GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

(People suffer from severe health problems...) Because of their 
genes.

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) 
The government should provide only limited health care services.

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) In 
general, the health care system in the United States is inefficient.

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 
People use health care services more than necessary.

(During the past 4 weeks how often...) Have you felt you could not 
overcome your problems?

(During the past 4 weeks how often...) Have you had bodily aches or 
pains?

(People suffer from severe health problems...) Because they are poor.

During the past 4 weeks how often... Have you had difficulties with 
work or household activities because of health problems?

In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the health 
care system in the United States? Are you...

How willing would you be to pay higher taxes to improve the level of 
health care for all people in the United States? Would you be ...

(During the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used the 
internet to look for information on the following topics?) 
Information related to anxiety, stress, or similar problems?

During the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used the 
internet to look for information on the following topics? Information 
on healthy lifestyle?

(During the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used the 
internet to look for information on the following topics?) 
Information on vaccinations?

During the past 12 months, how often, if at all, did you use the 
internet on any device (such as computers, tablets and smartphones) 
to look for health or medical information for yourself or someone 
else?

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements 
about vaccinations?) It is better to develop immunity by getting ill 
than having a vaccination.

What kind of health insurance do you have?  Please check all that 
apply.  First type of insurance mentioned.

What kind of health insurance do you have?  Please check all that 
apply.  Second type of insurance mentioned.

What kind of health insurance do you have?  Please check all that 
apply.  Third type of insurance mentioned.

What kind of health insurance do you have?  Please check all that 
apply.  Fourth type of insurance mentioned.

How likely is it that if you become seriously ill, you would get or 
not get the best treatment available in the United States?

(During the past 12 months did it ever happen that you did not get 
the medical treatment you needed because...) You could not take the 
time off work or had other commitments?

During the past 12 months did it ever happen that you did not get the 
medical treatment you needed because... You could not pay for it?

(During the past 12 months did it ever happen that you did not get 
the medical treatment you needed because...) The waiting list was too 
long?

(Do you think the United States government should or should not have 
the right to do the following at times of severe epidemics?) Use 
digital (mobile phone) surveillance to track infected people.

(How often do you...) do physical activity for at least 20 minutes 
that makes you sweat or breathe more heavily than usual?

(Do you think the United States government should or should not have 
the right to do the following at times of severe epidemics?) Require 
people to wear face masks.