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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
doc20doctor tell me if a mistake was made
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As you read each of the following statements, please think about the medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best guess is important for each statement. T. I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 | 368 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 52.7 | 1,441 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.1 | 439 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 13.4 | 367 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.3 | 117 | 5 | strong disagree | |
| 68 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,022 | .i | iap | ||
| 24 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozachave you ever heard of prozac
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Next, I''d like to ask you some questions about the medication called Prozac. A. Have you ever heard of Prozac?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.7 | 2,449 | 1 | yes | |
| 11.3 | 313 | 2 | no | |
| 42 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,022 | .i | iap | ||
| 20 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
usedprozhave you ever taken prozac
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Next, I''d like to ask you some questions about the medication called Prozac. B. Have you, yourself, ever taken Prozac?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | 229 | 1 | yes | |
| 90.6 | 2,201 | 2 | no | |
| 9 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 30 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
knwnprozhave you known anyone who took prozac
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Next, I''d like to ask you some questions about the medication called Prozac. C. Have you ever personally known anyone who took Prozac?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.1 | 1,405 | 1 | yes | |
| 40.9 | 972 | 2 | no | |
| 61 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozfor1what can you tell me about prozac is used for
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What can you tell me about what Prozac is used for? A. First mention
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-97)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozfor2what can you tell me about prozac is used for
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What can you tell me about what Prozac is used for? B. Second mention
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-50)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozfor3what can you tell me about prozac is used for
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What can you tell me about what Prozac is used for? C. Third Mention
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 7.2 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 5.4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 6.3 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 1.8 | 2 | 8 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 3.6 | 4 | 11 | ||
| 3.6 | 4 | 12 | ||
| 3.6 | 4 | 13 | ||
| 4.5 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | 15 | ||
| 6.3 | 7 | 16 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | 18 | ||
| 4.5 | 5 | 19 | ||
| 4.5 | 5 | 20 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | 21 | ||
| 9.0 | 10 | 24 | ||
| 5.4 | 6 | 25 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | 26 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | 30 | ||
| 1.8 | 2 | 31 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | 32 | ||
| 4.5 | 5 | 34 | ||
| 4.5 | 5 | 50 | ||
| 1,216 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,513 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz1prozac is harmful to the body
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? A. Prozac is harmful to the body.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 137 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 23.6 | 476 | 2 | agree | |
| 45.0 | 908 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 21.6 | 436 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.1 | 63 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 423 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz2if no symptoms should discontinue prozac
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? B. If symptoms are no longer present, people should discontinue Prozac.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7 | 126 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 43.1 | 428 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.4 | 163 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 22.6 | 225 | 4 | disagree | |
| 5.2 | 52 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 192 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,649 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz3taking prozac interferes with daily activities
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? C. Taking Prozac interferes with daily activities.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 108 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 25.9 | 524 | 2 | agree | |
| 32.9 | 665 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 31.7 | 641 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.2 | 85 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 418 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 28 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz4taking prozac helps people deal with stress
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? D. Taking Prozac helps people deal with day-to-day stresses.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 169 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 65.7 | 1,382 | 2 | agree | |
| 20.5 | 431 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 4.4 | 93 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.3 | 28 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 339 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 27 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz5taking prozac makes relations easier
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? E. Taking Prozac makes things easier in relations with family and friends.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 124 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 54.9 | 1,133 | 2 | agree | |
| 28.8 | 594 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 8.8 | 181 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.6 | 33 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 375 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz6prozac helps people control their symptoms
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? F. I think Prozac helps people control their symptoms.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | 140 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 64.0 | 1,347 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.2 | 468 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 5.6 | 118 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.5 | 32 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 337 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 27 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz7prozac makes people feel better about themselves
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? G. Taking Prozac makes people feel better about themselves.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 123 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 50.2 | 1,036 | 2 | agree | |
| 32.2 | 664 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 9.3 | 191 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.4 | 49 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 377 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz8prozac should be taken to enhance personalities
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? H. Prozac should be taken to enhance the strengths of people''s personalities.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 27 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 10.1 | 208 | 2 | agree | |
| 24.3 | 499 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 43.9 | 903 | 4 | disagree | |
| 20.4 | 420 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 383 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proz9prozac is for those diagnosed with depression
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I. Only people who are diagnosed with clinical depression should take Prozac.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | 369 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 46.3 | 945 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.3 | 475 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 9.9 | 203 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.4 | 49 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 399 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozslf1take prozac if trouble in personal life
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How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? A. ...because you were having trouble in your personal life.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 126 | 1 | very likely | |
| 11.3 | 258 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 12.7 | 291 | 3 | mixed | |
| 18.6 | 425 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 51.8 | 1,183 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 159 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 27 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozslf2take prozac if cant cope with stresses
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How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? B. ...because you didn''t know how to cope anymore with the stresses of life.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 228 | 1 | very likely | |
| 21.7 | 493 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 14.8 | 337 | 3 | mixed | |
| 16.8 | 381 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 36.7 | 833 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 168 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozslf3take prozac if feel depressed sleepless
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How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? C. ...because you were feeling depressed, tired, were having trouble sleeping and concentrating, and felt worthless.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | 286 | 1 | very likely | |
| 23.4 | 534 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 13.5 | 308 | 3 | mixed | |
| 14.8 | 338 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 35.7 | 815 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 160 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 28 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozslf4take prozac if intense fear losing control
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How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? D. ...for no apparent reason, you were having periods of intense fear in which you were trembling, sweating, feeling dizzy, and feared losing control or going crazy.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | 430 | 1 | very likely | |
| 26.7 | 604 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 14.1 | 318 | 3 | mixed | |
| 11.9 | 270 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 28.3 | 641 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 175 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,377 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozkid1give kid prozac if is hostile
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How likely would you be to give doctor prescribed Prozac to your child or a child you were responsible for in the following situations (A child would be considered anyone between the age of 8 and 15). A. ...because s/he is hostile, often loses his/her temper, often argues with adults, actively defies authority and seems spiteful or vindictive.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 67 | 1 | very likely | |
| 15.1 | 160 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 12.5 | 132 | 3 | mixed | |
| 16.4 | 173 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 49.7 | 525 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 127 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,649 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozkid2give kid prozac if is not paying attention
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How likely would you be to give doctor prescribed Prozac to your child or a child you were responsible for in the following situations (A child would be considered anyone between the age of 8 and 15). B. ...because s/he is not paying attention at school, does not follow through with school work and chores, has difficulty organizing activities, is easily distracted, talks excessively, and seems to run around or fidget constantly.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 40 | 1 | very likely | |
| 11.4 | 121 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 10.7 | 113 | 3 | mixed | |
| 18.8 | 199 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 55.4 | 587 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 124 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,649 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
prozkid3give kid prozac if is talking about suicide
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How likely would you be to give doctor prescribed Prozac to your child or a child you were responsible for in the following situations (A child would be considered anyone between the age of 8 and 15). B. ...because s/he is talking about killing him or herself.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.6 | 237 | 1 | very likely | |
| 23.2 | 243 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 17.2 | 180 | 3 | mixed | |
| 7.4 | 78 | 4 | somewht unlikely | |
| 29.6 | 310 | 5 | very unlikely | |
| 136 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,649 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
socsecrtsocial security will be better
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When you retire, do you think Social Security benefits will be much better than those now paid of retirees, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 32 | 1 | much better | |
| 7.1 | 86 | 2 | somewhat better | |
| 26.2 | 318 | 3 | about the same | |
| 29.6 | 360 | 4 | somewhat worse | |
| 34.5 | 420 | 5 | much worse | |
| 100 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,459 | .i | iap | ||
| 71 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
socsecfxhow serious is social securities problem
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Please tell me which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion about the Social Security program
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 64 | 1 | no problems | |
| 23.4 | 304 | 2 | minor probs | |
| 54.9 | 714 | 3 | serious prob | |
| 16.8 | 218 | 4 | be replaced | |
| 80 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,459 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
socsecnusocial security phase out or continue
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Do you think it would be better to phase out Social Security and require people to take what they and their employers now pay into Social Security and invest it in mandatory private retirement accounts, or do you think Social Security should continue much as it is now?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.2 | 448 | 1 | phase out social security+ | |
| 62.8 | 755 | 2 | continue as is | |
| 173 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,459 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
terminalhave you or close friends relative faced with terminal illness
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Now in this section, I will ask you some questions about the end of life. Have you or any close friend or family members been faced with a terminal or life-threatening illness?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 71 | 1 | yes myself | |
| 7.4 | 100 | 2 | yes friend | |
| 23.9 | 324 | 3 | yes immed reltve | |
| 27.3 | 370 | 4 | yes othr relatve | |
| 33.8 | 459 | 5 | no | |
| 0.5 | 7 | 6 | self and one | |
| 1.9 | 26 | 7 | two or more | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,459 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |