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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
wkpraiser is likely to be praised by supervisor
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When you do your job well, are you likely to be praised by your supervisor or employer?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.4 | 4,959 | 1 | yes | |
| 28.2 | 2,574 | 2 | maybe | |
| 17.4 | 1,585 | 3 | no | |
| 112 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 155 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wkbonusr is likely to get a bonus or pay increase
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When you do your job well, are you likely to get a bonus or pay increase?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.1 | 831 | 1 | yes | |
| 15.6 | 539 | 2 | maybe | |
| 60.3 | 2,078 | 3 | no | |
| 38 | .d | don't know | ||
| 65,316 | .i | iap | ||
| 44 | .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 |
fairearnhow fair is what r earn on the job
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How fair is what you earn on your job in comparison to others doing the same type of work you do?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8 | 1,160 | 1 | much less than you deserve | |
| 29.1 | 2,631 | 2 | somewhat less than you deserve | |
| 49.5 | 4,482 | 3 | about as much as you deserve | |
| 7.0 | 632 | 4 | somewhat more than you deserve | |
| 1.6 | 149 | 5 | much more than you deserve | |
| 189 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 136 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
rincbllsincome alone is enough
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Do you feel that the income from your job alone is enough to meet your family's usual monthly expenses and bills?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 | 4,452 | 1 | yes | |
| 51.7 | 4,770 | 2 | no | |
| 44 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 119 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
laidoffr was laid off main job last year
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Were you laid off your main job at any time in the last year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 609 | 1 | yes | |
| 93.4 | 8,654 | 2 | no | |
| 23 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 104 | .n | no answer | ||
| 14 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
jobfind1how easy for r to find a same job
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How easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits as you have now?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.2 | 2,212 | 1 | very easy to find similar job | |
| 38.9 | 3,560 | 2 | somewhat easy to find similar job | |
| 37.0 | 3,387 | 3 | not easy at all to find similar job | |
| 122 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 105 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
trynewjbhow likely r make effort for new job next year
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Taking everything into consideration, how likely is it you will make a genuine effort to find a new job with another employer within the next year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.3 | 2,110 | 1 | very likely | |
| 21.4 | 2,616 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 61.2 | 7,470 | 3 | not at all likely | |
| 62 | .d | don't know | ||
| 59,940 | .i | iap | ||
| 171 | .n | no answer | ||
| 21 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wkageismr feels discriminated because of age
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Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your age?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | 858 | 1 | yes | |
| 91.8 | 9,550 | 2 | no | |
| 27 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,807 | .i | iap | ||
| 132 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wkracismr feels discriminated because of race
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Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your race or ethnic origin?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 558 | 1 | yes | |
| 94.6 | 9,841 | 2 | no | |
| 32 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,807 | .i | iap | ||
| 134 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wksexismr feels discriminated because of gender
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Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your gender?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 597 | 1 | yes | |
| 93.5 | 8,654 | 2 | no | |
| 30 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,986 | .i | iap | ||
| 105 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wkharsexr sexually harassed on the job last 12 months
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In the last 12 months, were you sexually harassed by anyone while you were on the job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 331 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.4 | 8,924 | 2 | no | |
| 22 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,987 | .i | iap | ||
| 110 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wkharothr threatened on the job last 12 months
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In the last 12 months, were you threatened or harassed in any other way by anyone while you were on the job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 877 | 1 | yes | |
| 90.5 | 8,381 | 2 | no | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,987 | .i | iap | ||
| 108 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
health1r's health in general
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Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair, or Poor?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.3 | 2,397 | 1 | excellent | |
| 29.7 | 3,055 | 2 | very good | |
| 31.4 | 3,234 | 3 | good | |
| 13.4 | 1,385 | 4 | fair | |
| 2.2 | 229 | 5 | poor | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,972 | .i | iap | ||
| 84 | .n | no answer | ||
| 14 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
physhlthdays of poor physical health past 30 days
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A. Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-30)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mntlhlthdays of poor mental health past 30 days
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B. Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-30)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
hlthdaysdays of activity limitation past 30 days
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C. During the past 30 days, for about how many days did your poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.4 | 7,050 | 0 | ||
| 3.9 | 364 | 1 | ||
| 4.6 | 420 | 2 | ||
| 2.7 | 253 | 3 | ||
| 1.6 | 152 | 4 | ||
| 2.8 | 259 | 5 | ||
| 0.3 | 28 | 6 | ||
| 1.2 | 115 | 7 | ||
| 0.3 | 28 | 8 | ||
| 0.1 | 10 | 9 | ||
| 1.6 | 143 | 10 | ||
| 0.1 | 11 | 12 | ||
| 0.4 | 39 | 14 | ||
| 1.3 | 120 | 15 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 16 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 17 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 18 | ||
| 0.7 | 69 | 20 | ||
| 0.1 | 10 | 21 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 22 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 0.1 | 11 | 25 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 26 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 27 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 28 | ||
| 0.0 | 3 | 29 | ||
| 1.3 | 117 | 30 | ||
| 32 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,988 | .i | iap | ||
| 114 | .n | no answer | ||
| 34 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
useduphow often during past month r felt used up
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How often during the past month have you felt used up at the end of the day?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.2 | 1,590 | 1 | very often | |
| 23.0 | 2,131 | 2 | often | |
| 34.3 | 3,179 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 18.0 | 1,664 | 4 | rarely | |
| 7.5 | 697 | 5 | never | |
| 23 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,988 | .i | iap | ||
| 101 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
backpainr had back pain in the past 12 months
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A. In the past 12 months, have you had back pain every day for a week or more?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.8 | 2,483 | 1 | yes | |
| 73.2 | 6,778 | 2 | no | |
| 10 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 107 | .n | no answer | ||
| 23 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
painarmsr had pain in the arms in the past 12 months
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B. In the past 12 months, have you had pain in the hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders every day for a week or more?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.9 | 2,586 | 1 | yes | |
| 72.1 | 6,673 | 2 | no | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,990 | .i | iap | ||
| 107 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
hurtatwknumber of injuries on the job past 12 months
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In the past 12 months, how many times have you been injured on the job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.9 | 8,295 | 0 | ||
| 6.1 | 563 | 1 | ||
| 1.9 | 179 | 2 | ||
| 0.7 | 62 | 3 | ||
| 0.3 | 24 | 4 | ||
| 0.4 | 36 | 5 | ||
| 0.2 | 17 | 6 | ||
| 0.6 | 56 | 7 | 7 or more | |
| 28 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,991 | .i | iap | ||
| 107 | .n | no answer | ||
| 32 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
satjob1job satisfaction in general
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All in all, how satisfied would you say you are with your job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.7 | 4,413 | 1 | very satisfied | |
| 42.0 | 3,891 | 2 | somewhat satisfied | |
| 7.4 | 681 | 3 | not too satisfied | |
| 3.0 | 274 | 4 | not at all satisfied | |
| 18 | .d | don't know | ||
| 62,991 | .i | iap | ||
| 101 | .n | no answer | ||
| 21 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
phyeffrtrate physical effort
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A. Please rate the overall physical effort at the job you normally Do.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 448 | 1 | very hard | |
| 11.5 | 666 | 2 | hard | |
| 27.3 | 1,577 | 3 | somewhat hard | |
| 27.3 | 1,574 | 4 | fairly light | |
| 26.1 | 1,505 | 5 | very light | |
| 12 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,516 | .i | iap | ||
| 75 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
slpprblmtrouble sleeping last 12 months
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B. During the past 12 months, how often have you had trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | 1,332 | 1 | often | |
| 35.2 | 2,037 | 2 | sometimes | |
| 27.1 | 1,568 | 3 | rarely | |
| 14.7 | 849 | 4 | never | |
| 5 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,517 | .i | iap | ||
| 67 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
spvtrfairsupervisor is fair
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My supervisor treats me fairly.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.4 | 3,344 | 1 | very true | |
| 32.3 | 1,817 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 5.0 | 281 | 3 | not too true | |
| 3.4 | 189 | 4 | not at all true | |
| 104 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,516 | .i | iap | ||
| 111 | .n | no answer | ||
| 28 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
strredpgaccess to stress management
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Do you have access to stress management or stress reduction programs at your current workplace?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.9 | 2,272 | 1 | yes | |
| 59.1 | 3,280 | 2 | no | |
| 219 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,516 | .i | iap | ||
| 81 | .n | no answer | ||
| 22 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
knowschdhow far in advance know work schedule
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How far in advance do you usually know what days and hours you will need to work?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.4 | 1,139 | 1 | one week or less | |
| 13.2 | 348 | 2 | between 1 and 2 weeks | |
| 5.7 | 150 | 3 | between 3 and 4 weeks | |
| 37.7 | 990 | 4 | 4 weeks or more | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 5 | my schedule never changes | |
| 33 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,148 | .i | iap | ||
| 38 | .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 |
usetechpercentage of time use tech
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During a typical week, about what percentage of your total time at work would you normally spend using different types of electronic technologies (such as computers, tablets, smart phones, cash registers, scanners, GPS devices, robotic devices, and so on)?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0.0-100.0)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Decimals: | 1 |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
stress12stress management program last 12 months
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In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of these stress management or stress reduction programs?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.5 | 345 | 1 | yes | |
| 81.5 | 1,520 | 2 | no | |
| 68 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,723 | .i | iap | ||
| 1,711 | .n | no answer | ||
| 23 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
hypertentold have hypertension or high blood pressure
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Now I would like to ask you some questions about general health conditions. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER told you that you had: A. Hypertension or high blood pressure?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2 | 1,301 | 1 | yes | |
| 71.8 | 3,312 | 2 | no | |
| 12 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,704 | .i | iap | ||
| 46 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
arthrtistold have arthritis or rheumatism
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Now I would like to ask you some questions about general health conditions. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER told you that you had: B. Arthritis or rheumatism?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.6 | 812 | 1 | yes | |
| 82.4 | 3,807 | 2 | no | |
| 9 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,705 | .i | iap | ||
| 45 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |