bite
7 58 Other - blood vessel
4 59 Other - cleft lip/palate
30260 Blank
2682 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSMRQ2 smear required
247 1 Smear required
804 2 Smear not required
30260 Blank
2683 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSMTK2 smear taken
217 1 Smear taken
30 2 Smear not taken
31064 Blank
2684 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPYEAS2 yeast result
176 0 Not found
15 1 Rare
20 2 Few
4 3 Moderate
2 4 Many
30 8 Blank but applicable
31064 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2685 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPHYPH2 hyphae result
178 0 Not found
12 1 Rare
23 2 Few
3 3 Moderate
1 4 Many
30 8 Blank but applicable
31064 Blank
2686 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPCDRQ2 clinical description required
105 1 Clinical description required
946 2 Clinical description not required
30260 Blank
2687 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTXT2 extent
63 1 Single
22 2 Multifocal
20 3 Generalized
31206 Blank
2688-2689 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTLN2 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
103 00-50
2 99 Unknown
31206 Blank
2690-2691 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTWD2 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
103 00-40
2 99 Unknown
31206 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2692-2693 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTHT2 height (mm)
102 00-20
3 99 Unknown
31206 Blank
2694 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTMF2 surface morphology
66 1 Elevated
17 3 Non-elevated
1 4 Ulcer
21 5 Other
31206 Blank
2695-2697 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 - See note
DEPSTCL2 color
27 001 Normal
43 002 White
14 003 Red
3 004 Blue
2 006 Other
4 012 Multiple colors
9 023 Multiple colors
1 045 Multiple colors
1 123 Multiple colors
1 999 Could not be assessed
31206 Blank
2698 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTCS2 consistency
32 1 Soft
58 2 Firm
2 4 Not applicable
13 5 Other
31206 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2699 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTPN2 pain
7 1 Yes
95 2 No
2 3 Don't know
1 4 Not applicable
31206 Blank
2700 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTPD2 duration
3 1 Less than 1 week
3 3 1 month to less than 6 months
2 4 6 months to less than 12 months
1 5 12 months to 2 years
22 6 Over 2 years
74 7 Don't know
31206 Blank
2701 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 2 -
DEPSTHS2 prior history
21 1 Yes
9 2 No
72 3 Don't know
3 4 Not applicable
31206 Blank
2702-2707 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 - See note
DEPSTLC3 locations
2 A Upper lip
50 AC-4NJIFH Multiple locations
4 C Lower lip
3 D Lower labial mucosa
5 E Commissure (right)
1 F Buccal mucosa (right)
7 H Buccal mucosa (left)
5 J Gingiva (upper right)
2 K Vestibule (upper front)
8 L Gingiva (upper front)
2 O Vestibule (lower left)
8 P Gingiva (lower left)
4 Q Vestibule (lower front)
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 R Gingiva (lower front)
1 S Vestibule (lower right)
8 T Gingiva (lower right)
30 U Tongue/dorsum
1 W Dorsum (left lateral border)
1 X Floor of mouth
1 2 Soft palate
34 4 Hard palate
31124 Blank
2708-2709 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 - See note
DEPSTDX3 clinical diagnosis
1 12 Acute necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis
7 13 Amalgam tattoo
15 14 Angular cheilitis
1 15 Candidiasis
4 17 Cheek/lip bite
6 18 Denture hyperplasia
14 19 Denture stomatitis type 1-2
15 20 Denture stomatitis type 3
10 21 Denture ulcer
9 23 Frictional white lesion
1 25 Gingival hyperplasia
1 26 Herpes labialis
6 28 Leukoplakia homogeneous
2 29 Leukoplakia non-homogeneous
4 32 Nevus
4 33 Nicotinic stomatitis
4 34 Papillomas/warts
2 36 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 1 (wrinkling of the
mucosa)
3 37 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 2 (wrinkling with
color change)
1 38 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 3 (wrinkling with
color change, furrows, and
thickening)
8 39 Tongue fissured
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 40 Tongue geographic
1 41 Tongue hairy
3 42 Tongue median rhomboid glossitis
10 43 Tumor (non-specific)
9 45 Unknown
7 46 Other
2 48 Other - scar/surgical scar
2 52 Other - trauma
15 53 Other - denture inflamation
1 54 Other - fistula
2 55 Other - perio abscess
1 57 Other - bite
2 58 Other - blood vessel
31124 Blank
2710 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSMRQ3 smear required
56 1 Smear required
131 2 Smear not required
31124 Blank
2711 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSMTK3 smear taken
50 1 Smear taken
6 2 Smear not taken
31255 Blank
2712 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPYEAS3 yeast result
38 0 Not found
3 1 Rare
6 2 Few
2 3 Moderate
1 4 Many
6 8 Blank but applicable
31255 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2713 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPHYPH3 hyphae result
41 0 Not found
2 1 Rare
5 2 Few
2 3 Moderate
6 8 Blank but applicable
31255 Blank
2714 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPCDRQ3 clinical description required
28 1 Clinical description required
159 2 Clinical description not required
31124 Blank
2715 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTXT3 extent
10 1 Single
7 2 Multifocal
11 3 Generalized
31283 Blank
2716-2717 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTLN3 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
27 00-35
1 99 Unknown
31283 Blank
2718-2719 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTWD3 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
27 00-10
1 99 Unknown
31283 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2720-2721 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTHT3 height (mm)
26 00-10
2 99 Unknown
31283 Blank
2722 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTMF3 surface morphology
12 1 Elevated
1 2 Vesicle/bulla
6 3 Non-elevated
9 5 Other
31283 Blank
2723-2725 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 - See note
DEPSTCL3 color
2 001 Normal
8 002 White
8 003 Red
1 012 Multiple colors
2 013 Multiple colors
5 023 Multiple colors
1 099
1 345 Multiple colors
31283 Blank
2726 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTCS3 consistency
8 1 Soft
14 2 Firm
1 3 Fluid-filled
2 4 Not applicable
3 5 Other
31283 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2727 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTPN3 pain
4 1 Yes
23 2 No
1 4 Not applicable
31283 Blank
2728 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTPD3 duration
1 1 Less than 1 week
1 3 1 month to less than 6 months
6 6 Over 2 years
20 7 Don't know
31283 Blank
2729 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 3 -
DEPSTHS3 prior history
5 1 Yes
3 2 No
20 3 Don't know
31283 Blank
2730-2732 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 - See note
DEPSTLC4 locations
2 A Upper lip
1 B Upper labial mucosa
3 C Lower lip
9 CD-VW Multiple locations
1 F Buccal mucosa (right)
1 K Vestibule (upper front)
1 N Gingiva (upper left)
2 R Gingiva (lower front)
1 T Gingiva (lower right)
5 U Tongue/dorsum
1 X Floor of mouth
1 2 Soft palate
6 4 Hard palate
31277 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2733-2734 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 - See note
DEPSTDX4 clinical diagnosis
2 14 Angular cheilitis
1 18 Denture hyperplasia
3 19 Denture stomatitis type 1-2
2 20 Denture stomatitis type 3
3 23 Frictional white lesion
2 26 Herpes labialis
3 28 Leukoplakia homogeneous
1 34 Papillomas/warts
1 37 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 2 (wrinkling with
color change)
3 39 Tongue fissured
1 40 Tongue geographic
1 41 Tongue hairy
3 43 Tumor (non-specific)
1 45 Unknown
4 46 Other
1 48 Other - scar/surgical scar
1 53 Other - denture inflamation
1 58 Other - blood vessel
31277 Blank
2735 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSMRQ4 smear required
10 1 Smear required
24 2 Smear not required
31277 Blank
2736 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSMTK4 smear taken
9 1 Smear taken
1 2 Smear not taken
31301 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2737 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPYEAS4 yeast result
8 0 Not found
1 2 Few
1 8 Blank but applicable
31301 Blank
2738 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPHYPH4 hyphae result
6 0 Not found
1 1 Rare
2 2 Few
1 8 Blank but applicable
31301 Blank
2739 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPCDRQ4 clinical description required
7 1 Clinical description required
27 2 Clinical description not required
31277 Blank
2740 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTXT4 extent
5 1 Single
1 2 Multifocal
1 3 Generalized
31304 Blank
2741 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTLN4 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
7 0-5
31304 Blank
2742 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTWD4 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
7 0-5
31304 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2743 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTHT4 height (mm)
7 0-3
31304 Blank
2744 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTMF4 surface morphology
3 1 Elevated
2 3 Non-elevated
2 5 Other
31304 Blank
2745 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 - See note
DEPSTCL4 color
3 1 Normal
3 2 White
1 3 Red
31304 Blank
2746 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTCS4 consistency
2 1 Soft
4 2 Firm
1 5 Other
31304 Blank
2747 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTPN4 pain
1 1 Yes
6 2 No
31304 Blank
2748 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTPD4 duration
1 6 Over 2 years
6 7 Don't know
31304 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2749 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 4 -
DEPSTHS4 prior history
1 1 Yes
6 3 Don't know
31304 Blank
2750-2751 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 - See note
DEPSTLC5 locations
1 A Upper lip
1 EG Multiple locations
1 S Vestibule (lower right)
1 U Tongue/dorsum
1 4 Hard palate
31306 Blank
2752-2753 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 - See note
DEPSTDX5 clinical diagnosis
1 11 Actinic keratosis
1 14 Angular cheilitis
1 20 Denture stomatitis type 3
1 38 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 3 (wrinkling with
color change, furrows, and
thickening)
1 39 Tongue fissured
31306 Blank
2754 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSMRQ5 smear required
2 1 Smear required
3 2 Smear not required
31306 Blank
2755 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSMTK5 smear taken
2 1 Smear taken
31309 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2756 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPYEAS5 yeast result
2 0 Not found
31309 Blank
2757 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPHYPH5 hyphae result
2 0 Not found
31309 Blank
2758 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPCDRQ5 clinical description required
5 2 Clinical description not required
31306 Blank
2759 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTXT5 extent
31311 Blank
2760 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTLN5 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
31311 Blank
2761 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTWD5 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
31311 Blank
2762 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTHT5 height (mm)
31311 Blank
2763 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTMF5 surface morphology
31311 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2764 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 - See note
DEPSTCL5 color
31311 Blank
2765 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTCS5 consistency
31311 Blank
2766 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTPN5 pain
31311 Blank
2767 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTPD5 duration
31311 Blank
2768 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTHS5 prior history
31311 Blank
2769 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 5 -
DEPSTOT5 other
31311 Blank
2770-2771 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 - See note
DEPSTLC6 locations
1 HG Multiple locations
1 J Gingiva (upper right)
1 O Vestibule (lower left)
31308 Blank
2772-2773 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 - See note
DEPSTDX6 clinical diagnosis
1 13 Amalgam tattoo
1 28 Leukoplakia homogeneous
1 37 Smokeless tobacco associated
lesion: degree 2 (wrinkling with
color change)
31308 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2774 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSMRQ6 smear required
1 1 Smear required
2 2 Smear not required
31308 Blank
2775 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSMTK6 smear taken
1 1 Smear taken
31310 Blank
2776 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPYEAS6 yeast result
1 0 Not found
31310 Blank
2777 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPHYPH6 hyphae result
1 0 Not found
31310 Blank
2778 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPCDRQ6 clinical description required
1 1 Clinical description required
2 2 Clinical description not required
31308 Blank
2779 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTXT6 extent
1 1 Single
31310 Blank
2780-2781 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTLN6 length, if width is coded; otherwise,
diameter (mm)
1 20
31310 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2782-2783 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTWD6 width, coded only if lesion is
irregularly shaped, in which case length
is also coded instead of diameter (mm)
1 20
31310 Blank
2784 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTHT6 height (mm)
1 0 None/never
31310 Blank
2785 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTMF6 surface morphology
1 3 Non-elevated
31310 Blank
2786 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 - See note
DEPSTCL6 color
1 2 White
31310 Blank
2787 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTCS6 consistency
1 1 Soft
31310 Blank
2788 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTPN6 pain
1 2 No
31310 Blank
2789 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTPD6 duration
1 7 Don't know
31310 Blank
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ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2790 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTHS6 prior history
1 3 Don't know
31310 Blank
2791 Oral soft tissue lesions: lesion 6 -
DEPSTOT6 other
31311 Blank
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2792 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC1 left central incisor
11819 0 No treatment needed
57 1 Defective margin or restoration
79 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
67 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
9 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
49 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
1 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
55 7 Pulpal involvement evident
59 8 Retained root(s) evident
2179 9 Could not be assessed
16937 Blank
2793 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC2 left lateral incisor
11746 0 No treatment needed
40 1 Defective margin or restoration
50 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
78 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
4 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
43 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
2 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
37 7 Pulpal involvement evident
75 8 Retained root(s) evident
2299 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2794 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC3 left cuspid
12148 0 No treatment needed
36 1 Defective margin or restoration
38 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
62 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
6 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
39 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
4 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
40 7 Pulpal involvement evident
76 8 Retained root(s) evident
1925 9 Could not be assessed
16937 Blank
2795 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC4 left 1st bicuspid
10650 0 No treatment needed
116 1 Defective margin or restoration
99 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
67 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
35 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
24 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
49 7 Pulpal involvement evident
159 8 Retained root(s) evident
3173 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2796 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC5 left 2nd bicuspid
10629 0 No treatment needed
124 1 Defective margin or restoration
133 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
69 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
36 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
34 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
60 7 Pulpal involvement evident
132 8 Retained root(s) evident
3155 9 Could not be assessed
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2797 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC6 left 1st molar
9536 0 No treatment needed
179 1 Defective margin or restoration
219 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
91 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
47 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
52 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
81 7 Pulpal involvement evident
151 8 Retained root(s) evident
4017 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2798 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC7 left 2nd molar
10272 0 No treatment needed
126 1 Defective margin or restoration
154 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
66 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
3 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
23 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
34 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
65 7 Pulpal involvement evident
90 8 Retained root(s) evident
3541 9 Could not be assessed
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2799 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC8 right central incisor
11874 0 No treatment needed
38 1 Defective margin or restoration
70 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
77 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
4 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
50 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
2 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
48 7 Pulpal involvement evident
43 8 Retained root(s) evident
2168 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2800 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC9 right lateral incisor
11765 0 No treatment needed
46 1 Defective margin or restoration
65 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
78 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
4 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
44 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
5 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
43 7 Pulpal involvement evident
77 8 Retained root(s) evident
2247 9 Could not be assessed
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2801 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC10 right cuspid
12207 0 No treatment needed
33 1 Defective margin or restoration
35 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
66 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
3 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
35 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
1 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
40 7 Pulpal involvement evident
77 8 Retained root(s) evident
1877 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2802 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC11 right 1st bicuspid
10744 0 No treatment needed
94 1 Defective margin or restoration
89 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
56 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
7 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
34 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
27 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
65 7 Pulpal involvement evident
125 8 Retained root(s) evident
3133 9 Could not be assessed
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2803 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC12 right 2nd bicuspid
10713 0 No treatment needed
107 1 Defective margin or restoration
108 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
70 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
49 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
33 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
58 7 Pulpal involvement evident
116 8 Retained root(s) evident
3118 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2804 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC13 right 1st molar
9531 0 No treatment needed
172 1 Defective margin or restoration
203 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
79 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
43 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
54 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
78 7 Pulpal involvement evident
142 8 Retained root(s) evident
4072 9 Could not be assessed
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2805 Restorations and tooth condition: upper
DEPRTC14 right 2nd molar
10318 0 No treatment needed
128 1 Defective margin or restoration
146 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
80 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
3 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
20 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
31 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
70 7 Pulpal involvement evident
102 8 Retained root(s) evident
3476 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2806 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC15 left central incisor
13008 0 No treatment needed
16 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
9 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
12 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
8 7 Pulpal involvement evident
14 8 Retained root(s) evident
1307 9 Could not be assessed
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2807 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC16 left lateral incisor
13101 0 No treatment needed
10 1 Defective margin or restoration
13 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
12 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
10 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
1 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
14 7 Pulpal involvement evident
24 8 Retained root(s) evident
1188 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2808 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC17 left cuspid
13382 0 No treatment needed
9 1 Defective margin or restoration
21 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
28 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
11 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
2 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
15 7 Pulpal involvement evident
26 8 Retained roots evident
878 9 Could not be assessed
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2809 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC18 left 1st bicuspid
12320 0 No treatment needed
41 1 Defective margin or restoration
49 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
53 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
21 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
11 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
27 7 Pulpal involvement evident
75 8 Retained root(s) evident
1775 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2810 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC19 left 2nd bicuspid
11567 0 No treatment needed
80 1 Defective margin or restoration
95 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
67 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
32 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
21 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
36 7 Pulpal involvement evident
95 8 Retained root(s) evident
2379 9 Could not be assessed
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2811 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC20 left 1st molar
8265 0 No treatment needed
135 1 Defective margin or restoration
234 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
82 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
76 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
103 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
97 7 Pulpal involvement evident
156 8 Retained root(s) evident
5226 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2812 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC21 left 2nd molar
9443 0 No treatment needed
112 1 Defective margin or restoration
161 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
87 3 Recurrent decay on intra-corornal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
48 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
86 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
86 7 Pulpal involvement evident
99 8 Retained root(s) evident
4251 9 Could not be assessed
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2813 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC22 right central incisor
12997 0 No treatment needed
5 1 Defective margin or restoration
15 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
6 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
13 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
1 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
4 7 Pulpal involvement evident
12 8 Retained root(s) evident
1320 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2814 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC23 right lateral incisor
13111 0 No treatment needed
7 1 Defective margin or restoration
14 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
13 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
9 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
12 7 Pulpal involvement evident
22 8 Retained root(s) evident
1185 9 Could not be assessed
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2815 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC24 right cuspid
13401 0 No treatment needed
9 1 Defective margin or restoration
20 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
30 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
5 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
11 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
2 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
18 7 Pulpal involvement evident
31 8 Retained root(s) evident
847 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2816 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC25 right 1st bicuspid
12280 0 No treatment needed
48 1 Defective margin or restoration
48 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
60 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
3 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
23 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
15 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
38 7 Pulpal involvement evident
69 8 Retained root(s) evident
1790 9 Could not be assessed
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2817 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC26 right 2nd bicuspid
11483 0 No treatment needed
87 1 Defective margin or restoration
99 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
62 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
36 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
32 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
54 7 Pulpal involvement evident
78 8 Retained root(s) evident
2443 9 Could not be assessed
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RESTORATIONS AND TOOTH CONDITIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2818 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC27 right 1st molar
8339 0 No treatment needed
177 1 Defective margin or restoration
255 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
102 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
1 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
63 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
97 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
121 7 Pulpal involvement evident
127 8 Retained root(s) evident
5092 9 Could not be assessed
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2819 Restorations and tooth condition: lower
DEPRTC28 right 2nd molar
9424 0 No treatment needed
127 1 Defective margin or restoration
159 2 Missing, partly missing, loose,
fractured or temporary restoration
100 3 Recurrent decay on intra-coronal
restoration
2 4 Recurrent decay on a crown
43 5 Missing, loose or temporary crowns
or bridges, broken connector
and/or missing veneer material on
posterior crowns or bridge
68 6 Fracture of tooth structure
associated with a restoration,
crown, or bridge
84 7 Pulpal involvement evident
88 8 Retained root(s) evident
4279 9 Could not be assessed
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TRAUMA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2820 Trauma: upper left central incisor
DEPUTRA1 12272 0 No traumatic injury
816 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
392 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
99 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
405 4 Restored fracture
63 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
189 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
1427 9 Could not be assessed
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2821 Trauma: upper left lateral incisor
DEPUTRA2 13106 0 No traumatic injury
229 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
63 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
15 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
75 4 Restored fracture
18 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
101 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
2056 9 Could not be assessed
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TRAUMA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2822 Trauma: upper right central incisor
DEPUTRA3 12244 0 No traumatic injury
821 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
400 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
90 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
383 4 Restored fracture
82 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
196 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
1447 9 Could not be assessed
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2823 Trauma: upper right lateral incisor
DEPUTRA4 13116 0 No traumatic injury
192 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
84 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
16 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
76 4 Restored fracture
17 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
75 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
2087 9 Could not be assessed
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TRAUMA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2824 Trauma: lower left central incisor
DEPLTRA1 14824 0 No traumatic injury
193 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
81 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
13 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
39 4 Restored fracture
7 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
40 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
466 9 Could not be assessed
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2825 Trauma: lower left lateral incisor
DEPLTRA2 14557 0 No traumatic injury
99 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
42 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
4 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
10 4 Restored fracture
5 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
29 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
917 9 Could not be assessed
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TRAUMA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2826 Trauma: lower right central incisor
DEPLTRA3 14826 0 No traumatic injury
198 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
73 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
13 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
33 4 Restored fracture
10 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
41 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
469 9 Could not be assessed
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2827 Trauma: lower right lateral incisor
DEPLTRA4 14549 0 No traumatic injury
120 1 Untreated enamel fracture not
involving dentine
43 2 Unrestored fracture involving
dentine
10 3 Untreated injury evidenced by dark
discoloration, swelling and/or
fistula
6 4 Restored fracture
2 5 Endodontic therapy following
traumatic injury
22 6 Tooth missing due to trauma
911 9 Could not be assessed
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OCCLUSAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2828-2829 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPUAL1 alignment - upper right canine to
lateral (mm)
11344 00-09
3249 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2830-2831 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPUAL2 alignment - upper right lateral to
central (mm)
12554 00-09
2039 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2832-2833 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPUAL3 alignment - upper right central to left
central (mm)
12854 00-07
1739 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2834-2835 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPUAL4 alignment - upper left central to left
lateral (mm)
12554 00-09
2039 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2836-2837 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPUAL5 alignment - upper left lateral to left
canine (mm)
11352 00-09
3241 99 Could not be assessed
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OCCLUSAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2838-2839 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPLAL1 alignment - lower left canine to left
lateral (mm)
12729 00-09
1864 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2840-2841 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPLAL2 alignment - lower left lateral to left
central (mm)
14020 00-07
573 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2842-2843 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPLAL3 alignment - lower left central to right
central (mm)
14115 00-07
478 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2844-2845 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPLAL4 alignment - lower right central to right
lateral (mm)
14012 00-09
581 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2846-2847 Occlusal characteristics: incisor
DEPLAL5 alignment - lower right lateral to right
canine (mm)
12726 00-09
1867 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
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OCCLUSAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2848 Occlusal characteristics: maxillary -
DEPDIAS diastema
11277 0 No diastema
1533 1 Diastema greater than or equal to
2 mm
1783 9 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2849 Occlusal characteristics: posterior -
DEPXBITE cross bite
9030 0 No posterior crossbite
866 1 Posterior crossbite
4697 9 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2850-2851 Occlusal characteristics: overjet (mm)
DEPOVJET 13102 -8-12
1491 99 Could not be assessed
16718 Blank
2852-2853 Occlusal characteristics: openbite (mm)
DEPOPB 656 00-11
13847 99 Could not be assessed
16808 Blank
2854-2855 Occlusal characteristics: overbite (mm) See note
DEPOVB 13057 00-15
1525 99 Could not be assessed
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DENTURE QUESTIONNAIRE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2856 Denture questionnaire: Do you usually
DEPDQU1 wear your upper denture plate?
1445 1 All the time
873 2 Only when awake
161 3 Only occasionally
92 4 Do not wear them
28740 Blank
2857 Denture questionnaire: During the past
DEPDQU2 year, have you had problems with your
upper denture plate?
374 1 Yes
2197 2 No
28740 Blank
2858 Denture questionnaire: Do you think
DEPDQU3 that you need a new upper jaw denture
plate or that the one you have needs
refitting?
930 1 Yes
1641 2 No
28740 Blank
2859 Denture questionnaire: How long has it
DEPDQU4 been since you had any natural teeth to
chew with in your upper jaw?
106 1 Less than one year
276 2 1 to less than 5 years
364 3 5 to less than 10 years
661 4 10 to less than 20 years
1309 5 20 or more years
28595 Blank
2860 Denture questionnaire: Do you usually
DEPDQL1 wear your lower denture plate?
775 1 All the time
689 2 Only when awake
151 3 Only occasionally
150 4 Do not wear them
29546 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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DENTURE QUESTIONNAIRE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2861 Denture questionnaire: During the past
DEPDQL2 year, have you had problems with your
lower denture plate?
425 1 Yes
1340 2 No
29546 Blank
2862 Denture questionnaire: Do you think
DEPDQL3 that you need a new lower jaw denture
plate or that the one you have needs
refitting?
748 1 Yes
1017 2 No
29546 Blank
2863 Denture questionnaire: How long has it
DEPDQL4 been since you had any natural teeth to
chew with in your lower jaw?
68 1 Less than one year
188 2 1 to less than 5 years
211 3 5 to less than 10 years
464 4 10 to less than 20 years
983 5 20 or more years
29397 Blank
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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PROSTHESIS ASSESSMENT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2864 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPTYP type
2419 1 Full denture
813 2 Partial denture
561 3 Unable to evaluate
27518 Blank
2865 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPAI integrity
2613 0 Criteria are not met
613 1 Criteria are met
28085 Blank
2866 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPAW excessive tooth wear
2613 0 Criteria are not met
613 1 Criteria are met
28085 Blank
2867 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPARL reline material, conditioner or denture
adhesive
2773 0 Criteria are not met
453 1 Criteria are met
28085 Blank
2868 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPAS stability
1905 0 Criteria are not met
1321 1 Criteria are met
28085 Blank
2869 Prosthesis assessment: upper denture -
DEPUPART retention
2713 0 Criteria are not met
513 1 Criteria are met
28085 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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DENTAL EXAMINATION
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PROSTHESIS ASSESSMENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2870 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPTYP type
1550 1 Full denture
793 2 Partial denture
696 3 Unable to evaluate
28272 Blank
2871 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPAI integrity
2029 0 Criteria are not met
312 1 Criteria are met
28970 Blank
2872 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPAW excessive tooth wear
1904 0 Criteria are not met
437 1 Criteria are met
28970 Blank
2873 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPARL reline material, conditioner or denture
adhesive
2017 0 Criteria are not met
324 1 Criteria are met
28970 Blank
2874 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPAS stability
1052 0 Criteria are not met
1289 1 Criteria are met
28970 Blank
2875 Prosthesis assessment: lower denture -
DEPLPART retention
1124 0 Criteria are not met
1217 1 Criteria are met
28970 Blank
NOTES
DEPCCFLG: Completion code: coronal caries
This variable was constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the coronal caries component in the analysis of that component.
Examinees who have no valid or useful data have a completion code
of "3 Not assessed."
DEPCJFLG, DEPCLFLG, DEPGNFLG, DEPLAFLG, DEPPCFLG: Completion codes
These variables were constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the periodontal component in the analysis of that component. For
examinees who were medically excluded from periodontal components
or who were not in the age range to receive these assessments, the
periodontal component data and the completion code are blank.
Examinees who were completely edentulous or who otherwise have no
valid or useful data have a completion code of "3 Not assessed."
DEPCLFLG: Completion code: calculus
See note for DEPCJFLG.
DEPDQFLG: Completion code: denture questionnaire
This variable was constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the denture questionnaire in the analysis of that component. For
examinees who were not in the age range to receive these
assessments, the denture questionnaire data and the completion
code are blank.
DEPGNFLG: Completion code: gingival bleeding
See note for DEPCJFLG.
DEPLAFLG: Completion code: loss of attachment
See note for DEPCJFLG.
DEPLQUAD and DEPUQUAD: Upper and lower quadrant periodontal
assessment indicators
The right and left upper and lower quadrant indicators for the
periodontal components were generated by the direct data entry
computer program at the beginning of the examination. Therefore,
indicators may be present for examinees who did not have
measurements or who were edentulous. Note that because the value
for the periodontal component is blank, while the quadrant
indicators remained set, there will be a discrepancy between
these counts.
DEPOVB: Occlusal characteristics: overbite (mm)
Overbite was calculated by subtraction of overlap from crown
height. The exact measurement process is fully described in the
Oral Examination Component manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
DEPPCFLG: Completion code: pocket assessment
See note for DEPCJFLG.
DEPRCFLG: Completion code: restorations and tooth conditions
This variable was constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the restorations and tooth conditions component in the analysis
of that component. For examinees who were not in the age range
to receive these assessments, the restoration and tooth
conditions data and the completion code are blank. Examinees who
were completely edentulous or who otherwise have no valid or
useful data have a completion code of "3 Not assessed."
DEPRSFLG: Completion code: root caries
This variable was constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the root caries component in the analysis of that component. For
examinees who were medically excluded from the root caries
component or who were not in the age range to receive the
assessment, the component data and the completion code are blank.
Examinees who were completely edentulous or who otherwise have no
valid or useful data have a completion code of "3 Not assessed."
DEPSE1-DEPSE28: Sealants
The code "2 Not eligible for sealants" was used 1) for certain
teeth not shaped to hold preventive sealants and 2) for missing,
crowned, or filled teeth.
DEPSTCL1, DEPSTCL2, DEPSTCL3, DEPSTCL4, DEPSTCL5, DEPSTCL6:
Oral soft tissue lesions: color
More than one color could be indicated for each lesion. Each
color is a single digit, so multiple digits indicate combinations
of colors. To determine what specific colors were present, one
must separate character strings into their single characters.
DEPSTDX1, DEPSTDX2, DEPSTDX3, DEPSTDX4, DEPSTDX5, DEPSTDX6:
Oral soft tissue lesions: clinical diagnosis
The "unknown" code represents a specific diagnosis of a lesion
that did not fit into any of the named categories. A lesion of
"unknown" diagnosis required a clinical description. The "other"
codes (46 to 59) include identifiable lesions that were different
from soft tissue lesions of interest. During the examination,
the dentist wrote in a diagnosis for lesions designated as
"other." During data processing the 13 most frequently observed
written-in conditions were grouped and coded separately (codes
47-59); the remaining rarer conditions were retained in code 46.
DEPSTLC1, DEPSTLC2, DEPSTLC3, DEPSTLC4, DEPSTLC5, DEPSTLC6:
Oral soft tissue lesions: locations
More than one location could be indicated for each clinical
diagnosis. Multiple locations are shown as combined letters and
numbers. To determine what specific locations were affected, one
must separate character strings into their single characters.
DEPTRFLG: Completion code: traumatic injuries
This variable was constructed to help the analyst decide whether
or not to include an examinee with incomplete or missing data on
the traumatic injuries component in the analysis of that
component. For examinees who were not in the age range to
receive these assessments, the traumatic injuries data and the
completion code are blank. Examinees who were completely
edentulous or who otherwise have no valid or useful data have a
completion code of "3 Not assessed."
DEPUQUAD: Upper quadrant periodontal assessment indicator
See note for DEPLQUAD.
ALLERGY SKIN TEST
Allergy skin reactivity testing was conducted on all examinees aged
6-19 years and on a random half-sample of examinees aged 20-59 years by
a trained examiner in the mobile examination center (MEC).
Before skin testing, screening questions were asked to determine
medical safety exclusions. Those excluded from testing were examinees
who: usually did not have trouble breathing in their chest or lungs
but who were having trouble breathing at the time of the examination
(this trouble was NOT due to nasal congestion from a cold), usually had
trouble breathing in their chest or lungs and had more trouble
breathing at the time of the exam, had a severe response to allergen
skin testing previously, or had severe eczema or infection on both
arms.
Because this examination was administered to a selected subsample in
the examination center, the allergy sample weight (WTPFALG6) should be
used for data analysis. For more information on the use of sample
weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic
and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The allergy skin test consisted of the evaluation of immediate
hypersensitivity reactions to any of 10 licensed, commercially
available, FDA-approved, standardized allergens as well as positive
and negative controls. The extracts were indoor allergens
(Dermatophagoides farinae (house mite), cat, German cockroach),
outdoor allergens (short ragweed, perennial rye, Alternaria alternata,
Bermuda grass, Russian thistle, white oak), and a food allergen
(peanut). The positive control was histamine, and the negative control
was the glycerinated diluent. Examiners prepared fresh allergen
solutions upon arrival at each MEC site.
Hypersensitivity reactions were evaluated after administering the
allergens on an examinee's forearms. Allergens were applied using the
prick-puncture technique at 12 skin sites (one for each allergen and
the positive and negative controls) determined by a clear, plastic
template. The flare and wheal areas were delineated with a marking
pen 15 minutes after the skin was punctured and the allergens were
applied.
The length and width of the flare and wheal were measured with a 100-
mm flexible, clear, plastic ruler. Length was defined as the longest
diameter of the reaction, and width was defined as the diameter
perpendicular to the length at its midpoint. If a reaction had any
dimension 3 mm or greater, all four dimensions (length and width of
flare and wheal) were measured and recorded. If all four dimensions
were less than 3 mm, zeroes were recorded for all the measurements.
Confluence was noted for both allergens if two reactions overlapped.
For details of the allergy testing protocol, see the Training Manual
for Allergy Component (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The NHANES III allergy skin test was administered by health technicians
who were trained to perform the testing. Training occurred before the
examination period at special training sessions held at NCHS or at the
offices of the contractor responsible for survey operations. The
component was monitored on a regular basis by the component
consultant, and retraining was conducted annually. In addition to
data collection training, the technicians were trained to recognize
and respond to generalized hypersensitivity reactions. A physician
was in the MEC during all examinations, and drugs for treating
systemic allergic reactions were available.
Information on respiratory symptoms related to allergies can be found
in the Household Adult Data File (for examinees aged 17 years and over)
and the Household Youth Data File (for examinees aged 2 months-16
years).
The allergen data fields are blank for examinees who were excluded for
safety reasons. For those examinees who were eligible for the allergy
skin test but for whom allergen data were not collected, the allergen
measurement fields have "888 Blank but applicable" values. In most
cases, these missing data were due to examinees not participating in
the allergy skin test, usually due to time constraints. In other
cases, however, data on some but not all allergens were collected.
These gaps in the data were due to refusals to continue the testing or
to receive specific allergens.
All measurements were taken within the acceptable time of 15 plus or
minus 5 minutes except for one examinee who was measured at 23 minutes
after the administration of the allergens and the controls. Therefore,
the variables indicating the minutes from administration to reading for
each allergen were not included on this data file.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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SCREENING QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2876 Are you now having problems breathing in
ALPQ1 your chest or lungs?
198 1 Yes
10782 2 No (ALPQ4)
1126 8 Blank but applicable
19205 Blank
2877 Do you usually have breathing problems
ALPQ2 in your chest or lungs?
110 1 Yes
88 2 No - exclude
1126 8 Blank but applicable
29987 Blank
2878 Is your current breathing problem worse
ALPQ3 than usual in your chest or lungs?
25 1 Yes - exclude
84 2 No
1127 8 Blank but applicable
30075 Blank
2879 Have you had a past severe reaction to
ALPQ4 allergen skin testing?
50 1 Yes - exclude
10812 2 No
1131 8 Blank but applicable
19318 Blank
2880 Does sample person have severe eczema or
ALPQ5 infection on both arms?
11 1 Yes - exclude
10800 2 No
1132 8 Blank but applicable
19368 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2881 Negative control - arm
ALPNEGAR 12 1 Right arm
10850 2 Left arm
1070 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2882-2884 Negative control - flare length (mm)
ALPNEGFL 10863 000-067
1069 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2885-2887 Negative control - flare width (mm)
ALPNEGFW 10863 000-033
1069 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2888 Negative control - confluent
ALPNEGCN 3 1 Yes
10860 2 No
1069 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2889-2891 Negative control - wheal length (mm)
ALPNEGWL 10863 000-012
1069 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2892-2894 Negative control - wheal width (mm)
ALPNEGWW 10863 000-006
1069 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2895 White oak - arm
ALPWHIAR 5 1 Right arm
10854 2 Left arm
1073 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2896-2898 White oak - flare length (mm)
ALPWHIFL 10858 000-075
1074 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2899-2901 White oak - flare width (mm)
ALPWHIFW 10858 000-065
1074 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2902 White oak - confluent
ALPWHICN 61 1 Yes
10797 2 No
1074 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2903-2905 White oak - wheal length (mm)
ALPWHIWL 10859 000-037
1073 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2906-2908 White oak - wheal width (mm)
ALPWHIWW 10859 000-018
1073 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2909 Cat - arm
ALPCATAR 5 1 Right arm
10850 2 Left arm
1077 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2910-2912 Cat - flare length (mm)
ALPCATFL 10855 000-078
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2913-2915 Cat - flare width (mm)
ALPCATFW 10855 000-049
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2916 Cat - confluent
ALPCATCN 96 1 Yes
10758 2 No
1078 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2917-2919 Cat - wheal length (mm)
ALPCATWL 10855 000-030
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2920-2922 Cat - wheal width (mm)
ALPCATWW 10855 000-017
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2923 Mite - arm
ALPMITAR 5 1 Right arm
10850 2 Left arm
1077 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2924-2926 Mite - flare length (mm)
ALPMITFL 10854 000-104
1078 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2927-2929 Mite - flare width (mm)
ALPMITFW 10854 000-064
1078 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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2930 Mite - confluent
ALPMITCN 162 1 Yes
10692 2 No
1078 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2931-2933 Mite - wheal length (mm)
ALPMITWL 10855 000-073
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2934-2936 Mite - wheal width (mm)
ALPMITWW 10855 000-016
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2937 Alternaria - arm
ALPALTAR 5 1 Right arm
10850 2 Left arm
1077 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2938-2940 Alternaria - flare length (mm)
ALPALTFL 10855 000-110
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2941-2943 Alternaria - flare width (mm)
ALPALTFW 10855 000-054
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2944 Alternaria - confluent
ALPALTCN 148 1 Yes
10706 2 No
1078 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2945-2947 Alternaria - wheal length (mm)
ALPALTWL 10855 000-027
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2948-2950 Alternaria - wheal width (mm)
ALPALTWW 10855 000-018
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2951 Rye grass - arm
ALPRYEAR 5 1 Right arm
10850 2 Left arm
1077 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2952-2954 Rye grass - flare length (mm)
ALPRYEFL 10854 000-120
1078 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2955-2957 Rye grass - flare width (mm)
ALPRYEFW 10854 000-083
1078 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2958 Rye grass - confluent
ALPRYECN 164 1 Yes
10691 2 No
1077 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2959-2961 Rye grass - wheal length (mm)
ALPRYEWL 10855 000-061
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2962-2964 Rye grass - wheal width (mm)
ALPRYEWW 10855 000-038
1077 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2965 Peanut - arm
ALPPEAAR 10842 1 Right arm
7 2 Left arm
1083 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2966-2968 Peanut - flare length (mm)
ALPPEAFL 10849 000-077
1083 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2969-2971 Peanut - flare width (mm)
ALPPEAFW 10849 000-044
1083 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2972 Peanut - confluent
ALPPEACN 18 1 Yes
10830 2 No
1084 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2973-2975 Peanut - wheal length (mm)
ALPPEAWL 10849 000-031
1083 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2976-2978 Peanut - wheal width (mm)
ALPPEAWW 10849 000-011
1083 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2979 Russian thistle - arm
ALPTHIAR 10841 1 Right arm
7 2 Left arm
1084 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2980-2982 Russian thistle - flare length (mm)
ALPTHIFL 10848 000-076
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2983-2985 Russian thistle - flare width (mm)
ALPTHIFW 10848 000-052
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2986 Russian thistle - confluent
ALPTHICN 57 1 Yes
10790 2 No
1085 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2987-2989 Russian thistle - wheal length (mm)
ALPTHIWL 10848 000-030
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2990-2992 Russian thistle - wheal width (mm)
ALPTHIWW 10848 000-016
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2993 German cockroach - arm
ALPCOCAR 10839 1 Right arm
7 2 Left arm
1086 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
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TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2994-2996 German cockroach - flare length (mm)
ALPCOCFL 10846 000-082
1086 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
2997-2999 German cockroach - flare width (mm)
ALPCOCFW 10846 000-058
1086 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3000 German cockroach - confluent
ALPCOCCN 99 1 Yes
10746 2 No
1087 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3001-3003 German cockroach - wheal length (mm)
ALPCOCWL 10846 000-034
1086 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3004-3006 German cockroach - wheal width (mm)
ALPCOCWW 10846 000-016
1086 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3007 Bermuda grass - arm
ALPBERAR 10841 1 Right arm
6 2 Left arm
1085 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3008-3010 Bermuda grass - flare length (mm)
ALPBERFL 10847 000-094
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3011-3013 Bermuda grass - flare width (mm)
ALPBERFW 10847 000-079
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3014 Bermuda grass - confluent
ALPBERCN 216 1 Yes
10631 2 No
1085 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3015-3017 Bermuda grass - wheal length (mm)
ALPBERWL 10847 000-037
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3018-3020 Bermuda grass - wheal width (mm)
ALPBERWW 10847 000-019
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3021 Ragweed - arm
ALPRAGAR 10841 1 Right arm
7 2 Left arm
1084 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3022-3024 Ragweed - flare length (mm)
ALPRAGFL 10847 000-120
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3025-3027 Ragweed - flare width (mm)
ALPRAGFW 10847 000-075
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3028 Ragweed - confluent
ALPRAGCN 329 1 Yes
10518 2 No
1085 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3029-3031 Ragweed - wheal length (mm)
ALPRAGWL 10848 000-060
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3032-3034 Ragweed - wheal width (mm)
ALPRAGWW 10848 000-025
1084 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3035 Positive control - arm
ALPPSCAR 10839 1 Right arm
7 2 Left arm
1086 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3036-3038 Positive control - flare length (mm)
ALPPSCFL 10847 000-120
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3039-3041 Positive control - flare width (mm)
ALPPSCFW 10847 000-070
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3042 Positive control - confluent
ALPPSCCN 301 1 Yes
10546 2 No
1085 8 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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ALLERGY SKIN TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3043-3045 Positive control - wheal length (mm)
ALPPSCWL 10847 000-065
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3046-3048 Positive control - wheal width (mm)
ALPPSCWW 10847 000-012
1085 888 Blank but applicable
19379 Blank
3049-3053 Examiner number 1 See note
ALPTECH1 10930 01001-09018
1176 88888 Blank but applicable
19205 Blank
3054-3058 Examiner number 2 See note
ALPTECH2 11446 01001-09018
660 88888 Blank but applicable
19205 Blank
NOTES
ALPTECH1 and ALPTECH2: Examiners number 1 and 2
Because of the time interval between allergen placement and
reading, the examiner number was entered twice. Examiner number 1
placed the allergens, and examiner 2 measured the reactions.
AUDIOMETRY
Pure tone air conduction audiometric threshold testing was conducted
on all examinees aged 6-19 years by a trained examiner in a soundproof
room in the mobile examination center (MEC).
Before threshold testing, a screening questionnaire was administered
to determine the need for test exclusions and to assess factors that
might affect test results. Examinees who reported having ear drainage
(AUPA10) were excluded from air conduction testing on the ear(s) with
drainage.
Because this examination was administered in the mobile examination
center, the MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for
data analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in
NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Threshold testing was conducted on both ears of examinees at seven
frequencies (500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000 Hertz (Hz)).
The valid range for air conduction threshold values was determined by
the effective range of the audiometers (Grason-Stadler, Inc., Model GSI
16, Littleton, MA), which was from -20 to 105 dumbbells (dB). Observed
values were between -10 and 100 dB. If an examinee did not respond to
the signal tone at any level for one or more frequencies and a comment
by the examiner indicated known deafness or severe hearing loss, a
threshold level of 105 dB was entered. In accordance with the testing
protocol, a retest with masking occurred if an examinee had air
conduction threshold value(s) at a given frequency that differed by 40
dB or more between both ears. If the lack of response was unilateral
with a threshold value of 65 dB or lower for the other ear, a threshold
value of 105 dB was entered for the relevant retest with masking
value(s).
Before the examinations began at each MEC site, a field output
calibration check was performed, and an environmental noise survey was
conducted. The audiometer was rechecked weekly, and during
examination periods, the tone quality, masking tone quality, hearing
level controls, and earphones were checked daily. If a unit did not
meet specifications, it was sent for service, and a backup unit was
used for examinations. Additionally, laboratory calibration on each
unit was performed approximately twice a year. For details of these
procedures, analysts should consult the Audiometry and Tympanometry
Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Air conduction threshold testing alone is not sufficient to fully
characterize hearing loss; it only provides information on the
severity and the frequencies affected. Because of this, tympanic
membrane compliance also was measured to help determine the nature of
any hearing loss observed in the audiometry data. Analysts should
refer to the Tympanometry section of the Examination Data File for
information on this aspect of hearing testing. In addition, questions
on hearing status including ear infection history and the use of
hearing aids can be found in the Household Youth Data File (2 months-
16 years of age).
The audiometry consultant provided extensive training to examiners at
their time of hire, and each examiner's performance was monitored on a
periodic basis. Audiometry and tympanometry were priority components
at three of four annual MEC team retrainings.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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AUDIOMETRY
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3059 Have you had a cold or sinus problem
AUPA1 within the past week?
1616 1 Yes
4622 2 No
259 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
3060 Do you have a cold or sinus problem
AUPA2 today?
962 1 Yes
653 2 No
260 8 Blank but applicable
29436 Blank
3061 Have you been exposed to a very loud
AUPA3 noise within the past 24 hours?
354 1 Yes
5885 2 No
258 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
3062-3063 How many hours ago did the noise end?
AUPA4 337 01-24
11 77 Less than 1 hour
264 88 Blank but applicable
30699 Blank
3064 Have you listened to music with
AUPA5 headphones/earphones in the past 24
hours?
621 1 Yes
5616 2 No
260 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3065-3066 How many hours ago did you stop
AUPA6 listening?
578 01-24
32 77 Less than 1 hour
271 88 Blank but applicable
30430 Blank
3067 Have you had buzzing/ringing or other
AUPA7 noises in your ears today?
6048 2 No
64 3 Right
43 4 Left
82 5 Both
260 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
3068 Have you had an earache within the past
AUPA8 week?
5989 2 No
99 3 Right
91 4 Left
56 5 Both
262 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
3069 Do you now have a tube in your right or See note
AUPA9 left ear?
6152 2 No
9 3 Right
11 4 Left
56 5 Both
269 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3070 Do you now have drainage/discharge from See note
AUPA10 either ear?
6194 2 No
15 3 Right
13 4 Left
16 5 Both
259 8 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
3071-3074 Audiometer number
AUPAUDO1 660 1230
930 1237
856 1240
1174 1580
503 1581
965 2048
1153 2050
240 8888 Blank but applicable
24830 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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LEFT EAR TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3075-3077 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A1 first test at 1000 Hz (dB)
6213 -10-105
255 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3078-3080 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A2 2000 Hz (dB)
6208 -10-105
260 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3081-3083 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A3 3000 Hz (dB)
6206 -10-105
262 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3084-3086 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A4 4000 Hz (dB)
6203 -10-105
265 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3087-3089 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A5 6000 Hz (dB)
6202 -10-105
266 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3090-3092 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A6 8000 Hz (dB)
6199 -10-105
269 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEFT EAR TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3093-3095 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A7 repeat test at 1000 Hz (dB)
6197 -10-105
271 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
3096-3098 Left ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB1A8 500 Hz (dB)
6196 -10-105
272 888 Blank but applicable
24843 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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RIGHT EAR TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3099-3101 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A1 first test at 1000 Hz (dB)
6214 -10-105
252 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3102-3104 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A2 2000 Hz (dB)
6213 -10-105
253 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3105-3107 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A3 3000 Hz (dB)
6207 -10-105
259 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3108-3110 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A4 4000 Hz (dB)
6204 -10-105
262 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3111-3113 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A5 6000 Hz (dB)
6198 -10-105
268 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3114-3116 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A6 8000 Hz (dB)
6194 -10-105
272 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHT EAR TEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3117-3119 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A7 repeat test at 1000 Hz (dB)
6193 -10-105
273 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
3120-3122 Right ear air conduction hearing level,
AUPB2A8 500 Hz (dB)
6192 -10-105
274 888 Blank but applicable
24845 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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RETEST RESULTS WITH MASKING
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3123-3126 Audiometer number for retest See note
AUPAUDO2 9 1230
16 1237
14 1240
30 1580
5 1581
13 2048
22 2050
31202 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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LEFT EAR RETEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3127-3129 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C1 level, first retest at 1000 Hz (dB)
18 015-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31292 Blank
3130-3132 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C2 level, 2000 Hz (dB)
16 020-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31294 Blank
3133-3135 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C3 level, 3000 Hz (dB)
17 020-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31293 Blank
3136-3138 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C4 level, 4000 Hz (dB)
22 035-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31288 Blank
3139-3141 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C5 level, 6000 Hz (dB)
22 035-100
1 888 Blank but applicable
31288 Blank
3142-3144 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C6 level, 8000 Hz (dB)
27 000-100
1 888 Blank but applicable
31283 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEFT EAR RETEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3145-3147 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C7 level, repeat retest at 1000 Hz (dB)
18 025-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31292 Blank
3148-3150 Left ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB1C8 level, 500 Hz (dB)
14 030-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31296 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHT EAR RETEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3151-3153 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C1 level, first retest at 1000 Hz (dB)
13 030-100
1 888 Blank but applicable
31297 Blank
3154-3156 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C2 level, 2000 Hz (dB)
16 025-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31294 Blank
3157-3159 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C3 level, 3000 Hz (dB)
20 010-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31290 Blank
3160-3162 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C4 level, 4000 Hz (dB)
28 025-105
31283 Blank
3163-3165 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C5 level, 6000 Hz (dB)
29 000-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31281 Blank
3166-3168 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C6 level, 8000 Hz (dB)
31 015-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31279 Blank
3169-3171 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C7 level, repeat retest at 1000 Hz (dB)
13 030-105
1 888 Blank but applicable
31297 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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RIGHT EAR RETEST RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3172-3174 Right ear air conduction retest hearing See note
AUPB2C8 level, 500 Hz (dB)
16 025-100
1 888 Blank but applicable
31294 Blank
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AUDIOMETRY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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3175-3179 Examiner number
AUPTECH 6274 01001-09018
223 88888 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
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NOTES
AUPA10: Drainage/discharge from either ear?
Examinees who reported having ear drainage were excluded from air
conduction testing on the ear with drainage and from tympanic
membrane compliance testing on both ears. Threshold value fields
for excluded ears are blank. Tympanometry data fields for
excluded examinees are blank.
AUPA9: Tube in right or left ear?
Examinees who reported having a tube in either or both ears were
excluded from tympanic membrane compliance testing. However, air
conduction threshold testing was performed if there was no report
or evidence of drainage (AUPA10). Tympanometry data fields for
excluded examinees are blank.
AUPAUDO2 and AUPB1C1-AUPB1C8, AUPB2C1-AUPB2C8: Retest information
When examinees had air conduction threshold values at a given
frequency that differed by 40 dB or more between the left and
right ears, the ear with the higher threshold value(s) was
retested while a masking sound was introduced into the other ear.
In cases for which a retest was indicated but for which no retest
data existed, the relevant variables were coded "Blank but
applicable." If no threshold value differences of 40 dB or more
were observed, these variables are blank.
TYMPANOMETRY
Tympanic membrane compliance was tested for all examinees aged 6-19
years by a trained examiner in a soundproof room in the mobile
examination center (MEC).
A screening questionnaire administered before audiometry testing
also determined tympanometry test exclusions and can be used to assess
factors that might have affected tympanometry results. If an examinee
reported that either ear had a tube (AUPA9) or drainage (AUPA10),
tympanometry was not performed, and all tympanometry variables are
blank. Analysts should refer to the Audiometry section of the
examination data file for information on the screening questionnaire.
In addition, questions on hearing status, including ear infection
history and the use of hearing aids, can be found in the Household
Youth Data File (ages 2 months-16 years).
Because this examination was administered in the mobile examination
center, the MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for
data analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in
NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The tympanometer (Model TA-7A Automatic Impedance Meter, Teledyne
Avionics, Charlottesville, VA) produced a paper tympanogram output and
was connected to a personal computer for electronic data collection.
Tympanometer function was checked daily. If a unit did not meet
specifications, it was sent for service, and a backup unit was used
for examinations. Laboratory calibration on each unit was performed
approximately twice a year. For details of equipment maintenance
procedures, analysts should consult the Audiometry and Tympanometry
Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Training for tympanometry was combined with that for audiometry. At
the time of hire, examiners received extensive instruction from the
audiometry consultant, and the examiners' performance was monitored on
a periodic basis. Hearing evaluation, which included audiometry and
tympanometry, was a priority component at three of four annual MEC
team retrainings.
The variables containing equivalent volume at various pressures
(TYPC000L-TYPC120L, TYPC000R-TYPC120R) can be used to create
tympanogram plots of compliance as a function of pressure. To do so,
the analyst must rearrange the data to have 121 observations per
examinee (one for each pressure value at which compliance was determined
from -400 to 200 daPa in 5 daPa increments) and create a variable to
record the associated pressure values. An example of SAS programming
code to perform this rearrangement is included in the note for
TYPC000L-TYPC120L and TYPC000R-TYPC120R.
This data file includes 242 variables with equivalent volume data for
pressure values between -400 and 200 daPa. Many examinees have data
for pressure values of -200 daPa or greater but have no data (blanks)
for pressure values from -400 to -205 daPa. This is due to
variability in a software setting on the tympanometer that toggled an
option for continuing readings to -400 daPa or stopping the pressure
at -200 daPa if a compliance peak occurred before -175 daPa. There
are data for pressures between -400 and -205 daPa for 1156 left ear
observations and 1166 right ear observations. Of these observations
with data for pressures lower than -200 daPa, only 192 left ear
observations and 200 right ear observations had pressure at peak
compliance values of -175 daPa or lower. When plotting tympanogram
data, analysts may want to include data points for pressure values
between -400 and -205 daPa. However, in most cases, this pressure
range will not add useful tympanogram information.
Early in the survey, electronic data collection was not fully
operational, and sporadic equipment problems led to data loss
throughout the survey. In these cases, the tympanogram data points
(TYPC000L-TYPC120L, TYPC000R-TYPC120R) are not available. However,
the values for peak compliance (TYPCMPLL, TYPCMPLR), pressure at peak
compliance (TYPPRSPL, TYPPRSPR), canal volume (TYPVOLL, TYPVOLR), and
acoustic reflex (TYPRFXL, TYPRFXR) were entered into the data from the
hard copy tympanograms if they were available.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal
consistency of data. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY MEASURES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3180-3182 Compliance (base-peak difference) left
TYPCMPLL ear (ml)
5754 0.1-3.9
627 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3183-3185 Compliance (base-peak difference) right
TYPCMPLR ear (ml)
5743 0.1-3.6
638 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3186-3189 Pressure at peak, left ear (daPa)
TYPPRSPL 5732 -400-0100
649 8888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3190-3193 Pressure at peak, right ear (daPa)
TYPPRSPR 5725 -400-0100
656 8888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3194-3196 Canal volume, left ear (ml)
TYPVOLL 5754 0.1-5.2
627 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3197-3199 Canal volume, right ear (ml)
TYPVOLR 5743 0.1-5.1
638 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3200-3202 Reflex, left ear (dB)
TYPRFXL 4381 095
967 105
1033 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY MEASURES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3203-3205 Reflex, right ear (dB)
TYPRFXR 4184 095
1096 105
1101 888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3206-3210 Equivalent volume at -400 daPa, See note
TYPC000L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3211-3215 Equivalent volume at -395 daPa, See note
TYPC001L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3216-3220 Equivalent volume at -390 daPa, See note
TYPC002L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3221-3225 Equivalent volume at -385 daPa, See note
TYPC003L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3226-3230 Equivalent volume at -380 daPa, See note
TYPC004L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1153 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3231-3235 Equivalent volume at -375 daPa, See note
TYPC005L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3236-3240 Equivalent volume at -370 daPa, See note
TYPC006L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1152 0.003-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3241-3245 Equivalent volume at -365 daPa, See note
TYPC007L left ear (ml)
3 .000
1153 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3246-3250 Equivalent volume at -360 daPa, See note
TYPC008L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3251-3255 Equivalent volume at -355 daPa, See note
TYPC009L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1153 0.001-0.997
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3256-3260 Equivalent volume at -350 daPa, See note
TYPC010L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3261-3265 Equivalent volume at -345 daPa, See note
TYPC011L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3266-3270 Equivalent volume at -340 daPa, See note
TYPC012L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.002-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3271-3275 Equivalent volume at -335 daPa, See note
TYPC013L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3276-3280 Equivalent volume at -330 daPa, See note
TYPC014L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1152 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3281-3285 Equivalent volume at -325 daPa, See note
TYPC015L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3286-3290 Equivalent volume at -320 daPa, See note
TYPC016L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3291-3295 Equivalent volume at -315 daPa, See note
TYPC017L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3296-3300 Equivalent volume at -310 daPa, See note
TYPC018L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3301-3305 Equivalent volume at -305 daPa, See note
TYPC019L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.002-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3306-3310 Equivalent volume at -300 daPa, See note
TYPC020L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3311-3315 Equivalent volume at -295 daPa, See note
TYPC021L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3316-3320 Equivalent volume at -290 daPa, See note
TYPC022L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3321-3325 Equivalent volume at -285 daPa, See note
TYPC023L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.997
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3326-3330 Equivalent volume at -280 daPa, See note
TYPC024L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3331-3335 Equivalent volume at -275 daPa, See note
TYPC025L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3336-3340 Equivalent volume at -270 daPa, See note
TYPC026L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3341-3345 Equivalent volume at -265 daPa, See note
TYPC027L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.002-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3346-3350 Equivalent volume at -260 daPa, See note
TYPC028L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1154 0.002-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3351-3355 Equivalent volume at -255 daPa, See note
TYPC029L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3356-3360 Equivalent volume at -250 daPa, See note
TYPC030L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3361-3365 Equivalent volume at -245 daPa, See note
TYPC031L left ear (ml)
3 .000
1153 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3366-3370 Equivalent volume at -240 daPa, See note
TYPC032L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3371-3375 Equivalent volume at -235 daPa, See note
TYPC033L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3376-3380 Equivalent volume at -230 daPa, See note
TYPC034L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3381-3385 Equivalent volume at -225 daPa, See note
TYPC035L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3386-3390 Equivalent volume at -220 daPa, See note
TYPC036L left ear (ml)
1156 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3391-3395 Equivalent volume at -215 daPa, See note
TYPC037L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3396-3400 Equivalent volume at -210 daPa, See note
TYPC038L left ear (ml)
2 .000
1154 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3401-3405 Equivalent volume at -205 daPa, See note
TYPC039L left ear (ml)
1 .000
1155 0.002-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
28211 Blank
3406-3410 Equivalent volume at -200 daPa, See note
TYPC040L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3411-3415 Equivalent volume at -195 daPa, See note
TYPC041L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3416-3420 Equivalent volume at -190 daPa, See note
TYPC042L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3421-3425 Equivalent volume at -185 daPa, See note
TYPC043L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3426-3430 Equivalent volume at -180 daPa, See note
TYPC044L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3431-3435 Equivalent volume at -175 daPa, See note
TYPC045L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3436-3440 Equivalent volume at -170 daPa, See note
TYPC046L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3441-3445 Equivalent volume at -165 daPa, See note
TYPC047L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3446-3450 Equivalent volume at -160 daPa, See note
TYPC048L left ear (ml)
4437 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3451-3455 Equivalent volume at -155 daPa, See note
TYPC049L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3456-3460 Equivalent volume at -150 daPa, See note
TYPC050L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3461-3465 Equivalent volume at -145 daPa, See note
TYPC051L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3466-3470 Equivalent volume at -140 daPa, See note
TYPC052L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3471-3475 Equivalent volume at -135 daPa, See note
TYPC053L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4432 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3476-3480 Equivalent volume at -130 daPa, See note
TYPC054L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3481-3485 Equivalent volume at -125 daPa, See note
TYPC055L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3486-3490 Equivalent volume at -120 daPa, See note
TYPC056L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3491-3495 Equivalent volume at -115 daPa, See note
TYPC057L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3496-3500 Equivalent volume at -110 daPa, See note
TYPC058L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4436 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3501-3505 Equivalent volume at -105 daPa, See note
TYPC059L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3506-3510 Equivalent volume at -100 daPa, See note
TYPC060L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3511-3515 Equivalent volume at -95 daPa, See note
TYPC061L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3516-3520 Equivalent volume at -90 daPa, See note
TYPC062L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3521-3525 Equivalent volume at -85 daPa, See note
TYPC063L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4434 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3526-3530 Equivalent volume at -80 daPa, See note
TYPC064L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4431 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3531-3535 Equivalent volume at -75 daPa, See note
TYPC065L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3536-3540 Equivalent volume at -70 daPa, See note
TYPC066L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3541-3545 Equivalent volume at -65 daPa, See note
TYPC067L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4432 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3546-3550 Equivalent volume at -60 daPa, See note
TYPC068L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3551-3555 Equivalent volume at -55 daPa, See note
TYPC069L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4428 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3556-3560 Equivalent volume at -50 daPa, See note
TYPC070L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3561-3565 Equivalent volume at -45 daPa, See note
TYPC071L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3566-3570 Equivalent volume at -40 daPa, See note
TYPC072L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3571-3575 Equivalent volume at -35 daPa, See note
TYPC073L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3576-3580 Equivalent volume at -30 daPa, See note
TYPC074L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4432 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3581-3585 Equivalent volume at -25 daPa, See note
TYPC075L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3586-3590 Equivalent volume at -20 daPa, See note
TYPC076L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4434 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3591-3595 Equivalent volume at -15 daPa, See note
TYPC077L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3596-3600 Equivalent volume at -10 daPa, See note
TYPC078L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3601-3605 Equivalent volume at -5 daPa, See note
TYPC079L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3606-3610 Equivalent volume at 0 daPa, See note
TYPC080L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3611-3615 Equivalent volume at 5 daPa, See note
TYPC081L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3616-3620 Equivalent volume at 10 daPa, See note
TYPC082L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3621-3625 Equivalent volume at 15 daPa, See note
TYPC083L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4429 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3626-3630 Equivalent volume at 20 daPa, See note
TYPC084L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3631-3635 Equivalent volume at 25 daPa, See note
TYPC085L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3636-3640 Equivalent volume at 30 daPa, See note
TYPC086L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3641-3645 Equivalent volume at 35 daPa, See note
TYPC087L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3646-3650 Equivalent volume at 40 daPa, See note
TYPC088L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3651-3655 Equivalent volume at 45 daPa, See note
TYPC089L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3656-3660 Equivalent volume at 50 daPa, See note
TYPC090L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3661-3665 Equivalent volume at 55 daPa, See note
TYPC091L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3666-3670 Equivalent volume at 60 daPa, See note
TYPC092L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4432 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3671-3675 Equivalent volume at 65 daPa, See note
TYPC093L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4432 0.001-0.998
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3676-3680 Equivalent volume at 70 daPa, See note
TYPC094L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3681-3685 Equivalent volume at 75 daPa, See note
TYPC095L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3686-3690 Equivalent volume at 80 daPa, See note
TYPC096L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3691-3695 Equivalent volume at 85 daPa, See note
TYPC097L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3696-3700 Equivalent volume at 90 daPa, See note
TYPC098L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3701-3705 Equivalent volume at 95 daPa, See note
TYPC099L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3706-3710 Equivalent volume at 100 daPa, See note
TYPC100L left ear (ml)
6 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3711-3715 Equivalent volume at 105 daPa, See note
TYPC101L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3716-3720 Equivalent volume at 110 daPa, See note
TYPC102L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4436 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3721-3725 Equivalent volume at 115 daPa, See note
TYPC103L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3726-3730 Equivalent volume at 120 daPa, See note
TYPC104L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3731-3735 Equivalent volume at 125 daPa, See note
TYPC105L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3736-3740 Equivalent volume at 130 daPa, See note
TYPC106L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3741-3745 Equivalent volume at 135 daPa, See note
TYPC107L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3746-3750 Equivalent volume at 140 daPa, See note
TYPC108L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3751-3755 Equivalent volume at 145 daPa, See note
TYPC109L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3756-3760 Equivalent volume at 150 daPa, See note
TYPC110L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4431 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3761-3765 Equivalent volume at 155 daPa, See note
TYPC111L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3766-3770 Equivalent volume at 160 daPa, See note
TYPC112L left ear (ml)
3 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3771-3775 Equivalent volume at 165 daPa, See note
TYPC113L left ear (ml)
4 .000
4433 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3776-3780 Equivalent volume at 170 daPa, See note
TYPC114L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3781-3785 Equivalent volume at 175 daPa, See note
TYPC115L left ear (ml)
6 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3786-3790 Equivalent volume at 180 daPa, See note
TYPC116L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3791-3795 Equivalent volume at 185 daPa, See note
TYPC117L left ear (ml)
1 .000
4434 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: LEFT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3796-3800 Equivalent volume at 190 daPa, See note
TYPC118L left ear (ml)
5 .000
4432 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3801-3805 Equivalent volume at 195 daPa, See note
TYPC119L left ear (ml)
6 .000
4430 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
3806-3810 Equivalent volume at 200 daPa, See note
TYPC120L left ear (ml)
2 .000
4435 0.001-0.999
1944 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3811-3815 Equivalent volume at -400 daPa, See note
TYPC000R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3816-3820 Equivalent volume at -395 daPa, See note
TYPC001R right ear (ml)
2 .000
1164 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3821-3825 Equivalent volume at -390 daPa, See note
TYPC002R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3826-3830 Equivalent volume at -385 daPa, See note
TYPC003R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3831-3835 Equivalent volume at -380 daPa, See note
TYPC004R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3836-3840 Equivalent volume at -375 daPa, See note
TYPC005R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.002-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3841-3845 Equivalent volume at -370 daPa, See note
TYPC006R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3846-3850 Equivalent volume at -365 daPa, See note
TYPC007R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3851-3855 Equivalent volume at -360 daPa, See note
TYPC008R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3856-3860 Equivalent volume at -355 daPa, See note
TYPC009R right ear (ml)
2 .000
1163 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3861-3865 Equivalent volume at -350 daPa, See note
TYPC010R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3866-3870 Equivalent volume at -345 daPa, See note
TYPC011R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1164 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3871-3875 Equivalent volume at -340 daPa, See note
TYPC012R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1163 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3876-3880 Equivalent volume at -335 daPa, See note
TYPC013R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3881-3885 Equivalent volume at -330 daPa, See note
TYPC014R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3886-3890 Equivalent volume at -325 daPa, See note
TYPC015R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3891-3895 Equivalent volume at -320 daPa, See note
TYPC016R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3896-3900 Equivalent volume at -315 daPa, See note
TYPC017R right ear (ml)
1166 0.003-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3901-3905 Equivalent volume at -310 daPa, See note
TYPC018R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3906-3910 Equivalent volume at -305 daPa, See note
TYPC019R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3911-3915 Equivalent volume at -300 daPa, See note
TYPC020R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3916-3920 Equivalent volume at -295 daPa, See note
TYPC021R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3921-3925 Equivalent volume at -290 daPa, See note
TYPC022R right ear (ml)
2 .000
1164 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3926-3930 Equivalent volume at -285 daPa, See note
TYPC023R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.997
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3931-3935 Equivalent volume at -280 daPa, See note
TYPC024R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3936-3940 Equivalent volume at -275 daPa, See note
TYPC025R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3941-3945 Equivalent volume at -270 daPa, See note
TYPC026R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3946-3950 Equivalent volume at -265 daPa, See note
TYPC027R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3951-3955 Equivalent volume at -260 daPa, See note
TYPC028R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3956-3960 Equivalent volume at -255 daPa, See note
TYPC029R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3961-3965 Equivalent volume at -250 daPa, See note
TYPC030R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.004-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3966-3970 Equivalent volume at -245 daPa, See note
TYPC031R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3971-3975 Equivalent volume at -240 daPa, See note
TYPC032R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3976-3980 Equivalent volume at -235 daPa, See note
TYPC033R right ear (ml)
1166 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3981-3985 Equivalent volume at -230 daPa, See note
TYPC034R right ear (ml)
2 .000
1164 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3986-3990 Equivalent volume at -225 daPa, See note
TYPC035R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1163 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3991-3995 Equivalent volume at -220 daPa, See note
TYPC036R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1164 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
3996-4000 Equivalent volume at -215 daPa, See note
TYPC037R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
4001-4005 Equivalent volume at -210 daPa, See note
TYPC038R right ear (ml)
2 .000
1163 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
4006-4010 Equivalent volume at -205 daPa, See note
TYPC039R right ear (ml)
1 .000
1165 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
28152 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4011-4015 Equivalent volume at -200 daPa, See note
TYPC040R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4016-4020 Equivalent volume at -195 daPa, See note
TYPC041R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4021-4025 Equivalent volume at -190 daPa, See note
TYPC042R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4026-4030 Equivalent volume at -185 daPa, See note
TYPC043R right ear (ml)
5 .000
4381 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4031-4035 Equivalent volume at -180 daPa, See note
TYPC044R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4385 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4036-4040 Equivalent volume at -175 daPa, See note
TYPC045R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4041-4045 Equivalent volume at -170 daPa, See note
TYPC046R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4046-4050 Equivalent volume at -165 daPa, See note
TYPC047R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4051-4055 Equivalent volume at -160 daPa, See note
TYPC048R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4056-4060 Equivalent volume at -155 daPa, See note
TYPC049R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4061-4065 Equivalent volume at -150 daPa, See note
TYPC050R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4383 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4066-4070 Equivalent volume at -145 daPa, See note
TYPC051R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4071-4075 Equivalent volume at -140 daPa, See note
TYPC052R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4076-4080 Equivalent volume at -135 daPa, See note
TYPC053R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4081-4085 Equivalent volume at -130 daPa, See note
TYPC054R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4086-4090 Equivalent volume at -125 daPa, See note
TYPC055R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4091-4095 Equivalent volume at -120 daPa, See note
TYPC056R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4096-4100 Equivalent volume at -115 daPa, See note
TYPC057R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4101-4105 Equivalent volume at -110 daPa, See note
TYPC058R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4106-4110 Equivalent volume at -105 daPa, See note
TYPC059R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4111-4115 Equivalent volume at -100 daPa, See note
TYPC060R right ear (ml)
6 .000
4380 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4116-4120 Equivalent volume at -95 daPa, See note
TYPC061R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4121-4125 Equivalent volume at -90 daPa, See note
TYPC062R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4384 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4126-4130 Equivalent volume at -85 daPa, See note
TYPC063R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4131-4135 Equivalent volume at -80 daPa, See note
TYPC064R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4136-4140 Equivalent volume at -75 daPa, See note
TYPC065R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4381 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4141-4145 Equivalent volume at -70 daPa, See note
TYPC066R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4380 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4146-4150 Equivalent volume at -65 daPa, See note
TYPC067R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4151-4155 Equivalent volume at -60 daPa, See note
TYPC068R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4156-4160 Equivalent volume at -55 daPa, See note
TYPC069R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4161-4165 Equivalent volume at -50 daPa, See note
TYPC070R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4166-4170 Equivalent volume at -45 daPa, See note
TYPC071R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4171-4175 Equivalent volume at -40 daPa, See note
TYPC072R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4176-4180 Equivalent volume at -35 daPa, See note
TYPC073R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4181-4185 Equivalent volume at -30 daPa, See note
TYPC074R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4186-4190 Equivalent volume at -25 daPa, See note
TYPC075R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4382 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4191-4195 Equivalent volume at -20 daPa, See note
TYPC076R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4196-4200 Equivalent volume at -15 daPa, See note
TYPC077R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4201-4205 Equivalent volume at -10 daPa, See note
TYPC078R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4206-4210 Equivalent volume at -5 daPa, See note
TYPC079R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4211-4215 Equivalent volume at 0 daPa, See note
TYPC080R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4381 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4216-4220 Equivalent volume at 5 daPa, See note
TYPC081R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4221-4225 Equivalent volume at 10 daPa, See note
TYPC082R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4384 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4226-4230 Equivalent volume at 15 daPa, See note
TYPC083R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4231-4235 Equivalent volume at 20 daPa, See note
TYPC084R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4236-4240 Equivalent volume at 25 daPa, See note
TYPC085R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4241-4245 Equivalent volume at 30 daPa, See note
TYPC086R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4246-4250 Equivalent volume at 35 daPa, See note
TYPC087R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4251-4255 Equivalent volume at 40 daPa, See note
TYPC088R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4384 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4256-4260 Equivalent volume at 45 daPa, See note
TYPC089R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4261-4265 Equivalent volume at 50 daPa, See note
TYPC090R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4382 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4266-4270 Equivalent volume at 55 daPa, See note
TYPC091R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4381 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4271-4275 Equivalent volume at 60 daPa, See note
TYPC092R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4276-4280 Equivalent volume at 65 daPa, See note
TYPC093R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4281-4285 Equivalent volume at 70 daPa, See note
TYPC094R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4387 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4286-4290 Equivalent volume at 75 daPa, See note
TYPC095R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4383 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4291-4295 Equivalent volume at 80 daPa, See note
TYPC096R right ear (ml)
5 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4296-4300 Equivalent volume at 85 daPa, See note
TYPC097R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4301-4305 Equivalent volume at 90 daPa, See note
TYPC098R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4306-4310 Equivalent volume at 95 daPa, See note
TYPC099R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4311-4315 Equivalent volume at 100 daPa, See note
TYPC100R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4316-4320 Equivalent volume at 105 daPa, See note
TYPC101R right ear (ml)
6 .000
4380 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4321-4325 Equivalent volume at 110 daPa, See note
TYPC102R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4380 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4326-4330 Equivalent volume at 115 daPa, See note
TYPC103R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.998
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4331-4335 Equivalent volume at 120 daPa, See note
TYPC104R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4336-4340 Equivalent volume at 125 daPa, See note
TYPC105R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4341-4345 Equivalent volume at 130 daPa, See note
TYPC106R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4346-4350 Equivalent volume at 135 daPa, See note
TYPC107R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4351-4355 Equivalent volume at 140 daPa, See note
TYPC108R right ear (ml)
4 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4356-4360 Equivalent volume at 145 daPa, See note
TYPC109R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4361-4365 Equivalent volume at 150 daPa, See note
TYPC110R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4366-4370 Equivalent volume at 155 daPa, See note
TYPC111R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4371-4375 Equivalent volume at 160 daPa, See note
TYPC112R right ear (ml)
5 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4376-4380 Equivalent volume at 165 daPa, See note
TYPC113R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4384 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4381-4385 Equivalent volume at 170 daPa, See note
TYPC114R right ear (ml)
2 .000
4383 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4386-4390 Equivalent volume at 175 daPa, See note
TYPC115R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4391-4395 Equivalent volume at 180 daPa, See note
TYPC116R right ear (ml)
5 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4396-4400 Equivalent volume at 185 daPa, See note
TYPC117R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4381 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4401-4405 Equivalent volume at 190 daPa, See note
TYPC118R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4382 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
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TYMPANOMETRY
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TYMPANOGRAM DATA POINTS: RIGHT EAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4406-4410 Equivalent volume at 195 daPa, See note
TYPC119R right ear (ml)
3 .000
4385 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4411-4415 Equivalent volume at 200 daPa, See note
TYPC120R right ear (ml)
1 .000
4386 0.001-0.999
1993 88888 Blank but applicable
24930 Blank
4416-4420 Examiner
TYPTECH 6249 01001-09018
248 88888 Blank but applicable
24814 Blank
NOTES
TYPC000L-TYPC120L and TYPC000R-TYPC120R: Equivalent volume at various
pressures, left and right ears
Use the following SAS code, or a similar process in another
programming language, to obtain plots of compliance (y) versus
pressure (x) for left and right ear data for each examinee
(identified by SEQN) in a data set. Note that the use of name-
range variable lists in the array statements assumes that the
variables are ordered as shown in the data file code book.
Variations in ordering for the specified variables will result in
errors.
ARRAY LCOMPL (121) TYPC000L--TYPC120L;
ARRAY RCOMPL (121) TYPC000R--TYPC120R;
J=200; *start pressure values at 200 daPa;
DO I=1 TO 121;
LCOMPLY=LCOMPL(I);
RCOMPLY=RCOMPL(I);
PRESSURE=J; *associate a pressure value with compliance;
OUTPUT;
J=J-5; *decrease pressure by 5 daPa for next point;
END;
PROC SORT; BY SEQN;
PROC PLOT; BY SEQN;
PLOT LCOMPLY*PRESSURE;
PLOT RCOMPLY*PRESSURE;
WISC/WRAT COGNITIVE TEST
Cognitive function was evaluated by administering portions of
standardized tests to examinees aged 6-16 years at the time of the
examination. This represents a variation from the usual NHANES test
protocol, in which tests are conducted based on the age at the time of
the household interview, rather than on the age at the time of the MEC
examination. The protocol for this component did not detail any
medical, safety or other exclusions.
Because these tests were administered in the mobile examination center
(MEC), the MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for
data analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in
NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Cognitive function was evaluated using parts of two tests, the
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) and the
Wide Range Achievement Test-Revised (WRAT-R). Two subtests of the
WISC-R test, a verbal component (Digit Span) and a performance exam
(Block Design), were administered and are considered relatively
culturally unbiased (Kaufman, 1979). In addition, two subtests of the
WRAT-R test, math and reading, were conducted. The WISC-R test was
administered first and was followed by the WRAT-R. The scores for all
four subtests used a common scale and were derived for each child
relative to his/her age group based on test-specific standardization
samples created by the test developers (Wechsler, 1974; Jastak, 1984;
Kramer, 1995).
At the time of hire, MEC interviewers were trained to conduct the
WISC/WRAT examination. During annual site visits, test administration
was evaluated, and re-training took place. To increase the number of
evaluated examination administrations with minimum intrusion and after
obtaining informed consent from the examinees or their guardians,
sessions were audio-taped and reviewed for protocol adherence.
Feedback was provided to the interviewers after review of the taped
sessions.
An automated data collection system ensured that responses obtained
were within acceptable ranges. Consequently, minimal data processing
and editing were required. Notes have been provided for standardized
and recoded variables and for variables requiring additional
explanation.
Conducting only a portion of each of the WISC-R and WRAT-R tests with
children in NHANES III limits data interpretation. For example, an
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) cannot be calculated for an individual
using the WISC-R results from NHANES III because only certain subtests
were administered. The complete WISC-R examination is comprised of
twelve components, six verbal and six performance modules. An IQ can be
calculated only when ten of the twelve verbal and performance elements
are administered. Similarly, the WRAT-R test administered in NHANES
III omitted a spelling section and is, therefore, incomplete. For
additional information on the tests, refer to the Manual for the
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (Wechsler, 1974) and
the Wide Range Achievement Test-Revised Administration Manual (Jastak,
1984).
WISC-R and WRAT-R test forms are not found in either the Plan and
Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, 1988-94, or the test manuals. The forms are copyrighted and
may be reproduced only with written permission from the publishers.
Write to Jastak Associates, Inc. (1526 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington,
DE 19806) for the WRAT-R test form and to The Psychological
Corporation (555 Academic Court, San Antonio, TX 78204-0952) for
the WISC-R form.
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WISC/WRAT COGNITIVE TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
RAW/STANDARDIZED/SCALED SCORES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4421-4423 Math raw score See note
WWPMRSR 5081 000-053
286 888 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4424-4426 Reading raw score See note
WWPRRSR 5062 000-095
305 888 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4427-4429 Math standardized score See note
WWPMSSR 4990 046-151
91 777 Less than the lowest possible
score for a particular age
286 888 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4430-4432 Reading standardized score See note
WWPRSSR 4853 046-141
209 777 Less than the lowest possible
score for a particular age
305 888 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4433-4434 Math scaled score See note
WWPMSCSR 5081 00-20
286 88 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4435-4436 Reading scaled score See note
WWPRSCSR 5062 00-18
305 88 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4437-4438 Block design scaled score See note
WWPBSCSR 5036 01-19
331 88 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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WISC/WRAT COGNITIVE TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
RAW/STANDARDIZED/SCALED SCORES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4439-4440 Digit span scaled score See note
WWPDSCSR 5033 01-19
334 88 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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WISC/WRAT COGNITIVE TEST
------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENERAL INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4441 Language used in exam See note
WWPLANG 206 1 Used Spanish in exam
4869 2 Used English in exam
292 8 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
4442-4446 Examiner number
WWPTECH 311 04001
316 04002
318 04003
952 04004
1744 04005
1271 04006
103 07002
9 07007
25 07014
7 07073
311 88888 Blank but applicable
25944 Blank
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NOTES
WWPBSCSR and WWPDSCSR: Scaled scores
Scaled scores were determined using calculations provided in the
WISC-R Manual (Wechsler, 1974). Refer to this publication for
information on deriving these scores. Scaling scores allows
comparison of WISC-R with WRAT-R test components.
WWPDSCSR: Digit span scaled score
See note for WWPBSCSR.
WWPLANG: Language used in exam
All tests were administered in either English or Spanish.
Children who did not speak either language were excluded from the
test, and their test results were coded as "Blank but
applicable." Note that of the 292 "Blank but applicable" cases
for language used in exam, 280 had all test components "Blank but
applicable" (8-filled).
WWPMRSR: Math raw score
This variable represents the sum of the raw scores for the oral
and written math tests.
WWPMSCSR: Math scaled score
The math scaled score (WWPMSCSR) was derived from the math raw
score (WWPMRSR) using factors calculated and provided in the
WRAT-R Administration Manual (Jastak, 1984). This variable
represents the scaled score for the mathematics test and allows
comparison between the WRAT-R and WISC-R exams.
WWPMSSR and WWPRSSR: Standardized scores
Standardized scores represent an age-standardized version of raw
scores and were calculated according to the WRAT-R Administration
Manual (Jastak, 1984). Refer to this publication for information
on deriving these scores. Note that in accordance with the
WRAT-R manual, the smallest standardized score possible varies by
age.
WWPRRSR: Reading raw score
This variable represents the sum of the raw scores for the oral
and formal reading tests.
WWPRSCSR: Reading scaled score
The reading scaled score (WWPRSCSR) was derived from the reading
raw score (WWPRRSR) using factors calculated and provided in the
WRAT-R Administration Manual (Jastak, 1984). This variable
represents the scaled score for the reading test and allows
comparison between the WRAT-R and WISC-R exams.
WWPRSSR: Reading standardized score
See note for WWPMSSR.
SPIROMETRY
Lung function testing (spirometry) was conducted on examinees aged
eight years and older by a trained technician in the mobile
examination center (MEC). It also was conducted at the home of
examinees aged 60 and over who were unwilling or unable to come to the
MEC. Before testing, screening questions were asked to determine
medical safety exclusions. Those excluded from testing were examinees
who had undergone chest or abdominal surgery within three weeks or had
experienced heart problems (myocardial infarction or heart attack,
angina or chest pain, congestive heart failure) within six weeks before
the MEC exam.
To determine which subjects were home examinees, the DMPSTAT variable
(3=home-examined) should be used. When analyzing data for combined
home-examined and MEC-examined subjects, the combined MEC- plus
home-examined sample weights should be used (WTPFHX6). When using only
MEC items or measures, the MEC examination sample weights should be
used (WTPFEX6). For more information on the use of sample weights in
NHANES III data analysis, refer to the Analytic and Reporting
Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Spirometry is a widely used test of lung function that measures both
the volume of air in the lung and how quickly a person can move the
air out of the lung. A testing session consisted of repeated forced
vital capacity (FVC) maneuvers. Each maneuver required the examinee
to take the deepest possible breath and exhale into a spirometer as
hard, fast, and completely as possible. The spirometer recorded the
volume of air exhaled as a function of time from which a number of
parameters were measured. Each examinee attempted to perform at least
five FVC maneuvers.
The testing procedure was explained and demonstrated to each examinee
by a spirometry technician. The computer provided immediate feedback
on the examinee's effort, and the technician used that information to
actively coach the examinee through each trial.
For a maneuver to be acceptable, it had to be a maximal exhalation
free from a cough, excessive hesitation, a leak, an obstructed
mouthpiece, variable effort, or early termination. An additional
goal was that the examinee have a sufficient number of trials to
demonstrate that the FVC and forced expiratory volume(FEV1) values were
reproducible.
Aside from using a different type of spirometer flow-type (see
SPPTYPE) in home examinations, technicians used procedures comparable
to those used in the MEC. Therefore, the home spirometry values were
incorporated into the MEC spirometry measures data set. Refer to the
Spirometry Examination Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b) and the Home Exam
Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b) for descriptions of data collection
procedures and methods. Testing procedures met the recommendations of
the American Thoracic Society (American Thoracic Society, 1987).
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
served as the spirometry quality control center. Each spirometry
technician received at least one week of formal training and
satisfactorily completed a NIOSH-approved course on spirometry.
Additionally, spirometry data were reviewed by the quality control
center at the completion of each location, and technicians received
continuous feedback on their performance.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
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SPIROMETRY
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SCREENING QUESTIONS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4447 In the past three weeks have you had any
SPPQ1 surgery on your chest or abdomen?
4 1 Yes (End)
20923 2 No
1516 8 Blank but applicable
8868 Blank
4448 Have you been hospitalized for a heart
SPPQ2 problem (i.e., heart attack, angina or
chest pain, congestive heart failure)
within the past six weeks?
9 1 Yes (End)
20917 2 No
1517 8 Blank but applicable
8868 Blank
4449 Have you smoked a cigarette, eaten a
SPPQ3 heavy meal, or used any medications to
help your breathing in the past hour?
287 1 Yes
20629 2 No
1515 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4450 In the past few days have you had a
SPPQ4 cough, cold, or other acute illness?
4228 1 Yes
16688 2 No
1515 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4451 In the past three weeks have you had any
SPPQ5 respiratory infections, such as flu,
pneumonia, bronchitis, or a severe cold?
1077 1 Yes
19839 2 No
1515 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
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HOME EXAMINATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4452 Position for home examination
HXPEJ6A2 239 1 Standing
129 2 Sitting
77 8 Blank but applicable
30866 Blank
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DATA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4453-4457 Examiner number
SPPTECH1 20977 01001-09018
1454 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4458-4459 Number of forced vital capacity (FVC) See note
SPPTRIAL trials attempted
54 00 Zero
20932 01-16
1445 88 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4460-4464 Peak expiratory flow, largest See note
SPPPEAK value (ml)
20835 00125-17980
1596 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4465-4468 Forced expiratory volume (FEV) at 0.5 See note
SPPFEV05 second, largest value (ml)
20599 0050-4941
1832 8888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4469-4472 FEV1 at 1.0 second, largest value (ml) See note
SPPFEV1 20835 0104-6572
1596 8888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4473-4477 FEV3 at 3.0 seconds, largest value (ml) See note
SPPFEV3 20599 00230-07608
1832 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4478-4482 FEV6 at 6.0 seconds, largest value (ml) See note
SPPFEV6 20599 00347-07811
1832 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
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DATA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4483-4487 FVC, largest value (ml) See note
SPPFVC 20835 00361-07845
1596 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4488-4492 Maximum mid-expiratory flow See note
SPPMMEF (ml/sec best curve)
20599 00056-08913
1832 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4493 Spirometer type See note
SPPTYPE 20585 1 MEC exam, NIOSH volume spirometer
53 2 Home exam, MultiSpiro flow
spirometer
97 3 Home exam, Riko flow spirometer
101 4 Home exam, NIOSH flow spirometer
1595 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4494 Reproducibility code See note
SPPREPRO 1182 1 FVC not reproducible
62 2 FEV1 not reproducible
309 3 Neither FVC nor FEV1 reproducible
19283 4 Both FVC and FEV1 reproducible
1595 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4495 Review evaluation See note
SPPRELIA 20743 1 Test reliable
241 2 Test unreliable
1447 8 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4496-4497 Number of acceptable trials See note
SPPMANEU 150 00 Zero
20836 01-16
1445 88 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
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DATA
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4498-4502 Time of day test was conducted (hh:mm)
SPPTIME 20599 08:00-21:37
1832 88888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4503-4504 Expiratory time of trial with See note
SPPEXPIR largest FVC (sec)
20793 00-25
1638 88 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4505-4508 FEF at 75% of FVC (ml) See note
SPPFEF75 20599 0050-5427
1832 8888 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
4509-4510 Spirometer internal temperature (Celsius)See note
SPPTEMP 20816 12-32
1615 88 Blank but applicable
8880 Blank
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NOTES
SPPEXPIR: Expiratory time of the trial with the largest forced vital
capacity (FVC)(sec)
The time (seconds) it took to reach the largest FVC.
SPPFEF75: Flow at 75% of FVC (ml/second)
This was the flow rate (ml/second) at 75% of the FVC. Values
were obtained from the "best curve" or the curve with the largest
sum of FEV1 plus FVC.
SPPFEV05: Forced expiratory volume (FEV) at 0.5 seconds (ml)
The volume (ml) of air exhaled during the first 0.5 second of a
forced vital capacity maneuver. The volume reported is the
largest volume achieved from all acceptable FVC maneuvers.
SPPFEV1: Forced expiratory volume at 1 second (ml)
The volume (ml) of air exhaled during the first second of a
forced vital capacity maneuver. The volume reported is the
largest volume achieved from all acceptable FVC maneuvers.
SPPFEV3: Forced expiratory volume at 3 seconds (ml)
The volume (ml) of air exhaled during the first three seconds of
a forced vital capacity maneuver. The volume reported is the
largest volume achieved from all acceptable FVC maneuvers.
SPPFEV6: Forced expiratory volume at six seconds (ml)
The volume (ml) of air exhaled during the first six seconds of a
forced vital capacity maneuver. The volume reported is the
largest volume achieved from all acceptable FVC maneuvers.
SPPFVC: Forced vital capacity, largest value (ml)
The total volume (ml) of air exhaled during a forced vital
capacity maneuver. The volume reported is the largest volume
achieved from all acceptable FVC maneuvers.
SPPMANEU: Number of acceptable trials
The number of FVC maneuvers that met the ATS acceptability
criteria.
SPPMMEF: Maximum mid-expiratory flow (ml/second best curve)
The mean forced expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC
maneuver. Values were obtained from the "best curve" defined as
the curve with the highest sum of FVC and FEV1.
SPPPEAK: Peak expiratory flow (ml/second)
The maximum expiratory flow (ml/sec) observed from all acceptable
FVC maneuvers.
SPPRELIA: Test evaluation
All tests were reviewed by two senior quality technicians at the
spirometry quality control center and classified for reliability.
Tests deemed unreliable should not be used because the quality
technicians determined that the results were of insufficient
quality to be usable.
SPPREPRO: Reproducibility code
In accordance with ATS guidelines, all unacceptable maneuvers
were excluded before the reproducibility calculations were
performed. The goal during test performance was to obtain a
reproducible FVC (largest FVC and second largest FVC within 5%)
and a reproducible FEV1 (largest FEV1 and second largest FEV1
within 5%). The reproducibility code indicates whether a
reproducible FVC and/or FEV1 was obtained.
SPPTEMP: Spirometer internal temperature (Celsius)
This was the internal temperature inside the spirometer measured
at the end of the FVC maneuver.
SPPTRIAL: Number of forced vital capacity (FVC) trials attempted
This was the total number of forced vital capacity maneuvers
attempted by the sample person.
SPPTYPE: Spirometer type
Four different types of spirometers were used; one type was used
in MEC spirometry exams, and three different types were used in
home spirometry exams. The MEC spirometers (type=1) were
customized, Ohio 822 or 827, dry, rolling-seal spirometers and
were interfaced to a microcomputer. For home spirometry, the
three types of flow spirometers used were: MultiSpiro (type=2),
Riko model AS-600 (type=3), and NIOSH (type=4). The MultiSpiro-
and Riko-brand spirometers produced paper tracings with digital
readings of FVC and FEV1. These spirometers provided neither
quality assessments of the subject's effort nor some of the
spirometry variables measured in the MEC. The NIOSH flow
spirometer measured all of the parameters measured by the MEC
spirometer and provided a display of the subject's flow-volume
curve with a computer-determined quality assessment equivalent to
the assessment provided by the spirometer used in the MEC.
MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (Except DIS)
The MEC Youth Questionnaire was administered to examinees aged 8-16
years in the mobile examination center (MEC). Conducted by a trained
interviewer, the automated questionnaire was administered in a private
setting to ensure confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of some
of the sections. The questionnaire included sections on physical
activity, tobacco use, reproductive health, selected conditions,
medicine/vitamin usage, food frequency, alcohol/drug use, and the
Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS). Because this component was
administered in the examination center, the MEC examination sample
weight (WTPFEX6) should be used for data analysis. For more
information on the use of sample weights in NHANES III data analysis,
refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS,
1996b).
Several portions of the questionnaire were asked only of specific age
or gender groups, and check items are included as variables in this
file to indicate these subgroups. For example, reproductive health
was asked of boys aged 15-16 years and girls aged 10-16 years.
Medicine/vitamin use, food frequency, and alcohol/drug use were
asked of boys and girls aged 12-16 years. The DIS was asked of
adolescents aged 15-16 years. The DIS was edited and documented
separately (see Diagnostic Interview Schedule).
A subset of questions from the MEC Youth Questionnaire were
administered as the MEC Proxy Questionnaire to the parents or
guardians of children aged 2 months-11 years. Questions on medicine,
vitamin, and mineral usage, selected health conditions, and WIC
program participation from the two questionnaires can be combined
for an analysis of youths 2 months-16 years of age (see MEC Proxy
Questionnaire).
Data processing and editing were performed for consistency of
responses within the sections of the questionnaire. Notes have been
provided for variables that were standardized or recoded or those
that require additional comments. The notes reference the questions, by
section and number, from the questionnaires which can be found in the
Plan and Operation of the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, 1988-1994 (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION A. ACTIVITY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4511-4512 How many times per week do you
MYPA1 play or exercise enough to make you
sweat and breathe hard?
308 01
516 02
593 03
386 04
852 05
204 06
637 07
453 08 Eight or more
154 77 Less than once per week
161 88 Blank but applicable
17 99 Don't know
27030 Blank
4513 In the past year, how many sport
MYPA2 teams or organized exercise programs
have you been involved in? Do not
include physical education or gym
classes.
1846 0 No teams/programs
1034 1
627 2
337 3
139 4
120 5 Five or more
160 8 Blank but applicable
18 9 Don't know
27030 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION A. ACTIVITY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4514 About how many hours did you
MYPA3 watch TV yesterday?
452 0 None
684 1 About one hour
777 2 About two hours
651 3 About three hours
441 4 About four hours
895 5 About five hours or more
210 7 Less than one half hour
161 8 Blank but applicable
10 9 Don't know
27030 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4515 Have you smoked at least 1
MYPB1 cigarette?
724 1 Yes
3394 2 No (MYPB15)
162 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
27030 Blank
4516-4517 At what age did you smoke your
MYPB2 first cigarette?
722 02-16
162 88 Blank but applicable
3 99 Don't know
30424 Blank
4518 Have you smoked at least 100
MYPB3 cigarettes during your entire life
(approximately 5 packs)?
120 1 Yes
604 2 No (MYPB11)
162 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30424 Blank
4519-4520 How old were you when you first
MYPB4 started smoking cigarettes fairly
regularly?
4 00 Never smoked regularly
2 07
3 08
4 09
3 10
8 11
12 12
25 13
35 14
17 15
8 16
162 88 Blank but applicable
31028 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4521 Do you smoke cigarettes now?
MYPB5 93 1 Yes
28 2 No (MYPB12)
162 8 Blank but applicable
31028 Blank
4522-4523 About how many cigarettes do you smoke See note
MYPB6R per day?
89 01-30
4 77 Less than 1 cigarette per day
162 88 Blank but applicable
31056 Blank
4524-4525 For approximately how many years have See note
MYPB7R you smoked this amount?
35 01
21 02
10 03
4 04
2 05
1 06
20 77 Less than one year
162 88 Blank but applicable
31056 Blank
4526 Was there ever a period of a year
MYPB8 or more when you smoked more than
(NUMBER IN MYPB6R) cigarettes per day?
35 1 Yes
58 2 No (MYPB10)
162 8 Blank but applicable
31056 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4527-4528 During the period when you were See note
MYPB9S smoking the most, about how many
cigarettes per day did you usually
smoke?
7 05
1 06
1 07
3 10
1 12
2 15
11 20
1 25
4 30
3 40
1 45
162 88 Blank but applicable
31114 Blank
4529 Have you ever quit smoking for a
MYPB10 period of one year or longer?
10 1 Yes
83 2 No
162 8 Blank but applicable
31056 Blank
4530-4532 How many cigarettes have you
MYPB11 smoked in the past 5 days?
508 000 None (MYPB15)
181 001-160 (MYPB15)
170 888 Blank but applicable
30452 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4533-4534 About how old were you when you
MYPB12 last smoked cigarettes (fairly
regularly)?
PROBE: How old were you when you quit
smoking cigarettes?
1 10
3 11
2 12
4 13
7 14
8 15
2 16
1 17
31283 Blank
4535-4537 About how many cigarettes per day See note
MYPB13S did you usually smoke?
1 001
2 002
3 003
3 004
2 005
1 006
1 007
3 010
2 015
5 020
1 024
1 100
3 777 Less than one cigarette
31283 Blank
4538 Did you quit smoking because you
MYPB14 had a health problem that was caused
or made worse by smoking?
4 1 Yes
24 2 No
31283 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4539 Have you ever tried chewing
MYPB15 tobacco or snuff?
246 1 Yes
3872 2 No (MYPB27A)
163 8 Blank but applicable
27030 Blank
4540-4541 At what age did you first try
MYPB16 chewing tobacco or snuff?
(IF USED BOTH, ENTER EARLIEST AGE)
245 02-16
163 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
30902 Blank
4542 Have you ever used 5 or more
MYPB17 containers in your entire life?
(IF USED BOTH, COUNT TOTAL NUMBER)
19 1 Yes
227 2 No (MYPB27A)
163 8 Blank but applicable
30902 Blank
4543-4544 At what age did you first start
MYPB18 using chewing tobacco or snuff fairly
regularly? (IF USED BOTH, ENTER
EARLIEST AGE)
4 00 Never used regularly
1 06
1 08
1 09
1 10
3 11
3 12
1 13
2 14
2 15
163 88 Blank but applicable
31129 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4545 Do you use chewing tobacco or
MYPB19 snuff now?
15 1 Yes
4 2 No (MYPB24)
163 8 Blank but applicable
31129 Blank
4546 Which - chewing tobacco or
MYPB20 snuff?
3 1 Chewing tobacco
11 2 Snuff
1 3 Both chewing tobacco and snuff
163 8 Blank but applicable
31133 Blank
4547-4548 How many containers of chewing See note
MYPB21AS tobacco do you use per week?
1 01
1 02
1 03
1 07
163 88 Blank but applicable
31144 Blank
4549-4550 How many containers of snuff do you See note
MYPB21CS use per week?
3 01
3 02
2 03
2 05
1 07
163 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
31136 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where in your mouth do you usually
place the (chewing tobacco/snuff?)
(IF BOTH USED, INDICATE MOST COMMON
SPOT WHERE TOBACCO WAS PLACED)
4551 a. in the right side, left side, or
MYPB22A front of your mouth.
3 1 Right
10 2 Left
2 3 Front
163 8 Blank but applicable
31133 Blank
4552 b. in the top or bottom of your
MYPB22B mouth?
15 2 Bottom
163 8 Blank but applicable
31133 Blank
4553 How many containers of chewing
MYPB23 tobacco or snuff have you used in the
past 5 days?
(IF BOTH USED, ENTER TOTAL NUMBER)
16 0-5 (MYPB27A)
162 8 Blank but applicable
31133 Blank
4554-4555 About how old were you when you
MYPB24 last used chewing tobacco or snuff
(fairly regularly)? (IF BOTH USED,
RECORD OLDEST AGE)
1 05
1 12
1 13
1 15
31307 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4556 Which did you use - chewing
MYPB25 tobacco or snuff?
1 1 Chewing tobacco
3 2 Snuff
31307 Blank
4557 Did you quit using (chewing
MYPB26 tobacco/snuff) because you had a
health problem that was caused or
made worse by using (it/them)?
4 2 No
31307 Blank
4558 How many pipes have you smoked
MYPB27A in the past 5 days?
4119 0 None
1 1
161 8 Blank but applicable
27030 Blank
4559-4560 How many cigars have you smoked
MYPB27B in the past 5 days?
4104 00 None
9 01
2 02
3 03
1 08
1 15
161 88 Blank but applicable
27030 Blank
4561 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MYPB28 2202 1 Under 12 years (MYPC1A)
2079 2 12 or more years
27030 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4562-4563 How many pieces of nicotine gum
MYPB29 have you chewed in the past 5 days?
(Nicotine gum is a sugar-free
flavored chewing gum prescribed by a
doctor to help people stop smoking or
chewing tobacco.)
1991 00 None
2 01
1 02
1 09
83 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
29232 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4564 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE AND
MYPC1A SEX OF SP.
527 1 Female less than 10 years (MYPH1)
1653 2 Female 10 or more years
1125 3 Male less than 12 years (MYPH1)
593 4 Male 12-14 years (MYPD1)
383 5 Male 15-16 years (MYPC27R)
27030 Blank
4565-4566 How old were you when your
MYPC2 periods or menstrual cycles started?
564 00 Haven't started yet (MYPC26)
4 08
35 09
110 10
288 11
329 12
179 13
57 14
13 15
1 16
71 88 Blank but applicable
2 99 Don't know
29658 Blank
4567-4568 About how long ago was your last
MYPC3 period?
117 01 Having it now
853 02 Less than 2 months ago
15 03 2-3 months ago
15 04 4-6 months ago
8 05 7-9 months ago
5 06 10-12 months ago
1 07 More than 12 months ago
71 88 Blank but applicable
4 99 Don't know
30222 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4569 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MYPC4 MARK FIRST APPLICABLE BOX.
109 1 Female less than 12 years (MYPH1)
980 2 Female 12 or more years
30222 Blank
4570 Have you ever taken birth control
MYPC5 pills for any reason?
95 1 Yes
837 2 No (MYPC10)
48 8 Blank but applicable
30331 Blank
4571-4572 How old were you when you began
MYPC6 taking birth control pills?
3 12
14 13
29 14
26 15
23 16
48 88 Blank but applicable
31168 Blank
4573-4574 How many months ago did you stop taking See note
MYPC7S birth control pills or are you still
taking them?
43 00 Still taking
47 02-48
5 77 Less than one month
48 88 Blank but applicable
31168 Blank
4575-4576 Not counting any time when you stopped See note
MYPC8S taking them, for how many months
altogether (have you taken/did you
take) birth control pills?
88 01-36
7 77 Less than one month
48 88 Blank but applicable
31168 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4577-4579 If more than one year ago in MYPC7S, See note
MYPC9R go to MYPC10. Otherwise show oral
contraceptives chart and ask:
Please look at this chart and show
me the brand of pills you (are/were)
using.
85 103-216
48 888 Blank but applicable
6 999 Don't know
31172 Blank
4580 Have you ever been pregnant?
MYPC10 Please include miscarriages,
stillbirths, tubal pregnancies,
abortions, live births, and current
pregnancy.
61 1 Yes
871 2 No (MYPC26)
48 8 Blank but applicable
30331 Blank
4581 How many times have you been
MYPC11 pregnant? Again, be sure to count
all your pregnancies, whether they
ended in miscarriage, stillbirth,
tubal pregnancy, abortion, or live
birth. (Include current pregnancy.)
53 1
6 2
2 3
48 8 Blank but applicable
31202 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4582 What is the total number of live
MYPC12 births (live-born children) you have
had?
33 0 None (MYPC17)
24 1 (MYPC14)
3 2
1 3
48 8 Blank but applicable
31202 Blank
4583-4584 How old were you at the time of your See note
MYPC13R first live birth?
1 12
2 13
6 14
10 15
9 16
48 88 Blank but applicable
31235 Blank
4585-4586 How old were you at the time of
MYPC14 your last live birth?
1 12
1 13
5 14
10 15
11 16
48 88 Blank but applicable
31235 Blank
4587 Did you breastfeed (your
MYPC15 child/any of your children)?
7 1 Yes
21 2 No (MYPC17)
48 8 Blank but applicable
31235 Blank
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MEC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4588 (Did you breastfeed your
MYPC16 child/how many of your children did
you breastfeed) for at least one
month?
1 0 No children
5 1
1 3
48 8 Blank but applicable
31256 Blank
4589 MARK BOX IF KNOWN. Are you now
MYPC17 pregnant?
16 1 Yes
45 2 No (MYPC19)
48 8 Blank but applicable
31202 Blank
4590-4591 Which month of pregnancy are
MYPC18 you in?
2 02
4 04
1 05
2 06
4 07
2 08
1 09
48 88 Blank but applicable
31247 Blank
4592 MARK IF KNOWN, OTHERWISE, ASK:
MYPC19 (Besides this pregnancy) have you been
pregnant in the past 2 years?
14 1 No - current pregnancy only
(MYPC21)
41 2 Yes - excluding current pregnancy
6 3 No - not pregnant in last 2 years
(MYPC24)
48 8 Blank but applicable
31202 Blank
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4593 How many months ago did your
MYPC20 (last) pregnancy end?
15 1 Less than 4 months ago
12 2 4 to less than 7 months ago
6 3 7 to less than 10 months ago
3 4 10-12 months ago
5 5 13-24 months ago
31270 Blank
4594 Did you receive benefits from
MYPC21 WIC, that is, the Women, Infants, and
Children program, in the past
12 months?
23 1 Yes
26 2 No (MYPC24)
6 8 Blank but applicable
31256 Blank
4595 Are you now receiving benefits
MYPC22 from the WIC program?
18 1 Yes
5 2 No
31288 Blank
4596-4597 How many months (did you receive\ See note
MYPC23S have you been receiving) benefits
from the WIC program?
4 01
2 03
3 04
2 05
1 06
1 07
3 09
1 10
3 12
1 13
1 14
1 99 Don't know
31288 Blank
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SECTION C. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4598 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO MYPC12.
MYPC24 33 1 No live births in MYPC12 (MYPC26)
76 2 One or more live births in MYPC12
31202 Blank
4599 Are you now breastfeeding
MYPC25 a child?
3 1 Yes
25 2 No
48 8 Blank but applicable
31235 Blank
4600 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP
MYPC26 AND TO MYPC10.
1122 1 Female 10 -14 (MYPD1)
52 2 15-16 years and "Y" in MYPC10
(MYPC28)
370 3 15-16 years and "N" or "other" in
MYPC10
29767 Blank
In order to get a more complete
picture of the health of the
population, we are asking about
sexual experience. As I mentioned,
your answsers are completely
confidential.
4601 Have you ever had sexual intercourse? See note
MYPC27R 392 1 Yes
387 2 No
35 8 Blank but applicable
30497 Blank
4602-4603 At what age did you first have See note
MYPC28 sexual intercourse?
383 04-17
35 88 Blank but applicable
30893 Blank
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SECTION D. SELECTED CONDITIONS/VITAMIN, MINERAL, AND MEDICINE USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4604 Are you now or in the past
MYPD1 3 months have you been on treatment
for anemia, sometimes called "tired
blood" or "low blood"? (Include
diet, iron pills, iron shots,
transfusions as treatment.)
22 1 Yes
1972 2 No
74 8 Blank but applicable
11 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
4605-4606 How many colds, flu, diarrhea,
MYPD2 vomiting, pneumonia, and ear
infections have you had in the past
4 weeks?
1204 00 None
610 01
126 02
29 03
19 04
8 05
2 06
3 07
3 10
1 16
74 88 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4607 Have you taken or used any
MYPD3 antihistamine medicines in the past
two days? (Antihistamines are
medicines taken for symptoms like
sneezing, and a runny or itchy nose.)
119 1 Yes
1882 2 No
74 8 Blank but applicable
4 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
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SECTION D. SELECTED CONDITIONS/VITAMIN, MINERAL, AND MEDICINE USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4608 Prescription medicines are
MYPD4 medicines that cannot be obtained
without a doctor's or dentist's
prescription. Have you taken any
prescription medicines during the
past 24 hours?
168 1 Yes
1837 2 No
74 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4609 Have you taken any vitamins or
MYPD5 minerals during the past 24 hours?
191 1 Yes
1813 2 No
74 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
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SECTION E. DIET
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4610 How often do you eat breakfast -
MYPE1 every day, on some days, rarely,
never, or on weekends only?
761 1 Every day
684 2 Some days
264 3 Rarely
51 4 Never
243 5 Weekends only
76 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4611 Do you consider yourself to be
MYPE2 overweight, underweight, or about
the right weight?
609 1 Overweight
270 2 Underweight
1118 3 About the right weight
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
4612 Would you like to weigh more,
MYPE3 less, or stay about the same?
438 1 More
877 2 Less
683 3 Stay about the same
79 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
4613 During the past 12 months have
MYPE4 you tried to lose weight?
629 1 Yes
1370 2 No (MYPE6)
79 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29232 Blank
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SECTION E. DIET
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4614 Are you currently trying to lose
MYPE5 weight?
392 1 Yes
237 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30602 Blank
4615 During the past 12 months have
MYPE6 you changed what you eat or drink for
any medical reason or health
condition?
114 1 Yes
1883 2 No (MYPF1)
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know (MYPF1)
29232 Blank
What was the medical reason or
health condition?
4616 Overweight/obesity
MYPE7A 39 1 Yes
72 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4617 High blood pressure/hypertension
MYPE7B 111 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4618 High blood cholesterol
MYPE7C 4 1 Yes
107 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
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SECTION E. DIET
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4619 Heart disease
MYPE7D 111 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4620 Diabetes
MYPE7E 3 1 Yes
108 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4621 Allergies
MYPE7F 10 1 Yes
101 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4622 Ulcer
MYPE7G 111 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4623 Cancer
MYPE7H 111 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4624 Pregnancy
MYPE7I 6 1 Yes
105 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
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SECTION E. DIET
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4625 Health in general
MYPE7J 24 1 Yes
87 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
4626 Other
MYPE7K 31 1 Yes
80 2 No
79 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
31118 Blank
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SECTION F. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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The next questions are about
drinking alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages include beer,
ale, wine, wine coolers, liquor such
as whiskey, gin, rum, or vodka, and
cocktails and mixed drinks containing
liquor.
4627 In your entire life, have you had at
MYPF1 least 12 drinks of any kind of
alcoholic beverage? Do not count
small tastes.
480 1 Yes
1522 2 No (MYPF7)
77 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4628 In the past 12 months did you
MYPF2 have at least 12 drinks of any kind
of alcoholic beverage?
217 1 Yes
263 2 No (MYPF7)
77 8 Blank but applicable
30754 Blank
4629-4631 In the past 12 months, on the average, See note
MYPF3S how many days did you drink any
alcoholic beverages?
206 002-364
86 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
31017 Blank
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SECTION F. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4632-4633 On the average, on the days that
MYPF4 you drank alcohol, how many drinks
did you have a day? (By a drink, I
mean a 12-oz beer, a 4-oz glass of
wine, or an ounce of liquor.)
216 01-30
77 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
31017 Blank
4634-4636 In the past 12 months, how many days of See note
MYPF5S the year did you have 9 or more drinks
on a single day?
142 000 None
75 001-156
77 888 Blank but applicable
31017 Blank
4637-4639 In the past 12 months, how many days of See note
MYPF6S the year did you have 5 or more drinks
on a single day?
82 000 None
129 001-260
80 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
31017 Blank
4640 Have you ever used marijuana?
MYPF7 220 1 Yes
1782 2 No (MYPF10)
77 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
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SECTION F. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4641 About how many times in your
MYPF8 lifetime have you used marijuana?
88 1 1 or 2 times
68 2 3 to 10 times
47 3 11 to 99 times
16 4 100 or more times
77 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
31014 Blank
4642-4643 During the past month, on how
MYPF9 many days did you use marijuana?
134 00 None in past month
86 01-30
77 88 Blank but applicable
31014 Blank
4644 Have you ever used crack or
MYPF10 cocaine in any form?
16 1 Yes
1986 2 No (MYPEXMNR)
77 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4645 About how many times in your
MYPF11 lifetime have you used crack or
cocaine (in any form)?
8 1 1 or 2 times
4 2 3 to 10 times
3 3 11 to 99 times
1 4 100 or more times
77 8 Blank but applicable
31218 Blank
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SECTION F. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4646 During the past month, on how
MYPF12 many days did you use crack or
cocaine (in any form)?
11 0 None in past month
3 1
1 2
1 3
77 8 Blank but applicable
31218 Blank
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SECTION H. RESPONDENT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4647 CHECK ITEM. MARK ONE BOX.
MYPH1 MARK MAIN RESPONDENT. SPECIFY
RELATIONSHIP OF RESPONDENT TO SAMPLE
PERSON IF OTHER THAN SAMPLE PERSON.
4113 1 Sample person (MYPEXMNR)
8 2 Mother
1 4 Sister or brother
159 8 Blank but applicable
27030 Blank
4648 IF OTHER THAN SAMPLE PERSON. EXPLAIN
MYPH2 REASON FOR ACCEPTING PROXY RESPONDENT.
8 2 Mental impairment
1 4 Other reason
31302 Blank
4649 WAS SAMPLE PERSON PRESENT DURING ANY
MYPH3 PART OF THE INTERVIEW?
4 1 Yes
5 2 No
159 8 Blank but applicable
31143 Blank
4650-4653 Interviewer number
MYPEXMNR 301 4001
310 4002
316 4003
696 4004
1445 4005
1098 4006
103 7002
7 7007
5 7073
27030 Blank
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NOTES
MYPB6R: Number of cigarettes smoked per day
This variable was created from the question B6. The actual
number of cigarettes smoked per day and a range of cigarettes
smoked per day were the allowable answers. The variable includes
the mean number of cigarettes smoked per day derived from the
range as well as the actual number of cigarettes smoked per day.
MYPB7R: Years smoked this amount in MYPB6R
This variable was created from the question B7 when the data were
not missing. If B7 was missing, this variable used the estimated
number of years the respondent smoked the amount reported in B6.
The number was derived by subtracting the age that the respondent
started smoking regularly from the age at the MEC interview.
MYPB9S: Number of cigarettes per day when smoked the most
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) B9 using the conversion factor 20 cigarettes/pack.
MYPB13S: Number of cigarettes per day usually smoked when youth
smoked regularly
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) B13 using the conversion factor 20 cigarettes/pack.
MYPB21AS: Number of containers of chewing tobacco used per week
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) B21 using the conversion factor seven containers/week.
MYPB21CS: Number of containers of snuff used per week
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) B21 using the conversion factor seven containers/week.
MYPC7S: Months since stopped taking birth control pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) C7 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MYPC8S: Total number of months took birth control pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) C8 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MYPC9R: Birth control pills codes
This recode was derived to include a listing of all birth control
pills that were specified in question C9. It includes both birth
control pills with original codes from the chart that the
respondents were shown as well as those that were not included on
the chart but that were specified by the respondents. See the
Appendix in the MEC Adult Questionnaire for the code listing.
MYPC13R: Age at time of first live birth
Question C13 (age at time of first live birth) was only asked of
women who had more than one live birth. To prevent redundant
questions, women who had one live birth were only asked question
C14, "Age at the time of the last live birth." This variable,
MYPC13R, was created to include responses for women who had only
one live birth and women who had multiple births. For women who
had only one live birth, their responses to question C14 were coded
into MYPC13R. For women who had multiple births, their responses
to question C13 were coded into MYPC13R.
MYPC23S: Number of months received WIC benefits
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) C23 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MYPC27R: Ever had sexual intercourse
This variable was derived from questions C10 and C27.
Respondents who reported a pregnancy (question C10) were not
asked whether they had ever had sexual intercourse (question C27)
as the response was implicit. Therefore, MYPC27R was coded as
"Yes" for respondents who reported a pregnancy in C10 and coded as
the response in C27 for all other respondents.
MYPC28: Age at first sexual intercourse
The question did not ask about first consensual sexual experience.
Therefore, responses of first intercourse at very young ages were
retained after reviewing comments made during the interview (e.g.,
reports of rape or incest).
MYPF3S: Number of days drank alcohol in past year
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F3 using the conversion factors 7 days/week, 30.4 days/
month, and 365 days/year.
MYPF5S: Number of days drank nine or more drinks of alcohol in
past year
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F5 using the conversion factors 7 days/week, 30.4
days/month, and 365 days/year.
MYPF6S: Number of days drank five or more drinks of alcohol in
past year
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F6 using the conversion factors 7 days/week, 30.4
days/month, and 365 days/year.
DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY QUESTIONNAIRE (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
The Dietary Food Frequency questionnaire was administered to youths aged
12-16 years in the mobile examination center (MEC). Respondents were
asked how often over the past month they had eaten specified food items.
The foods were listed in groups, targeting those high in vitamins A and
C and calcium. Respondents reported their consumption as the number of
times per day, per week, per month, or never. It is important to note
that portion sizes were not defined, and responses represent "number or
times" as determined by the respondent.
The questionnaire was identical to the food frequency section of the
Household Adult Questionnaire administered to adults aged 17 years and
above (see Adult Household Data File). MEC examination weights
(WTPFEX6) should be used for analysis of the youth Dietary Food
Frequency (Ages 12-16 years). The interview weights (WTPFQX6), however,
should be used when analyzing the adult food frequency data. For more
information on the use of sample weights in NHANES III data analysis,
refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS,
1996b).
Data processing and editing were performed for consistency of
responses within the sections of the questionnaire. As part of the
editing process, the frequency of consumption of food items was
standardized to the number of times consumed per month. Notes have been
provided for variables that were standardized or recoded or that require
additional comments. NHANES III Examination Data F
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4654-4656 How often (per month) did you have See note
FFP1AS chocolate milk and hot cocoa?
769 000 Never
1214 001-194
95 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4657-4659 How often (per month) did you have milk See note
FFP1BS to drink or on cereal? Do not count
small amounts of milk added to coffee
or tea.
130 000 Never
1853 001-304
94 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4660-4661 What type of milk was it? Was it See note
FFP1D1 usually whole, 2%, 1%, skim, nonfat,
or some other type?
931 01 Whole/regular
605 02 2%/low fat
67 03 1%
159 04 Skim/nonfat
1 05 Buttermilk
1 06 Evaporated
100 88 Blank but applicable
150 99 Don't know
29297 Blank
4662-4664 Yogurt and frozen yogurt? (per month) See note
FFP1ES 1415 000 Never
569 001-091
94 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4665-4667 Ice cream, ice milk, and milkshakes? See note
FFP1FS (per month)
361 000 Never
1617 001-304
98 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4668-4670 Cheese, all types including American, See note
FFP1GS Swiss, cheddar, and cottage cheese?
(per month)
229 000 Never
1748 001-213
96 888 Blank but applicable
6 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4671-4673 Pizza, calzone, and lasagna? (per month) See note
FFP1HS 279 000 Never
1700 001-065
98 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4674-4676 Cheese dishes such as macaroni and See note
FFP1IS cheese, cheese nachos, cheese
enchiladas, and quesadillas?
(per month)
422 000 Never
1556 001-091
98 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4677-4679 How often (per month) did you eat any See note
FFP2AS type of stew or soup containing
vegetables, including minestrone,
tomato, and split pea?
691 000 Never
1279 001-274
98 888 Blank but applicable
11 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4680-4682 Spaghetti and pasta with tomato sauce? See note
FFP2BS (per month)
481 000 Never
1499 001-061
98 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4683-4685 Bacon, sausage (chorizo) and luncheon See note
FFP2CS meats such as hot dogs, salami, and
bologna? (per month)
155 000 Never
1824 001-152
98 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4686-4688 Liver and other organ meats such as See note
FFP2DS heart, kidney, tongue, and tripe
(menudo)? (per month)
1596 000 Never
380 001-061
98 888 Blank but applicable
5 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4689-4691 Beef, including hamburger, steaks, See note
FFP2ES roast beef, and meatloaf? (per month)
63 000 Never
1917 001-152
98 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4692-4694 Pork and ham, including roast pork, See note
FFP2FS pork chops, and spare ribs? (per month)
434 000 Never
1544 001-122
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4695-4696 Shrimp, clams, oysters, crab, and See note
FFP2GS lobster? (per month)
1259 00 Never
722 01-30
98 88 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4697-4699 Fish including fillets, fish sticks, See note
FFP2HS fish sandwiches, and tuna fish?
(per month)
610 000 Never
1368 001-122
98 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4700-4702 Chicken, all types, including baked, See note
FFP2IS fried, chicken nuggets, and chicken
salad? Include turkey. (per month)
125 000 Never
1855 001-152
98 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4703-4705 How often (per month) did you have eggs See note
FFP2JS including scrambled, fried, omelettes,
hard-boiled eggs, and egg salad?
424 000 Never
1556 001-091
98 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4706-4708 How often (per month) did you have See note
FFP3AS orange juice, grapefruit juice and
tangerine juice?
269 000 Never
1711 001-274
98 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4709-4711 Other fruit juices such as grape juice, See note
FFP3BS apple juice, cranberry juice, and fruit
nectars? (per month)
724 000 Never
1254 001-243
98 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4712-4714 Citrus fruits including oranges, See note
FFP3CS grapefruits, and tangerines?
(per month)
563 000 Never
1415 001-152
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4715-4717 Melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, See note
FFP3DS and watermelon? (per month)
1144 000 Never
835 001-274
99 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4718-4720 Peaches, nectarines, apricots, guava, See note
FFP3ES mango, and papaya? (per month)
1132 000 Never
846 001-122
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4721-4723 How often (per month) did you have any See note
FFP3FS other fruits such as apples, bananas,
pears, berries, cherries, grapes, plums,
and strawberries? (Include plantains.)
193 000 Never
1786 001-182
99 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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VEGETABLES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4724-4726 How often (per month) did you have See note
FFP4AS carrots and vegetable mixtures
containing carrots?
791 000 Never
1181 001-091
100 888 Blank but applicable
7 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4727-4729 Broccoli? (per month) See note
FFP4BS 1098 000 Never
877 001-122
99 888 Blank but applicable
5 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4730-4732 Brussels sprouts and cauliflower? See note
FFP4CS (per month)
1583 000 Never
395 001-122
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4733-4735 White potatoes, including baked, mashed, See note
FFP4DS boiled, french-fries, and potato salad?
(per month)
65 000 Never
1914 001-061
99 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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VEGETABLES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4736-4737 Sweet potatoes, yams, and orange squash See note
FFP4ES including acorn, butternut, hubbard,
and pumpkin?
(per month)
1374 00 Never
604 01-30
99 88 Blank but applicable
2 99 Don't know
29232 Blank
4738-4740 Tomatoes including fresh and stewed See note
FFP4FS tomatoes, tomato juice, and salsa?
(per month)
688 000 Never
1290 001-091
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4741-4743 Spinach, greens, collards, and kale? See note
FFP4GS (per month)
1249 000 Never
729 001-086
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4744-4746 Tossed salad? (per month) See note
FFP4HS 649 000 Never
1329 001-152
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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VEGETABLES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4747-4749 Cabbage, cole slaw, and sauerkraut? See note
FFP4IS (per month)
1286 000 Never
692 001-108
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4750-4752 Hot red chili peppers. Do not count See note
FFP4JS ground red chili peppers?
(per month)
1646 000 Never
330 001-152
99 888 Blank but applicable
4 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4753-4755 Peppers including green, red, and See note
FFP4KS yellow peppers? (per month)
1310 000 Never
668 001-122
99 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4756-4758 Any other vegetables such as green See note
FFP4LS beans, corn, peas, mushrooms, and
zucchini? (per month)
464 000 Never
1515 001-152
99 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4759-4761 How often (per month) did you have See note
FFP5AS beans, lentils, and (chickpeas/
garbanzos)? Include kidney, pinto,
refried, black, and baked beans.
550 000 Never
1428 001-318
100 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4762-4764 Peanuts, peanut butter, other types of See note
FFP5BS nuts, and seeds? (per month)
537 000 Never
1437 001-243
100 888 Blank but applicable
5 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4765-4767 How about All-Bran, All-Bran Extra See note
FFP5CS Fiber, 100% Bran, and Fiber One?
(per month)
1529 000 Never
435 001-061
100 888 Blank but applicable
15 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4768-4770 Total, Product 19, Most, and Just Right? See note
FFP5DS (per month)
1567 000 Never
396 001-122
100 888 Blank but applicable
16 999 Don't know
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BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4771-4773 All other cold cereals like corn flakes, See note
FFP5ES Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and
presweetened cereals? (per month)
261 000 Never
1712 001-122
100 888 Blank but applicable
6 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4774-4776 Cooked, hot cereals like oatmeal, cream See note
FFP5FS of wheat, cream of rice, and grits?
(per month)
1134 000 Never
844 001-213
100 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4777-4779 How often (per month )did you have white See note
FFP5GS bread, rolls, bagels, biscuits, English
muffins, and crackers? Include those
used for sandwiches.
51 000 Never
1927 001-334
101 888 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4780-4782 Dark breads and rolls, including whole See note
FFP5HS wheat, rye, and pumpernickel?
(per month)
1173 000 Never
802 001-122
100 888 Blank but applicable
4 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4783-4785 Corn bread, corn muffins, and corn See note
FFP5IS tortillas? (per month)
643 000 Never
1334 001-152
100 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4786-4788 Flour tortillas? (per month) See note
FFP5JS 1112 000 Never
864 001-152
100 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4789-4791 Rice? (per month) See note
FFP5KS 441 000 Never
1535 001-304
100 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4792-4794 Salted snacks such as potato chips, See note
FFP5LS taco chips, corn chips, and salted
pretzels and popcorn? (per month)
159 000 Never
1818 001-152
100 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4795-4797 How often (per month) did you have cakes,See note
FFP6AS cookies, brownies, pies, doughnuts, and
pastries?
180 000 Never
1796 001-152
100 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4798-4800 Chocolate candy and fudge? (per month) See note
FFP6BS 550 000 Never
1426 001-182
100 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4801-4803 How often (per month) did you have See note
FFP6CS Hi-C, Tang, Hawaiian Punch, Koolaid,
and other drinks with added vitamin C?
366 000 Never
1612 001-243
100 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4804-4806 Diet colas, diet sodas, and diet drinks See note
FFP6DS such as Crystal Light? (per month)
1415 000 Never
564 001-182
100 888 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4807-4809 Regular colas and sodas, not diet? See note
FFP6ES (per month)
193 000 Never
1782 001-182
101 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4810-4812 Regular coffee with caffeine? See note
FFP6FS (per month)
1658 000 Never
320 001-152
100 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4813-4815 Regular tea with caffeine? See note
FFP6GS (per month)
1356 000 Never
617 001-213
100 888 Blank but applicable
6 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4816-4818 Beer and lite beer? (per month) See note
FFP6HS 1847 000 Never
130 001-061
101 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4819-4820 Wine, wine coolers, sangria, and See note
FFP6IS champagne? (per month)
1835 00 Never
71 01
24 02
7 03
22 04
4 05
2 06
5 09
2 13
1 17
4 30
101 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
29232 Blank
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DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)
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DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4821-4822 Hard liquor such as tequila, gin, vodka, See note
FFP6JS scotch, rum, whiskey and liqueurs,
either alone or mixed? (per month)
1890 00 Never
88 01-30
101 88 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
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FATS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4823-4825 Margarine? (per month) See note
FFP7AS 548 000 Never
1401 001-182
100 888 Blank but applicable
30 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4826-4828 Butter? (per month) See note
FFP7BS 688 000 Never
1267 001-243
100 888 Blank but applicable
24 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
4829-4831 Oil and vinegar, mayonnaise and salad See note
FFP7CS dressings such as Italian and Thousand
Island, including those added to
salads and sandwiches? (per month)
368 000 Never
1608 001-213
100 888 Blank but applicable
3 999 Don't know
29232 Blank
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OTHER FOODS OR BEVERAGES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4832-4833 Codes for first missed food/beverage See note
FFP8AFC 1943 00 No other
2 03 Decaffeinated/herbal tea
13 04 Sports drinks, popsicles,
fruit drinks
2 05 Water
3 06 Soy products, including tofu
15 08 Other
101 88 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4834-4836 How often (per month) did you eat... See note
FFP8AS in the past month?
35 004-122
101 888 Blank but applicable
31175 Blank
4837-4838 Codes for second missed food/beverage
FFP8BFC 33 00 No other
2 08 Other
101 88 Blank but applicable
31175 Blank
4839 How often (per month) did you eat... See note
FFP8BS in the past month?
1 4
1 5
101 8 Blank but applicable
31208 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4840 Respondent
FFP10 1971 1 Self
13 2 Proxy
95 8 Blank but applicable
29232 Blank
4841-4844 Interviewer number
FFPEXMNR 157 4001
180 4002
126 4003
276 4004
678 4005
613 4006
1 4101
44 7002
3 7007
1 7073
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NOTES
FFPA1S, FFP1BS, FFP1ES-FFP7CS, FFP8AS, FFP8BS: Frequency of consumption
of food item per month
The frequency of consumption variables were standardized as "times
per month" using the conversion factors 4.3 weeks/month and 30.4
days/month rounded to the nearest whole number. If the frequency
of consumption was reported as "never," the value was recorded as
zero.
FFP1D1: Usual type of milk consumed
Only usual milk consumed was recorded here. If more than one milk
type was reported as "usual," the first milk reported was recorded.
Guidelines based on fat content were developed in order to recode
other milks that were reported but not listed and to create new
categories.
Codes/recodes Reported usual milk
01 (whole/regular milk) goat's milk
02 (2%/low fat)
03 (1% milk) acidophilus milk; lactose-reduced milk
04 (skim/nonfat milk) hot chocolate mix; powdered milk; 0.5%
milk
05 (buttermilk)
06 (evaporated)
07 (other not specified)
11 half and half/cream
FFP8AFC: New codes for other foods not listed
Respondents also were asked about other foods not listed in the
food frequency questionnaire. Responses to this question from both
the adult and the youth food frequency questionnaires were edited
by first determining whether the food could be coded back into an
existing category. When possible, the frequency of consumption of
that food was added to the original response for the pre-existing
category. If the original response was "Never consumed," then the
consumption frequency for the "Other food not listed" replaced the
original response. Foods that were reported using frequency units
were first converted to a common unit; the frequencies were summed
to produce whole number estimates. For example, if the reported
frequency for the category "Other vegetables" was once per day and
asparagus consumption once per week was reported for "other food
not listed," then the frequency for asparagus consumption was added
to the frequency of the "Other vegetables" category and
recalculated as a consumption of eight per week. When it was not
possible to recode a response, a determination was made about
whether a new category should be created based on the reported
frequency of the food or whether the food represented an important
source of a specific nutrient. The following eight new food groups
were defined:
01 Egg substitutes
02 Decaffeinated coffee and espresso
03 Decaffeinated/herbal tea
04 Sports drinks, fruit drinks (excluding juices but including
tamarind drinks), and popsicles
05 Water, including tap, mineral, spring, seltzer, soda
06 Soy products, including tofu, soy milk, soy ice cream, soy
cheese, soy hamburgers, soy hot dogs, soy flour, and textured
vegetable protein
07 Non-alcoholic beer/wine
08 Others not specified or not elsewhere classified, including
diet, breakfast, and nutrition drinks, pudding, condiments,
sour or whipped cream, granola bars, and gelatin
DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW SCHEDULE (DIS)
The mental health component of NHANES III included the depression
and mania modules from the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS)
originally developed for the National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH) Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) program. Trained
interviewers administered the NHANES III DIS questions in the
MEC, using automated data entry, as part of the MEC Youth
Questionnaire for examinees 15-16 years of age and as part of the
MEC Adult Questionnaire for examinees 17-39 years of age. The
data from the DIS permit diagnoses based on the third edition of
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-
III).
The final MEC examination weight (MTPFEX6) should be used for analysis
of the questionnaires and measurements administered in the MEC, as well
as for a combined analysis of measurements from the MEC examinations and
associated medical history questions from the household interview. The
household questionnaire data files include information on survey design
and basic demographic variables which may be linked to the examination
data file by using the unique survey participant identifier SEQN. For
more information on the use of sample weights in NHANES III data
analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
(U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The DIS is a complicated questionnaire with a number of parallel
series of questions and many skip instructions. The notes below
describe these question series and skip patterns, and analysts
are instructed to carefully read these notes in their entirety in
order to facilitate analysis of this data. The Plan and Operation of
the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94,
page 362, (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996b) contains a flow chart of the
probe questions and skips from the DIS.
All variable names in the DIS portion of the MEC interviews start
with the prefix MQP. The M indicates that it came from the MEC
interview, the Q indicates that the data transcend the boundaries
of separate adult (A) and youth (Y) interviews (sample persons
ranged from ages 15-39) and the P indicates the data came from
the primary interview.
Any sample person who was age 15 to 39 was eligible to receive
this section of the adult or youth MEC questionnaire. A sample
person who was not eligible to receive this section of the
questionnaire will have all blanks in this section. Note that
selected questions may be blank in the DIS section if the
question was not applicable for the sample person to answer
because of answers they had given to other questions. Also note
that many of the questions have combined the "Don't know" and
"No" category into a single response and this combination will
vary per question in the DIS section.
Approximately 3.7% (322/8773) of the NHANES III sample did not
have valid depression and mania sections of the questionnaire,
with an additional 18 or 0.2% missing all or part of one section
or the other. The major reasons for these missing data are that
respondents: 1) ran out of time, 2) felt the material was too
sensitive, usually because they were using an interpreter, 3) had
comprehension problems due to cognitive impairment, 4) primary
language was not English or Spanish, or 5) refused to answer or
were not asked critical questions. All of the questions for
these sample persons were coded "Blank but applicable."
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4845 Language used to conduct the DIS See note
MQPDLANG portion of the interview. There was no
computerized version of the MEC Youth
Questionnaire in Spanish. It was only
given on hard copy. Therefore,
MQPDLANG=4 only if (DMAETHNR >= 3 and
MQPDLANG=3 and MQPHCFLG=1) OR specific
comment made that indicates the
interview was given in Spanish.
6439 1 English Adult
1242 2 Spanish Adult
736 3 English Youth
32 4 Spanish Youth
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4846 Completeness of depression data See note
MQPDPFLG
5840 1 Lifetime symptoms answered,
insufficient number positive to
answer clustering questions
1318 2 Sufficient lifetime symptoms
present but do not cluster in
spells of sufficient duration
1277 3 Sufficient lifetime symptoms
present and cluster in spells of
sufficient duration, but may or may
not meet criteria for diagnosis.
14 4 Sufficient lifetime symptoms
present but no information
available if cluster in spells of
sufficient duration - missing
diagnosis
324 5 No information available, but
should have been collected -
missing diagnosis
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4847 Completeness of mania data See note
MQPMNFLG
7548 1 Lifetime symptoms answered,
insufficient number positive to ask
clustering questions
582 2 Sufficient lifetime symptoms
present but do not cluster in
spells of sufficient duration
317 3 Sufficient lifetime symptoms
present and cluster in spells of
sufficient duration, but may or may
not meet criteria for diagnosis.
326 5 No information available, but
should have been collected -
missing diagnosis
22538 Blank
4848 Interview given on hard copy, not See note
MQPHCFLG computerized (only affects availability
of responses to probe questions)
222 1 Yes
8227 2 No
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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The following variables refer to
questions on the data collection
instruments documented in Ref. No. 1,
pages 329-337 and 352-362. Variables
MQPG01- MQPG20W and MQPG41L-MQPG49W
cover the questions asked in the
depression and mania sections,
respectively.
4849 Flag that indicates persons who should See note
MQPG01 have received the DIS portion of the
MEC interview. Those absent are those
who completed at least one module of the
MEC interview, were between 15 and 39
years old, and did not complete any part
of the DIS portion of the MEC interview.
(See the depression (MQPDPFLG) and mania
(MQPMNFLG) section flags for more
detailed information).
8449 1 Present
324 2 Absent
22538 Blank
4850 In your lifetime, have you ever had two
MQPG02 weeks or more during which you felt sad,
blue, depressed, or when you lost all
interest and pleasure in things that you
usually cared about or enjoyed?
3396 1 Yes
5053 2 No/Don't know
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4851 Have you had two years or more in your
MQPG03 life when you felt depressed or sad
almost all the time, even if you felt
OK sometimes?
997 1 Yes
7452 2 No/Don't know
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4852 (If 'yes' in MQP0G3): Did you tell a
MQPG04 doctor about MQPG03 symptom?
328 1 Yes
669 2 No/Don't know
324 8 Blank but applicable
29990 Blank
4853-4854 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG05L weeks or longer when you lost your
appetite?
1120 01 Yes
7066 02 No/Don't know
70 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
193 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4855 (If 'yes' in MQPG05L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG0501 doctor about MQPG05L symptom?
425 1 Yes
927 2 No/Don't know
355 8 Blank but applicable
29604 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4856-4857 Have you ever lost weight without trying See note
MQPG06L to - as much as two pounds a week for
several weeks?
1466 01 Yes
6542 02 No/Don't know
103 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
338 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4858 (If 'yes' in MQPG06L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG0601 doctor about MQPG06L symptom?
573 1 Yes
1299 2 No/Don't know
358 8 Blank but applicable
29081 Blank
4859-4860 Have you ever had a period when your See note
MQPG07L eating increased so much that you gained
as much as two pounds a week for several
weeks?
1860 01 Yes
6362 02 No/Don't know
117 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
110 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4861 (If 'yes' in MQPG07L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG0701 doctor about MQPG07L symptom?
347 1 Yes
1708 2 No/Don't know
356 8 Blank but applicable
28900 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4862 Count of yes responses (1's) for See note
MQPDGP1L appetite group:
Lost appetite (MQPG05L)
Lost weight (MQPG06L)
Gained weight (MQPG07L)
5170 0
2305 1
781 2
193 3
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4863-4864 Have you ever had a period of two weeks See note
MQPG08L or more when you had trouble falling
asleep, staying asleep, or with waking
up too early?
1959 01 Yes
6262 02 No/Don't know
74 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
154 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4865 (If 'yes' in MQPG08L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG0801 doctor about MQPG08L symptom?
499 1 Yes
1645 2 No/Don't know
367 8 Blank but applicable
28800 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4866-4867 Have you ever had a period of two weeks See note
MQPG09L or longer when you were sleeping too
much?
1189 01 Yes
6935 02 No/Don't know
107 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
216 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4868 (If 'yes' in MQPG09L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG0901 doctor about MQPG09L symptom?
298 1 Yes
1188 2 No/Don't know
349 8 Blank but applicable
29476 Blank
4869 Count of yes responses (1's) for sleep See note
MQPDGP2L group:
Insomnia (MQPG08L)
Hypersomnia (MQPG09L)
5768 0
2214 1
467 2
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4870-4871 Has there ever been a period lasting two See note
MQPG10L weeks or more when you felt tired out
all the time?
2012 01 Yes
5859 02 No/Don't know
85 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
493 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4872 (If 'yes' in MQPG10L: Did you tell a See note
MQPG1001 doctor about MQPG10L symptom?
790 1 Yes
1754 2 No/Don't know
370 8 Blank but applicable
28397 Blank
4873 Count of yes responses (1's) to tired See note
MQPDGP3L out group: (MQPG10L)
6437 0
2012 1
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4874-4875 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG11L weeks or more when you talked or moved
more slowly than is normal for you?
487 01 Yes
7668 02 No/Don't know
48 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
246 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4876 (If 'yes' in MQPG11L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG1101 doctor about MQPG11L symptom?
258 1 Yes
505 2 No/Don't know
342 8 Blank but applicable
30206 Blank
4877-4878 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG12L weeks or more when you had to be moving
all the time-- that is, you couldn't sit
still and paced up and down?
711 01 Yes
7649 02 No/Don't know
62 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
27 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4879 (If 'yes' in MQPG12L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG1201 doctor about MQPG12L symptom?
122 1 Yes
671 2 No/Don't know
331 8 Blank but applicable
30187 Blank
4880 Count of yes responses (1's) for slow/ See note
MQPDGP4L restless group:
Retarded (MQPG11L)
Restless (MQPG12L)
7384 0
932 1
133 2
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4881-4882 Was there ever a period of several weeks See note
MQPG13L when your interest in sex was a lot less
than usual?
391 01 Yes
6320 02 No/Don't know
39 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
80 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
19 05 No interest ever
1596 06 Yes, but wasn't bothered
328 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4883 (If 'yes' in MQPG13L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG1301 doctor about MQPG13L symptom?
207 1 Yes
1881 2 No/Don't know
342 8 Blank but applicable
28881 Blank
4884 (If 'no' in MQPG1301): Did you tell any See note
MQPG1302 other professional about MQPG13L
symptom?
60 1 Yes
1821 2 No/Don't know
346 8 Blank but applicable
29084 Blank
4885 (If 'no' in MQPG1302): Did you take See note
MQPG1303 medication for MQPG13L symptom more than
once?
3 1 Yes
1818 2 No/Don't know
346 8 Blank but applicable
29144 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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4886 (If 'no' in MQPG1303): Did MQPG13L See note
MQPG1304 symptom interfere with your life or
activities a lot?
230 1 Yes
1587 2 No/Don't know
346 8 Blank but applicable
29148 Blank
4887 Count of yes responses (1's) to sexual See note
MQPDGP5L disinterest group: (MQPG13L)
8058 0
391 1
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4888-4889 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG14L weeks or more when you felt worthless,
sinful, or guilty?
1495 01 Yes
6954 02 No/Don't know
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4890 Count of yes responses (1's) to guilt/ See note
MQPDGP6L worthless group: (MQPG14L)
6954 0
1495 1
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4891-4892 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG15L weeks or more when you had a lot more
trouble concentrating than is normal for
you?
1723 01 Yes
6546 02 No/Don't know
79 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
100 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
325 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4893 (If 'yes' in MQPG15L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG1501 doctor about MQPG15L symptom?
252 1 Yes
1614 2 No/Don't know
360 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29084 Blank
4894-4895 Have you ever had a period of two weeks See note
MQPG16L or more when your thoughts came much
slower than usual or seemed mixed up?
758 01 Yes
7528 02 No/Don't know
95 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
68 04 Only due to physical illness or
injury
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4896 (If 'yes' in MQPG16L): Did you tell a See note
MQPG1601 doctor about MQPG16L symptom?
172 1 Yes
726 2 No/Don't know
347 8 Blank but applicable
30066 Blank
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4897 Count of yes responses (1's) to trouble See note
MQPDGP7L thinking group:
Trouble concentrating (MQPG15L)
Thoughts slow or mixed up
(MQPG16L)
6482 0
1453 1
514 2
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4898-4899 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG17L weeks or more when you thought a lot
about death--either your own, someone
else's, or death in general?
2342 01 Yes
6107 02 No/Don't know
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4900-4901 Has there ever been a period of two See note
MQPG18L weeks or more when you felt like you
wanted to die?
893 01 Yes
7555 02 No/Don't know
325 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4902-4903 Have you ever felt so low you thought See note
MQPG19L of committing suicide?
1396 01 Yes
7051 02 No/Don't know
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4904-4905 Have you ever attempted suicide? See note
MQPG20L
464 01 Yes
7983 02 No/Don't know
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4906 Count of yes responses (1's) to death See note
MQPDGP8L group:
Thought of death (MQPG17L)
Wish to die (MQPG18L)
Suicide thoughts (MQPG19L)
Suicide attempt (MQPG20L)
5406 0
1820 1
611 2
395 3
217 4
324 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4907 Check Item: Refer to MQPG02 and See note
MQPG21 MQPDGP1L-MQPDGP8L
1926 1 If Yes (1) coded in 3 or more of
the 8 groups of symptoms (1 <=
MQPDGP1L-MQPDGP8L <=4) and Yes (1)
coded in G2, then go to G22
683 2 If Yes (1) coded in 3 or more of
the 8 groups of symptoms (1 <=
MQPDGP1L-MQPDGP8L <=4) and No (2)
coded in G2, then go to G24
5840 3 If Yes (1) coded in 2 or fewer of
the 8 groups of symptoms (1 <=
MQPDGP1L-MQPDGP8L <=4), then skip
to mania section (G41)
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4908 (If '1' in MQPG21): You said you've had See note
MQPG22 a period of feeling (depressed/sad/ blue
/OWN EQUIVALENT) and also said you've
had some other problems like (List all
1's in MQPG05L-MQPG20L). Has there ever
been a time when the feelings of
depression and some of these other
problems occurred together, that is,
within the same month?
1361 1 Yes
555 2 No
334 8 Blank but applicable
29061 Blank
4909 (If 'no' in MQPG22): So there's never See note
MQPG23 been a period when you felt sad, blue,
or depressed at the same time you were
having some of these other problems?
461 1 Yes, never been a period
94 2 No, has been a period
334 8 Blank but applicable
30422 Blank
4910 (If '2' in MQPG21): You said you have See note
MQPG24 had periods when (List all 1's in
MQPG05L- MQPG20L). Was there ever a
time when several of these problems
occurred together, that is, within the
same month?
266 1 Yes
413 2 No
328 8 Blank but applicable
30304 Blank
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4911 (If 'yes' in MQPG24): When you were See note
MQPG25 having some of these problems, at about
the same time were you feeling okay, or
were you feeling low, gloomy, blue or
uninterested in everything?
81 1 Okay
184 2 Low, gloomy, blue, uninterested
328 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30717 Blank
4912-4915 (If 'yes' in MQPG22 or 'no, has been a See note
MQPG26 period' in MQPG23 or 'low' in MQPG25):
What's the longest spell you've ever had
when you felt blue and had several of
these other problems at the same time?
1265 0002-0780 weeks
8 0988 Whole life
362 7777 Less than 2 weeks
338 8888 Blank but applicable
4 9999 Don't know
29334 Blank
4916-4918 (If '2-988' in MQPG26): Now I'd like to
MQPG27 ask about spells when you felt both
(depressed/OWN EQUIVALENT) and had some
of these other problems like (List 2 or
3 items coded 'yes'(1) in MQPG05L-
MQPG20L). In your lifetime, how many
spells like that have you had that
lasted two weeks or more?
1233 001-090 spells
15 096 96 or more spells
338 888 Blank but applicable
29 999 Don't know
29696 Blank
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4919 (If '1-96' in MQPG27): Did you tell a
MQPG28 doctor about (that spell/any of those
spells)?
377 1 Yes
899 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29696 Blank
4920 (If 'no' in MQPG28): Did you tell any
MQPG29 other professional about (it/any of
them)?
165 1 Yes
735 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
30073 Blank
4921 (If 'no' in MQPG29): Did you take
MQPG30 medicine more than once because of (that
spell/any of those spells)?
44 1 Yes
691 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
30238 Blank
4922 (If 'no' in MQPG30): Did (that
MQPG31 spell/those spells) interfere with your
life or activities a lot?
457 1 Yes
234 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
30282 Blank
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4923-4924 (If 'yes' in any of MQPG28-MQPG30 or any
MQPG32 answer in MQPG31): How old were you
the first time you had a spell for two
weeks or more where you felt sad and had
some of these other problems such as
(List 2 or 3 items coded 'yes'(1) in
MQPG05L-MQPG20L)?
1277 02-39 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
29696 Blank
4925 (If '2-39' in MQPG32): Did (that
MQPG33 spell/any of those spells) occur just
after someone close to you died? (If
volunteers began more than 2 months
after death, mark 'no')
475 1 Yes
802 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
29696 Blank
4926 (If 'yes' in MQPG33): Have you had any
MQPG34 spell of (depression/OWN EQUIVALENT)
along with these other problems such as
(List 2 or 3 items coded 'yes' (1) in
MQPG05L-MQPG20L) at times when it wasn't
due to a death?
179 1 Only due to death
296 2 Other times or not due to death
338 8 Blank but applicable
30498 Blank
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4927 (If 'no' in MQPG33 or '1-2' in MQPG34):
MQPG35 Are you in one of these spells of
feeling low or disinterested and having
some of these other problems now?
358 1 Yes
919 2 No
338 8 Blank but applicable
29696 Blank
4928 (If 'no' in MQPG35): When did your
MQPG36 last spell like that end? (Code most
recent time possible)
58 1 Within last 2 weeks
67 2 Within last month
211 3 Within last 6 months
138 4 Within last year
445 5 More than 1 year ago
338 8 Blank but applicable
30054 Blank
4929-4930 (If 'more than 1 year ago' in MQPG36):
MQPG37 How old were you then?
445 07-38 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30528 Blank
4931 Check Item (Refer to MQPG26-MQPG27).
MQPG38
763 1 If more than 1 spell in G27, then
go to G39
71 2 If 1 spell in G27 which was 52
weeks or more in G26, then go to
G39
413 3 If 1 spell in G27 which was less
than 52 weeks in G26, then go to
G40
368 8 Blank but applicable
29696 Blank
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4932-4933 (If '1' in MQPG38): Now I'd like to
MQPG39 know about the time when you were
feeling (depressed/OWN EQUIVALENT) for
at least 2 weeks and had the largest
number of these other problems at the
same time. How old were you at that
time? (IF CAN'T CHOOSE: Then pick one
bad spell).
(If '3' in MQPG38 or '2-39' in MQPG39):
During the spell of (depression/OWN
EQUIVALENT) which of these other
problems did you have? For instance,
during that spell (when you were (AGE in
MQPG39) years old) (BEGINNING WITH WORDS
IN BRACKETS, READ EACH QUESTION CODED
'yes' (1) in MQPG05L-MQPG20L)
864 02-39 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30109 Blank
4934 (If 'yes' in MQPG5): Did you lose your See note
MQPG05W appetite?
492 1 Yes
57 2 No/Don't know
328 8 Blank but applicable
30434 Blank
4935 (If 'yes' in MQPG06L): Did you lose See note
MQPG06W weight without trying to - as much as
two pounds a week for several weeks or
as much as 10 pounds altogether?
365 1 Yes
129 2 No/Don't know
333 8 Blank but applicable
30484 Blank
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4936 (If 'yes' in MQPG07L): Did your eating See note
MQPG07W increase so much that you gained as much
as two pounds a week for several weeks
or 10 pounds altogether?
227 1 Yes
289 2 No/Don't know
327 8 Blank but applicable
30468 Blank
4937 (If 'yes' in MQPG08L): Did you have See note
MQPG08W trouble falling asleep, staying asleep,
or with waking up too early?
701 1 Yes
73 2 No/Don't know
335 8 Blank but applicable
30202 Blank
4938 (If 'yes' in MQPG09L): Were you sleeping See note
MQPG09W too much?
268 1 Yes
173 2 No/Don't know
328 8 Blank but applicable
30542 Blank
4939 (If 'yes' in MQPG10L): Did you feel See note
MQPG10W tired out all the time?
600 1 Yes
136 2 No/Don't know
329 8 Blank but applicable
30246 Blank
4940 (If 'yes' in MQPG11L): Did you talk or See note
MQPG11W move more slowly than is normal for you?
192 1 Yes
55 2 No/Don't know
328 8 Blank but applicable
30736 Blank
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4941 (If 'yes' in MQPG12L): Did you have to See note
MQPG12W be moving all the time-- that is, you
couldn't sit still and paced up and down?
218 1 Yes
95 2 No/Don't know
329 8 Blank but applicable
30669 Blank
4942 (If 'yes' in MQPG13L): Was your interest See note
MQPG13W in sex a lot less than usual?
178 1 Yes
35 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30772 Blank
4943 (If 'yes' in MQPG14L): Did you feel See note
MQPG14W worthless, sinful, or guilty?
717 1 Yes
71 2 No/Don't know
331 8 Blank but applicable
30192 Blank
4944 (If 'yes' in MQPG15L): Did you have a See note
MQPG15W lot more trouble concentrating than is
normal for you?
734 1 Yes
87 2 No/Don't know
335 8 Blank but applicable
30155 Blank
4945 (If 'yes' in MQPG16L): Did your thoughts See note
MQPG16W come much slower than usual or seem
mixed up?
344 1 Yes
44 2 No/Don't know
330 8 Blank but applicable
30593 Blank
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4946 (If 'yes' in MQPG17L): Did you think a See note
MQPG17W lot about death--either your own,
someone else's, or death in general?
694 1 Yes
133 2 No/Don't know
330 8 Blank but applicable
30154 Blank
4947 (If 'yes' in MQPG18L): Did you feel like See note
MQPG18W you wanted to die?
462 1 Yes
68 2 No/Don't know
327 8 Blank but applicable
30454 Blank
4948 (If 'yes' in MQPG19L): Did you feel so See note
MQPG19W low you thought of committing suicide?
474 1 Yes
154 2 No/Don't know
329 8 Blank but applicable
30354 Blank
4949 (If 'yes' in MQPG20L): Did you attempt See note
MQPG20W suicide?
133 1 Yes
100 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30752 Blank
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4950-4951 Has there ever been a period of one week See note
MQPG41L or more when you were so happy or
excited or high that you got into
trouble, or your family or friends
worried about it, or a doctor said you
were manic?
271 01 Yes
8100 02 No/Don't know
76 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4952-4953 Has there ever been a period of a week See note
MQPG42L or more when you were so much more
active than usual that you or your
family or friends were concerned about
it?
464 01 Yes
7923 02 No/Don't know
60 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4954-4955 Has there ever been a period of a week See note
MQPG43L or more when you went on spending
sprees- spending so much money that it
caused you or your family some financial
trouble?
560 01 Yes
7805 02 No/Don't know
82 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4956-4957 Have you ever had a period of a week or See note
MQPG44L more when your interest in sex was so
much stronger than is typical for you
that you wanted to have sex a lot more
frequently than is normal for you or
with people you normally wouldn't be
interested in?
1180 01 Yes
7212 02 No/Don't know
52 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
329 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4958-4959 Has there ever been a period of a week See note
MQPG45L or more when you talked so fast that
people said they couldn't understand
you?
679 01 Yes
7724 02 No/Don't know
44 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4960-4961 Have you ever had a period of a week or See note
MQPG46L more when thoughts raced through your
head so fast that you couldn't keep
track of them?
809 01 Yes
7560 02 No/Don't know
78 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4962-4963 Have you ever had a period of a week or See note
MQPG47L more when you felt that you had a
special gift or special powers to do
things others couldn't do or that you
were a specially important person?
145 01 Yes
8296 02 No/Don't know
6 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4964 (If 'yes' to MQPG47L): Was extra sensory See note
MQPG47EX perception or something else given as an
example of a special gift or power?
103 1 Extra sensory perception (ESP)
96 2 Other
328 8 Blank but applicable
30784 Blank
4965-4966 Has there ever been a period of a week See note
MQPG48L or more when you hardly slept at all
but still didn't feel tired or sleepy?
1435 01 Yes
6909 02 No/Don't know
103 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4967-4968 Was there ever a period of a week or See note
MQPG49L more when you were easily distracted so
that any little interruption could get
you off the track?
1518 01 Yes
6848 02 No/Don't know
81 03 Only due to med/drugs/alcohol
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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4969 Check item. (Refer to MQPG41L-MQPG49L) See note
MQPG50 Mark first applicable box.
176 1 If 2 or more 'yes' (1) in G42-G49
and 'yes' (1) in G41, then go to
G51
723 2 If 3 or more 'yes' (1) in G42-G49
and 'no' (2) or 'due to med/drugs/
alcohol' (3) in G41, then go to G53
7548 3 If a) 2 'yes' (1) in G42-G49 and
'2' or '3' in G41 OR b) 0 or 1
'yes' (1) in G42-G49, then exit
mania section
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
4970 (If '1' in MQPG50): You said you've See note
MQPG51 had a period of feeling (very happy/
excited/manic/high/OWN EQUIVALENT/
irritable) and also said you've had some
problems like (List all 1's in MQPG42L-
MQPG49L). Has there ever been a time
when the feelings of being excited or
manic and some of these other feelings
or experiences occurred together-that
is, within the same month?
98 1 Yes
77 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30809 Blank
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4971 (If 'no' for MQPG51): So there's See note
MQPG52 never been a period when you felt very
excited or manic at the same time you
were having any of these other
experiences?
76 1 Yes, never been a period
1 2 No, has been a period
326 8 Blank but applicable
30908 Blank
4972 (If '2' in MQPG50): You said you had See note
MQPG53 times when (List all 1's in MQPG42L-
MQPG49L). Was there ever a time when
some of these feelings or experiences
occurred together-that is, within the
same month?
387 1 Yes
336 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30262 Blank
4973 (If yes in MQPG53): When you were See note
MQPG54 feeling that way, were you unusually
irritable or likely to fight or argue?
215 1 Yes
169 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
30598 Blank
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4974-4977 (If 'yes' in MQPG51 or 'never' in
MQPG55 MQPG52 or 'yes' in MQPG54): What's the
longest spell you've ever had when you
felt (very happy/excited/manic/high/OWN
EQUIVALENT/irritable) for at least a
week and had several of these other
experiences like (List 1's in MQPG42L-
MQPG49L)?
316 0001-0780 weeks
326 8888 Blank but applicable
1 9999 Don't know
30668 Blank
4978-4980 (If '1-780' in MQPG55): In your
MQPG56 lifetime, how many spells like that have
you had that lasted one week or more?
309 001-052 spells
6 096 96 or more spells
326 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
30668 Blank
4981 (If '1-96' in MQPG56): Did you tell a
MQPG57 doctor about (that spell/any of those
spells)?
34 1 Yes
283 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30668 Blank
4982 (If 'no' in MQPG57): Did you tell any
MQPG58 other professional about (it/any of
them)?
29 1 Yes
254 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30702 Blank
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4983 (If 'no' in MQPG58): Did you take
MQPG59 medicine more than once because of (that
spell/any of those spells)?
13 1 Yes
241 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30731 Blank
4984 (If 'no' in MQPG59): Did (that
MQPG60 spell/those spells) interfere with your
life or activities a lot?
109 1 Yes
132 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30744 Blank
4985-4986 (If 'yes' in any of MQPG57-MQPG59 or any
MQPG61 answer in MQPG60): How old were you the
first time you had a spell for one week
or more where you felt (very happy/
excited/manic/high/OWN EQUIVALENT/
irritable) and had some of these
experiences like (List 2 or 3 items
coded 'yes'(1) in MQPG42L-MQPG49L)?
316 01-39 years old
326 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
30668 Blank
4987 (If '1-39' in MQPG61): Are you in one
MQPG62 of these spells of feeling (very happy/
excited/manic/high/OWN EQUIVALENT/
irritable) and having some of these
experiences now?
92 1 Yes
225 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
30668 Blank
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4988 (If 'no' in MQPG62): How long ago did
MQPG63 your last period like that end? (Code
most recent time possible)
28 1 Within last 2 weeks
36 2 Within last month
68 3 Within last 6 months
36 4 Within last year
57 5 More than 1 year ago
326 8 Blank but applicable
30760 Blank
4989-4990 (If 'more than 1 year ago' in MQPG63):
MQPG64 How old were you then?
57 13-38 years old
326 88 Blank but applicable
30928 Blank
4991 Check Item: Refer to MQPG56.
MQPG65
73 1 If one spell in G56 then go to G67.
242 2 If more than one spell in G56, then
go to G66
328 8 Blank but applicable
30668 Blank
4992-4993 (If '2' in MQPG65): Now I'd like to know
MQPG66 about the time when you were feeling
(very happy/excited/manic/high/OWN
EQUIVALENT/irritable) and had the
largest number of these other
experiences at the same time. How old
were you at that time? (If you can't
choose, then pick one bad spell).
(If '1' in MQPG65 or '5-39' in MQPG66):
During the spell of being (very happy/
excited/manic/high/OWN EQUIVALENT/
irritable) which of these experiences
did you have? For instance, during that
spell (when you were (AGE in MQPG66)
years old) (BEGINNING WITH WORDS IN
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BRACKETS, READ EACH QUESTION CODED 'yes'
(1) in MQPG42L-MQPG49L)
243 05-39 years old
326 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
30741 Blank
4994 (If 'yes' in MQPG42L): Were you so much See note
MQPG42W more active than usual that you or your
family or friends were concerned about
it?
96 1 Yes
32 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30857 Blank
4995 (If 'yes' in MQPG43L): Did you go on See note
MQPG43W spending sprees - spending so much money
that it caused you or your family some
financial trouble?
83 1 Yes
30 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30872 Blank
4996 (If 'yes' in MQPG44L): At that time was See note
MQPG44W your interest in sex so much stronger
than is typical for you that you wanted
to have sex a lot more frequently than
is normal for you or with people you
normally wouldn't be interested in?
128 1 Yes
45 2 No/Don't know
327 8 Blank but applicable
30811 Blank
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4997 (If 'yes' in MQPG45L): Did you talk so See note
MQPG45W fast that people said they couldn't
understand you?
104 1 Yes
25 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30856 Blank
4998 (If 'yes' in MQPG46L): Did thoughts race See note
MQPG46W through your head so fast that you
couldn't keep track of them?
158 1 Yes
35 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30792 Blank
4999 (If 'yes' in MQPG47L): Did you feel that See note
MQPG47W you had a special gift or special powers
to do things others couldn't do or that
you were a specially important person?
23 1 Yes
8 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30954 Blank
5000 (If 'yes' in MQPG48L): Did you hardly See note
MQPG48W sleep at all but still didn't feel tired
or sleepy?
171 1 Yes
41 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30773 Blank
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5001 (If 'yes' in MQPG49L): Were you easily See note
MQPG49W distracted so that any little
interruption could get you off the
track?
218 1 Yes
25 2 No/Don't know
326 8 Blank but applicable
30742 Blank
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A scoring program was used to produce a
number of scored variables. The set for
depression are as follows:
5002 During worst episode of depression, how See note
MQPDGP1W many of the following symptoms occurred:
Lost appetite (MQPG05W); or
Lost weight (MQPG06W); or
Gained weight (MQPG07W) ?
7660 0
496 1
264 2
20 3
333 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5003 During worst episode of depression, how See note
MQPDGP2W many of the following symptoms occurred:
Insomnia (MQPG08W); or
Hypersomnia (MQPG09W) ?
7582 0
739 1
115 2
337 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5004 During worst episode of depression was See note
MQPDGP3W there fatigue (MQPG10W) ?
7844 0
600 1
329 8 All blank but applicable
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5005 During worst episode of depression, how See note
MQPDGP4W many of the following symptoms occurred:
Retarded (MQPG11W); or
Restless (MQPG12W) ?
8080 0
312 1
49 2
332 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5006 During worst episode of depression was See note
MQPDGP5W there sexual disinterest (MQPG13W) ?
8269 0
178 1
326 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5007 During worst episode of depression, was See note
MQPDGP6W there guilt (MQPG14W)?
7725 0
717 1
331 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5008 During worst episode of depression, how See note
MQPDGP7W many of the following symptoms occurred:
Trouble concentrating (MQPG15W); or
Thoughts slow or mixed up
(MQPG16W) ?
7638 0
522 1
278 2
335 8 All blank but applicable
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5009 During worst episode of depression, how See note
MQPDGP8W many of the following symptoms occurred:
Thought of death (MQPG17W); or
Wish to die (MQPG18W); or
Suicide thoughts (MQPG19W); or
Suicide attempt (MQPG20W) ?
7590 0
347 1
189 2
218 3
96 4
333 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5010-5011 The total number of positive groups, See note
MQPDGPSW i.e. MQPDGP1W to MQPDGP8W, in which at
least one symptom was positive (1's)
during the worst episode.
7164 00
37 01
165 02
335 03
263 04
241 05
131 06
67 07
32 08
338 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5012 The dysphoria indicator. This See note
MQPDYSFR corresponds to the "A" criterion in DSM-
III. (MQPG02 = 1 (Yes) or 2 weeks <=
MQPG26 (in weeks) <= whole life)
3505 1 Yes
4944 2 No
324 8 All blank but applicable
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5013-5014 The total number of positive symptoms See note
MQPDPSX1 in the worst episode. (MQPDPSX1 = SUM
of MQPDGP1W-MQPDGP8W + 1 (if
MQPDYSFR=1))
8435 00-17
338 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5015-5016 The lifetime DSM-III diagnosis of major See note
MQPDEP depressive episode.
- Criterion "A" is dysphoric mood
(MQPDYSFR = 1 (yes)).
- Criterion "B" is two or more weeks
of symptoms from at least four
groups (4 <= MQPDGPSW <= 8).
- The minimum severity requirement is
that these symptoms cause help
seeking or impairment (at least one
"yes" to MQPG28-MQPG31).
- Criterion "C" & "D" are not
assessed.
- Criterion "E" is only assessed by
the absence of grief as the cause
of depression (MQPG34 = 2, i.e.
depressed spells may be caused by
things other than death or never
because of death)
7701 01 No diagnosis of major depressive
episode (does not meet criteria)
64 02 Non-severe major depressive
episode, meet Criteria "A" and "B"
but not severity
586 03 Severe major depressive episode
(Criteria "A", "B", "E" and
severity)
67 04 Severe bereavement (Meets criteria
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"A" and "B", severity (i.e.
MQPDEP=3), but MQPG34=1 (i.e.,
depressed spells only due to death)
17 05 Non-severe bereavement (Meets
criteria "A" and "B" but not
severity (i.e. MQPDEP=2) and
MQPG34=1
338 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5017-5018 The age first depressive symptoms See note
MQPFDDP occurred (MQPG32) if ever met criteria
for any major depressive episode (2 <=
MQPDEP <= 5).
734 04-39 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30239 Blank
5019-5020 The age last depressive symptoms See note
MQPLDDP occurred (MQPG35 to MQPG37) if ever met
criteria for any major depressive
episode (2 <= MQPDEP <= 5).
214 10-38 years old
286 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
35 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
114 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
85 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
338 88 Blank but applicable
30239 Blank
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5021-5022 The total number of positive depression See note
MQPDPSX2 symptom GROUPS ever. This is not used
for diagnosis. This is the sum of any
group where MQPDGP1L to MQPDGP8L has at
least one positive symptom. The
dysphoria symptom (MQPDYSFR) is also
counted.
2183 00
1734 01
1321 02
943 03
792 04
555 05
427 06
278 07
162 08
54 09
324 88 All blank but applicable
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The set of scored variables for manic
episode are as follows:
5023 During worst episode of mania, were See note
MQPMNG1W there positive hyperactive (MQPG42W=1)
or hypersexual (MQPG44W=1) symptoms?
177 1 Yes
8269 2 No
327 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5024 During worst episode of mania, was See note
MQPMNG2W there a positive push of speech
(MQPG45W=1) symptom?
104 1 Yes
8343 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5025 During worst episode of mania, was See note
MQPMNG3W there a positive racing thoughts
(MQPG46W=1) symptom?
158 1 Yes
8289 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5026 During worst episode of mania, were See note
MQPMNG4W there special gifts or powers
(MQPG47W=1)?
23 1 Yes
8424 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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5027 During worst episode of mania, was See note
MQPMNG5W there a reduced need for sleep
(MQPG48W=1)?
171 1 Yes
8276 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5028 During worst episode of mania, was See note
MQPMNG6W there distractibility (MQPG49W=1)?
218 1 Yes
8229 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5029 During worst episode of mania, were See note
MQPMNG7W there spending sprees (MQPG43W=1)?
83 1 Yes
8364 2 No
326 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5030-5031 The total number of positive manic See note
MQPMNGSW symptom groups, i.e. groups MQPMNG1W to
MQPMNG7W, during the worst episode.
8136 00
29 01
77 02
109 03
63 04
27 05
5 06
1 07
326 88 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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5032 The DSM-III indicator for at least one See note
MQPEUFOR week euphoric or irritable. This
corresponds to the "A" criterion in DSM-
III.
7961 0 No
215 1 Irritable (MQPG54 = 1 (Yes))
271 2 Euphoric (MQPG41L = 1 (Yes))
326 8 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5033-5034 The total number of positive symptoms See note
MQPMNSX1 in the worst episode of mania. (MQPMNSX1
= MQPMNGSW + 1 if irritable or euphoric
for one week (1 <= MQPEUFOR <= 2)
7958 00
178 01
30 02
78 03
107 04
63 05
27 06
5 07
1 08
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5035-5036 The DSM-III diagnosis of a manic See note
MQPMANIA episode (This is NOT the diagnosis of
Bipolar Disorder).
- Criterion "A" and "B" (MQPEUFOR):
- The minimum severity requirement is
that these symptoms cause help
seeking or impairment (at least one
"yes" to MQPG57-MQPG60).
- Criterion "C", "D" and "E" are not
assessed.
8326 01 No diagnosis of manic episode (does
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not meet criteria)
44 02 Non-severe manic episode, meets
Criteria "A" and "B" but not
severity
77 03 Severe manic episode (Criteria "A",
"B" and severity)
326 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5037-5038 The age first manic symptoms occurred See note
MQPFDMN (MQPG61) if ever met criteria for any
manic episode (2 <= MQPMANIA <= 3).
121 01-39 years old
326 88 Blank but applicable
30864 Blank
5039-5040 The age last manic symptoms occurred See note
MQPLDMN (MQPG62 to MQPG64) if ever met criteria
for any manic episode (2 <= MQPMANIA <=
3).
19 15-37 years old
46 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
14 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
28 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
14 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
326 88 Blank but applicable
30864 Blank
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5041-5042 The total number of positive mania See note
MQPMNSX2 symptoms ever. This is NOT used for
diagnosis. For this count, questions
MQPG42L to MQPG49L are grouped into DSM-
III groups 1 to 7 and the number of
positive groups is counted. The
euphoria or irritability symptom (1 <=
MQPEUFOR <= 2) is also counted.
4821 00
1830 01
923 02
373 03
290 04
129 05
61 06
17 07
3 08
326 88 All blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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The set of scored variables for single
and recurrent episodes of major
depression are as follows:
5043-5044 The DSM-III diagnosis of single episode See note
MQPDEPSE of major depression:
- Single episode of major depression,
without bereavement.
- The diagnosis is NOT made if there
has ever been evidence of mania.
8249 01 No major depressive episode
diagnosed (MQPDEP=1) although there
could be severe or non-severe
bereavement (MQPDEP=4 or 5) or some
form of mania was diagnosed
(MQPMANIA=2 or 3).
19 02 Single episode (MQPG27=1) of major
depression without severity
(MQPDEP=2) and no manic episodes
(MQPMANIA=1)
159 03 Single episode (MQPG27=1) of severe
major depression (MQPDEP=3) and no
manic episodes (MQPMANIA=1)
346 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5045-5046 The age first depressive symptoms See note
MQPFDDSE occurred (MQPFDDP) if ever met criteria
for any single episode of major
depression (2 <= MQPDEPSE <= 3).
178 06-39 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30795 Blank
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5047-5048 The age last depressive symptoms See note
MQPLDDSE occurred (MQPLDDP) if ever met criteria
for any single episode of major
depression (2 <= MQPDEPSE <= 3).
75 14-38 years old
52 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
5 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
27 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
19 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
338 88 Blank but applicable
30795 Blank
5049-5050 The DSM-III diagnosis of recurrent major See note
MQPDEPRT depression, without bereavement.
- There must be more than one episode
of major depression, without
bereavement.
- The diagnosis is NOT made if there
has ever been evidence of mania.
8032 01 No recurrent major depressive
episode (MQPDEP=1) although there
could be severe or non-severe
bereavement (MQPDEP=4 or 5) or some
form of mania (MQPMANIA=2 or 3)
41 02 Recurrent episodes (2 <= MQPG27 <=
(whole life) or don't know how many
spells) of major depression without
severity (MQPDEP=2) and no manic
episodes (MQPMANIA=1)
362 03 Recurrent episodes (2 <= MQPG27 <=
(whole life) or don't know how many
spells) of major depression with
severity (MQPDEP=3) and no manic
episodes (MQPMANIA=1).
338 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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5051-5052 The age first depressive symptoms See note
MQPFDDRT occurred (MQPFDDP) if ever met criteria
for any recurrent episodes of major
depression (2 <= MQPDEPRT <= 3.
403 04-37 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30570 Blank
5053-5054 The age last depressive symptoms See note
MQPLDDRT occurred (MQPLDDP) if ever met criteria
for any recurrent episodes of major
depression (2 <= MQPDEPRT <= 3.
101 14-37 years old
169 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
24 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
61 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
48 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
338 88 Blank but applicable
30570 Blank
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The set of scored variables for
dysthymia are as follows:
5055 Two years or more of predominately See note
MQPDYSA depressive mood or loss of interest.
MQPDYSA encompasses DSM-III criteria
"A", "B", and "C", so either MQPG03=1
(Yes) or 104 weeks <= MQPG26 <= whole
life.
1003 1 Yes
7446 2 No
324 8 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
5056-5057 The DSM-III definition of Criterion D See note
MQPDYSD for dysthymic disorder contains 13
symptoms, at least three (3 <= MQPDYSD
<= 7) of which must be present during
the depressive periods in order to
qualify for a diagnosis. Only seven of
these 13 symptoms are approximated by
the following NHANES questions.
3157 00
2029 01
1260 02
863 03
533 04
355 05
194 06
58 07
324 88 All blank but applicable
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5058-5059 The DSM-III diagnosis of dysthymic See note
MQPDYSTH disorder.
- Criteria "A", "B" and "C" are
encompassed by the variable
MQPDYSA, i.e. MQPG03=1 (Yes) or 104
weeks <= MQPG26 <= whole life. (see
above).
- Criterion "D" requires 3 or more
symptoms (3 <= MQPDYSD <= 7).
- Criterion "E", absence of
psychosis, cannot be assessed.
- Criterion "F" is not assessed.
7837 01 No diagnosis of dysthymic disorder
(does not meet criteria)
335 02 Dysthymic disorder, meets Criteria
A, B, C, D but no depressive
episode (MQPDEP not equal 3)
277 03 Dysthymic disorder, meets Criteria
A, B, C, D and has depressive
episode (MQPDEP=3)
324 88 Blank but applicable
22538 Blank
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The set of scored variables for bipolar
disorder are as follows:
5060-5061 The DSM-III diagnosis of bipolar See note
MQPBIPOL disorder: the diagnosis is made only if
there has ever been a manic episode.
8324 01 No bipolar disorder was diagnosed
if there has never been a diagnosis
of manic episode.
47 02 Bipolar disorder if severity and
exclusion criteria are met for both
a manic and a depressive episode
(MQPMANIA=3 and MQPDEP=3).
30 03 Bipolar disorder if severity and
exclusion criteria are met for a
manic episode (MQPMANIA=3), but a
depressive episode is either absent
(MQPDEP=1, 4 or 5) or the diagnosis
is missing (MQPDEP=Blank or 88).
22 05 Bipolar disorder if no manic
episode met both severity and
exclusion criteria (MQPMANIA=2) and
a depressive episode is either
absent (MQPDEP=1, 4 or 5) or the
diagnosis is missing (MQPDEP=Blank
or 88).
22 06 Bipolar disorder if no manic
episode met both severity and
exclusion criteria (MQPMANIA=2) and
the depressive episodes may or may
not meet both severity and
exclusion criteria (MQPDEP=2 or 3)
328 88 Blank but applicable (when MQPMAINA
=Blank or 88)
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5062-5063 The age first manic symptoms occurred See note
MQPFDBI (MQPFDMN) when 2 <= MQPBIPOL <= 6 OR age
first depressive symptoms occurred
(MQPFDDP) if MQPBIPOL=2, 4 or 6 and 0
<= MQPFDDP <= MQPFDMN.
121 01-39 years old
325 88 Blank but applicable
30865 Blank
5064-5065 The age last manic symptoms occurred See note
MQPLDBI (MQPLDMN) when 2 <= MQPBIPOL <= 6 OR age
last depressive symptoms occurred
(MQPLDDP) if MQPBIPOL=2, 4 or 6 and
MQPLDDP >= 0 and MQPLDMN <= MQPLDDP <=
54.
16 15-37 years old
46 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
14 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
29 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
16 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
325 88 Blank but applicable
30865 Blank
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The set of scored variables for atypical
bipolar disorder are as follows:
5066-5067 The DSM-III diagnosis of atypical See note
MQPBIPII bipolar disorder or Bipolar type II
is only made if the respondent:
- Does not meet criteria for bipolar
disorder (MQPBIPOL=1).
- Does not meet criteria for mania
(MQPMANIA=1).
- Has major depression (MQPDEP=2 or
3).
- Has euphoria or irritability (1 <=
MQPEUFOR <= 2)
- Has some symptoms of mania (1 <=
MQPMNGSW <= 3)
8333 01 No atypical bipolar disorder if
there has ever been a diagnosis of
manic episode (2 <= MQPMANIA <= 3)
or bipolar disorder (2 <= MQPBIPOL
<= 6) and a major depressive
episode is absent or missing
(MQPDEP=1, 4, 5, 88 or Blank)
8 02 Non-severe atypical bipolar
disorder if a non-severe depressive
episode is present (MQPDEP=2) AND
the criteria for a manic episode is
not met (MQPMANIA=1) but euphoria
or irritability is present (1 <=
MQPEUFOR <= 2) and some manic
symptoms are present (1 <= MQPMNGSW
<= 3).
94 03 Severe atypical bipolar disorder if
a severe depressive episode is
present (MQPDEP=3) AND the criteria
for a manic episode is not met
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(MQPMANIA=1) but euphoria or
irritability is present (1 <=
MQPEUFOR <= 2) and some manic
symptoms are present (1 <= MQPMNGSW
<= 3).
338 88 Blank but applicable
This variable was coded Blank but
applicable if one of the following
is true:
1. MQPBIPII=1 and MQPDEP=(Blank or
88)
2. MQPBIPII=1 and MQPMANIA=(Blank
or 88) and MQPDEP=3
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5068-5069 The age first depressive symptoms See note
MQPFDBII occurred (MQPFDDP) if ever met criteria
for any atypical bipolar disorder (2 <=
MQPBIPII <= 3).
102 06-39 years old
338 88 Blank but applicable
30871 Blank
5070-5071 The age last depressive symptoms See note
MQPLDBII occurred (MQPLDDP) if ever met criteria
for any atypical bipolar disorder (2 <=
MQPBIPII <= 3).
23 14-35 years old
47 51 Last episode within last 2 weeks
5 52 Last episode 2 weeks to 1 month ago
14 53 Last episode 1 to 6 months ago
13 54 Last episode 6 months to 1 year ago
338 88 Blank but applicable
30871 Blank
NOTES
MQPDLANG: Language used to conduct DIS
MQPDLANG is the language in which the DIS portion of the
interview was conducted and it is exactly the same as
MQPLANG (the language of the MEC interview) except when a
comment indicated that the DIS portion of the interview had
been conducted in Spanish. There were 41 adults and 32
youth where this change was made in the study. Most
Hispanic youth spoke English fluently enough that a Spanish
translation was not necessary, therefore, no computerized
version of the youth interview was available in Spanish. It
was only given on hard copy. MQPDLANG was set to 4, Spanish
Youth, only if the variable DMAETHNR was greater than or
equal to 3 and MQPLANG was equal to 3, and the examination was
given on hard copy (MQPHCFLG=1) or a specific comment was
made that indicates the interview was given in Spanish.
MQPDPFLG, MQPMNFLG: Depression and mania completeness flags
When a code of "1" is given to the depression (MQPDPFLG) or
mania (MQPMNFLG) completeness flag, the respondent only
answered the lifetime symptom questions (16 for depression
and 9 for mania) and any appropriate probe questions. It
was then determined in MQPG21, a check item, that there were
not enough positive symptom groups to continue asking
questions (MQPG21=3 or MQPG50=3 for depression and mania,
respectively). The diagnosis of major depressive episode
(MQPDEP) or manic episode (MQPMANIA), respectively, is set
to "No."
When a code of "2" is given to the depression (MQPDPFLG) or mania
(MQPMNFLG) completeness flag, the respondent answered not only the
lifetime symptom questions (16 for depression and 9 for mania) and
any appropriate probe questions but also one or more of the
questions concerning clustering of the positive symptom groups.
These sample persons can skip out of the section at several
different points, but they never answer questions past MQPG26 or
MQPG55, respectively, and they cannot have a positive diagnosis for
major depressive episode (MQPDEP) or manic episode (MQPMANIA).
The diagnosis of major depressive episode or manic episode,
respectively, is set to "No."
When a code of "3" is given to the depression (MQPDPFLG)
or mania (MQPMNFLG) completeness flag, the respondent
answered not only the lifetime symptom questions (16 for
depression and 9 for mania) and any appropriate probe
questions but also all the questions concerning clustering
of the positive symptom groups and the worst episode. These
sample persons should have answers to all questions in their
respective sections and have the chance for a positive
diagnosis for major depressive episode (MQPDEP) or manic
episode (MQPMANIA). The diagnosis of major depressive
episode ranges from 1-5 and the diagnosis of manic episode
ranges from 1-3.
When a code of "4" is given, the lifetime symptoms were
completed and the sample person met criteria to continue
answering questions (MQPG21=1 or 2), but the remaining
section of questions needed to make a diagnosis were not
ascertained (blank, but applicable) or were all answered
"don't know." This is not the same as MQPG21=3 or
MQPDPFLG=1 where sample persons only answered the lifetime
symptom questions because they did not have enough positive
symptoms to qualify to answer the remaining questions.
When a code of "5" is given, the depression and/or mania
section should have been given, but was not, so all fields
are filled with 8's (blank but applicable).
Lastly, a blank in this field indicates the sample person
was not in the acceptable age range and was not eligible for
the depression or mania questions.
In short, the flags divide the data into five groups:
1. Lifetime symptoms answered, insufficient number positive to
ask clustering questions
2. Sufficient lifetime symptoms present but do not
cluster in spells of sufficient duration
3. Sufficient lifetime symptoms present and cluster
in spells of sufficient duration, and may or may
not meet criteria for positive diagnosis
4. Sufficient lifetime symptoms present but no
information available if cluster in spells of
sufficient duration - missing diagnosis
5. No information available, but should have been
collected - missing diagnosis
Blank values appear where the DIS not applicable.
MQPHCFLG: Hard copy flag
Although in almost all circumstances the DIS section of the
interview was given using the computerized version, there
were certain situations where a paper copy was used. This
would occur only when there was a computer failure or for
youth who required a Spanish version. These interviews are
considered valid, but responses to probe questions were not
recorded, and are therefore set to 8's (blank but
applicable).
MQPG0501-MQPG1301, MQPG05L-MQPG12L, MQPG1501-MQPG1601,
MQPG14L-MQPG20L: Lifetime symptoms of depression
The questionnaire inquires whether a symptom has occurred at
any time in life (G5-G20). Each of these DIS symptom
questions can take a value of "1-4." The value "2" means
the respondent said "No" or "Don't know." If the respondent
said "Yes," additional "probe" questions were asked. First,
the respondent was asked if they told a doctor about the
symptom. The answer to this probe question is included
after each respective lifetime symptom. When the interview
was given on hard copy (i.e., not by computer - See
MQPHCFLG, a flag for hard copy), no probe questions were
recorded so the probe questions are filled with 8's (blank
but applicable).
The respondent was then asked if the symptom was always due
to a physical illness or injury (this included pregnancy).
If the respondent said "Yes," then a "4" was coded. If the
respondent said "No," then he/she was next asked whether the
symptom always occurred when he/she used medicine, alcohol,
or drugs. If the respondent said "Yes," then a "3" was
coded. If the respondent said "No," then a "1" was coded.
A value of "1" indicates that the possibility of this being
a symptom of a mental disorder cannot be ruled out.
Additional probes were asked for G13. (See notes for
MQPG1302-MQPG1304.)
As a word of caution, in the Spanish version of question G8,
"Have you ever had a period of two weeks or more when you
had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or with waking
up too early?," the phrase used for "falling asleep" really
meant "staying asleep" rather than what was intended. Still
another phrase was used for the part of the question
"staying asleep." Consequently, "staying asleep" was well
covered and "falling asleep" was not. There is no way to
tell to what extent this affected the number of positive
responses.
MQPDGP1L-MQPDGP8L: Summary questions
The lifetime depressive symptom questions (G5-G20) are
arranged in eight groups, each of which approximates one of
the diagnostic criteria in Section B of the definition of a
major depressive episode from the American Psychiatric
Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Third
Edition (DSM-III).
MQPDGP1L- MQPDGP8L are the eight summary variables which
indicate the number of positive (1's) lifetime symptoms in
each of the respective groups.
MQPG13L, MQPG1302-MQPG1304: Decreased interest in sex
If the respondent answered "Yes" to the initial question
(G13: decreased interest in sex), a series of additional
questions was asked (MQPG1302- MQPG1304). If the respondent
answered "No" to all three questions, then a code "6" (yes,
but wasn't bothered) was entered for G13, indicating that
the symptom was below the diagnostic threshold. If the
respondent answered "Yes" to any one of these three
additional questions, then the normal "probe" questions were
asked, leading to an assignment of values 1, 3, 4, that is,
whether the symptom was always due to physical illness or
injury or medicine, alcohol, or drugs; any remaining parts
of MQPG1302-MQPG1304 were skipped after a "Yes" response to
any one of the probes.
If the respondent volunteered that he/she had never been
interested in sex, the value "5" (no interest ever) was
coded.
MQPG21-MQPG25: Depression module decision points
Item G21 asks the interviewer whether three or more summary
groups of the possible eight had at least one "Yes" response
coded. If there were fewer than three, all the remaining
DIS depression questions were skipped and the interviewer
moved to the mania questions (G41-G49).
If a respondent had three or more DSM-III symptoms during
his/her life (G21), the interviewer asked one of two
parallel series of questions to determine whether questions
pertaining to the worst depressive episode should be asked.
The series of questions are explained below:
Series A, Questions G22, G23, and G26: G21 was coded "1" if
there were three or more depressive symptoms and the
respondent answered "Yes" to the initial question (G2) about
two weeks or more of feeling sad, blue, or depressed. The
respondent was then asked G22 about having these problems
cluster in time, in the same month. If the answer was
"Yes," G26 was asked. If the response to G22 was "No"
(meaning the problems did not cluster in the same month),
then a second question about temporal clustering was asked
(G23). If the respondent again denied having problems
cluster ("Yes, never been a period"), the remaining
depression questions were skipped and the interviewer moved
on to the mania questions. If the respondent said "No, has
been a period" to G23, then G26 was asked.
Series B Questions G24, G25, and G26: G21 was coded "2" if
there were three or more depressive symptoms and the
respondent answered "No" to the initial question (G2) about
ever having had two weeks or more of feeling sad, blue, or
depressed. G24 was then asked to determine if several of
the depressive symptoms (G5-G20) were clustered together in
the same month. If the answer to this was "No," then the
remaining DIS depression questions were skipped and the
interviewer moved on to the mania questions. If the answer
was "Yes" then G25 was asked, which elicits symptoms of
"masked depression." If the respondent indicated that
he/she felt "low, gloomy, blue, or uninterested" then he/she
was asked G26. If the respondent indicated that he/she felt
"okay," the remaining DIS depression questions were skipped
and the interviewer moved on to the mania questions.
MQPG05W-MQPG20W: Worst episode depressive symptoms
These questions ask about symptoms during the worst episode
identified in G40. Each of the questions about a worst
depressive episode is parallel to one of the lifetime
depression questions: for example, MQPG05L asks "has there
ever been a period of two weeks or longer when you lost your
appetite?" The corresponding worst episode question,
MQPG05W, asks, "Did you lose your appetite?" The worst
episode question (in this example, MQPG05W) was only asked
if the corresponding lifetime question (in this example,
MQPG05L) was coded "1." The worst episode question was
coded "Yes" or "No," indicating the presence or absence of
the symptom during the worst depressive episode. A
diagnosis of major depressive episode was based on the
symptoms during the worst depressive episode
(MQPG05W-MQPG20W) which are transformed into eight DSM-III
symptom groups (MQPDGP1W-MQPDGP8W), and is not based on the
lifetime depressive symptoms (MQPG05L-MQPG20L).
MQPG41L-MQPG49L: Lifetime symptoms of mania
The questionnaire inquires about whether a symptom has
occurred at any time in life (G41-G49). Each of these
(DIS) symptom questions can take a value of "1-3." The
value "2" means the respondent said "No" or "don't know."
If the respondent said "Yes," two additional "probe"
questions were asked. The respondent was asked whether the
symptom ever occurred when he/she used medicine, alcohol, or
drugs. If the respondent said "Yes," then he/she was next
asked whether the symptom always occurred when he/she used
medicine, alcohol, or drugs. If the respondent said "Yes,"
then a "3" was coded. If the respondent said "No" to
either question, than a "1" was coded. A value of "1"
indicates that the possibility of this being a symptom of a
mental disorder cannot be ruled out. When the interview was
given on hard copy (i.e., not by computer - See MQPHCFLG, a
flag for hard copy), responses to probe questions were not
recorded so the probe questions are filled with 8's (blank
but applicable).
MQPG47EX: Examples of special gift or power
If the respondent answered "Yes" to G47L, possessing a
special gift or power, they were asked for an example.
Since a high percentage of the examples given had to do with
extra sensory perception (ESP), it was decided to code these
examples into two categories, ESP and other. There were not
enough examples with similar characteristics to code any
other group.
The query regarding special gifts or powers is intended to
elicit reports of beliefs about the self which are psychotic
in nature. If the example did not meet this precept, the
symptom (MQPG47L) was coded "No" and the example deleted.
MQPG50-MQPG54: Mania module decision points
Item G50 asks the interviewer whether two or more lifetime
symptoms of the possible eight (MQPG42L- MQPG49L) had at
least one response of "1" coded. If there was a "Yes"
response of one or less lifetime symptoms, all the remaining
mania questions were skipped and the interviewer moved to
the next section. The remaining DIS questions were coded as
blank.
If a respondent had two or more DSM-III symptoms during
his/her life, the interviewer asked one of three parallel
series of questions to determine whether questions
pertaining to the worst episode of mania should be asked or
possibly skipped to the next section. The three series are
explained below:
Series A, Questions G51, G52, and G55: G50 was coded "1" if
there were two or more symptoms of mania and the respondent
answered "Yes" to the initial question (G41) about one week
or more of feeling high or manic. The respondent was then
asked G51 about having these problems cluster in time, in
the same month. If the answer was "Yes," G55 was asked. If
the response to G51 was "No" (meaning the problems did not
cluster in the same month), then a second question about
temporal clustering was asked (G52). If the respondent
again denied having problems cluster ("Yes, never been a
period"), the remaining mania questions were skipped and the
interviewer moved on to the next section. If the respondent
said "No, has been a period" to G52, G55 was asked.
Series B, Questions G53-G55: G50 was coded "2" if there
were three or more symptoms of mania and the respondent
answered "No" or "Always due to medication/drugs/alcohol" to
the initial question (G41) about ever having had one week or
more of feeling high or manic. G53 was then asked to
determine if several of the depressive symptoms (G42-G49)
were clustered together in the same month. If the answer to
this was "No," then the remaining DIS mania questions were
skipped and the interviewer moved on to the next section.
If the answer was "Yes" then G54 was asked, which elicits
symptoms of irritable mood. If the respondent indicated
that he/she felt "unusually irritable or likely to fight or
argue" then he/she was asked G55. If the respondent
indicated that he/she never felt irritable, the remaining
DIS mania questions were skipped and the interviewer moved
on to the next section.
Series C: G50 was coded "3" if: 1) there were only two
symptoms of mania coded "1" and the respondent answered "No"
or "Always due to medication/drugs/alcohol" to the initial
question (G41) about ever having had one week or more of
feeling high or manic, i.e., responses "2" or "3;" or,
2)there was only one or less symptoms of mania coded "1."
With these combinations, the remaining DIS mania questions
were skipped and the interviewer moved on to the next
section.
MQPG42W-MQPG49W: Worst episode symptoms of mania
These questions ask about symptoms during the worst episode
of mania identified in G66. Each of the questions about a
worst episode of mania is parallel to one of the lifetime
mania questions: for example, MQPG42L asks "has there ever
been a period of a week or more when you were so much more
active than usual that you or your family or friends were
concerned about it?" The corresponding worst episode
question, MQPG42W, asks, "Were you so much more active than
usual that you or your family or friends were concerned
about it?" The worst episode question (in this example,
MQPG42W) was only asked if the corresponding lifetime
question (in this example, MQPG42L) was coded "1." The
worst episode question was coded "Yes" or "No," indicating
the presence or absence of the symptom during the worst
episode of mania. A diagnosis of manic episode was based
on the symptoms during the worst episode of mania MQPG42W-
MQPG49W) which were transformed into seven DSM-III symptom
groups (MQPMNG1W-MQPMNG7W), and is not based on the lifetime
symptoms of mania (MQPG42L- MQPG49L).
MQPDGP1W-MQPDGP8W, MQPDYSFR, MQPDEP: The diagnostic variable
"MQPDEP"
The variable MQPDEP indicates the diagnosis of major
depressive episode which is based on Criteria A and B of the
DSM-III definition of major depressive episode. Criteria C
and D were not assessed, and E was only assessed for
bereavement. The minimum severity requirement is that these
symptoms cause help-seeking or subjective impairment (at
least one "Yes" to G28-G31).
Criterion A for the diagnosis of major depressive episode in
DSM- III calls for "dysphoric mood or loss of interest or
pleasure in all or almost all usual activities and
pastimes." If the respondent said "Yes" to the initial
depression question (G2), or if there were at least two
weeks of dysphoria combined with some other problems (G26),
then the person was said to have "dysphoria," and was
considered to have met Criterion A for the diagnosis of
major depressive episode (MQPDYSFR=1).
The DSM-III definition of Criterion B for major depressive
episode contains eight symptoms, at least four (4 <=MQPDGPSW
<= 8) of which must be present during a depressive episode
in order to qualify for a diagnosis. These eight symptoms
are approximated by the following NHANES III questions
(Note that the DSM-III Symptoms are given in the order that
they are asked in the DIS, rather than the order in the
DSM-III Manual):
DSM-III Symptom NHANES III Questions
1. Appetite or weight change G05W, G06W, or G07W
2. Insomnia or hypersomnia G08W or G09W
3. Loss or energy, fatigue G10W
4. Agitation or retardation G11W or G12W
5. Loss of interest in sex G13W
6. Feeling worthless or guilty G14W
7. Trouble thinking, concentrating G15W or G16W
8. Thoughts of death or suicide G17W, G18W, G19W, or
G20W
MQPDGP1W-MQPDGP8W give the number of positive items per
group for the eight corresponding groups above.
Criterion "E" is only assessed by the absence of
uncomplicated bereavement as the cause of depression, i.e.,
depressed spells were never due to the death of someone
close to the respondent or they may have been caused by
things other than death (MQPG34 = 2).
The variable MQPDEP can take seven values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Major depressive episode without severity
3 Major depressive episode with severity
4 Severe bereavement
5 Non-severe bereavement
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPDEP = 1. No major depressive episode was diagnosed if
the respondent answered sufficient questions so that
Criteria A and B could be determined and did not qualify for
a diagnosis of major depressive episode or bereavement (as
defined below).
MQPDEP = 2. Major depressive episode without severity was
diagnosed if Criteria A, B and E were met but without
severity (all no's for G28-G31).
MQPDEP = 3. Major depressive episode with severity was
diagnosed if Criteria A, B, and E were met plus severity (at
least one "Yes" to G28-G31).
MQPDEP = 4. Severe bereavement meets Criteria A and B plus
severity (i.e., MQPDEP=3), but depressed spells ONLY due to
death of someone close (MQPG34=1).
MQPDEP = 5. Non-severe bereavement meets Criteria A and B
but not severity (i.e., MQPDEP=2), but depressed spells ONLY
due to death of someone close (MQPG34=1).
MQPDEP = 88. The major depressive episode variable was
coded a "Blank but applicable" value if the respondent did
not answer sufficient questions so that Criteria A and B
could be determined. The respondent must answer the initial
depression question (MQPG02) and at least 11 of the lifetime
symptom questions (MQPG05L-MQPG20L) as well as the appropriate
worst episode symptom questions (MQPG05W-MQPG20W).
MQPDEP = Blank. The major depressive episode variable was
coded a "Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to
receive the depression questions.
MQPDPSX1-MQPDPSX2, MQPDGPSW: Total depressive symptom group
counts
The two variables MQPDGPSW and MQPDPSX2 report the total
number of positive depressive symptom groups in the worst
episode (sum of all groups where MQPDGP1W to MQPDGP8W
contained at least one positive symptom) and lifetime (sum
of all groups where MQPDGP1L to MQPDGP8L contained at least
one positive symptom), respectively. The latter also adds
dysphoria (MQPDYSFR=1). These variables range from 0-8 and
0-9, respectively. MQPDGPSW is used in determining the
diagnosis of major depressive episode and MQPDPSX2 is used
in the total symptom count.
The variable MQPDPSX1 reports the total number of positive
symptoms in the worst episode (sum of MQPDGP1W to MQPDGP8W)
plus dysphoria (MQPDYSFR=1) with a range of 0-17. (Note that
this variable is a sum of positive symptoms, not positive
symptom groups.)
MQPFDDP, MQPLDDP: Age of first and last depressive symptoms
The two variables MQPFDDP and MQPLDDP code the age of the
respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced depressive symptoms if he/she ever met criteria
for any major depressive episode (2 <= MQPDEP <= 5).
MQPFDDP uses the age in MQPG32 and MQPLDDP combine the age
and time frame information in MQPG35, MQPG36 and MQPG37.
MQPMNGP1-MQPNMGP7, MQPEUFOR, MQPMANIA: The diagnostic variable
"MQPMANIA"
The variable MQPMANIA indicates the diagnosis of manic
episode which is based on Criteria A and B of the DSM-III
definition of manic episode. Criteria C, D and E were not
assessed. The minimum severity requirement is that these
symptoms cause help-seeking or subjective impairment (at
least one "Yes" in MQPG57-MQPG60).
Criterion A for the diagnosis of manic episode in DSM-III
calls for "one or more distinct periods with a predominantly
elevated, expansive, or irritable mood." If the respondent
said "Yes" to the initial mania question (MQPG41L=1) then
the respondent was considered euphoric (MQPEUFOR=2). If the
respondent said "Yes" (1) to MQPG54 then the respondent was
considered irritable (MQPEUFOR=1).
The DSM-III definition of Criterion B for manic episode
requires a duration of at least one week during which, for
most of the time, at least three of the seven symptoms have
persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been
present to a significant degree. These seven symptoms are
approximated by the following NHANES III questions:
DSM-III Symptom NHANES III Questions
1. Hyperactivity/hypersexuality G42W or G44W
2. Pressure to keep talking G45W
3. Thoughts racing G46W
4. Inflated self-esteem e.g.,
special gifts or powers G47W
5. Decreased need for sleep G48W
6. Distractibility G49W
7. Excessive involvement in
activities that have a high
potential for painful
consequences which is not
recognized, e.g., buying sprees G43W
MQPMNG1W-MQPMNG7W give whether the symptom is present or not
for the seven corresponding groups above.
The variable MQPMANIA can take five values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Manic episode without severity
3 Manic episode with severity
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPMANIA = 1. No mania episode was diagnosed if the
respondent answered sufficient questions so that Criteria A
and B could be determined and did not qualify for a
diagnosis of manic episode.
MQPMANIA = 2. Manic episode without severity was diagnosed
if Criteria A and B were met but without severity (all no's
for MQPG57-MQPG60).
MQPMANIA = 3. Manic episode with severity was diagnosed if
Criteria A and B were met as well as severity (at least one
"Yes" for MQPG57-MQPG60).
MQPMANIA = 88. The manic episode variable was coded a
"Blank but applicable" value if the respondent did not
answer sufficient questions so that Criteria A and B could
be determined. The respondent must answer the initial mania
question (MQPG41), or the irritability question (MQPG54),
and at least 6 of the lifetime symptom questions
(MQPG41L-MQPG49L) as well as the appropriate worse episode
symptom questions (MQPG42W-MQPG49W).
MQPMANIA = Blank. The manic episode variable was coded a
"Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to receive the
mania questions.
MQPMNGSW, MQPMNSX1-MQPMNSX2: Total manic symptom group counts
The two variables MQPMNGSW and MQPMNSX2 code the total
number of positive manic symptom groups in the worst episode
(sum of groups MQPMNGP1 to MQPMNGP7 with a "Yes" response)
and during lifetime (questions MQPG42L to MQPG49L are
grouped into DSM-III groups 1 to 7 and the number of
positive groups is counted), respectively. The latter also
adds the euphoria or irritability symptom (1 <= MQPEUFOR <=
2). These variables range from 0-7 and 0-8, respectively.
MQPMNGSW is used in determining the diagnosis of manic
episode and MQPMNSX2 is used in the total symptom count.
The variable MQPMNSX1 reports the total number of positive
symptoms in the worst episode (sum of MQPMNGP1 to MQPMNGP8)
plus euphoria or irritable mood (1 <= MQPEUFOR <= 2) with a
range of 0-8. (Note that this variable is a sum of positive
symptoms, not positive symptom groups).
MQPFDMN, MQPLDMN: Age of first and last manic symptoms
The two variables MQPFDMN and MQPLDMN report the age of the
respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced manic symptoms if he/she ever met criteria for
any manic episode (2 <= MQPMANIA <= 3). MQPFDMN uses the
age in MQPG61 and MQPLDMN combines the age and time frame
information in MQPG62, MQPG63 and MQPG64.
MQPDEPSE: The diagnostic variable "MQPDEPSE"
The variable MQPDEPSE indicates the DSM-III diagnosis of
major depression, single episode, and is constructed using
MQPDEP and MQPMANIA. The diagnosis of major depression,
single episode is not made if the depression is the sole
result of severe or non-severe bereavement (MQPDEP= 4 or 5)
or if a manic episode is present (MQPMANIA= 2 or 3). There
must be only one episode of major depression.
The variable MQPDEPSE can take five values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Major depression, single episode without severity
3 Major depression, single episode with severity
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPDEPSE = 1. No major depressive episode was diagnosed
(MQPDEP=1) although there could be severe or non-severe
bereavement (MQPDEP=4 or 5) or some form of mania was
diagnosed (MQPMANIA=2 or 3).
MQPDEPSE = 2. A single episode (MQPG27=1) of major
depression without severity was diagnosed (MQPDEP=2) and no
manic episodes were present (MQPMANIA=1). MQPDEPSE = 3. A
single episode (MQPG27=1) of major depression with severity
was diagnosed (MQPDEP=3) and no manic episodes were present
(MQPMANIA=1).
MQPDEPSE = 88. The major depression, single episode
variable was coded "Blank but applicable" if one of the
following is true:
1. MQPDEPSE=1 and MQPBIPOL= (Blank or 88) and
MQPDEP= (Blank or 88)
2. MQPDEPSE=1 and MQPBIPOL= (Blank or 88) and MQPDEP=3
3. MQPDEPSE=1 and MQPBIPOL=1 and MQPDEP= (Blank or 88)
4. MQPDEPSE=1 and MQPBIPOL=1 and MQPDEP=3 and
MQPG27= (Blank, 888, or 999)
MQPDEPSE = Blank. The major depression, single episode
variable was coded a "Blank" if the sample person was not
eligible to receive the depression/mania questions.
MQPFDDSE, MQPLDDSE: Age of first and last depressive symptoms
associated with major depression, single episode
The two variables MQPFDDSE and MQPLDDSE code the age of the
respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced depressive symptoms if he/she ever met criteria
for a major depression, single episode which was not due
solely to bereavement (2 <= MQPDEPSE <= 3). MQPFDDSE uses
the age in MQPFDDP and MQPLDDSE uses the age in MQPLDDP.
MQPDEPRT: The diagnostic variable "MQPDEPRT"
The variable MQPDEPRT indicates the DSM-III diagnosis of
major depression, recurrent, and is constructed using MQPDEP
and MQPMANIA. The diagnosis of major depression, recurrent,
is not made if the depression is the sole result of severe
or non-severe bereavement (MQPDEP=4 or 5) or if a manic
episode is present (MQPMANIA= 2 or 3). There must be more
than one episode of major depression.
The variable MQPDEPRT can take five values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Major depression, recurrent without severity
3 Major depression, recurrent with severity
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPDEPRT = 1. No major depressive episode was diagnosed
(MQPDEP=1) although there could be severe or non-severe
bereavement (MQPDEP=4 or 5) or some form of mania was
diagnosed (MQPMANIA=2 or 3).
MQPDEPRT = 2. Recurrent episodes (2 <= MQPG27 <= (whole
life) or don't know how many spells) of major depression
without severity were diagnosed (MQPDEP=2) and no manic
episodes were present (MQPMANIA=1).
MQPDEPRT = 3. Recurrent episodes (2 <= MQPG27 <= (whole
life) or don't know how many spells) of major depression
with severity were diagnosed (MQPDEP=3) and no manic
episodes were present (MQPMANIA=1).
MQPDEPRT = 88. The major depression, recurrent variable was
coded "Blank but applicable" if one of the following is
true:
1. MQPDEPRT=1 and MQPBIPOL= (Blank or 88) and
MQPDEP= (Blank or 88)
2. MQPDEPRT=1 and MQPBIPOL= (Blank or 88) and MQPDEP=3
3. MQPDEPRT=1 and MQPBIPOL=1 and MQPDEP= (Blank or 88)
4. MQPDEPRT=1 and MQPBIPOL=1 and MQPDEP=3 and
MQPG27= (Blank, 888, or 999)
MQPDEPRT = Blank. The major depression, recurrent variable
was coded a "Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to
receive the depression/mania questions.
MQPFDDRT, MQPLDDRT: Age of first and last depressive symptoms
associated with major depression, recurrent
The two variables MQPFDDRT and MQPLDDRT report the age of
the respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced depressive symptoms if he/she ever met criteria
for major depression, recurrent, which was not due solely to
bereavement (2 <= MQPDEPRT <= 3). MQPFDDRT uses the age in
MQPFDDP and MQPLDDRT uses the age in MQPLDDP.
MQPDYSA, MQPDYSD, MQPDYSTH: The diagnostic variable "MQPDYSTH"
The variable MQPDYSTH indicates the diagnosis of dysthymic
disorder. The diagnosis of dysthymic disorder is based on
Criteria A through D of the DSM-III definition of dysthymic
disorder. Criteria E and F were not assessed. This
disorder differs from major depressive disorder in that
during the past two years, the individual has been bothered
most or all of the time by symptoms characteristic of the
depressive syndrome but that are not of sufficient severity
and duration to meet the criteria for a major depressive
episode.
Criteria A, B, and C of the DSM-III are encompassed in the
variable MQPDYSA. This requires two years or more of
predominately depressive mood or marked loss of interest or
pleasure in all, or almost all, usual activities and
pastimes (MQPG03=1 or 104 weeks <= MQPG26 <= whole life).
The DSM-III definition of Criterion D for dysthymic disorder
contains 13 symptoms, at least three (3 <= MQPDYSD <= 7) of
which must be present during the depressive periods in order
to qualify for a diagnosis. Seven of these symptoms are
covered by the following NHANES III questions.
DSM-III Symptom NHANES III Questions
1. Insomnia or hypersomnia G08L or G09L
2. Low energy, chronic tiredness G10L
3. Feeling inadequate/low self-
esteem G14L
5. Trouble thinking G15L or G16L
7. Less interest in pleasurable
activities G13L
10. Less active or talkative G11L or G12L
13. Recurrent thoughts of death
or suicide G17L or G18L or G19L
DSM-III symptoms not available in the NHANES III
4. Decreased effectiveness
6. Social withdrawal
8. Irritability
9. Lack of pleasure in rewards
11. Brooding about the past or self-pity
12. Crying spells
The variable MQPDYSTH can take five values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Dysthymic disorder with no major depressive
episode
3 Dysthymic disorder with major depressive episode
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPDYSTH = 1. No dysthymic disorder was diagnosed if the
respondent answered sufficient questions so that Criteria A
through D could be determined and did not qualify for a diagnosis
of dysthymic disorder.
MQPDYSTH = 2. Dysthymic disorder was diagnosed if the
respondent met Criteria A through D but did not have a diagnosis
of major depressive episode (MQPDEP not equal to 3).
MQPDYSTH = 3. Dysthymic disorder was diagnosed if the respondent
met Criteria A through D and had a diagnosis of major depressive
episode as well (MQPDEP = 3).
MQPDYSTH = 88. The dysthymic disorder variable was coded a
"Blank but applicable" value if the respondent did not
answer sufficient questions so that Criteria A through D
could be determined. The respondent must answer the initial
two year depression question MQPG03 or the length of spell
question MQPG26 and at least nine of the 12 lifetime symptom
questions listed above for Criterion D plus MQPG03.
MQPDYSTH = Blank. The dysthymic disorder variable was coded
a "Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to receive
the depression questions.
MQPBIPOL: The diagnostic variable "MQPBIPOL"
The variable MQPBIPOL indicates the DSM-III diagnosis of
bipolar disorder, and is constructed using MQPDEP and
MQPMANIA. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made only if
there has ever been a manic episode.
The variable MQPBIPOL can take eight values:
MQPBIPOL = 1. No bipolar disorder was diagnosed if there
has never been a diagnosis of manic episode.
MQPBIPOL = 2. Bipolar disorder is diagnosed if severity and
exclusion criteria are met for both a manic and a major
depressive episode (MQPMANIA=3 and MQPDEP=3).
MQPBIPOL = 3. Bipolar disorder is diagnosed if severity and
exclusion criteria are met for a manic episode (MQPMANIA=3),
but a major depressive episode is either absent (MQPDEP=1,
4 or 5) or the diagnosis is missing (MQPDEP=Blank or 88).
MQPBIPOL = 4. Bipolar disorder is diagnosed if severity and
exclusion criteria are met for a manic episode (MQPMANIA=3), but
not for a major depressive episode (MQPDEP=2).
MQPBIPOL = 5. Bipolar disorder is diagnosed if no manic
episode met both severity and exclusion criteria
(MQPMANIA=2) and a major depressive episode is either absent
(MQPDEP=1, 4 or 5) or the diagnosis is missing (MQPDEP=Blank
or 88).
MQPBIPOL = 6. Bipolar disorder is diagnosed if no manic
episode met both severity and exclusion criteria
(MQPMANIA=2) and the major depressive episodes may or may
not meet both severity and exclusion criteria (MQPDEP=2 or
3).
MQPBIPOL = 88. The bipolar disorder variable was coded a
"Blank but applicable" value if the diagnosis for manic
episode is missing (MQPMANIA=Blank or 88).
MQPBIPOL = Blank. The bipolar disorder variable was coded a
"Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to receive the
depression/mania questions.
MQPFDBI, MQPLDBI: Age of first and last manic symptoms
associated with bipolar disorder
The two variables MQPFDBI and MQPLDBI report the age of the
respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced manic symptoms if he/she ever met criteria for
any bipolar diagnosis (2 <= MQPBIPOL <= 6). MQPFDBI uses
age at first manic symptoms (MQPFDMN) when 2 <= MQPBIPOL <=
6 or age at first depressive symptoms (MQPFDDP) if
MQPBIPOL=2, 4 or 6 and 0 <= MQPFDDP <= MQPFDMN. MQPLDBI
uses age at last manic symptoms (MQPLDMN) when 2 <= MQPBIPOL
<= 6 or age at last depressive symptoms (MQPLDDP) if
MQPBIPOL=2, 4 or 6 and MQPLDDP >= 0 and MQPLDMN <= MGPLDDP
<= 54.
MQPBIPII: The diagnostic variable "MQPBIPII"
The variables MQPDEP and MQPMANIA report the DSM- III
syndromes of major depressive episode and manic episode,
respectively, and are used to construct various DSM-III
diagnoses. The variable MQPBIPII is the DSM-III diagnosis
of atypical bipolar disorder (bipolar disorder, type II).
The diagnosis of atypical bipolar disorder is made only if
the respondent:
1. Does not meet criteria for bipolar disorder
(MQPBIPOL=1)
2. Does not meet criteria for a manic episode (MQPMANIA=1)
3. Has a major depressive episode (MQPDEP=2 or 3)
4. Has euphoria or irritability (1 <= MQPEUFOR <= 2)
5. Has some symptoms of mania (1 <= MQPMNGSW <= 3)
The variable MQPBIPII can take five values:
1 No diagnosis
2 Atypical bipolar disorder without severity
3 Atypical bipolar disorder with severity
88 Blank but applicable
Blank
MQPBIPII = 1. No atypical bipolar disorder is diagnosed if
there has ever been a manic episode (2 <= MQPMANIA <= 3) or
bipolar disorder (2 <= MQPBIPOL <= 6) and a major depressive
episode is absent or missing (MQPDEP=1, 4, 5, 88, or Blank).
MQPBIPII = 2. Atypical bipolar disorder without severity is
diagnosed if a major depressive episode without severity is
present (MQPDEP=2) and the criteria for a manic episode is
not met (MQPMANIA=1) but euphoria or irritability is present
(1 <= MQPEUFOR <= 2) and some manic symptoms are present (1
<= MQPMNGSW <= 3).
MQPBIPII = 3. Atypical bipolar disorder with severity is
diagnosed if a major depressive episode with severity is
present (MQPDEP=3) and the criteria for a manic episode is
not met (MQPMANIA=1) but euphoria or irritability is present
(1 <= MQPEUFOR <= 2) and some manic symptoms are present (1
<= MQPMNGSW <= 3).
MQPBIPII = 88. The atypical bipolar disorder variable was
coded "Blank but applicable" if one of the following is
true:
MQPBIPII=1 and MQPDEP= (Blank or 88)
2. MQPBIPII=1 and MQPMANIA= (Blank or 88) and MQPDEP=3
MQPBIPII = Blank. The atypical bipolar disorder variable
was coded a "Blank" if the sample person was not eligible to
receive the depression/mania questions.
MQPFDBII, MQPLDBII: Age of first and last manic symptoms
associated with atypical bipolar disorder
The two variables MQPFDBII and MQPLDBII report the age of
the respondent the first and last time, respectively, he/she
experienced depressive symptoms if he/she ever met criteria
for any atypical bipolar disorder diagnosis (2 <= MQPBIPII<= 3).
MQPFDBII uses age at first depressive symptoms (MQPFDDP) and
MQPLDBII uses age at last depressive symptoms (MQPLDDP).
MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (Except DIS)
The MEC Adult Questionnaire was administered to all examinees aged 17
years and older in the mobile examination center (MEC). Conducted by
a trained interviewer in a private room to ensure confidentiality, the
automated questionnaire included sections on drug, alcohol, and
tobacco use, sexual experience, women's reproductive history, and
mental health. Because this questionnaire was administered in the
examination center, the MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should
be used for data analysis. For more information on the use of sample
weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic
and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Several portions of the MEC Adult Questionnaire were asked of
examinees within specific age groups, and others were specific to one
gender. For example, the cognitive-function section was administered
to examinees 60 years and older, and the birth control-use section was
administered only to women. Age and sex check items that were part
of the questionnaire have been retained in the documentation and can
be used to determine these subsets. One portion of the questionnaire
(Section G), the Diagnostic Interview Schedule, was edited and
documented separately (see Diagnostic Interview Schedule).
A modified MEC Adult Questionnaire was administered to adults 20 years
and older during the interview portion of the Home Examination. It
included sections on tobacco use, cognitive function, selected medical
conditions, reproductive health, and medicine, vitamin, and mineral
usage. Questions from the two interviews can be combined for
analysis; however, the analyst should be aware of slight differences
between the questionnaires. For example, the reproductive health
section of the interview administered in the Home Examination was
shorter, and skip patterns were not identical to those in the MEC
Adult Questionnaire. For analyses of combined data from the MEC Adult
and the Home Examination interviews, MEC+home examination weights
(WTPFHX6) should be used (see Home Examination, Interview).
Data processing and editing were performed for the consistency of
responses within the sections of the questionnaire. Notes have been
provided both for standardized and recoded variables and for variables
requiring additional explanation. The notes reference the questions, by
section and number, from the questionnaires which can be found in the
Plan and Operation of the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, 1988-1994 (NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION A. TOBACCO
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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First I would like to ask you a few
questions about tobacco use.
5072-5074 How many cigarettes have you
MAPA1 smoked in the past 5 days?
12423 000 None
4756 001-500
521 888 Blank but applicable
4 999 Don't know
13607 Blank
5075-5077 How many pipes have you smoked in the
MAPA2A past 5 days?
17083 000 None
100 001-125
521 888 Blank but applicable
13607 Blank
5078-5079 How many cigars have you smoked in the
MAPA2B past 5 days?
16960 00 None
223 01-50
520 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
13607 Blank
5080-5081 How many containers of chewing
MAPA3 tobacco or snuff have you used in the
past 5 days? (IF BOTH USED, ENTER
TOTAL NUMBER.)
16688 00 None
324 01-13
171 77 Less than 1 container
519 88 Blank but applicable
2 99 Don't know
13607 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION A. TOBACCO
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5082-5083 How many pieces of nicotine gum
MAPA4 have you chewed in the past 5 days?
(Nicotine gum is a sugar-free
flavored chewing gum prescribed by a
doctor to help people stop smoking or
chewing tobacco.)
17120 00 None
64 01-50
519 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
13607 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5084 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MAPB1 12402 1 Less than 60 years old (MAPC1)
5302 2 60 years or older
13607 Blank
Now I'm going to read you a short See note
story and when I'm through I'm going
to wait a few seconds and then ask
you to tell me as much as you can
remember.
The story is: SLOWLY
Three children were alone at home and
the house caught on fire. A brave
fireman managed to climb in a back
window and carry them to safety.
Aside from minor cuts and bruises,
all were well.
PAUSE FOR A FEW SECONDS
Please tell me the story.
(IDEAS PRESENT IN ANSWER)
5085 Three children
MAPB2A 4261 1 Yes, recalled detail
793 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5086 House on fire
MAPB2B 3900 1 Yes, recalled detail
1154 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION B. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5087 Fireman climbed in
MAPB2C 2785 1 Yes, recalled detail
2269 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5088 Children rescued
MAPB2D 3969 1 Yes, recalled detail
1085 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5089 Minor injuries
MAPB2E 2279 1 Yes, recalled detail
2775 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5090 Everyone well
MAPB2F 1453 1 Yes, recalled detail
3601 2 No, did not recall
248 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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Next are a few questions about
selected health problems and your
recent use of medicines, vitamins,
and minerals.
5091 Are you currently trying to lose
MAPC1 weight?
5506 1 Yes
11672 2 No
522 8 Blank but applicable
4 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
5092 Are you now or in the past
MAPC2 3 months have you been on treatment
for anemia, sometimes called "tired
blood" or "low blood"? (Include
diet, iron pills, iron shots,
transfusions as treatment.)
419 1 Yes
16727 2 No
523 8 Blank but applicable
35 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
5093-5094 How many colds, flu, diarrhea,
MAPC3 vomiting, pneumonia and ear
infections have you had in the past
4 weeks?
12521 00 None
4638 01-32
532 88 Blank but applicable
13 99 Don't know
13607 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5095-5096 How many times have you donated
MAPC4 blood in the past 12 months?
16289 00 None (MAPC6)
883 01-25
525 88 Blank but applicable
7 99 Don't know
13607 Blank
5097-5098 How long ago was your last blood
MAPC5 donation? (mos)
822 01-12
57 77 Less than one month ago
525 88 Blank but applicable
11 99 Don't know
29896 Blank
5099 Have you taken or used any
MAPC6 antihistamine medicines in the past
2 days? (Antihistamines are
medicines taken for symptoms like
sneezing and a runny or itchy nose.)
1262 1 Yes
15875 2 No
526 8 Blank but applicable
41 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
5100 Prescription medicines are medicines
MAPC7 that cannot be obtained without a
doctor's or a dentist's prescription.
Have you taken any prescription
medicines during the past 24 hours?
6181 1 Yes
10995 2 No
524 8 Blank but applicable
4 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION C. SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5101 Have you taken any vitamins or
MAPC8 minerals during the past 24 hours?
3653 1 Yes
13515 2 No
525 8 Blank but applicable
11 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION D. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART B
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5102 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MAPD1 12402 1 Less than 60 years (MAPE1)
5302 2 60 years or older
13607 Blank
Please recall the short story I
read you a few moments ago and tell
me as much as you can remember of
the story now.
(IDEAS PRESENT IN ANSWER)
5103 Three children
MAPD2A 3940 1 Yes, recalled detail
1107 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5104 House on fire
MAPD2B 3885 1 Yes, recalled detail
1162 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5105 Fireman climbed in
MAPD2C 2569 1 Yes, recalled detail
2478 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5106 Children rescued
MAPD2D 4069 1 Yes, recalled detail
978 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION D. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART B
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5107 Minor injuries
MAPD2E 2269 1 Yes, recalled detail
2778 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
5108 Everyone well
MAPD2F 1217 1 Yes, recalled detail
3830 2 No, did not recall
255 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION E. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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These next questions are about
drinking alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages include beer,
ale, wine, wine coolers, liquor such
as whiskey, gin, rum, or vodka, and
cocktails and mixed drinks containing
liquor.
5109 In your entire life, have you had at
MAPE1 least 12 drinks of any kind of
alcoholic beverage? Do not count
small tastes.
13787 1 Yes
3373 2 No (MAPE8)
543 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
13607 Blank
5110 In the past 12 months did you
MAPE2 have at least 12 drinks of any kind
of alcoholic beverage?
7690 1 Yes
6095 2 No (MAPE7)
545 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
16980 Blank
5111-5113 In the past 12 months, how many days See note
MAPE3S of the year did you drink any alcoholic
beverages?
7461 001-365
718 888 Blank but applicable
57 999 Don't know
23075 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION E. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5114-5116 On the average, on the days that
MAPE4 you drank alcohol, how many drinks
did you have a day? (By a drink, I
mean a 12-oz beer, a 4-oz glass of
wine, or an ounce of liquor.)
7635 001-090
572 888 Blank but applicable
29 999 Don't know
23075 Blank
5117-5119 In the past 12 months, how many days of See note
MAPE5S the year did you have 9 or more drinks
on a single day?
5305 000 None
2274 001-364
581 888 Blank but applicable
76 999 Don't know
23075 Blank
5120-5122 In the past 12 months, how many days of See note
MAPE6S the year did you have 5 or more drinks
on a single day? Include all types.
(Include the (NUMBER IN MAPE5S) days
you had 9 or more drinks.)
3345 000 None
4154 001-365
607 888 Blank but applicable
130 999 Don't know
23075 Blank
5123 Was there ever a time or times in
MAPE7 your life when you drank 5 or more
drinks of any kind of alcoholic
beverage almost every day?
2119 1 Yes
11650 2 No
548 8 Blank but applicable
14 9 Don't know
16980 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION E. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5124 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MAPE8 5302 1 60 years old or older (MAPF1)
12402 2 Less than 60 years old
13607 Blank
The next few questions are about your
experience with drugs.
5125 Have you ever used marijuana?
MAPE9 4550 1 Yes
7442 2 No (MAPE12)
409 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
18909 Blank
5126 About how many times in your
MAPE10 lifetime have you used marijuana?
952 1 1 or 2
1375 2 3 to 10
1132 3 11 to 99
1086 4 100 or more
412 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know
26351 Blank
5127-5128 During the past month, on how
MAPE11 many days did you use marijuana?
3555 00 None in past month
993 01-31
412 88 Blank but applicable
26351 Blank
5129 Have you ever used crack or
MAPE12 cocaine in any form?
1332 1 Yes
10658 2 No (MAPF1)
412 8 Blank but applicable
18909 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION E. ALCOHOL/DRUG USE
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5130 About how many times in your
MAPE13 lifetime have you used crack or
cocaine (in any form)?
349 1 1 or 2
424 2 3 to 10
370 3 11 to 99
189 4 100 or more
412 8 Blank but applicable
29567 Blank
5131-5132 During the past month, on how
MAPE14 many days did you use crack or
cocaine (in any form)?
1102 00 None in past month
230 01-30
412 88 Blank but applicable
29567 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5133 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE AND SEX
MAPF1 OF SP.
2587 1 Male 60 years old or older (MAPH1)
5719 2 Male less than 60 years old
(MAPF50)
9398 3 Female
13607 Blank
The next questions ask about your
periods or menstrual cycle and about
pregnancy history.
5134-5135 How old were you when your periods
MAPF2 or menstrual cycles started? (yrs)
1 00 Haven't started yet (MAPF49)
8944 08-24 (MAPF4)
281 88 Blank but applicable
172 99 Don't know
21913 Blank
5136 Were you younger than 10, 10 to
MAPF3 12, 13 to 15, or 16 or older?
1 1 Younger than 10
42 2 10 to 12
95 3 13 to 15
11 4 16 or older
281 8 Blank but applicable
23 9 Don't know
30858 Blank
5137 Have you ever been pregnant?
MAPF4 Please include miscarriages,
stillbirths, tubal pregnancies,
abortions, live births, and current
pregnancy.
7565 1 Yes
1557 2 No (MAPF21)
273 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know
21914 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5138-5139 How many times have you been
MAPF5 pregnant? Again, be sure to count
all your pregnancies whether they
ended in miscarriage, stillbirth,
tubal pregnancy, abortion, or live
birth. (Include current pregnancy.)
7563 01-22
2 99 Don't know
23746 Blank
5140-5141 What is the total number of live
MAPF6 births (live-born children) you have
had?
500 00 None (MAPF11)
1518 01 (MAPF8)
5546 02-22
1 99 Don't know
23746 Blank
5142-5143 How old were you at the time See note
MAPF7R of your first live birth? (yrs)
7046 12-48
3 88 Blank but applicable
16 99 Don't know
24246 Blank
5144-5145 How old were you at the time of
MAPF8 your last live birth? (yrs)
7031 13-56
5 88 Blank but applicable
29 99 Don't know
24246 Blank
5146 Did you breastfeed (your child/
MAPF9 any of your children)?
3911 1 Yes
3147 2 No (MAPF11)
5 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know
24246 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5147-5148 (Did you breastfeed your child/
MAPF10 how many of your children did you
breastfeed) for at least one month?
345 00 None
3560 01-17
5 88 Blank but applicable
8 99 Don't know
27393 Blank
5149 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MAPF11 3034 1 Female greater than 51 years
old (MAPF21)
188 2 Female 50-51 years old (MAPF14)
4343 3 Female less than 50 years
old
23746 Blank
5150 (MARK BOX IF KNOWN)
MAPF12 Are you now pregnant?
280 1 Yes
4005 2 No (MAPF14)
1 8 Blank but applicable
57 9 Don't know (MAPF14)
26968 Blank
5151 Pregnancy status recode See note
MAPF12R 338 1 Yes
5889 2 No
41 8 Blank but applicable
9 9 Don't know
25034 Blank
5152-5153 Which month of pregnancy are
MAPF13 you in?
277 01-09
1 88 Blank but applicable
3 99 Don't know
31030 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARK IF KNOWN. OTHERWISE ASK:
5154 (Besides this pregnancy) have you
MAPF14 been pregnant in the past 2 years?
170 1 Yes-current pregnancy only (MAPF16)
1105 2 Yes-excluding current if pregnant
now
3251 3 No-not pregnant in last 2 years
(MAPF19)
5 8 Blank but applicable
26780 Blank
5155 How many months ago did your
MAPF15 (last) pregnancy end?
201 1 Less than 4 months ago
142 2 4 months- less than 7 months ago
154 3 7 months- less than 10 months ago
163 4 10 - 12 months ago
424 5 13 - 24 months ago
21 8 Blank but applicable
30206 Blank
5156 Did you receive benefits from
MAPF16 WIC, that is, Women, Infants, and
Children program, in the past 12
months?
404 1 Yes
788 2 No (MAPF19)
81 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know (MAPF19)
30036 Blank
5157 Are you now receiving benefits
MAPF17 from the WIC program?
234 1 Yes
170 2 No
81 8 Blank but applicable
30826 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5158-5160 How many months (did you receive/have See note
MAPF18S you been receiving) benefits from the
WIC program?
402 001-180
81 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
30826 Blank
5161 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO MAPF6.
MAPF19 396 1 No live births (MAPF21)
4135 2 1 or more live births or
MAPF6=missing
26780 Blank
5162 Are you now breastfeeding a
MAPF20 child?
100 1 Yes
4033 2 No
1 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
27176 Blank
5163 Have you had a period in the
MAPF21 past 12 months?
5172 1 Yes
3952 2 No (MAPF23)
272 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know (MAPF23)
21914 Blank
5164-5165 About how long ago was your last
MAPF22 period?
668 01 Having it now (MAPF27)
3962 02 Less than 2 months ago (MAPF27)
173 03 2-3 month ago (MAPF25)
193 04 4-6 months ago (MAPF25)
118 05 7-9 months ago (MAPF25)
57 06 10-12 months ago (MAPF25)
273 88 Blank but applicable
25867 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5166-5168 About how old were you when you See note
MAPF23 had your last period? (yrs)
3614 013-090 (MAPF25)
286 888 Blank but applicable
326 999 Don't know
27085 Blank
5169-5170 Were you younger than 20, 20 to
MAPF24 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50
to 54, or 55 or older?
5 02 20 to 29
33 03 30 to 39
63 04 40 to 44
80 05 45 to 49
84 06 50 to 54
20 07 55 or older
283 88 Blank but applicable
44 99 Don't know
30699 Blank
IF SP IS CURRENTLY PREGNANT, GO
TO MAPF27. OTHERWISE ASK:
5171 Have you had a hysterectomy?
MAPF25 DEFINE IF NECESSARY: Has your
uterus/womb been removed?
1798 1 Yes
2399 2 No (MAPF27)
295 8 Blank but applicable
16 9 Don't know (MAPF27)
26803 Blank
5172-5174 How old were you when you had
MAPF26 your (hysterectomy/uterus/womb
removed)?
1748 017-080
318 888 Blank but applicable
27 999 Don't know
29218 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5175 Have you had one or both of your
MAPF27 ovaries removed (either when you had
your uterus removed or at another
time)?
1189 1 Yes
7755 2 No (MAPF30)
279 8 Blank but applicable
174 9 Don't know (MAPF30)
21914 Blank
5176 Were both ovaries removed or
MAPF28 only one?
451 1 One
727 2 Both
280 8 Blank but applicable
10 9 Don't know
29843 Blank
5177-5179 How old were you when you had
MAPF29 your (ovary/ovaries) removed? (yrs)
IF BOTH OVARIES REMOVED, ASK IF
REMOVED AT DIFFERENT AGES. RECORD
AGE WHEN SECOND OVARY REMOVED.
1176 015-079
279 888 Blank but applicable
13 999 Don't know
29843 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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Now I'm going to ask you about
your past and current use of female
hormone pills, including birth
control pills and estrogen pills.
5180 Have you ever taken birth control
MAPF30 pills for any reason?
4812 1 Yes
4301 2 No (MAPF34A - Phase 2 only)
279 8 Blank but applicable
5 9 Don't know
21914 Blank
5181-5182 How old were you when you began
MAPF31 taking birth control pills? (yrs)
4774 11-55
30 88 Blank but applicable
8 99 Don't know
26499 Blank
5183-5185 How many months ago did you stop taking See note
MAPF32S birth control pills or are you still
taking them?
834 000 Still taking now
3869 001-552
62 777 Less than one month
32 888 Blank but applicable
15 999 Don't know
26499 Blank
5186-5188 Not counting any time when you See note
MAPF33S stopped taking them for how many
months (have you taken/did you
take) birth control pills?
4623 001-360
141 777 Less than one month
33 888 Blank but applicable
15 999 Don't know
26499 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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IF MORE THAN ONE YEAR AGO IN MAPF32
GO TO MAPF34A. OTHERWISE SHOW ORAL
CONTRACEPTIVES CHART AND ASK:
5189-5191 Please look at this chart and show me See note
MAPF34R the brand of pills you (use/used).
1312 101-222
43 888 Blank but applicable
50 999 Don't know
29906 Blank
5192 MAPF30-MAPF32S CHECK ITEM USED IN SKIP
MAPF34CK PATTERNS
370 1 If MAPF32S = 0 (MAPF35)
1588 2 If MAPF30 = 2 and SPs age = 50
or older (MAPF35)
2273 3 Other
27080 Blank
5193 Have you ever had an implant under your
MAPF34A skin called NORPLANT to prevent pregnancy
(Phase 2)
39 1 Yes
2161 2 No (MAPF35)
72 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
29038 Blank
5194 Do you now have NORPLANT implanted under
MAPF34B your skin? (Phase 2)
34 1 Yes
5 2 No (MAPF35)
31272 Blank
5195-5196 How many months ago was NORPLANT See note
MAPF34CS implanted? (Phase 2)
33 03-48
1 77 Less than one month
31277 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5197 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO MAPF12, MAPF20,
MAPF35 MAPF22, AND MAPF25. MARK FIRST
APPLICABLE BOX.
280 1 Currently pregnant (MAPF49)
97 2 Currently breastfeeding (MAPF49)
4562 3 Period in past 2 months (MAPF49)
1802 4 Had hysterectomy (MAPF37)
2656 5 Other not included above
21914 Blank
5198 Have your periods presently
MAPF36 stopped due to radiation or
chemotherapy?
22 1 Yes
2316 2 No
297 8 Blank but applicable
21 9 Don't know
28655 Blank
5199 Have you ever taken estrogen
MAPF37 or female hormone pills by mouth
other than oral contraceptive
pills?
1227 1 Yes
2900 2 No (MAPF41)
278 8 Blank but applicable
53 9 Don't know (MAPF41)
26853 Blank
5200-5202 How old were you when you first
MAPF38 took the estrogen or female hormone
pills? (yrs)
1211 014-087
7 888 Blank but applicable
9 999 Don't know
30084 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5203-5206 How many months ago did you stop See note
MAPF39S taking estrogen or female hormone
pills or are you still taking them?
508 0000 Still taking
685 0001-0768
8 7777 Less than one month
9 8888 Blank but applicable
17 9999 Don't know
30084 Blank
5207-5208 Not counting any time when you See note
MAPF40 stopped taking them, for how many
years altogether have you taken
estrogen or female hormone pills?
852 01-50
351 77 Less than one year
8 88 Blank but applicable
16 99 Don't know
30084 Blank
5209 Have you ever taken or used
MAPF41 estrogen or female hormones in the
form of vaginal cream, suppository,
or injection?
349 1 Yes
3789 2 No (MAPF45)
282 8 Blank but applicable
38 9 Don't know (MAPF45)
26853 Blank
5210-5212 How old were you when you first
MAPF42 used female hormones in the form of
vaginal cream, suppository, or
injection? (yrs)
339 014-085
3 888 Blank but applicable
7 999 Don't know
30962 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5213-5216 How many months ago did you stop using See note
MAPF43S the vaginal cream suppository, or
injection or are you still using them?
88 0000 Still using
243 0001-0624
5 7777 Less than one month
1 8888 Blank but applicable
12 9999 Don't know
30962 Blank
5217-5218 Not counting any time when you See note
MAPF44 stopped using the vaginal cream
suppository, or injection, for how
many years altogether have you used
them?
187 01-37
149 77 Less than one year
1 88 Blank but applicable
12 99 Don't know
30962 Blank
5219 Have you ever used female hormones
MAPF45 in the form of patches that are
placed on the skin?
125 1 Yes
4038 2 No (MAPF49)
283 8 Blank but applicable
12 9 Don't know (MAPF49)
26853 Blank
5220-5222 How old were you when you first
MAPF46 used the hormone patches? (yrs)
123 024-076
1 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
31186 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5223-5225 How many months ago did you stop See note
MAPF47S using the hormone patches or are
you still using them?
39 000 Still using now
78 001-396
6 777 Less than one month
1 888 Blank but applicable
1 999 Don't know
31186 Blank
5226-5227 Not counting any time when you See note
MAPF48 stopped using the female hormone
patches, for how many years
altogether have you used them?
48 01-13
75 77 Less than one year
2 88 Blank but applicable
31186 Blank
5228 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SP.
MAPF49 2715 1 Female, 60 years or older (MAPH1)
6683 2 Female, less than 60 years
21913 Blank
In order to get a more complete picture
of the health of the population, we are
asking about sexual experience. Please
remember that your answers are strictly
confidential.
5229-5230 At what age did you first have sexual See note
MAPF50 intercourse? (yrs)
472 00 Has not had intercourse (MAPLANG)
11454 03-54
451 88 Blank but applicable
25 99 Don't know
18909 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5231-5234 With how many different partners See note
MAPF51 have you ever had sexual intercourse?
11298 0001-0989
6 0990 Greater than or equal to 990
464 8888 Blank but applicable
162 9999 Don't know
19381 Blank
5235 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO SEX OF SP
MAPF52 AND TO MAPF51. MARK FIRST APPLICABLE
BOX.
6408 1 Female, less than 60 years old
(MAPF56)
4944 2 Two or more partners, male less
than 60 years old (MAPF54R)
578 3 1 partner in MAPF51, male less than
60 years old
19381 Blank
5236 Was this partner female or male? See note
MAPF53 574 1 Female (MAPF56)
4 2 Male (MAPF56)
30733 Blank
5237-5240 How many partners have been female? See note
MAPF54R 19 0000 None (MAPF56)
4539 0001-0900
6 0990 Greater than or equal to 990
240 8888 Blank but applicable
140 9999 Don't know
26367 Blank
5241-5244 How many partners have been male?
MAPF55 4483 0000 None
79 0001-0896
240 8888 Blank but applicable
142 9999 Don't know
26367 Blank
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SECTION F. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5245-5247 With how many (different) partners
MAPF56 have you had sexual intercourse in
the past year?
1141 000 None
10312 001-100
452 888 Blank but applicable
25 999 Don't know
19381 Blank
5248 Has a doctor ever told you that you See note
MAPF57 had genital herpes?
242 1 Yes
11210 2 No
440 8 Blank but applicable
38 9 Don't know
19381 Blank
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MEC ADULT QUESTIONNAIRE (EXCEPT DIS)
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SECTION H. RESPONDENT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5249 CHECK ITEM. MARK ONE BOX.
MAPH1
MARK MAIN RESPONDENT. SPECIFY
RELATIONSHIP OF RESPONDENT TO SAMPLE
PERSON IF OTHER THAN SAMPLE PERSON.
14777 1 Sample person (MAPLANG)
8 2 Mother
1 3 Father
13 4 Spouse
133 5 Other specified
2772 8 Blank but applicable
13607 Blank
5250-5251 MARK MAIN RESPONDENT. SPECIFY
MAPH1OS RELATIONSHIP OF SAMPLE PERSON IF OTHER
THAN SAMPLE PERSON.
OTHER SPECIFY.
40 07 Child, including in-law, grandchild
5 08 Sibling
68 09 Translator-relation not specified
10 10 Caregiver
2 11 Family member not specified
4 12 Other relative
4 88 Blank but applicable
31178 Blank
5252 IF OTHER THAN SAMPLE PERSON, EXPLAIN
MAPH2 REASON FOR ACCEPTING PROXY RESPONDENT.
27 1 Physical impairment
29 2 Mental impairment
89 3 Language problem, no English or
Spanish
10 8 Blank but applicable
31156 Blank
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SECTION H. RESPONDENT
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5253 WAS SAMPLE PERSON PRESENT DURING ANY
MAPH3 PART OF THE INTERVIEW?
129 1 Yes
22 2 No
2776 8 Blank but applicable
28384 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5254 Instrument used for interview
MAPLANG 14881 1 Adult English
2348 2 Adult Spanish
14082 Blank
5255-5258 Interviewer number
MAPEXMNR 1279 4001
1119 4002
1586 4003
2734 4004
5956 4005
4521 4006
454 7002
22 7007
33 7073
13607 Blank
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NOTES
MAPB1: Age eligibility for cognitive function test
This test of affective memory (Albert, 1991), given to MEC
examinees 60 years and older, was also included as part of the
interview in the Home Examination.
MAPE3S: Number of days drank alcohol in past year
This variable was created from the two-part (quantity and unit)
question E3 using the conversion factors 52 weeks/year and 12
months/year.
MAPE5S: Number of days drank nine or more drinks of alcohol in
past year
This variable was created from the two-part (quantity and unit)
question E5 using the conversion factors 52 weeks/year and 12
months/year.
MAPE6S: Number of days drank five or more drinks of alcohol in
past year
This variable was created from the two-part (quantity and unit)
question E6 using the conversion factors 52 weeks/year and 12
months/year.
MAPF7R: Age at time of first live birth
Question F7 (age at time of first live birth) was only asked of
women who had more than one live birth. To prevent redundant
questions, women who had one live birth were only asked question
F8, "Age at the time of the last live birth." This variable,
MAPF7R, was created to include responses for women who had only
one live birth and women who had multiple births. For women who
had only one live birth, their responses to question F8 were coded
into MAPF7R. For women who had multiple births, their responses
to question F7 were coded into MAPF7R.
MAPF12R: Pregnancy status recode
This variable combines responses from self-reported pregnancy
status (F12) with the results of urine pregnancy test conducted
in the mobile examination center on women 20-49 years of age. If
either the self-report or the test result was positive, then
MAPF12R was coded yes. Otherwise, if either the self-report or
test result was negative, then MAPF12R was coded no. If the
self-report was don't know and the test result was either
inconclusive or blank but applicable, then MAPF12R was coded don't
know. If the self-report was blank but applicable and the test
result was inconclusive, then MAPF12R was also coded don't know.
Finally, if both responses were blank but applicable, then MAPF12R
was coded blank but applicable.
MAPF18S: Number of months received WIC benefits
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F18 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MAPF23: Age at last period
There were no comments or related responses that could be used to
clarify the responses for reported ages of last period that
appeared to be extreme. Analysts should review responses when
using this variable.
MAPF32S: Months since stopped taking birth control pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity and
unit) F32 using the conversion factor 12/months per year.
MAPF33S: Total number of months took birth control pills
This variable was derived from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F33 using the conversion factors 12 months/year.
Analysts should note that the reported length of time on birth
control pills may have exceeded the length of time that these
products were available in the U.S.
MAPF34R: Birth control pill codes
This variable was created to include a listing of all birth
control pills that were specified in question F34. It includes
both birth control pills that had original codes from the chart
that respondents were shown as well as those not included on the
chart but specified by the respondent. See the Appendix at the end
of this section for code listing.
MAPF34CS: Number of months since NORPLANT was implanted
This variable was derived from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F34C using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
Analysts should be aware that the reported length of time
NORPLANT was used may have exceeded the length of time that this
product was available in the U.S.
MAPF39S: Number of months since stopped taking estrogen pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F39 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MAPF40: Total years on estrogen pills
Analysts should be aware that the reported length of time for
estrogen pill use may have exceeded the length of time that these
products were available in the U.S.
MAPF43S: Number of months since stopped using estrogen cream,
suppository, or injection
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F43 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MAPF44: Total years used estrogen cream, suppository, or
injection
Reported length of time for use of these estrogen products may
have exceeded the length of time that they were available in the
U.S.
MAPF47S: Number of months since stopped using hormone patches
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) F47 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
MAPF48: Total years used female hormone patches
Reported length of time for use of hormone patches may have
exceeded the length of time that these products were available in
the U.S.
MAPF50: Age at first sexual intercourse
The question did not ask about first consensual sexual experience.
Therefore, responses of first intercourse at very young ages were
retained after reviewing comments made during the interview (e.g.,
reports of rape or incest).
MAPF51: Number of sexual partners
The value "990" represents reports of more than 990 sexual partners
as well as responses such as "too many to count."
MAPF53: Sex of sexual partners
This question was about sexual experience; it was not designed to
determine sexual preference.
MAPF54R: Number of partners that were female
If the response to this question was that all partners were female,
then this variable was recoded as the number of female partners
reported in F51.
MAPF57: Ever had genital herpes
In Phase 1, this question was asked, "Have you ever had genital
herpes?" In Phase 2, the question was changed to, "Has a doctor
ever told you that you had genital herpes?"
APPENDIX
MAPF34R: Oral contraceptive code list
0101 Brevicon 21
0102 Brevicon 28
0103 Demulen 1/35 21
0104 Demulen 1/35 28
0105 Demulen 1/50 21
0106 Demulen 1/50 28
0108 Levlen 21
0109 Levlen 28
0111 Loestrin 21 1/20
0112 Loestrin Fe 1.5/30
0113 Loestrin Fe 1/20
0114 Lo/ovral 21
0115 Lo/ovral 28
0116 Micronor
0117 Modicon 21
0118 Modicon 28
0119 Nordette 21
0120 Nordette 28
0121 Norinyl 1+35 21
0122 Norinyl 1+35 28
0124 Norinyl 1+50 28
0126 Norinyl 1+80 28
0128 Norlestrin 21 1/50
0129 Norlestrin 21 2.5/50
0130 Norlestrin 28 1/50
0131 Norlestrin fe 1/50
0132 Norlestrin fe 2.5/50
0134 Ort-nv 10/11 21
0135 Ort-nv 10/11 28
0136 Ort-nov 1/35 21
0137 Ort-nov 1/35 28
0138 Ort-nov 1/50 21
0139 Ort-nov 1/50 28
0141 Ort-nov 1/80 28
0142 Ortho-novum 2mg
0143 Ort-nov 7/7/7 21
0144 Ort-nov 7/7/7 28
0145 Ovcon 35 21
0146 Ovcon 35 28
0147 Ovcon 50 21
0148 Ovcon 50 28
0149 Ovral 21
0150 Ovral 28
0151 Ovrette
0152 Ovulen 21
0153 Ovulen 28
0154 Tri-levlen 21
0155 Tri-levlen 28
0156 Tri-norinyl 21
0157 Tri-norinyl 28
0158 Triphasil 21
0159 Triphasil 28
0201 Eugynon
0202 Genora
0203 Loestrin, NFS
0204 Microgynon
0205 Microgynon 21
0206 Neogynon 21
0207 Nordet
0208 Nordette
0209 Nordiol
0210 Norinyl, NFS
0211 Ortho novum 777, NFS
0212 Triquilar
0213 Desogen
0214 Microgam
0215 Ortho cyclen
0216 Ortho tri-cyclen
0217 Ortho-cept
0218 Ortho novum 1/35, NFS
0220 Secuentex 21
0221 Ortho novum, NFS
0222 Lo/orval, NFS
NFS = Not further specified
BONE DENSITOMETRY
Bone density of the proximal femur was measured on men and
non-pregnant women aged 20 years and over by a trained examiner in the
mobile examination center (MEC). Using dual energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DXA), areal bone density (bone mass per unit of
area scanned) was measured in five areas of the proximal femur.
These were the femoral neck, trochanter, intertrochanter, Ward's
Triangle, and total region.
Before the exam, screening questions were asked to determine
medical safety exclusions. Those excluded from testing were
examinees: who were females below age 60 for whom pregnancy test
results were positive or uncertain or for whom there was a
possibility of pregnancy; for whom both hips had been fractured
or broken previously; or who had hip pins or artificial hips.
Because these tests were administered in the mobile examination
center, the MEC examination sample weight (WTPFEX6) should be used
for data analysis. For more information on the use of sample
weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III
Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
A rigorous quality control program was used throughout the survey
to ensure data quality. Quality control (QC) of each individual DXA
instrument was monitored by scanning anthropomorphic phantoms on a
frequent basis (daily for spine phantom, weekly for hip phantom).
Comparability of the three DXA instruments was assessed by circulating
an additional spine phantom between mobile examination centers; this
"circulating spine phantom" was scanned once per stand. Every
anthropomorphic phantom scan was reviewed individually at the Mayo
Clinic, and results were plotted to compare with previous QC scan
results. All respondent scans also were reviewed individually at the
Mayo Clinic before being added to the database. For a detailed
description of the QC program and the results for Phase 1 of NHANES III,
see the reference by Wahner (1994). QC results for Phase 2 were similar
to those for Phase 1. Additional details about the bone density
procedure may be found in the references by Looker (1995) and Hologic
(1987).
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal
data consistency. Notes have been provided for variables
requiring additional explanation.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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BONE DENSITOMETRY
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INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5259-5263 Examiner number
BDPTECH 15098 01001-09018
1474 88888 Blank but applicable
14739 Blank
5264 Exclusion flag See note
BDPEXFLR 16416 0 No exclusion
157 1 Exclusion by protocol
14738 Blank
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BONE DENSITOMETRY
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SCAN RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5265 Scan was technically acceptable after See note
BDPSCAN review at the Mayo Clinic
14646 1 Acceptable scan
321 2 Rejected scan
1449 8 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5266 Hip side that was scanned See note
BDPSIDE 14501 1 Left hip
145 2 Right hip
1770 8 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5267-5270 Bone area of femur neck region
BDPFNARE (cm squared)
14646 2.06-7.75
1770 8888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5271-5275 Bone mineral content of femur neck
BDPFNBMC region (gm)
14646 00.79-11.58
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5276-5280 Bone mineral density of femur neck
BDPFNBMD region (gm/cm squared)
17 .000
14629 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5281-5285 Bone area of trochanter region
BDPTRARE (cm squared)
14646 05.35-21.71
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
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BONE DENSITOMETRY
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SCAN RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5286-5290 Bone mineral content of trochanter
BDPTRBMC region (gm)
14646 02.08-26.36
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5291-5295 Bone mineral density of trochanter
BDPTRBMD region (gm/cm squared)
7 .000
14639 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5296-5300 Bone area of intertrochanter region
BDPINARE (cm squared)
14646 009.7-39.45
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5301-5305 Bone mineral content of intertrochanter
BDPINBMC region (gm)
14646 05.19-60.74
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5306-5310 Bone mineral density of intertrochanter
BDPINBMD region (gm/cm squared)
28 .000
14618 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5311-5315 Bone area of Ward's triangle region See note
BDPWTARE (cm squared)
10 .000
14636 0.005-0.993
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
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BONE DENSITOMETRY
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SCAN RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5316-5320 Bone mineral content of Ward's triangle See note
BDPWTBMC region (gm)
86 .000
14560 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5321-5325 Bone mineral density of Ward's triangle See note
BDPWTBMD region (gm/cm squared)
4 .000
14642 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5326-5330 Bone area of total region (cm squared)
BDPTOARE 14646 20.41-60.84
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5331-5335 Bone mineral content of total region
BDPTOBMC (gm)
14646 08.95-89.27
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5336-5340 Bone mineral density of total region
BDPTOBMD (gm/cm squared)
40 .000
14606 0.001-0.999
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
5341-5345 K value for scan
BDPK 14646 0.174-0.295
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
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BONE DENSITOMETRY
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SCAN RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5346-5350 d0 value for scan
BDPD0 14646 086.8-136.6
1770 88888 Blank but applicable
14895 Blank
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NOTES
BDPEXFLR: Exclusion flag
This flag variable indicates whether or not the examinee was
ineligible to receive the bone densitometry procedure because of
known or possible pregnancy or because both right and left hips had
been fractured, pinned, or replaced with artificial hip joints in
the past.
BDPSCAN: Scan technically acceptable after review at the Mayo
Clinic
See 1994 reference by Wahner for rejection criteria.
BDPSIDE: Hip side that was scanned
The left hip was chosen as the default side for the bone density
scan because it was easier to scan this side given the position of
the DXA scanner in the bone density room. If the left hip had been
pinned or fractured previously or was artificial, the right hip was
scanned.
BDPWTARE, BDPWTBMC, BDPWTBMD: Bone mineral area, content, and density
of Ward's Triangle region
Phases 1 and 2 data for Ward's Triangle are not directly comparable
due to a change in the DXA software used to process the data. In
Phase 1, the location of Ward's Triangle was variable. The
computer algorithm actually searched a specific portion of the
femur neck and intertrochanter (2.7 cm x 3.5 cm) for the lowest
point of bone mass and then centered a fixed area box (10.5 mm x
10.5 mm)around this point. In Phase 2, however, the location was
fixed. The Ward's Triangle position was fixed at a mid-cervical
location rather than being the point of lowest bone mineral
density. Thus, users should be careful in interpreting observed
differences in Ward's Triangle data between Phases 1 and 2. In
addition, combining Ward's Triangle data from Phases 1 and 2 may
not be appropriate.
BDPWTBMC: Bone mineral content of Ward's Triangle
See note for BDPWTARE.
BDPWTBMD: Bone mineral density of Ward's Triangle
See note for BDPWTARE.
HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
The Home Examination interview was administered at the homes of
examinees aged 2-11 months and those aged 20 years and older who
were unable to travel to the mobile examination center (MEC). The
interview included sections similar to those found in other MEC
questionnaires: infant food frequency, cognitive function, selected
conditions/medicine, vitamin and mineral usage, tobacco use, and
reproductive health. Data from examinations conducted in the home
(body measurements, physical function, spirometry, and venipuncture)
have been included with the corresponding examination and laboratory
data; therefore, they have not been included here. Items from the MEC
Adult Questionnaire and the Home Examination interview can be combined
for analysis; however, there may be slight differences in the questions
the way in which they are administered. For example, the reproductive
health section in the interview during the Home Examination was shorter,
and the skip patterns were not the same. For analysis of the Home
Examination interview data alone or for combined MEC and Home
Examination questionnaire data, the MEC+home Examination weights
(WTPFHX6) should be used. Separate sample weights were not created for
the Home Examination. For more information on the use of sample weights
in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The interview during the Home Examination was brief in comparison to
those conducted in the MEC. Like the MEC questionnaires, certain
sections were asked only of specific age and gender groups. For
instance, reproductive health questions were asked only of females aged
20 years and older. Cognitive function questions were asked of
examinees age 60 years and older. Tobacco use was asked of examinees
aged 20-60 years. The infant food frequency was asked of a parent or
other adult in the household member for each child aged 2-11 months.
Data processing and editing were performed for the consistency of
responses within the sections of the questionnaire. Notes have been
provided for variables that were standardized or recoded or those that
require additional comments.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5351 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SAMPLE
HXPB1 PERSON.
457 1 20+ years (HXPD1)
35 2 Under 1 year
30819 Blank
Now I would like to ask whether or not
-- has eaten certain foods or drunk
certain beverages during the past month.
In the past month, did -- eat or drink
any of these foods or beverages?
Include baby foods as well as strained
and regular table foods.
5352 Cereal
HXPB2A 29 1 Yes
6 2 No
31276 Blank
5353 Fruit
HXPB2B 27 1 Yes
8 2 No
31276 Blank
5354 Yellow and orange vegetables
HXPB2C 26 1 Yes
9 2 No
31276 Blank
5355 Green vegetables
HXPB2D 23 1 Yes
12 2 No
31276 Blank
5356 Meat
HXPB2E 17 1 Yes
18 2 No
31276 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5357 Egg yolk or eggs
HXPB2F 15 1 Yes
20 2 No
31276 Blank
5358 Combination meat/vegetable dinners
HXPB2G 15 1 Yes
20 2 No
31276 Blank
5359 Yogurt, cottage cheese, and other
HXPB2H cheeses
13 1 Yes
22 2 No
31276 Blank
5360 Bread, rolls, crackers, and biscuits
HXPB2I 20 1 Yes
15 2 No
31276 Blank
5361 Desserts
HXPB2J 20 1 Yes
15 2 No
31276 Blank
5362 Breastmilk
HXPB2K 8 1 Yes
27 2 No
31276 Blank
5363 Formula
HXPB2L 28 1 Yes
7 2 No
31276 Blank
5364 Cow's milk/regular milk
HXPB2M 12 1 Yes
23 2 No
31276 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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INFANT FOOD FREQUENCY
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5365 Fruit juices such as apple juice and
HXPB2N orange juice
26 1 Yes
9 2 No
31276 Blank
5366 Drinks such as Kool-Aid, fruit punch,
HXPB2O and Hi-C
6 1 Yes (HXPLANG)
29 2 No (HXPLANG)
31276 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5367 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SAMPLE
HXPD1 PERSON.
35 1 Less than 60 years (HXPE1)
422 2 60+ years
30854 Blank
I'm going to read you a short story and See note
when I'm through I'm going to wait a few
seconds and then ask you to tell me as
much as you can remember.
The story is: SLOWLY
Three children were alone at home and
the house caught on fire. A brave
fireman managed to climb in a back
window and carry them to safety. Aside
from minor cuts and bruises, all were
well.
IDEAS PRESENT IN ANSWER
5368 Three children
HXPD2A 313 1 Yes, recalled details
80 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5369 House on fire
HXPD2B 303 1 Yes, recalled details
90 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5370 Fireman climbed in
HXPD2C 197 1 Yes, recalled details
194 2 No, did not recall
31 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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COGNITIVE FUNCTION - PART A
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5371 Children rescued
HXPD2D 268 1 Yes, recalled details
125 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5372 Minor injuries
HXPD2E 113 1 Yes, recalled details
280 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5373 Everyone well
HXPD2F 126 1 Yes, recalled details
267 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now I would like to ask you a few
questions about selected health problems
and your recent use of medicines,
vitamins, and minerals.
5374 Are you now or in the past 3 months have
HXPE1 you been on treatment for anemia?
(Include diet, iron pills, iron shots,
transfusions as treatment.)
40 1 Yes
413 2 No
2 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know
30854 Blank
5375-5376 How many infections such as colds, flu,
HXPE2 diarrhea vomiting, pneumonia, and ear
infections have you had in the past 4
weeks?
342 00 None
83 01
15 02
9 03
1 04
1 09
1 12
2 14
3 88 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
5377-5378 How many times have you donated blood in
HXPE3 the past 12 months?
451 00 None (HXPE5)
1 01
1 02
1 03
2 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
30854 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5379-5380 How long ago was your last blood
HXPE4 donation?
2 02
1 07
1 77 Less than 1 month ago
1 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
31305 Blank
5381 Are you currently trying to lose weight?
HXPE5 69 1 Yes
386 2 No
1 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30854 Blank
5382 Have you taken or used any antihistamine
HXPE6 medicines in the past 2 days?
(Antihistamines are medicines taken for
symptoms like sneezing and a runny or
itchy nose.)
30 1 Yes
426 2 No
1 8 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
5383 Prescription medicines are medicines
HXPE7 that cannot be obtained without a
doctor's or dentist's prescription.
Have you taken any prescription
medicines during the past 24 hours?
338 1 Yes
118 2 No
1 8 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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SELECTED CONDITIONS/MEDICINE, VITAMIN, AND MINERAL USAGE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5384 Have you taken any vitamins or minerals
HXPE8 during the past 24 hours?
166 1 Yes
288 2 No
2 8 Blank but applicable
1 9 Don't know
30854 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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COGNITIVE FUNCTION TEST - PART B
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5385 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO AGE OF SAMPLE
HXPF1 PERSON.
35 1 Less than 60 years (HXPG1)
422 2 60+ years
30854 Blank
Please recall that story I read you a
few moments ago and tell me as much as
you can remember of the story now.
IDEAS PRESENT IN ANSWER
5386 Three children
HXPF2A 281 1 Yes, recalled details
112 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5387 House on fire
HXPF2B 291 1 Yes, recalled details
102 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5388 Fireman climbed in
HXPF2C 187 1 Yes, recalled details
206 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5389 Children rescued
HXPF2D 263 1 Yes, recalled details
130 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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COGNITIVE FUNCTION TEST - PART B
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5390 Minor injuries
HXPF2E 112 1 Yes, recalled details
281 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
5391 Everyone well
HXPF2F 111 1 Yes, recalled details
282 2 No, did not recall
29 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now I would like to ask you a few
questions about tobacco use.
5392-5394 How many cigarettes have you smoked in
HXPG1 the past 5 days?
391 000 None
65 001-300
1 888 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
5395-5396 How many pipes have you smoked in the
HXPG2A past 5 days?
450 00 None
1 10
1 20
1 25
1 30
1 40
1 45
1 88 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
5397-5398 How many cigars have you smoked in the
HXPG2B past 5 days?
175 00 None
1 03
281 88 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
5399-5400 How many containers of chewing tobacco
HXPG3 or snuff have you used in the past 5
days?
433 00 None
5 01
1 05
16 77 Less than 1 container/package
2 88 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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TOBACCO
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5401 How many pieces of nicotine gum have you
HXPG4 chewed in the past 5 days? (Nicotine gum
is a sugar-free flavored chewing gum
prescribed by a doctor to help people
stop smoking or chewing tobacco.)
456 0 None
1 8 Blank but applicable
30854 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5402 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO SEX OF SAMPLE
HXPH1 PERSON.
181 1 Male (HXPLANG)
276 2 Female
30854 Blank
The next questions ask about your
periods or menstrual cycle and about
pregnancy.
5403-5404 How old were you when your periods or
HXPH2 menstrual cycles started?
233 09-20 (HXPH4)
16 88 Blank but applicable
27 99 Don't know
31035 Blank
5405 Were you younger than 10, 10 to 12,
HXPH3 13 to 15, or 16 or older?
9 2 10 to 12
14 3 13 to 15
4 9 Don't know
31284 Blank
5406 Have you had a period in the past 12
HXPH4 months?
11 1 Yes
262 2 No (HXPH7)
1 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know (HXPH7)
31035 Blank
5407-5408 About how long ago was your last period?
HXPH5 2 01 Having it now (HXPH11)
7 02 Less than 2 months ago (HXPH11)
1 05 7-9 months
1 06 10-12 months
1 88 Blank but applicable
31299 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASK SAMPLE PERSON TO LOOK AT CHART
AND ASK:
5409-5410 What is the reason you have not had a
HXPH6 period in the past (ANSWER IN HXPH5)?
1 01 Pregnant now (HXPH11)
1 02 Breastfeeding (HXPH11)
1 88 Blank but applicable
31308 Blank
5411-5413 About how old were you when you had your See note
HXPH7 last period?
187 022-083 (HXPH9)
17 888 Blank but applicable
60 999 Don't know
31047 Blank
5414-5415 Were you younger than 20, 20 to 29,
HXPH8 30 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54,
or 55 or older?
2 01 Younger than 20
3 03 30 to 39
9 04 40 to 44
19 05 45 to 49
18 06 50 to 54
1 07 55 or older
8 99 Don't know
31251 Blank
5416 Have you had a hysterectomy? DEFINE IF
HXPH9 NECESSARY: Has your uterus been removed?
88 1 Yes
170 2 No (HXPH11)
4 8 Blank but applicable
3 9 Don't know (HXPH11)
31046 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5417-5419 How old were you when you had your
HXPH10 (hysterectomy/uterus removed)? (years)
81 019-085
11 888 Blank but applicable
31219 Blank
5420 Have you had one or both of your ovaries
HXPH11 removed (either when you had your uterus
removed or at another time)?
69 1 Yes
189 2 No (HXPH14)
11 8 Blank but applicable
7 9 Don't know (HXPH14)
31035 Blank
5421 Were both ovaries removed or only one?
HXPH12 19 1 One
48 2 Both
13 8 Blank but applicable
31231 Blank
5422-5424 How old were you when you had your
HXPH13 (ovary/ovaries) removed? IF EACH OVARY
REMOVED AT DIFFERENT AGE, RECORD AGE
SECOND OVARY REMOVED.
58 021-069
22 888 Blank but applicable
31231 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now I'm going to ask you about your past
and current use of female hormones,
including birth control pills and
estrogen.
5425 Have you ever taken birth control pills
HXPH14 for any reason?
22 1 Yes
251 2 No (HXPH18)
1 8 Blank but applicable
2 9 Don't know
31035 Blank
5426-5427 How old were you when you began taking
HXPH15 birth control bills?
20 17-37
3 88 Blank but applicable
31288 Blank
5428-5432 How long ago since you stopped taking See note
HXPH16S birth control pills (days).
1 00000 Still taking
19 00456-13140
3 88888 Blank but applicable
31288 Blank
5433-5435 How long altogether have you taken/did See note
HXPH17S you take birth control pills (mos).
18 001-252
2 777 Less than 1 month
3 888 Blank but applicable
31288 Blank
5436 CHECK ITEM. REFER TO HXPH5 AND HXPH6.
HXPH18 MARK FIRST APPLICABLE BOX.
9 1 HXPH5 = 1 or 2 (HXPJ1)
2 2 HXPH6 = 1 or 2 (HXPJ1)
265 3 Other (HXPH19)
31035 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5437 Have you ever taken or used estrogen or
HXPH19 female hormones in any form? Include
pills, vaginal cream, suppositories,
injections, or skin patches.
47 1 Yes
199 2 No (HXPLANG)
13 8 Blank but applicable
6 9 Don't know (HXPLANG)
31046 Blank
5438-5440 How old were you when you first took or
HXPH20 used the estrogen or female hormones?
42 017-083
16 888 Blank but applicable
2 999 Don't know
31251 Blank
5441-5444 How many months ago did you stop taking See note
HXPH21S or using the estrogen or female
hormones?
12 0000 Still taking
28 0002-0600
19 8888 Blank but applicable
1 9999 Don't know
31251 Blank
5445-5446 Not counting any time when you stopped, See note
HXPH22 for how many years altogether did you
take or use female hormones?
31 01-33
11 77 Less than 1 year
17 88 Blank but applicable
1 99 Don't know
31251 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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HOME EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW
------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENERAL INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5447-5448 Instrument used for interview
HXPLANG 438 07 Home exam, English
24 08 Home exam, Spanish
30 88 Blank but applicable
30819 Blank
5449-5452 Examiner number
HXPEXMNR 6 1601
62 1602
43 1603
26 1604
207 1605
59 1606
65 1607
24 8888 Blank but applicable
30819 Blank
NOTES
HXPD1: Age eligibility for cognitive function test
This test of affective memory, given to examinees 60 years and
older, was also included as part of the MEC Adult Questionnaire.
HXPH7: Age at last period
There were no comments or related responses that could be
used to clarify the response for reported ages of last
periods that appeared to be extreme. Analysts should review
responses when using this variable.
HXPH16S: Number of days since stopped taking birth control pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) H16 using the conversion factors 7 days/week, 30.4
days/month, and 365 days/year.
HXPH17S: Total number of months took birth control pills
This variable was derived from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) H17 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
Analysts should be aware that the reported length of time for the
use of birth control pills may have exceeded the length of time
that these products were available in the U.S.
HXPH21S: Number of months since stopped estrogen pills
This variable was created from the two-part question (quantity
and unit) H21 using the conversion factor 12 months/year.
HXPH22: Total years on estrogen pills
Reported length of time for use of estrogen pills may have
exceeded the length of time that these products were available in
the U.S.
GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Gallbladder examinations were conducted on all examinees aged 20 to 74
years by a certified ultrasound technician in the mobile examination
center (MEC). The protocol for this component did not detail any
medical, safety or other exclusions.
When analyzing these data, the MEC examination sample weight
should be used (WTPFEX6). For more information on the use of
sample weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES
III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Gallbladder examinations were conducted to estimate the
prevalence of gallstone disease in the United States. Testing
was done on examinees in both supine and left decubitus positions.
The main element of the exam was real-time ultrasonography, a
non-invasive technique for detecting gallstones.
Although sample persons were asked to fast for at least six hours
before the examination, non-fasting persons were not excluded
from the examination. The rate of acceptable exams did not differ by
fasting status.
Details of the data collection procedures and data collection forms for
the Gallbladder Ultrasonography component are included in the
Gallbladder Ultrasonography Procedures Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b) and the
Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 1988-94 (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
All certified ultrasound technicians received training in the
physics of ultrasound, calibration of equipment, and technique of
administering the abdominal ultrasound examination. This training was
conducted at the time of hire and at least annually thereafter by a
radiologist and a physicist who were experts in ultrasonography. All
examinations were recorded on videotapes and mailed to consulting
radiologists who specialized in abdominal ultrasonography. No written
comments or technician findings were disclosed to the radiologists to
ensure an independent review of cases except for the "rapid review"
cases (in which immediate evaluations were needed due to abnormal
findings potentially requiring medical attention).
A diagnosis of gallstones was made using the common criteria of
echoes within the gallbladder with shadowing on two views.
Diagnoses first were obtained by the ultrasound technician in the
MEC and later were confirmed by a radiologist. If a right upper
quadrant or epigastric scar was observed and the gallbladder was
not seen, it was concluded that a cholecystectomy had been
performed previously. Data for other abnormal pathologies
observed in the surrounding areas, such as the liver or the right
kidney, also were collected and recorded. Persons in wheelchairs
received the ultrasound examination while sitting.
The radiologists' diagnoses in GUPR1DX1 and GUPR1DX2 were compared with
the technicians' diagnoses in GUPTDX1R and GUPTDX2R. If they agreed
with each other, then these were used as the final diagnoses (GUPFDX1R
and GUPFDX2R). If the radiologist and the technician disagreed and the
radiologist was not confident of the finding because of the poor quality
of the video, then the technician's diagnosis was used as the final
diagnosis. Also if the radiologist's diagnosis was missing, then the
technician's diagnosis was used as the final diagnosis. However, if the
radiologist and the technician disagreed and the radiologist had
reasonable confidence in his/her findings, then the video taped scan was
given to a senior radiologist for adjudication, and that senior
radiologist's diagnosis was used as the final diagnosis. The level of
agreement between the technician's diagnosis and the radiologist's
diagnosis was measured by the Kappa statistic and was found to be
excellent (Fleiss, 1981).
Analysts should use both final primary and secondary diagnosis
variables in analyses. If gallstones were present (codes 3-5),
it was indicated in the final, primary diagnosis (GUPFDX1R).
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal
data consistency. Notes have been provided for variables
requiring additional explanation.
Supplemental information was collected during the household
interview. Section J of the Household Adult Questionnaire
included questions on self-reported history of abdominal pain,
previous diagnosis of gallstones, gallbladder surgery, and
medical treatment to dissolve or remove gallstones. A question
on newer methods to dissolve gallstones or remove the gallbladder
was added in Phase 2 of the survey. This information can be found in
the Household Adult Data File.
NHANES III Examination Data File
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GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5453 Are there any abdominal surgical scars?
GUPQ7 1239 1 Yes
12908 2 No (GUPQ9)
498 8 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
5454 Surgical scar - area 1 See note
GUPQ8A1 869 1 Yes
370 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
5455 Surgical scar - area 2 See note
GUPQ8A2 879 1 Yes
360 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
5456 Surgical scar - area 3 See note
GUPQ8A3 39 1 Yes
1200 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
5457 Surgical scar - area 4 See note
GUPQ8A4 384 1 Yes
855 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
5458 Surgical scar - area 5 See note
GUPQ8A5 170 1 Yes
1069 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
5459 Surgical scar - area 6 See note
GUPQ8A6 15 1 Yes
1224 2 No
498 8 Blank but applicable
29574 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5460-5461 Thickness of gallbladder wall (mm) See note
GUPQ18 13125 01-14
2 77 Less than 1 mm
504 88 Blank but applicable
17680 Blank
5462-5463 Gallbladder irregularities finding -- See note
GUPQ24R Measurement of largest clump (mm)
744 01-57
319 88 Blank but applicable
30248 Blank
5464 Other non-gallbladder findings - renal - See note
GUPQ37R recode after radiologist note review
234 1 Yes
759 8 Blank but applicable
30318 Blank
5465 Other non-gallbladder findings - hepatic See note
GUPQ38R or liver - recode after radiologist note
review
274 1 Yes
729 8 Blank but applicable
30308 Blank
5466 Radiologist notes indicate liver cyst See note
GUPLCSTR 137 1 Yes
137 2 No
729 8 Blank but applicable
30308 Blank
5467-5469 Other non-gallbladder findings - liver See note
GUPLCSZE cysts, size (cm) (derived from
radiologist's comments)
101 0.5-009
765 888 Blank but applicable
30445 Blank
NHANES III Examination Data File
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GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5470 Radiologist notes indicate renal cyst See note
GUPRCSTR 161 1 Yes
73 2 No
759 8 Blank but applicable
30318 Blank
5471-5474 Other non-gallbladder findings - renal See note
GUPRCSZE cysts, size (cm) (derived from
radiologist's comments)
122 0001-09.5
798 8888 Blank but applicable
30391 Blank
5475 Radiologist notes indicate hemangioma See note
GUPLHMGR 51 1 Yes
223 2 No
729 8 Blank but applicable
30308 Blank
5476-5478 Other non-gallbladder findings - See note
GUPCHSZE cavernous hemangioma of liver, size (cm)
(derived from radiologist's comments)
42 001-005
739 888 Blank but applicable
30530 Blank
5479-5480 Technician primary finding See note
GUPTDX1R 11618 01 Normal gallbladder
36 02 Gallstones or calcified gallbladder
296 03 Gallstones, one
760 04 Gallstones, multiple
70 05 Gallstones, gallbladder filled
9 06 No conclusion - echo clumps, wall
irregular, diffuse echoes within
fluid only 1 shadowing view
857 07 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant or epigastrum scar, 2
landmarks observed
23 08 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant scar, less than 2
landmarks observed
12 09 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
NHANES III Examination Data File
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GALLBLADDER ULTRASONOGRAPHY
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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fast
11 10 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
nonfast
13 11 No conclusion - no scar, less than
2 landmarks observed
1 12 No conclusion - epigastrum scar,
less than 2 landmarks observed
432 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
50 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
3 15 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with calcification
36 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
418 88 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
5481-5482 Technician secondary finding See note
GUPTDX2R 25 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
22 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
44 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
418 88 Blank but applicable
30802 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5483 Radiologist identification number - See note
GUPR1ID first reading
1462 1
5090 2
181 3
7174 4
738 8 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
5484-5485 Radiologist first reading - primary See note
GUPR1DX1 finding
11389 01 Normal gallbladder
8 02 Calcified gallbladder
286 03 Gallstones, one
710 04 Gallstones, multiple
80 05 Gallstones, gallbladder filled
2 06 No conclusion - echo clumps, wall
irregular, diffuse echoes within
fluid only 1 shadowing view
821 07 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant or epigastrum scar, 2
landmarks observed
10 08 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant scar, less than 2
landmarks observed
18 09 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
fast
21 10 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
nonfast
11 11 No conclusion - no scar, less than
2 landmarks observed
3 12 No conclusion - epigastrum scar,
less than 2 landmarks observed
444 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
37 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
6 15 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with calcification
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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41 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
758 88 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
5486-5487 Radiologist first reading - secondary See note
GUPR1DX2 finding
1 05 Gallstones, gallbladder filled
1 11 No conclusion - no scar, less than
2 landmarks observed
1 12 No conclusion - epigastrum scar,
less than 2 landmarks observed
22 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
16 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
1 15 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with calcification
19 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
758 88 Blank but applicable
30492 Blank
5488 Radiologist first reading - confidence See note
GUPR1CNF 12754 1 Certain
960 2 Likely
185 3 Uncertain
746 8 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
5489 Radiologist first reading - quality See note
GUPR1QLT 13141 1 Adequate interpretation
637 2 Below standard
122 3 Uninterpretable
745 8 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5490 Radiologist identification number - See note
GUPR2ID second reading
360 4
758 8 Blank but applicable
30193 Blank
5491-5492 Final primary finding See note
GUPFDX1R 11666 01 Normal gallbladder
9 02 Calcified gallbladder
305 03 Gallstones, one
758 04 Gallstones, multiple
86 05 Gallstones, gallbladder filled
1 06 No conclusion - echo clumps, wall
irregular, diffuse echoes within
fluid only 1 shadowing view
860 07 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant or epigastrum scar, 2
landmarks observed
10 08 Cholecystectomy - right upper
quadrant scar, less than 2
landmarks observed
16 09 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
fast
20 10 No conclusion - no scar, no
shadow, 2 landmarks observed, SP
nonfast
7 11 No conclusion - no scar, less than
2 landmarks observed
3 12 No conclusion - epigastrum scar,
less than 2 landmarks observed
466 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
39 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
2 15 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with calcification
46 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
351 88 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
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SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5493-5494 Final secondary finding See note
GUPFDX2R 22 13 Abnormal gallbladder - focal wall
thickness, no shadowing, clumps
with no calcification
17 14 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with no
calcification
3 15 Abnormal gallbladder - diffuse
wall thickness with calcification
20 16 Abnormal bile - no shadowing
internal echoes, with movement
351 88 Blank but applicable
30898 Blank
5495-5496 Other gallbladder findings - See note
GUPGBPSZ gallbladder polyp, size (mm) (derived
from radiologist's comments) (years 4,
5, and 6)
271 02-12
568 88 Blank but applicable
30472 Blank
5497-5501 Technician number
GUPTECH 6559 01501
7235 01502
535 01503
316 88888 Blank but applicable
16666 Blank
NOTES
GUPFDX1R, GUPFDX2R: Final primary and secondary diagnoses
The radiologist's diagnoses were compared with the
technician's diagnoses to determine agreement and to select
cases for adjudication. The final primary and secondary
diagnoses were a result of this adjudication. Most
examined persons had only a single diagnosis, and the code
for that diagnosis was placed in GUPFDX1R. For those
persons with two diagnoses, the lowest numbered code was
placed in GUPFDX1R, and the other code was placed in
GUPFDX2R. However, analysts should check both variables for
specific codes of interest.
GUPGBPSZ: Size of the largest polyp
GUPGBPSZ indicates the size of the largest polyp if a polyp
was found during the technician's examination or after the
radiologist's review (code 13 in either GUPFDX1R or
GUPFDX2R).
GUPLCSTR, GUPLCSZE: Flag for liver cyst and the size of the
largest cyst
During the examination, the technician scanned the area
surrounding the gallbladder for other abnormal pathologies.
Liver abnormality is identified in the variable GUPQ38R.
GUPLCSTR indicates the presence of one or more cysts in the
liver. GUPLCSZE indicates the size of the largest cyst.
GUPLHMGR, GUPCHSZE: Flag for cavernous hemangioma of liver and
size of the largest lesion
During the examination, the technician scanned the area
surrounding the gallbladder for other abnormal pathologies.
Liver abnormality is identified in the variable GUPQ38R.
The presence of one or more hemangiomas of the liver is
recorded in the variable GUPLHMGR. The size of the largest
lesion is recorded in the variable GUPCHSZE.
GUPQ18: Thickness of gallbladder wall
The gallbladder for a person in a non-fasting state may be
contracted and appear to have a thickened wall. In such cases, the
gallbladder wall thickness may be greater than 3 mm and, according
to the computerized recording of results, would have been recorded
as code 14, "Abnormal GB -- Diffuse W.T., With NO Calcification"
although the gallbladder appeared to be normal to technicians and
radiologists. For those persons in a non-fasting status with a
contracted gallbladder, the final adjudicated diagnosis was edited
and appropriately coded to indicate a normal gallbladder.
GUPQ24R: Measurement of largest echo -- clump (mm)
This variable provides measurement of the largest gallstone
(codes 3 and 4 in GUPFDX1R or GUPFDX2R).
GUPQ37R: Other non-gallbladder findings -- renal
This variable is a recode of the response to question Q37.
GUPQ38R: Other non-gallbladder findings -- hepatic or liver
This variable is a recode of the response to question Q38.
GUPQ8A1-GUPQ8A6: Flag for abdominal scar and its location
To identify the location of a scar in GUPQ8A1-GUPQ8A6, refer to the
upper body illustration (p. 394) of the Plan and Operation of the
Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94
(NCHS, 1994; U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
GUPR1CNF, GUPR1QLT: Radiologist's confidence in diagnoses and
assessment of quality of the videotape (first reading)
Three levels were used on the quality control form to record the
radiologist's confidence in the diagnoses and assessment of the
videotape quality. If for either variable, level 3 was marked,
diagnoses from the corresponding readings were not used in
computing the final, adjudicated primary and secondary diagnoses.
GUPR1DX1, GUPR1DX2: Radiologists' first reading
All videotaped scans were mailed to a radiologist for
evaluation, which was recorded on a quality control form.
After reviewing the scanned cases, the radiologist marked a
maximum of two diagnoses on the quality control form and
then evaluated the quality of the tapes, confidence in the
diagnosis, and sometimes provided an optional, written
comment explaining the diagnosis. Most examined persons had
only a single diagnosis, and their code was placed in
GUPR1DX1. For those persons with two diagnoses, the lowest
numbered code was placed in GUPR1DX1, and the other code was
placed in GUPPR1DX2. However, analysts should check both
variables for specific codes of interest.
GUPR1ID, GUPR2ID: Radiologists' identification numbers
These are identification numbers for the radiologists
reviewing the videotapes. A total of four radiologists
reviewed the videotapes under professional services
contracts. After the first reading, all cases with
significant disagreements between the technician's diagnosis
and the radiologist's diagnosis were reevaluated by the
senior radiologist (radiologist number 4).
GUPRCSTR, GUPRCSZE: Flag for renal cyst and the size of the
largest cyst
During the examination, the technician scanned the area
surrounding the gallbladder for other abnormal pathologies.
Right kidney abnormality is identified in the variable
GUPQ37R. The presence of one or more cysts in the kidney is
identified in the variable GUPRCSTR. GUPRCSZE indicates the
size of the largest cyst.
GUPTDX1R, GUPTDX2R: Technician's primary and secondary diagnoses
Most examined persons had only a single diagnosis, and the
code was placed in GUPTDX1R. For those persons with two
diagnoses, the lowest numbered code was placed in GUPTDX1R,
and the other code was placed in GUPTDX2R. However,
analysts should check both variables for specific codes of
interest.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION EVALUATION
Computerized neurobehavioral testing was administered to a random
half-sample of examinees aged 20-59 years by a trained examiner in a
soundproof room in the mobile examination center (MEC). A screening
questionnaire was administered to assess factors that might have
affected test performance. There were no medical or safety exclusions
for this component.
Because this examination was administered on a selected subsample in
the examination center, the central nervous system (CNS) sample weight
(WTPFCNS6) should be used for data analysis. For more information on
the use of sample weights in NHANES III data analysis, refer to the
NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Three computerized tests were used to evaluate central nervous system
function. They were: (1) a simple reaction time test (SRTT), a basic
measure of motor response speed to a visual stimulus; (2) a symbol-digit
substitution test (SDST), a test of coding ability; and (3) a
serial-digit learning test (SDLT), a short-term memory test. These
tests are components of the Neurobehavioral Evaluation System 2 (NES2)
developed by Baker and Letz (1985; Letz, 1990). NES2 is a system of
computerized tests designed to assess neurobehavioral function in
epidemiological studies of populations with occupational or
environmental exposure to chemicals.
The tests were administered on a Compaq 286 DeskPro(TM) personal
computer (12.5 MHz, 80286 CPU chip) configured with 640K RAM, one
1.2MB floppy disk drive, one parallel port, two serial ports, a
standard game joystick controller board, and an Ethernet interface
board. The system used the standard, detachable keyboard with a
custom-made wooden keyboard overlay that left only the top row of
digit keys exposed to prevent inadvertent contact with keys not needed
in the testing; it also used a standard, monochrome (green) Compaq
monitor. In September 1991, between the conclusion of Phase 1 and the
initiation of Phase 2 data collection, the monitors were replaced with
comparable, new amber monitors due to a deterioration in display
performance. A push-button, computer-game joystick (NES2 Joystick by
Neurobehavioral Systems, Inc., Winchester, MA) was used to record the
SRTT responses.
The tests were administered by health technicians, MEC interviewers, and
translators who were trained to perform the testing. Before
examinations began, special training sessions were held at NCHS or at
the offices of the contractor responsible for survey operations.
Training sessions also occurred at MEC sites during the survey, and
retraining was done approximately twice per year. The test was
conducted in English or Spanish, and examinees who could not speak
English or Spanish were not tested. English or Spanish language
instructions appeared on the computer screen for each test, and the
examiner also gave the instructions verbally.
Translators were trained to administer the testing independently or
with a health technician. The training was conducted in the MEC by a
Spanish-speaking health technician, Spanish-speaking NCHS staff
member, or Spanish-speaking MEC interviewer trained to administer the
CNS test. Training for translators included reviewing the manual with
the trainer, performing the tests as an examinee, and administering
the examination in Spanish.
Physical comfort may have affected examinees' test results. The air
conditioning in the soundproof room used for testing sometimes failed
to maintain an optimally comfortable room temperature. Because of
this, room temperature (CNPTEMP) was recorded for use as a covariate;
however, this practice did not begin until the second year of the
survey. The location of the thermometer within the room and the time
that temperature was recorded were not consistent throughout the
survey. For instance, some examiners entered the temperature at the
beginning of the testing session, and others recorded it at the end of
the session. This source of error is likely to be small.
Initially, some trials of the SRTT were performed with both the
non-preferred hand and the preferred hand. Early in the survey, the
procedure was changed to perform all trials only with the preferred
hand. As a result, analysts may want to exclude SRTT data from those
examinees who used both hands for the test. The affected data have a
value of "2 Non-preferred hand used on trials 31-50" for the variable
CNPNBPH (LOG: Number of trials with preferred hand).
During Phase 2 of the survey, reading glasses were available for
examinees who forgot to bring their own reading glasses to the MEC.
Examinees could select from four pairs of glasses of different
diopters or magnifying powers (+1.0 diopter, +1.5 diopters, +2.0
diopters, and +2.5 diopters).
Although all examiners were well-trained in standardized procedures
for these tests, performance on neurobehavioral tests may have been
subject to an examiner effect. This would have been particularly
likely when the examiner encouraged the examinee during the exam, as
was the case in NHANES III. Therefore, analysts should consider using
the examiner number (CNPTECH) as a covariate in analyses of data from
these tests.
For details of the examination protocol, see the Neurobehavioral
Testing Procedures Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation. NHANES III Examination Data
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5502 How much sleep did you get last night?
CNPQ01 Would you say about the usual amount,
less than usual, or more than usual?
3131 1 About usual amount
1552 2 Less than usual
461 3 More than usual
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5503 Right now would you say you are feeling
CNPQ02 energetic, fresh, average, tired, or
exhausted?
280 1 Energetic
668 2 Fresh
2815 3 Average
1229 4 Tired
152 5 Exhausted
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5504 How much familiarity do you have with
CNPQ03 computers or video games? Would you say
none, some, or a lot?
2167 0 None
2268 1 Some
709 2 A lot
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5505 Not counting decaffeinated products, how
CNPQ04 many cups of coffee, tea, or cola have
you had in the past 3 hours?
4912 0 None
164 1 One
68 2 2 or more
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5506 How many drinks of alcohol have you had
CNPQ05 in the past 3 hours? Include any
alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, or
hard liquor.
5080 0 None
47 1 One
17 2 2 or more
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5507 Which hand do you prefer to use for this
CNPQ06 test?
4720 1 Right
424 2 Left
518 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5508 Simple Reaction Time Test (SRTT)
CNPQ07 completed
5138 1 Yes
63 2 No
461 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5509 Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST)
CNPQ08 completed
5092 1 Yes
109 2 No
461 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5510 Serial Digit Learning Test (SDLT)
CNPQ09 completed
4962 1 Yes
236 2 No
464 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING TEST RESULTS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5511 How hard did you try to perform this
CNPQ10 computer test?
135 0 None/not at all
1268 1 Some
1137 2 A lot
2596 3 As hard as I could
526 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5512 Language used for test administration
CNPLANG 4460 1 English
685 2 Spanish
517 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5513-5515 Room temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)
CNPTEMP 4013 060-092
1649 888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5516-5520 Examiner number
CNPTECH 5207 01001-09018
455 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5521 LOG: Number of trials with preferred
CNPNBPH hand
4896 1 Preferred hand used on all 50
trials
242 2 Non-preferred hand used on trials
31-50
524 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5522-5525 SRTT: Trial 01 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT01 5138 0064-3866
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5526-5529 SRTT: Trial 02 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT02 5138 0071-3533
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5530-5533 SRTT: Trial 03 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT03 5138 0050-3509
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5534-5537 SRTT: Trial 04 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT04 5138 0060-3538
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5538-5541 SRTT: Trial 05 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT05 5138 0103-3993
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5542-5545 SRTT: Trial 06 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT06 5138 0059-1831
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5546-5549 SRTT: Trial 07 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT07 5138 0081-2778
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5550-5553 SRTT: Trial 08 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT08 5138 0122-3486
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5554-5557 SRTT: Trial 09 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT09 5138 0054-1764
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5558-5561 SRTT: Trial 10 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT10 5138 0088-1965
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5562-5565 SRTT: Trial 11 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT11 5138 0056-1004
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5566-5569 SRTT: Trial 12 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT12 5138 0055-1708
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5570-5573 SRTT: Trial 13 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT13 5138 0059-3607
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5574-5577 SRTT: Trial 14 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT14 5138 0083-2524
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5578-5581 SRTT: Trial 15 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT15 5138 0137-1204
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5582-5585 SRTT: Trial 16 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT16 5138 0135-1205
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5586-5589 SRTT: Trial 17 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT17 5138 0106-3234
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5590-5593 SRTT: Trial 18 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT18 5138 0068-1210
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5594-5597 SRTT: Trial 19 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT19 5138 0068-1457
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5598-5601 SRTT: Trial 20 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT20 5138 0060-2470
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5602-5605 SRTT: Trial 21 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT21 5138 0072-1457
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5606-5609 SRTT: Trial 22 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT22 5138 0085-1203
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5610-5613 SRTT: Trial 23 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT23 5138 0118-1202
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5614-5617 SRTT: Trial 24 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT24 5138 0071-2480
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5618-5621 SRTT: Trial 25 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT25 5138 0051-1202
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5622-5625 SRTT: Trial 26 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT26 5138 0145-2521
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5626-5629 SRTT: Trial 27 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT27 5138 0061-2896
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5630-5633 SRTT: Trial 28 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT28 5138 0068-3230
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5634-5637 SRTT: Trial 29 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT29 5138 0098-1962
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5638-5641 SRTT: Trial 30 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT30 5138 0120-3991
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5642-5645 SRTT: Trial 31 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT31 5138 0062-1202
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5646-5649 SRTT: Trial 32 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT32 5138 0121-1204
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5650-5653 SRTT: Trial 33 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT33 5138 0092-3995
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5654-5657 SRTT: Trial 34 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT34 5138 0130-3589
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5658-5661 SRTT: Trial 35 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT35 5138 0130-3535
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5662-5665 SRTT: Trial 36 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT36 5138 0057-1344
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5666-5669 SRTT: Trial 37 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT37 5138 0052-1202
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5670-5673 SRTT: Trial 38 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT38 5138 0092-1513
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5674-5677 SRTT: Trial 39 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT39 5138 0120-2975
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5678-5681 SRTT: Trial 40 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT40 5138 0139-2272
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5682-5685 SRTT: Trial 41 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT41 5138 0076-1200
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5686-5689 SRTT: Trial 42 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT42 5138 0139-3534
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5690-5693 SRTT: Trial 43 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT43 5138 0063-1055
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5694-5697 SRTT: Trial 44 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT44 5138 0052-1062
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5698-5701 SRTT: Trial 45 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT45 5138 0125-0999
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5702-5705 SRTT: Trial 46 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT46 5138 0081-1209
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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SIMPLE REACTION TIME TEST (SRTT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5706-5709 SRTT: Trial 47 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT47 5138 0120-3338
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5710-5713 SRTT: Trial 48 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT48 5138 0121-2727
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5714-5717 SRTT: Trial 49 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT49 5138 0085-2013
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5718-5721 SRTT: Trial 50 reaction time (msec)
CNPRT50 5138 0069-1006
524 8888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5722-5729 SRTT summary: Mean reaction time (msec) See note
CNPMENRT 5138 00000154-660.0606
524 88888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5730-5737 SRTT summary: Standard deviation of the See note
CNPSDRT reaction times (msec)
5138 010.8057-176.2465
524 88888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5738-5739 SDST: Number of errors, trial 1
CNP1ERR 3514 00 None
821 01 1 error
330 02 2 errors
178 03 3 errors
106 04 4 errors
65 05 5 errors
29 06 6 errors
12 07 7 errors
29 08 8 errors
8 09 9 errors
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5740-5744 SDST: Latency 1, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT1 5092 -54.3-043.1
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5745-5749 SDST: Latency 2, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT2 5092 -34.5-061.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5750-5754 SDST: Latency 3, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT3 5092 -43.4-038.3
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5755-5759 SDST: Latency 4, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT4 5092 -42.6-059.4
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5760-5764 SDST: Latency 5, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT5 5092 -41.7-00026
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5765-5769 SDST: Latency 6, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT6 5092 -34.9-061.5
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5770-5774 SDST: Latency 7, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT7 5092 -21.2-080.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5775-5779 SDST: Latency 8, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT8 5092 -59.2-062.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5780-5784 SDST: Latency 9, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1LAT9 5092 -41.1-039.2
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5785-5790 SDST: Total latency, trial 1 (sec) See note
CNP1TOTL 5092 011.07-212.98
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5791-5792 SDST summary: Number of correct
CNPCORR1 responses for latencies 2 through 9,
trial 1
8 00
32 01
24 02
65 03
106 04
159 05
316 06
755 07
3627 08
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5793-5798 SDST summary: Error-corrected latency See note
CNPCLAT1 for trial 1 - total latency/number of
correct responses (sec)
5084 001.38-095.68
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25657 Blank
5799-5800 SDST: Number of errors, trial 2
CNP2ERR 4117 00 None
616 01 1 error
170 02 2 errors
90 03 3 errors
47 04 4 errors
27 05 5 errors
13 06 6 errors
4 07 7 errors
4 08 8 errors
4 09 9 errors
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5801-5805 SDST: Latency 1, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT1 5092 -36.8-037.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5806-5810 SDST: Latency 2, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT2 5092 -48.5-057.3
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5811-5815 SDST: Latency 3, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT3 5092 -0028-00055
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5816-5820 SDST: Latency 4, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT4 5092 -18.1-099.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5821-5825 SDST: Latency 5, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT5 5092 -27.3-00048
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5826-5830 SDST: Latency 6, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT6 5092 -22.1-032.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5831-5835 SDST: Latency 7, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT7 5092 -54.9-038.3
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5836-5840 SDST: Latency 8, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT8 5092 -20.6-025.5
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5841-5845 SDST: Latency 9, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2LAT9 5092 -86.9-052.1
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5846-5851 SDST: Total latency, trial 2 (sec) See note
CNP2TOTL 5092 003.79-467.95
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5852-5853 SDST summary: Number of correct
CNPCORR2 responses for latencies 2 through 9,
trial 2
4 00
7 01
10 02
26 03
34 04
75 05
158 06
539 07
4239 08
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5854-5859 SDST summary: Error-corrected latency See note
CNPCLAT2 for trial 2 - total latency/number of
correct responses (sec)
5088 001.51-104.18
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25653 Blank
5860-5861 SDST: Number of errors, trial 3
CNP3ERR 4103 00 None
658 01 1 error
179 02 2 errors
63 03 3 errors
46 04 4 errors
16 05 5 errors
12 06 6 errors
4 07 7 errors
7 08 8 errors
4 09 9 errors
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5862-5866 SDST: Latency 1, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT1 5092 -24.4-040.1
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5867-5871 SDST: Latency 2, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT2 5092 -24.8-032.4
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5872-5876 SDST: Latency 3, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT3 5092 -23.6-042.5
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5877-5881 SDST: Latency 4, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT4 5092 -0038-041.7
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5882-5886 SDST: Latency 5, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT5 5092 -31.8-029.2
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5887-5891 SDST: Latency 6, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT6 5092 -32.2-034.6
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5892-5896 SDST: Latency 7, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT7 5092 -23.8-034.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5897-5901 SDST: Latency 8, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT8 5092 -25.4-037.7
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5902-5906 SDST: Latency 9, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3LAT9 5092 -15.4-00027
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5907-5912 SDST: Total latency, trial 3 (sec) See note
CNP3TOTL 5092 008.49-145.23
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5913-5914 SDST summary: Number of correct
CNPCORR3 responses for latencies 2 through 9,
trial 3
5 00
7 01
11 02
17 03
39 04
63 05
154 06
600 07
4196 08
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5915-5920 SDST summary: Error-corrected latency See note
CNPCLAT3 for trial 3 - total latency/number of
correct responses (sec)
5087 001.21-105.03
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25654 Blank
5921-5922 SDST: Number of errors, trial 4
CNP4ERR 3971 00 None
708 01 1 error
229 02 2 errors
108 03 3 errors
46 04 4 errors
22 05 5 errors
3 06 6 errors
2 07 7 errors
2 08 8 errors
1 09 9 errors
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5923-5927 SDST: Latency 1, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT1 5092 -25.8-099.9
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5928-5932 SDST: Latency 2, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT2 5092 -88.2-087.2
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5933-5937 SDST: Latency 3, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT3 5092 -26.4-076.6
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5938-5942 SDST: Latency 4, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT4 5092 -15.7-024.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5943-5947 SDST: Latency 5, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT5 5092 -22.2-035.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5948-5952 SDST: Latency 6, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT6 5092 -32.9-030.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5953-5957 SDST: Latency 7, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT7 5092 -17.2-024.5
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5958-5962 SDST: Latency 8, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT8 5092 -28.3-034.8
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5963-5967 SDST: Latency 9, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4LAT9 5092 -18.3-034.2
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5968-5973 SDST: Total latency, trial 4 (sec) See note
CNP4TOTL 5092 010.29-178.86
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5974-5975 SDST summary: Number of correct
CNPCORR4 responses for latencies 2 through 9,
trial 4
1 00
3 01
2 02
19 03
39 04
103 05
199 06
678 07
4048 08
570 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5976-5981 SDST summary: Error-corrected latency See note
CNPCLAT4 for trial 4 - total latency/number of
correct responses (sec)
5091 001.36-138.71
570 888888 Blank but applicable
25650 Blank
5982-5986 SDST summary: Mean of the two See note
CNPCBEST lowest error-corrected latencies
(sec/correct digit)
5077 01.38-022.2
570 88888 Blank but applicable
25664 Blank
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SERIAL DIGIT LEARNING TEST (SDLT)
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5987 SDLT: Total 0 trials
CNPT0TRA 4388 1 1 trial 0
510 2 2 trial 0
52 3 3 trial 0
11 4 4 trial 0
1 5 5 trial 0
700 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5988 SDLT: Score, trial 1 See note
CNP1SCOR 608 0 Correct
976 1 2/3 correct
3378 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5989 SDLT: Score, trial 2 See note
CNP2SCOR 1518 0 Correct
1098 1 2/3 correct
2346 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
5990 SDLT: Score, trial 3 See note
CNP3SCOR 1783 0 Correct
929 1 2/3 correct
1748 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
26151 Blank
5991 SDLT: Score, trial 4 See note
CNP4SCOR 1465 0 Correct
795 1 2/3 correct
1325 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
27026 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5992 SDLT: Score, trial 5 See note
CNP5SCOR 1103 0 Correct
620 1 2/3 correct
1100 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
27788 Blank
5993 SDLT: Score, trial 6 See note
CNP6SCOR 790 0 Correct
552 1 2/3 correct
893 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
28376 Blank
5994 SDLT: Score, trial 7 See note
CNP7SCOR 658 0 Correct
450 1 2/3 correct
731 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
28772 Blank
5995 SDLT: Score, trial 8 See note
CNP8SCOR 518 0 Correct
396 1 2/3 correct
618 2 Incorrect
700 8 Blank but applicable
29079 Blank
5996-5997 SDLT summary: Trials to criterion
CNPTSTOC 502 02
875 03
762 04
588 05
396 06
307 07
1463 08
69 09
700 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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5998-5999 SDLT summary: Total score
CNPTTSCR 4962 00-16
700 88 Blank but applicable
25649 Blank
NOTES
CNP1LAT1-CNP1LAT9, CNP2LAT1-CNP2LAT9, CNP3LAT1-CNP3LAT9,
CNP4LAT1-CNP4LAT9: Latencies for trials 1-4
A total of five trials were conducted in the Symbol Digit
Substitution Test (SDST), a practice trial (not included in these
data) and four actual trials (trials 1-4). The practice trial was
primarily for training the examinee in the test procedure. It did
not accept incorrect responses, and data from the practice trial
are not included in this file. If the examinee entered an
incorrect digit, a short beep sounded, and no digit was entered on
the screen; to proceed, a correct digit had to be entered. If the
examinee made more than four errors during the practice trial, the
trial was repeated. If the examinee made more than four errors on
the second attempt of the practice trial, the test was
discontinued, and the next test was initiated automatically.
Symbols and digits were paired differently on each trial. Although
incorrect responses were allowed on the four actual trials, more
than four errors resulted in a message emphasizing the need to
avoid errors.
These variables represent the latency to enter each of the nine
digits of each trial. Incorrect responses were reported as
negative values.
CNP1SCOR-CNP8SCOR: Serial Digit Learning Test (SDLT) score
Note that to allow comparison with NES2 results from other
settings the scoring convention for this variable differs from
that usually applied to the NHANES III data, where 0 indicates
none or never. Examinees received a score of 0 if all eight
digits were entered correctly, 1 if six or seven digits were
entered correctly, and 2 if fewer than six digits were entered
correctly.
CNP1TOTL, CNP2TOTL, CNP3TOTL, CNP4TOTL: Total latency, trials 1-4
CNP1TOTL represents the time elapsed on trial 1 from the time
the first item was answered to the time the ninth item was
answered. Therefore, it does not include the latency to respond to
the first symbol.
CNP2LAT1-CNP2LAT9: Latencies for trial 2
See note for CNP1LAT1-CNP1LAT9.
CNP2TOTL: Total latency, trial 2
See note for CNP1TOTL.
CNP3LAT1-CNP3LAT9: Latencies for trial 3
See note for CNP1LAT1-CNP1LAT9.
CNP3TOTL: Total latency, trial 3
See note for CNP1TOTL.
CNP4LAT1-CNP4LAT9: Latencies for trial 4
See note for CNP1LAT1-CNP1LAT9.
CNP4TOTL: Total latency, trial 4
See note for CNP1TOTL.
CNPCBEST: Mean of two lowest error-corrected latencies
This single summary measure for the SDST is the mean of the
error-corrected latencies (CNPCLAT1-CNPCLAT4) on the two best
(lowest latency) of the four trials. The units for this summary
measure are "sec/correct digit."
CNPCLAT1, CNPCLAT2, CNPCLAT3, CNPCLAT4: Error-corrected latency for
trials 1-4
The error-corrected latency was calculated for each of the four
actual trials. It is the mean number of seconds per correct
digit for each trial, excluding the first item in the trial.
If the number of correct responses for latencies 2 through 9 was
0, CNPCLAT1 was set to missing (blank). Otherwise,
CNPCLAT1=CNP1TOTL/CNPCORR1.
CNPCLAT2: Error-corrected latency for trial 2
See note for CNPCLAT1.
CNPCLAT3: Error-corrected latency for trial 3
See note for CNPCLAT1.
CNPCLAT4: Error-corrected latency for trial 4
See note for CNPCLAT1.
CNPMENRT: Mean reaction time
To calculate the mean reaction time, values from the first ten
trials (CNPRT01-CNPRT10) were excluded as well as values from other
trials that were greater than or equal to 750 msec or less than or
equal to 50 msec. This mean may not be valid if the number of trials
included in the average was less than 20.
CNPSDRT: Standard deviation of the reaction time
To calculate the standard deviation of the reaction time, values
from the first ten trials (CNPRT01-CNPRT10) were excluded as well
as values from other trials that were greater than or equal to 750
msec or less than or equal to 50 msec. This statistic may not be
valid if the number of trials included in the calculation was less
than 20.
FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHY
A photograph of the ocular fundus of one eye was taken on examinees aged
40 years and over by a trained examiner in the mobile examination center
(MEC). The protocol for this component did not detail any medical,
safety or other exclusions. However, if the designated eye was
unavailable due to an extremely small pupil, severe corneal or lens
opacity, complete retinal detachment, or other reason, the other eye was
photographed. If both eyes were unavailable, no photograph was taken.
Because the component was administered in the examination center, MEC
examination weights (WTPFEX6) should be used for data analysis. For
more information on the use of sample weights in the analysis of
NHANES III data, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting
Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Photographs of the ocular fundus were taken to determine the presence
of diabetic retinopathy, age-related maculopathy, and other retinal
diseases that are the leading causes of vision loss in the United
States. A non-stereoscopic, color, 45-degree photograph, centered
between the optic nerve and the macula, was taken of one randomly
selected eye. The camera used was a Canon CR4-45NM "non-mydriatic"
fundus camera, which incorporated the use of an infrared video camera
to allow photographs to be taken in a darkened examination room
without the use of dilating drops.
In a darkened room, the sphincter muscle of the iris normally relaxes,
allowing for dilation of the pupil, usually to 6-10 mm in diameter.
The technician observed the eye's natural dilation on a special video
monitor and took the color photograph with a single flash of white
light. If the examinee wore a contact lens, the photograph was taken
directly through the contact lens. The entire procedure usually took
less than six minutes. Detailed information on the examination
procedure is in the Fundus Photography chapter of the Health
Technician's Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
The exposed film was mailed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Department of Ophthalmology, where it was processed by a local
laboratory into transparencies that were evaluated for photographic
quality.
The ocular fundus images on the final transparencies were reviewed by
photograph graders to assess the presence of diabetic retinopathy,
age-related maculopathy, and other retinal diseases. The grading
system used for classifying diabetic retinopathy was based on a
modification of the Airlie House Classification Scheme (Diabetic
Retinopathy Study Group, 1981; Klein, 1984; Klein, 1986; The Early
Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study Group, 1991).
The Modified Airlie House Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy slide
standards consist of 27 stereo pairs of color fundus photographs of
diabetic retinopathy and one slide depicting poor photographic quality.
The standard slides show diabetic proliferative disease and are used for
grading the severity of diabetic retinopathy. The set is available with
a detailed chapter outlining its use and a sample grading form.
Additional information is available from The Fundus Photograph Reading
Center, c/o Michael Neider, WARF Building Room 450, 610 Walnut Street,
Madison, WI 53705.
The fundus photography consultant provided extensive training to
technicians at their time of hire, and each technician's performance
was monitored in the field on a periodic basis.
Two sources of nonsampling or measurement error were monitored
throughout the survey, the picture taking procedure and the image
grading procedure. To ensure that adequate photographs were taken,
the technicians' performance was monitored by a review of photographs
at the University of Wisconsin and by review and retraining field
visits. To evaluate the grading procedure, 1500 transparencies were
chosen at random for use in assessing inter- and intra-grader
reliability. The Kappa statistic was chosen to assess agreement
(Fleiss, 1981). The measures of agreement were generally good to
excellent and improved across time.
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6000 Photo taken? See note
FPPPHOTO 9239 1 Yes
209 2 No
289 8 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6001 Eye color: right eye
FPP1A 1995 1 Blue
1567 2 Other
5301 3 Brown
874 8 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6002 Eye color: left eye
FPP1B 1991 1 Blue
1572 2 Other
5300 3 Brown
874 8 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6003-6004 Pupil size before dilation in normal
FPP2 room light (mm)
9102 00-10
635 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6005-6006 Pupil size during photography as
FPP3 measured on camera monitor (mm)
9058 00-12
679 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6007-6008 Elapsed time between darkening room and
FPP4MIN taking photograph (min)
9059 00-50
678 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6009-6010 Elapsed time between darkening room and
FPP4SEC taking photograph (sec)
9057 00-59
680 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6011-6015 Photographer
FPPPHTG 9456 01001-09018
281 88888 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6016 Eye
FPPEYE 4436 1 Right
4470 2 Left
831 8 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6017-6019 Grader code
FPP1005 4209 016 1st grader
4864 102 2nd grader
664 888 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6020-6021 Fundus See note
FPP1020 163 00 Absent (End)
8910 02 Present
664 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6022-6023 Focus
FPP1030 6721 00 Good/fair
1235 01 Borderline (can't grade small
microaneurysms or drusen)
954 02 Poor
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6024-6025 Field definition
FPP1041 6418 00 Good
2228 01 Fair
206 02 Poor
58 08 Can't grade
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6026-6027 Horizontal field definition
FPP1046 7040 00 Good
514 01 Temporal
1295 02 Nasal
61 08 Can't grade
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6028-6029 Vertical field definition
FPP1047 7529 00 Good
1108 01 High
197 02 Low
76 08 Can't grade
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6030-6031 Artifact present
FPP1050 2035 00 None
6875 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6032-6033 Type of artifact: haze
FPP1051 3756 00 None
5154 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6034-6035 Type of artifact: dust/dirt
FPP1052 7291 00 None
1619 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6036-6037 Type of artifact: lashes
FPP1053 8328 00 None
582 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6038-6039 Type of artifact: arc
FPP1054 8477 00 None
433 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6040-6041 Type of artifact: uneven illumination,
FPP1055 center
7950 00 None
960 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6042-6043 Type of artifact: uneven illumination,
FPP1056 edge
8497 00 None
413 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6044-6045 Type of artifact: central dot
FPP1057 6545 00 None
2365 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6046-6047 Type of artifact: other
FPP1059 8638 00 None
272 02 Yes
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6048-6049 Gradability See note
FPP1060 7298 00 Entire field gradable
30 01 Disc ungradable
764 02 Portion of macula ungradable
357 03 Macula ungradable
77 04 Portion of disc/macula ungradable
77 05 Disc and macula ungradable
307 06 Entire field ungradable (End)
827 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6050-6052 Diabetic retinopathy level See note
FPP1070 7523 010 No retinopathy
93 011 Questionable retinopathy
55 012 Non-diabetic retinopathy
30 014 Hard exudates, soft exudates,
intraretinal microvascular
abnormalities (IRMA), without
microaneurysms
66 015 Hemorrhages only, no microaneurysms
219 020 Microaneurysms only
113 031 Early non-proliferative diabetic
retinopathy
82 041 Moderate non-proliferative diabetic
retinopathy
14 051 Severe non-proliferative diabetic
retinopathy
5 060 Fibrous proliferation only
5 065 Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(PDR) less than diabetic
retinopathy standards (DRS) high
risk characteristics (HRC)
for severe visual loss
3 070 PDR greater than or equal to
DRS HRC for severe visual loss
395 088 Can't grade
1134 888 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6053-6054 Hemorrhages or microaneurysms
FPP1080 7579 00 None
92 01 Questionable
521 02 Less than DRS 2A
18 03 Greater than or equal to DRS 2A
393 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6055-6056 Hard exudates
FPP1090 8055 00 None
38 01 Questionable
61 02 Less than DRS 3
99 03 Greater than or equal to DRS 3
350 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6057-6058 Soft exudates
FPP1100 8180 00 None
36 01 Questionable
118 02 Present
269 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6059-6060 Intraretinal microvascular abnormalities
FPP1110 (IRMA)
8107 00 None
37 01 Questionable
43 02 Present
416 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6061-6062 Venous beading
FPP1120 8345 00 None
8 01 Questionable
5 02 Present
245 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6063-6064 New vessels in disc
FPP1130 8463 00 None
7 01 Questionable
1 02 Less than DRS 10A
2 03 Greater than or equal to DRS 10A
130 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6065-6066 New vessels elsewhere
FPP1140 8423 00 None
6 01 Questionable
4 02 Less than 1/2 disc area
1 03 Greater than or equal to 1/2 disc
area
169 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6067-6068 Fibrous proliferation
FPP1150 8482 00 None
6 01 Questionable
6 02 Fibrous proliferation elsewhere
(FPE) only
1 03 Fibrous proliferation disc (FPD)
only
3 04 FPE and FPD
105 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6069-6070 Pre-retinal hemorrhage or vitreous
FPP1160 hemorrhage
8498 00 None
3 01 Questionable
1 02 Preretinal hemorrhage (PRH) only
1 03 Vitreous hemorrhage (VH) only
100 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6071-6072 Other abnormalities
FPP1170 6266 00 No
2337 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6073-6074 Degeneration of retinal pigment
FPP1172 epithelium (RPE)
8321 00 None
138 01 Questionable
144 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6075-6076 Central circle RPE degeneration
FPP1173 8485 00 None
118 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6077-6078 Geographic atrophy
FPP1174 8563 00 None
8 01 Questionable
32 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6079-6080 Central circle geographic atrophy
FPP1175 8576 00 None
27 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6081-6082 Sub-retinal hemorrhage
FPP1176 8592 00 None
3 01 Questionable
8 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6083-6084 Central circle sub-retinal hemorrhage
FPP1177 8600 00 None
3 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6085-6086 Sub-retinal fibrous scar
FPP1178 8579 00 None
3 01 Questionable
21 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6087-6088 Central circle sub-retinal fibrous scar
FPP1179 8584 00 None
19 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6089-6090 Sensory serous (sub-retinal) detachment
FPP1180 8573 00 None
19 01 Questionable
11 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6091-6092 Central circle sensory serous (sub-
FPP1181 retinal) detachment
8594 00 None
9 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6093-6094 Hyperpigmentation
FPP1182 8360 00 None
58 01 Questionable
185 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6095-6096 Central circle hyperpigmentation
FPP1183 8463 00 None
140 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6097-6098 Chorioretinal abnormalities, other
FPP1184 8542 00 None
7 01 Questionable
54 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6099-6100 Central circle chorioretinal
FPP1185 abnormalities, other
8575 00 None
28 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6101-6102 Peripapillary atrophy
FPP1186 8196 00 None
91 01 Questionable
316 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6103-6104 Branch or central artery occlusion
FPP1188 8598 00 None
2 01 Questionable
3 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6105-6106 Central circle branch or central artery
FPP1189 occlusion
8602 00 None
1 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6107-6108 Branch vein occlusion
FPP1190 8560 00 None
19 01 Questionable
24 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6109-6110 Central circle branch vein occlusion
FPP1191 8600 00 None
3 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6111-6112 Central vein occlusion
FPP1192 8600 00 None
3 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6113-6114 Central circle central vein occlusion
FPP1193 8601 00 None
2 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6115-6116 Significant arterio-venous nicking
FPP1194 8536 00 None
36 01 Questionable
31 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6117-6118 Hollenhorst plaque
FPP1196 8588 00 None
9 01 Questionable
6 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6119-6120 Central circle Hollenhorst plaque
FPP1197 8603 00 None
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6121-6122 Asteroid hyalosis
FPP1198 8559 00 None
5 01 Questionable
39 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6123-6124 Central circle asteroid hyalosis
FPP1199 8579 00 None
24 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6125-6126 Nevus
FPP1200 8469 00 None
54 01 Questionable
80 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6127-6128 Central circle nevus
FPP1201 8595 00 None
8 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6129-6130 Surface wrinkling retinopathy
FPP1202 8017 00 None
165 01 Questionable
421 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6131-6132 Central circle surface wrinkling
FPP1203 retinopathy
8466 00 None
137 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6133-6134 Abnormal disc
FPP1204 8568 00 None
18 01 Questionable
17 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6135-6136 Large cup-to-disc ratio
FPP1205 8078 00 None
333 01 Questionable
192 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6137-6138 Histoplasmosis (POHS)
FPP1206 8596 00 None
2 01 Questionable
5 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6139-6140 Central circle histoplasmosis (POHS)
FPP1207 8601 00 None
2 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6141-6142 Clinically significant macular edema
FPP1208 based on hard exudates
8560 00 None
16 01 Questionable
27 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6143-6144 Central circle clinically significant
FPP1209 macular edema based on hard exudates
8580 00 None
23 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6145-6146 Retinal detachment
FPP1210 8599 00 None
1 01 Questionable
3 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6147-6148 Central circle retinal detachment
FPP1211 8603 00 None
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6149-6150 Photocoagulation treatment in arcades
FPP1212 8578 00 None
4 01 Questionable
21 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6151-6152 Photocoagulation treatment outside
FPP1214 arcades
8581 00 None
2 01 Questionable
20 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6153-6154 Other miscellaneous abnormalities
FPP1220 8059 00 None
97 01 Questionable
447 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6155-6156 Other miscellaneous central circle
FPP1221 abnormalities
8563 00 None
40 02 Yes
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6157-6158 Answer drusen questions
FPP1228 1620 00 No
6867 02 Yes
116 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6159-6160 Hard drusen See note
FPP1230 1824 00 None
849 01 Questionable
5511 02 Yes
419 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6161-6162 Soft drusen See note
FPP1240 7167 00 None
391 01 Questionable
926 02 Yes
119 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6163-6164 Drusen area: grid See note
FPP1250 3391 00 None
2786 01 Less than a circle of 95 microns in
diameter (standard circle C0)
1719 02 Less than a circle of 375 microns
in diameter (standard circle C2)
351 03 Less than a circle of 960 microns
in diameter (standard circle O2)
147 04 Greater than or equal to a circle
of 960 microns in diameter
(standard circle O2)
209 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6165-6166 Drusen area: outside See note
FPP1260 5096 00 None
2131 01 Less than a circle of 95 microns in
diameter (standard circle C0)
872 02 Less than a circle of 375 microns
in diameter (standard circle C2)
213 03 Less than a circle of 960 microns
in diameter (standard circle O2)
132 04 Greater than or equal to a circle
of 960 microns in diameter
(standard circle O2)
159 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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FINDINGS
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6167-6168 Drusen area: central circle See note
FPP1262 5513 00 None
1881 01 Less than a circle of 95 microns in
diameter (standard circle C0)
561 02 Less than a circle of 375 microns
in diameter (standard circle C2)
125 03 Less than a circle of 960 microns
in diameter (standard circle O2)
16 04 Greater than or equal to a circle
of 960 microns in diameter
(standard circle O2)
507 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6169-6170 Drusen area: inner circle See note
FPP1264 4063 00 None
2682 01 Less than a circle of 95 microns in
diameter (standard circle C0)
1308 02 Less than a circle of 375 microns
in diameter (standard circle C2)
251 03 Less than a circle of 960 microns
in diameter (standard circle O2)
122 04 Greater than or equal to a circle
of 960 microns in diameter
(standard circle O2)
177 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6171-6172 Central circle soft drusen See note
FPP1266 7772 00 None
71 01 Questionable
297 02 Yes
463 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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SUMMARY SCORES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6173-6174 Summary diabetic retinopathy score See note
FPPSURET 7764 00 None
327 01 Mild
94 02 Moderate
26 03 Proliferative
392 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6175-6176 Summary age-related maculopathy score See note
FPPSUMAC 7268 00 None
885 01 Early
55 02 Late
395 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
6177-6178 Summary drusen score See note
FPPSUDRU 1979 00 None
867 01 Questionable
5640 02 Present
117 08 Can't grade
1134 88 Blank but applicable
21574 Blank
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NOTES
FPP1020: Fundus
When the fundus was absent (FPP1020=00), the grader was
instructed to stop. All ensuing fields, FPP1030 through FPP1270,
were then left blank by the grader. During data processing, the
blank fields were recoded "88 Blank but applicable."
FPP1060: Gradability status
Not all photographs were gradable. The principal reasons were
related to the camera (e.g., malfunction, poor focus, dirty lens)
and to the examinee (e.g., cataracts, eye movement, corneal
change, poor pupil dilation, lens implants). The grader was
instructed to stop when the entire field was ungradable
(FPP1060=06), at which point the remaining fields were left
blank. During data processing, the blank fields were recoded "88
Blank but applicable."
FPP1070: Diabetic retinopathy level
This variable represents the current state of severity of retinopathy
in the eye. As such, it differs from the summary diabetic
retinopathy
score (FPPSURET) which represents the combination of current and past
retinopathy status.
FPP1230-FPP1266: Drusen details
Drusen vary in appearance, merging at one end of the spectrum
with the normal fundus background and at the other end with
diffuse degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium. Typical
small drusen usually appear as individual, round, flat spots in
the plane of the retinal pigment epithelium. They may be pale
yellowish-white, contrasting sharply with the surrounding retinal
pigment epithelium, or only slightly more pale than the retinal
pigment epithelium and easily overlooked, even with careful
examination of well-focused photographs. Larger drusen typically
are yellow-white in color and often have visible thickness. Some
have sharp margins and a solid, nodular appearance, whereas
others have indistinct margins and a softer, more liquid
appearance. Drusen may be distributed as individual spots or may
appear to merge with adjacent drusen.
In NHANES III, two characteristics of drusen type (hard or soft)
and area were graded in a semi-quantitative fashion within and
outside the grid. Small punctate drusen (usually less than 95
microns in diameter) were classified as hard drusen; larger
drusen were classified as soft. No attempt was made to further
characterize soft drusen by appearance as soft distinct or
indistinct.
Drusen area was estimated within a central circle of the grid,
within the grid, and outside the grid. The area covered by
drusen was estimated by mentally moving together all hard or soft
drusen as if they were confluent and comparing this area with
those of standard circles. The estimate of drusen area was
classified into one of four categories: smaller than a circle
with a diameter of 95 microns (comparable to the 63-micron
diameter circle used in a 30-degree field), smaller than a circle
with a diameter of 375 microns (250-micron diameter in a
30-degree field), smaller than a circle with a diameter of 960
microns (640-micron diameter in a 30-degree field), or equal to
or larger than a circle with a diameter of 960 microns.
FPPPHOTO: Photographic status
Fundus photographs were not taken on all examinees who came to
the mobile examination center. The principal reasons were
refusal to cooperate, equipment failure, physical inability, and
insufficient time.
FPPSUDRU: Summary drusen score
The summary drusen score was derived from a combination of values
from several variables.
Definite drusen present: FPP1230, hard drusen, and/or FPP1240,
soft drusen, were coded "02 Yes."
Questionable drusen present: Definite drusen were not present,
and FPP1230, hard drusen, and/or FPP1240, soft drusen, were/was
coded "01 Questionable."
No drusen present: Neither definite nor questionable drusen was
present, and FPP1230, hard drusen, and/or FPP1240, soft drusen,
were/was coded "00 None."
Cannot grade drusen: FPP1230, hard drusen, and FPP1240, soft
drusen, were both coded "08 Can't grade."
Blank but applicable: FPP1060, gradability, was coded "06
Entire field ungradable," or FPP1020, fundus, was coded "00
Absent" or "88 Blank but applicable."
FPPSUMAC: Summary age-related maculopathy score
The summary age-related maculopathy score was derived from a
combination of values from several variables. A detailed
description of lesions as defined by the Wisconsin Age-Related
Maculopathy Grading System is available (Klein, 1991; NTIS,
1991).
Late age-related maculopathy: At least one of the following
variables was coded "02 Yes."
FPP1174, geographic atrophy
FPP1176, sub-retinal hemorrhage
FPP1178, sub-retinal fibrous scar
FPP1180, sensory serous (sub-retinal) detachment
Early age-related maculopathy: At least one of the following
three sets of conditions was met.
FPP1172, degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE),
was coded "02 Yes," and (FPP1230, hard drusen, and/or
FPP1240, soft drusen, were/was coded "02 Yes").
FPP1182, hyperpigmentation, was coded "02 Yes," and
(FPP1230, hard drusen, and/or FPP1240, soft drusen, were/was
coded "02 Yes").
FPP1240, soft drusen, was coded "02 Yes," and FPP1250, grid
area, was coded 02-04 (equal to or greater than a circle 95
microns in diameter).
No age-related maculopathy: Early and late age-related
maculopathy definitions were not met, and FPP1240, soft drusen,
was coded 00-02 (gradable).
"Cannot grade" age-related maculopathy: Early and late
age-related maculopathy definitions were not met, and FPP1240,
soft drusen, was coded "08 Can't grade."
Blank but applicable: FPP1060, gradability, was coded "06
Entire field ungradable," or FPP1020, fundus, was coded "00
Absent" or "88 Blank but applicable."
FPPSURET: Summary diabetic retinopathy score
The summary diabetic retinopathy score was derived from a
combination of values from several variables. That is, it
combines the diabetic retinopathy level variable (FPP1070) and
history of treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(using the photocoagulation treatment outside the arcades
variable (FPP1214) as a marker). A detailed description of
lesions as defined by The Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy
Study (ETDRS) is available in the ETDRS report #10 (The Early
Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study, 1991). The NHANES III
fundus photo grading protocol (NTIS, 1995) describes methods of
assigning diabetic levels.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy: At least one of the
following two sets of conditions was met.
FPP1070, diabetic retinopathy level, was coded 060-070.
FPP1070, diabetic retinopathy level, has a code of anything
other than "012 Non-diabetic retinopathy," and FPP1214,
photocoagulation treatment outside arcades, was coded "02
Yes."
Moderate/severe non-proliferative retinopathy: FPP1070, diabetic
retinopathy level, was coded "041 Moderate non-proliferative" or
"051 Severe non-proliferative."
Mild non-proliferative retinopathy: FPP1070, diabetic
retinopathy level, was coded "020 Microaneurysms only" or "031
Early non-proliferative."
No diabetic retinopathy: FPP1070, diabetic retinopathy level,
was coded 010-015.
"Cannot grade" diabetic retinopathy: FPP1070, diabetic
retinopathy level, was coded "088 Can't grade."
Blank but applicable: FPP1060, gradability, was coded "06
Entire field ungradable," or FPP1020, fundus, was coded "00
Absent" or "88 Blank but applicable."
PHYSICAL FUNCTION EVALUATION
Physical function (PF) was evaluated on examinees aged 60 years and over
by a trained examiner using a battery of physical performance measures
in the mobile examination center (MEC) and at examinees'homes. The
protocol for this component did not detail any medical, safety or other
exclusions.
To determine which sample persons were home examinees, the DMPSTAT
variable (3=home-examined) should be used. When analyzing data for
combined home-examined and MEC-examined persons, the combined MEC- plus
home-examined sample weight should be used (WTPFHX6). When using only
MEC items or measures, the MEC examination sample weight should be used
(WTPFEX6). For more information on the use of sample weights in
NHANES III data analysis, refer to the NHANES III Analytic and
Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS, 1996b).
Physical function was tested using certain movements that represent
musculoskeletal activities needed to carry out daily activities.
Gross shoulder joint movement, fine motor hand movement, lower
extremity motor functions, and integrated movement of balance and gait
were determined. Upper extremity functions were evaluated using Jette
and Branch (1984) right and left shoulder, external and internal
rotations (PFPRSER, PFPLSER, PFPRSIR, and PFPLSIR). The fine motor
function examination was a modification of a manual ability examination
in which a key was inserted into a lock and then was turned (PFPTKEY)
(Williams, 1982). The lower extremity motor, balance, and gait
evaluation items included time to get up from an armless chair five
times (PFPTSTND), a full tandem stand with the heel of one foot directly
in front of the toes of the other foot for a maximum time of 10 seconds
(PFPTTAND), and left and right knee flexing (PFPLFLEX and PFPRFLEX). An
eight-foot walk performed twice at the usual walking speed (PFPTWLKA,
PFPTWLKB, PFPNSTPA, and PFPNSTPB) was used also (Jette, 1985; Tinetti,
1986; Nevitt, 1989).
Items were scored by measuring the time required to perform the
maneuver (lock and key, chair rising, tandem stand, eight-foot walk),
by using scoring rules (shoulder rotation, knee flexing), and by
counting steps (eight-foot walk).
Examinees who were unable to perform a specific maneuver either because
they felt that it would have been unsafe or because they knew they were
unable to do it for reasons related to physical limitations or health
conditions were not required to make an attempt. For example, if an
examinee was in a wheelchair and was not able to stand up, he/she
skipped the following maneuvers: time to complete five chair stands
(PFPTSTND), right and left knee-hip flexion (PFPRFLEX and PFPLFLEX), and
tandem stand (PFPTTAND). The examinee was then asked, "Are you able to
walk alone without holding on to another person? You may use a cane or
walker." If he/she answered affirmatively, the examinee did the
measured walking (PFPTWLKA, PFPTWLKB, PFPNSTPA, and PFPNSTPB);
otherwise, he/she skipped the measured walking and ended the test. In
the data set, examinees unable to complete the maneuver for these
reasons were coded as "Blank," whereas examinees who did not perform the
test for reasons unrelated to physical limitations were coded as "8
Blank but applicable."
Persons aged 60 and over who refused or were unable to come to the
mobile examination center (MEC) were tested in their homes. Persons
found to be bedbound were excluded from the lower extremities part of
the PF evaluation (HXPBED). Aside from using an accessible, armless
chair in the examinees' homes (HXPCHIR), technicians used equipment and
procedures comparable to those used in the MEC.
Because technicians used equipment and procedures in examinees' homes
that were comparable to those used in the MEC, the home PF values were
incorporated into the MEC PF measures data set.
Refer to the Physical Function Examination Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b)
and the Home Examination Manual (U.S. DHHS, 1996b) for descriptions of
data collection procedures and methods.
At the time of hire, MEC and home examination health technicians were
trained to conduct the physical function evaluation. During annual site
visits, examination administration was observed, and re-training took
place. Applicable parts of the National Institute on Aging video
"Assessing Physical Performance in the Home-Part 1" were used to
demonstrate the PF procedures during initial training and re-training
(NIA, 1988).
Data processing and editing were performed to ensure internal data
consistency. Notes have been provided for variables requiring
additional explanation.
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6179-6180 Health status screener
PFPHHS 4681 01 No apparent restriction
287 02 Presently in wheelchair
38 03 Recent surgery
56 04 Injury
23 05 Bedridden
228 06 Other health condition
90 07 Other
321 88 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6181 Right shoulder external rotation
PFPRSER 4654 1 Full
644 2 Partial
83 3 Unable
343 8 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
6182 Left shoulder external rotation
PFPLSER 4640 1 Full
653 2 Partial
91 3 Unable
340 8 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
6183 Right shoulder internal rotation
PFPRSIR 4949 1 Full
346 2 Partial
87 3 Unable
342 8 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
6184 Left shoulder internal rotation
PFPLSIR 4965 1 Full
323 2 Partial
96 3 Unable
340 8 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
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KEY IN LOCK TIMED MANEUVER
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6185 Ability to pick up key See note
PFPUKEY 5277 1 Yes
65 2 No (PFPWC)
382 8 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
6186 Ability to hold key
PFPHKEY 5214 1 Yes
62 2 No (PFPWC)
383 8 Blank but applicable
25652 Blank
6187-6190 Time to unlock lock (sec) See note
PFPTKEY 5153 0002-0060
444 8888 Blank but applicable
25714 Blank
6191 Check item--bedbound
HXPBED (home exam only)
27 1 Yes (PFPTECH)
389 2 No
6 8 Blank but applicable
30889 Blank
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SINGLE CHAIR STAND
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6192 In wheelchair (MEC only)
PFPWC 274 1 Yes
4707 2 No (PFPSCOOT)
321 8 Blank but applicable
26009 Blank
6193 Can you get up from your See note
PFPUPWC chair/wheelchair by yourself?
192 1 Yes
96 2 No (PFPOWALK)
322 8 Blank but applicable
30701 Blank
6194 Use of arms to scoot forward
PFPSCOOT 3180 1 Yes
1938 2 No
94 3 Unable to move
389 8 Blank but applicable
25710 Blank
6195 Ability to stand See note
PFPUSTND 4865 1 Yes, without arms
182 2 Yes, with arms for pushing off
(PFPRFLEX)
160 3 Unable (PFPOWALK)
394 8 Blank but applicable
25710 Blank
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REPEATED CHAIR STAND TIMED MANEUVER
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6196-6199 Time to complete five stands (sec) See note
PFPTSTND 1 0.0
4821 0002-92.3
16 5555 Able to stand but unable to do
the maneuver
421 8888 Blank but applicable
26052 Blank
6200-6201 Number of stands
PFPNSTND 3 01 1 stand
3 02 2 stands
7 03 3 stands
2 04 4 stands
4805 05 5 stands
16 55 Able to stand but unable to do
the maneuver
423 88 Blank but applicable
26052 Blank
6202-6205 Chair height home exam only (in)
HXPCHAIR 1 12.0
14 13.0
18 14.0
2 15.0
9 16.0
90 17.0
55 18.0
15 19.0
1 20.0
70 8888 Blank but applicable
31036 Blank
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HIP AND KNEE EXERCISES
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6206 Right hip and knee flexion
PFPRFLEX 4663 1 Full
370 2 Partial
24 3 Unable
384 8 Blank but applicable
25870 Blank
6207 Left hip and knee flexion
PFPLFLEX 4677 1 Full
356 2 Partial
25 3 Unable
383 8 Blank but applicable
25870 Blank
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TANDEM STAND TIMED MANEUVER
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6208 Are you able to stand by yourself
PFPSTAND without holding on to anything?
4844 1 Yes
235 2 No (PFPOWALK)
362 8 Blank but applicable
25870 Blank
6209-6212 Time tandem stand held (sec) See note
PFPTTAND 4686 0001-0010
520 8888 Blank but applicable
26105 Blank
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MEASURED WALK
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6213 Observed walking without help
PFPOWALK 5105 1 Yes (PFPTWLKA)
265 2 No
327 8 Blank but applicable
25614 Blank
6214 Are you able to walk alone without
PFPRWALK holding on to another person?
91 1 Yes
174 2 No (PFPTECH)
327 8 Blank but applicable
30719 Blank
6215-6218 Time to complete 8-foot walk,
PFPTWLKA trial A (sec)
5059 0002-0060
464 8888 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
6219-6220 Number of steps, trial A
PFPNSTPA 5131 03-38
392 88 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
6221-6224 Time to complete 8-foot walk,
PFPTWLKB Trial B (sec)
5011 0002-56.2
512 8888 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
6225-6226 Number of steps, trial B
PFPNSTPB 5121 03-33
402 88 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
6227 Pain reported on walking
PFPPAIN 544 1 Yes
4592 2 No
387 8 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Positions Item description
SAS name Counts and code Notes
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6228 Type of device used
PFPDEVIC 4821 1 None
220 2 Cane
76 3 Walker
18 4 Other
388 8 Blank but applicable
25788 Blank
6229-6233 Examiner number
PFPTECH 5064 01001-09018
660 88888 Blank but applicable
25587 Blank
NOTES
PFPTKEY: Time to unlock lock (sec)
If the examinee was not able to open the lock within 60 seconds,
the maneuver was terminated, and his/her time was entered as 60
seconds.
PFPTSTND and PFPUSTND: Time to complete five stands (sec) and ability
to stand
A standardized wooden cube, 50-cm in height, was used as a prop
for the armless chair maneuvers in the MEC.
PFPTTAND: Time tandem stand held (sec)
The examiner stopped timing after 10 seconds even if the examinee
was able to maintain the tandem stand for a longer period of time,
and the examinee's time was entered as 10 seconds.
PFPUKEY: Ability to pick up key
The examinee had a maximum of 30 seconds to pick up the key. If
the examinee was not able to pick up the key within 30 seconds, the
maneuver was terminated, and the examinee proceeded to the next
item (PFPWC).
PFPUPWC: Can you get up from your chair/wheelchair by yourself?
This question was asked during the MEC and home exam; PFPWC was
recorded by the technician from observation in the MEC only.
PFPUSTND: Ability to stand
See note for PFPTSTND.
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