Screening interview

  Administrative variables

  CENTRE

Centre code

Type:
Length:

character
2

   

  IDENT

Study identifier
UNIQUE WITHIN EACH CENTRE

Type:
Length:

character
6

   

  INT_CODE

Interview code

Type:
Length:

character
2

   

  INT_NUM

Sequence number of interview
UNUSED - ALL INTERVIEWS ARE DIFFERENT!

Type:
Length:

character
2

Valid values:

"01"

  INTERVWR

Interviewer code
UNIQUE WITHIN EACH CENTRE

Type:
Length:

character
2

   

  INT_DATE

Date of interview

Type:
Length:

character
10

   

  INT_STRT

Interview start time

Type:
Length:

character
5

   

  INT_LEN

Interview length, in minutes
WE DO NOT RECEIVE INTERVIEWS WITH INT_LEN MISSING

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

1-150

  SEX

Sex
PRE-DEFINED FROM FHSA LIST
   1. Male
   2. Female

     

  D_O_B

Date of birth (character version)
PRE-DEFINED FROM FHSA LIST

Type:
Length:

character
10

   

  AGE

Age
CALCULATED FROM D_O_B AND INT_DATE

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

65-105

  POSTCODE

Postcode
THE REST OF THE ADDRESS IS NOT SENT TO THE BSU

Type:
Length:

character
12

   

  LANG

First language
ONLY USED BY WELSH - POSSIBLE DIFFICULTIES HERE?

Type:
Length:

character
2

   

  GP

Gp code
CAN LOOK VERY ODD - USED TO SHOW PRACTICE TOO

Type:
Length:

character
4

   

  OBSERVER

Observer code
UNUSED

Type:
Length:

character
2

   

  CONTACT

Contact code
UNUSED

Type:
Length:

character
4

   

  HEADER

Field from which contact sheet accessed
NOT VERY ACCURATE

Type:
Length:

character
5

   

  PRIORITY

Field from which priority mode entered
OFTEN "V10" - AUTOMATIC PRIORITY MODE

Type:
Length:

character
5

   

  ENDING

Field from which ratings accessed
NOT ACCURATE

Type:
Length:

character
5

   

  EMG_QUIT

(where) interview abandoned
NOT ACCURATE

Type:
Length:

character
5

   

  OUTCOME

Interview outcome
   1. Complete, willing to be seen again
   2. Incomplete, not unwilling to be seen again
   3. Complete, refused to be seen again
   4. Incomplete, refused to be seen again.

     

  PROXY

Proxy answered part of the interview
CALCULATED TRUE/FALSE (SO NO MISSING VALUE!)

Type:
Length:

logical
1

Valid values:

0,1

  ASS_ELIG

Assessment ELIGIBLE
DOES NOT IMPLY ACCEPTABLE: TRUE/FALSE ONLY

Type:
Length:

logical
1

Valid values:

0,1

  ASS_ACCT

Assessment ACCEPTABLE
DOES NOT IMPLY ELIGIBLE: TRUE/FALSE ONLY

Type:
Length:

logical
1

Valid values:

0,1

  RIS_ELIG

RIS ELIGIBLE
DOES NOT IMPLY RIS ACCEPTABLE: TRUE/FALSE ONLY

Type:
Length:

logical
1

Valid values:

0,1

  RIS_ACCT

RIS ACCEPTABLE
DOES NOT IMPLY RIS ELIGIBLE: TRUE/FALSE ONLY

Type:
Length:

logical
1

Valid values:

0,1

  AGECAT

AGECAT organicity score
0 CAN ALSO BE (IN EFFECT) A MISSING VALUE

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-5

  MMSE

MMSE score
IF MMSE CALCULATED TO BE MISSING, SET TO -2

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,-2

  XTRA

Memo field for extra text
ALWAYS CODED TO 77, AWAITING POST-CODING

Type:

free text

   

  V0A

Proxy interview
I.E. DONT ASK ORIENTATION FROM A PROXY!
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  Orientation

  V1

Remember interviewers name
   0. Unable to repeat
   1. Correctly repeated

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V2

Repeat own full name
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V2A

Rate: institution
   0. No/uncertain
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V3

Institution address
   1. Correct
   2. Error in name
   3. Error in address
   4. Error in name AND address
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or v2a=0

  V4

City
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V2A=1

  V5

(non-institution) address
   0. Incorrect or incomplete
   1. Correct
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or v2a=1

  V6

Reported age agrees with FHSA age
   0. Not as listed
   1. As listed
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V6A

Reported age (if different to FHSA age)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

65-105
v0a=1 or v6>0

  V7

Reported DOB agrees with FHSA DOB
   1. As listed
   2. Not as listed, probably correct
   3. Not as listed, probably incorrect
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V7A

Reported DOB (if different to FHSA DOB)

Type:
Length:

character
10

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or v7=1 or v7>=7

  V8A

Age/DOB discrepancy
CALCULATED (WRONGLY SET TO MISSING IF OK)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-2
v0a=1

  V8

Age/DOB discrepancy corrected
NOTE VERY ODD SKIP CONDITION
   0. Discrepancy not corrected
   1. Discrepancy corrected
   2. Marked uncertainty about age
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or v8a=0

  V9

Seen interviewer before
   1. Correct, No or Yes
   2. Incorrect, No
   3. Incorrect, Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1

  V10

RATE - confabulation
   0. No confabulation
   1. Confabulation

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or v9!=3

  V10a

Orientation 8/9 due to visual problems
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10b

Orientation 8/9 due to hearing problems
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10c

Orientation 8/9 due to speech problems
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10d

Orientation 8/9 due to dementia
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10e

Orientation 8/9 due to motor impairment
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10f

Orientation 8/9 due to physical problem
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10f

Orientation 8/9 due to other problem
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10g

Orientation 8/9 due to other problem
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8

  V10h

Orientation - rated 8/9 due to specified other
New to version 8

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

v0a=1 or V3 to V9!>=8 or V10g=0

  Demographics

  V11

Marital status
   1. Married
   2. Cohabiting
   3. Single
   4. Widowed
   5. Divorced/Separated
   8. No answer

     

  V12

Accommodation type
   1. House/Flat/Granny flat
   2. Warden controlled flat
   3. Council residential home
   4. Private residential home
   5. Private nursing home
   6. Long stay hospital
   7. Not established

     

  V13

Home ownership
   1. Owned
   2. Council rented
   3. Private rented
   8. No answer

 

Skipped if:

v12>=3 and v12<=6

  V14

Lives with anyone
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v12>=3 and v12<=6

  V14A

Lives with spouse
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14B

Lives with parents (number of)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-4
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14C

Lives with siblings (number of)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-5
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14D

Lives with children (number of)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-5
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14E

Lives with grandchildren

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-5
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14F

Lives with other relatives

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-5
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14G

Lives with friends

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V14H

Lives with unrelated others

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10
(v12>=3 and v12<=6) or v14=0

  V15

How long lived in region

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

0-105,777

  V15AA

Place of birth
Replaced V15A Feb 1996
   1. This area
   2. England
   3. Wales
   4. Scotland
   5. N Ireland
   6. Elsewhere
   7. Don't know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V15B

Ethnic group
RATED IF OBVIOUS
   A. White
   B. Black - Caribbean
   C. Black - African
   D. Black - Other
   E. Indian
   F. Pakistani
   G. Bangladeshi
   H. Chinese
   I. Other
   X. Dont know
   Y. No answer
   Z. Not asked

     

  V15C

Other ethnic group
UNCODED MEMO

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

V15B!=D and !=I

  V16

Years in full time education

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

0-25,777

  V17

Ceased working
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never worked

     

  V18

Retirement/end-of-work age

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

14-105,777
V17!=1

  V19

Occupation
MEMO CODED TO 77 - NEEDS CASOC ADDING

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

V17=2

  V20

Type of work
MEMO CODED TO 77

Type:

free text

   

  V21

Self-employed
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

v17=2

  V21A

Number of people at work
Added April 1996
   1. 1-24
   2. 25+
   3. Cant estimate/dont know

 

Skipped if:

V17=2 or V21=1

  V22

Foreman, supervisor or manager
   0. No
   1. Foreman/Supervisor
   2. Manager

 

Skipped if:

v17=2 or v21=1

  V23

How many employees responsible for
   1. Less than 25
   2. 25 or more

 

Skipped if:

v17=2 or v22=0

  V24

Husband retired
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never worked
   7. Dont know

 

Skipped if:

(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3)

  V25

Husbands retirement age

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

14-105,777,999
(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3) or v24=0

  V26

Husbands occupation
MEMO CODED TO 77

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

Sex=1 or V11=2 or =3 or V24=2

  V27

Husbands type of work
MEMO CODED TO 77

Type:

free text

   

  V28

Husband self-employed
   0. No
   1. Yes
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3) or v24=2

  V28A

Number of people at work
Added April 1996
   1. 1-24
   2. 25+
   3. Cant estimate/dont know

 

Skipped if:

(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3) or v24=2

  V29

Husband a foreman, supervisor or manager
   0. No
   1. Foreman/Supervisor
   2. Manager
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3) or v24=2 or v28=1

  V30

Husband responsible for other employees
   1. Less than 25
   2. 25 or more
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

(sex=1 or v11=2 or v11=3) or v24=2 or v29=0

  V30A

Proxy answered demographic section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Social contacts

  V31

Any children
   0. No
   1. Yes
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

     

  V31A

Number of live children

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10,77,99
v31=0 or v31>=7

  V31B

Number of dead children

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10,77,99
v31=0 or v31>=7

  V32

Relatives living nearby
   0. No relatives
   1. None in area
   2. Yes
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

     

  V32A

Number of children living nearby

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10,77,99
v32=0 or v32=1 or v32>=7

  V32B

Number of grandchildren living nearby

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-30,77,99
v32=0 or v32=1 or v32>=7

  V32C

Number of parents living nearby

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-2,7,9
v32=0 or v32=1 or v32>=7

  V32D

Number of siblings living nearby

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-10,77,99
v32=0 or v32=1 or v32>=7

  V32E

Number of other relatives living nearby

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-30,77,99
v32=0 or v32=1 or v32>=7

  V33

How often see relatives to talk to
   0. Never
   1. Daily
   2. 2 - 3 times a week
   3. At least weekly
   4. At least monthly
   5. Less often
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v32=0

  V34

Which relative has most contact
CHARACTER POPUP NOT DEALT WITH
   A. Daughter
   B. Son
   C. Daughter-in-law
   D. Son-in-law
   E. Parent
   F. Sister/Brother
   G. Other female relative
   H. Other male relative
   I. Dont know
   J. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V33=0 or V14B>0 or V14C>0 or V14D>0 or 14E>0 or V14F>0

  V35

How often rel-with-most-contact seen
V35 skip added April 1996
   1. Daily
   2. 2 - 3 times a week
   3. At least weekly
   4. At least monthly
   5. Less often
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v32=0 or v33=0 or v14b>0 or v14c>0 or v14d>0 or v14e>0 or v14f>0 or V35=I or =J

  V36

Friends in local community
   0. No
   1. Yes
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

     

  V37

How often sees neighbours
   0. Never/no neighbours
   1. Daily
   2. 2 - 3 times a week
   3. At least weekly
   4. At least monthly
   5. Less often
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v12>=3 and v12<=6

  V38

Attends meetings, social groups
   0. No
   1. Yes, occasionally
   2. Yes, regularly
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v12=5 or v12=6

  V39

Gets out and about as much as would like
   0. No
   1. Yes
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v12=5 or v12=6

  V39A

Proxy answered social contacts section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Health risk factors

  V40

Subjects rating of own health
   0. Excellent
   1. Good
   2. Fair
   3. Poor
   7. Dont know
   9. Not asked

     

  V41

Diagnosed angina
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V42a

Pain in chest when walking uphill
Replaced V42-50 April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never walks uphill/hurries
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1

  V43

Pressure or heaviness in chest
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or v42=1

  V44

Chest pain walking uphill or hurrying
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never hurries or walks uphill
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0)

  V45

Chest pain walking on the level
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never walks
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0

  V46

Stop/cont if chest pain when walking
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   1. Stop or slow down
   2. Carry on
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2

  V47

Chest pain relieved by standing still
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Not relieved
   1. Relieved
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2

  V48

Chest pain relieved by standing still
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   1. 10 minutes or less
   2. More than 10 minutes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0

  V49A

Chest pain above/in centre of breastbone
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V49B

Chest pain under breastbone
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V49C

Chest pain in left front of th echest
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V49D

Chest pain linked to pain in left arm
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V49E

Other pain associated with chest pain
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V50

Chest pain led to doctors visit
Replaced by V42A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v41=1 or (v42=0 and v43=0) or v44=0 or v45=2 or v46=2 or v47=0 or v48=2

  V51

Diagnosed intermittent claudication
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V52

Pain in either leg on walking
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Chair/bedfast
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1

  V52A

Calf pain when walking uphill/hurrying
Replaces V52-60 April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never hurries or walks uphill
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1

  V53

Leg pain when sitting or standing still
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2

  V54

Pain in calves
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. Not in calf or calves
   1. In calf or calves
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1

  V55

Calf pain walking uphill or hurrying
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never hurries or walks uphill
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0

  V56

Calf pain when walking on level
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   2. Never walks
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0 or v55=0

  V57

Calf pain goes while walking
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0 or v55=0 or v56=2

  V58

Stop/cont if calf pain when walking
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   1. Stop or slow down
   2. Carry on
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0 or v55=0 or v56=2 or v57=1

  V59

Calf pain relieved by standing still
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   0. Not relieved
   1. Relieved
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0 or v55=0 or v56=2 or v57=1 or v58=2

  V60

Calf pain relieved by standing still
Replaced by V52A April 1996, v8
   1. 10 minutes or less
   2. More than 10 minutes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v51=1 or v52=0 or v52=2 or v53=1 or v54=0 or v55=0 or v56=2 or v57=1 or v58=2 or v59=0

  V61

(self-reported) heart attacks
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V62

Number of (self-reported) heart attacks

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-30,88,99
v61!=1

  V63

Who diagnosed heart attack(s)
   0. No doctor
   1. GP
   2. Specialist
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v61!=1

  V64

Age at first heart attack

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

10-105,777,888,999
v61!=1

  V65

Age at most recent heart attack

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

10-105,777,888,999
v61=0 or v62=1

  V66

Diagnosed high blood pressure
   0. No
   1. Yes, by GP
   2. Yes, by other
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V67

Medication for high blood pressure
   0. No
   1. Yes, by GP
   2. Yes, by specialist
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v66=0 or V66>=8

  V68

How long medicated for high bp

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
5
2

   

  V68A

Diagnosed low bp/dizzy when stand up
New version 8
   0. No to both
   1. Yes, told by doctor
   2. Yes, feels dizzy, not diagnosed
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v66=0 or V66>=8

  V69

Had stroke requiring medical attention
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V70

Number of (self-reported) strokes

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-30,77,88,99
V69!=1

  V71

Age at first stroke

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
V69!=1

  V72

Age at most recent stroke

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
V69!=1 or v70=1

  V73

Who diagnosed strokes
   0. No doctor
   1. GP
   2. Specialist
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V69!=1

  V74

Problems with speech better after a day
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V75

Problems with sight better after a day
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V76

Limb weakness better after a day
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V77

Sugar diabetes
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V78

Age when diabetes diagnosed

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
V77!=1

  V79

Current treatment for diabetes
   0. No
   1. Yes, dietary control only
   2. Yes, injections
   3. Yes, tablets
   4. Yes, both
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V77!=1

  V80

History of epilepsy
   0. No
   1. Only 1 known fit
   2. More than 1 fit
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V81

Head injury causing unconsciousness
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V82

Number of times unconscious

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-30,77,88,99
v81!=1

  V82A

Age at first head injury
Replaced V83A-V84C

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-105,777,888,999
v81!=1

  V82B

Age at last head injury

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-105,777,888,999
v81!=1 or V82=1

  V83A

Age when unconscious through head injury
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
v81=0

  V83B

Age when unconscious through head injury
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
v81=0 or v82=1

  V83C

Age when unconscious through head injury
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
v81=0 or v82=1 or v82=2

  V84A

Length of time unconscious (1)
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:

character
8

   

  V84B

Length of time unconscious (2)
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:

character
8

   

  V84C

Length of time unconscious (3)
Replaced with V82A/B

Type:
Length:

character
8

   

  V85

Boxed when younger
   0. No
   1. Yes, up to age 18
   2. Yes, over 18
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

sex=2

  V86

General anaesthetic
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V87

Number of general anaesthetic

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

1-30,77,88,99
v86!=1

  V88

History of emotional problems
   0. No
   1. Yes, sounds like depression
   2. Yes, sounds like anxiety
   3. Yes, other
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V89

Age first saw gp about emotional problems

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

5-105,777,888,999
V88=0 or V88>=8

  V90

Diagnosis of emotional problems
   1. Depression
   2. Manic depression
   3. Other/non-specific
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V88=0 or V88>=8

  V91

Saw specialist about emotional problems
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V88=0 or V88>=8

  V92

Hospitalized for emotional problems
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V88=0 or V88>=8

  V93

How treated for emotional problems
   1. Drugs
   2. ECT
   3. Both
   4. Other
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V88=0 or V88>=8

  V94

Regular headaches
   0. No
   1. Yes, non-specific
   2. Yes, migraine
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V94A

Sadness, depression or feeling miserable
new to version 8
   0. No
   1. Occasionally
   2. Most of the time
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V95

Hearing problems interfere day-to-day
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V95A

Rating of whisper test
new to version 8
   1. Passed first time
   2. Passed second time
   3. Failed both tests
   9. Not asked

     

  V96

Poor eyesight that interfere day-to-day
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V96A

Rating of eyesight test
new to version 8
   0. Unable to read any
   1. N48 (unable to read due to sight probs)
   2. N36
   3. N24
   4. N18
   5. N14
   6. N12
   7. N10 or lower
   8. Refused/no answer/illiterate
   9. Not asked

     

  V97

History of asthma
   0. No
   1. Yes, childhood only
   2. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V98

History of arthritis
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V98A

Arthritis limits daily activities
new to version 8
   0. Not currently suffering
   1. Currently suffering, not limiting
   2. Currently suffering, limiting
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V98!=1

  V99

History of chronic bronchitis
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V100

History of thyroid problems
   0. No
   1. Yes, underactive
   2. Yes, overactive
   3. Yes, other/non-specific
   4. Yes, underactive PAST
   5. Yes, overactive PAST
   6. Yes, other/non-specific PAST
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V101

History of peptic ulcers
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V102

History of pernicious anaemia
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V103

History of meningitis or encephalitis
   0. No
   1. Yes, meningitis
   2. Yes, encephalitis
   3. Yes, non-specific
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V104

History of shingles
   0. No
   1. Yes, in the body
   2. Yes, in the head
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V105

History of Parkinsons disease
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V105AA

Tremor or shakiness
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V105=1

  V105BB

Difficulty in starting to move
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V105=1

  V105CC

Walking slower
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V105=1

  V105DD

Handwriting changed
   0. No
   1. Yes, smaller
   2. Yes, other
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V105=1

  V105EE

When changes noticed

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
5
2

Skipped if:

V105AA=1 or V105BB=1 or V105CC=1 or V105DD=1 or V105DD=2

  V105FF

Recent falls

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric

0

Valid values:

0-??

  V105GG

Ever taken HRT
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes, in past
   2. Yes, currently
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

Sex=1

  V105HH

How long on HRT
New to version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
5
2

Skipped if:

Sex=1 or V105GG=0 or V105GG>=8

  V105A

Age at last period

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0,30-65,777,888,999
sex=1

  V105AAA

Other chronic health conditions
   0. None
   1. Cancer
   2. Chronic neurological disorder
   3. Other
   9. Not asked

     

  V105BBB

Specify disorder

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

V105AAA=0 or V105AAA=9

  V105CCC

Father alive/age died
   0. Still alive

     

  V105DDD

Mother alive/age died
   0. Still alive

     

  V105EEE

Number of siblings

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

   

  V105FFF

Living siblings

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

V105EEE=0 or V105EEE>=77

  V105GGG

Living siblings aged 70+

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

V105EEE=0 or V105EEE>=77

  V105HHH

Dead siblings reached 70+

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

V105EEE=0 or V105EEE>=77

  V106A

First degree relatives with Downs

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106B

First degree relatives with dementia

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106C

First degree relatives with Alzheimers

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106D

First degree relatives with Parkinsons

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106E

First degree relatives with stroke

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106F

First degree relatives had heart attack

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106G

First degree relatives with diabetes

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106H

First degree relatives with leukemia
Taken out version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V106I

First degree relatives with mental ill

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0-30,77,88,99

  V107

Age of mother at subjects birth
extra missing value 77 added 30/08/1994

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

14-50,77,88,99

  V107A

Proxy answered risk factor section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Memory

  V108

Difficulty with memory
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V109

Difficulty with memory causes problems
   0. No
   1. Yes, moderate
   2. Yes, severe
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v108!=1

  V110

Tended to forget things recently
   0. No
   1. Yes, several times a week
   2. Yes, at least daily
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V111

Forgets names of family and friends
   0. No
   1. Yes, several times a week
   2. Yes, at least daily
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V110!=1 or V110!=2

  V112

Forgets where puts things
   0. No
   1. Yes, several times a week
   2. Yes, at least daily
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V110!=1 or V110!=2

  V113

More effort to remember
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V114

When first noticed effort to remember
   1. Less than 1 year ago
   2. In the last 1-2 years
   3. In the last 3-4 years
   4. In the last 5-10 years
   5. Over 10 years ago
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v113!=1

  V115

Remembers interviewers name
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V116

Subject has difficulty with memory
   0. No
   1. Yes, mild to moderate
   2. Yes, severe
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V116AA

Memory problems due to vision
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116BB

Memory problems due to hearing
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116CC

Memory problems due to speech
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116DD

Memory problems due to dementia
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116EE

Memory problems due to motor impairment
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116GG

Memory problems due to other problems
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116HH

Memory problems due to other problems
New to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

 

Skipped if:

V108>=8 or V109>=8 or V110>=8 or V111>=8 or V112>=8 or V113>=8 or V114>=8 or V115>=8

  V116A

Proxy answered memory section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Sleep

  V117

Ever has problems sleeping
   0. Never
   1. Seldom
   2. Sometimes
   3. Often
   4. All the time
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V118

Problems staying or falling asleep
New skip at version 8
   1. Staying asleep
   2. Falling asleep
   3. Both
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

V117<=1 or V117>=8

  V119

Age at which sleep became a problem
Skip changed at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-105,777,888,999
V117<=1 or >=8

  V120

Snores
   0. No
   1. Sometimes
   2. All the time
   7. GENUINELY doesnt know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V120A

Proxy answered sleep section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  V120B

Objections to passing info to GP
Omitted in version 8 June 96
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

centre!="06" and not (centre="01" and age>=75)

  Everyday activities

  V121

Able to cut toenails (ADL)
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V122

Able to wash all over or bathe
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V123

Able to get on a bus
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V124

Able to go up and down stairs
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V125

Able to do heavy housework
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V126

Able to shop and carry heavy bags
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V127

Able to prepare and cook a hot meal
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V128

Able to reach an overhead shelf
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V129

Able to tie knot in string
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V130

Able to put on shoes/socks/stockings
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V131

Help given with shoes and socks or stockings
Omitted version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V132

Who helps put on shoes and stockings
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V133

Helps with shoes and socks every day
Omitted version 8
   0. Every day
   1. Most days
   2. Less often
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v131=0 or v132="A"

  V134A

Anyone else help with shoes and socks
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V134B

Anyone else help with shoes and socks
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V134C

Anyone else help with shoes and socks
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V135

Able to get to and use toilet
Omitted version 8
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V136

Someone helps subject use toilet
Omitted version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v135=2

  V137

Who helps subject to use toilet
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V138

Help given every day to use toilet
Omitted version 8
   0. Every day
   1. Most days
   2. Less often
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v135=2 or v136=0 or v137="A"

  V139A

Anyone else help with use of toilet (1)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V139B

Anyone else help with use of toilet (2)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V139C

Anyone else help with use of toilet (3)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V140

Help given to prepare and cook hot meals
Omitted version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V141

Who helps to cook meals
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V142

Help given everyday to cook meals
Omitted version 8
   0. Every day
   1. Most days
   2. Less often
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v140=0 or v141="A"

  V143A

Anyone else help to cook meals (1)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V143B

Anyone else help to cook meals (2)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V143C

Anyone else help to cook meals (3)
Omitted version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

     

  V144

Able to do light housework
Omitted version 8
   0. (No), needs help
   1. (Yes), some difficulty
   2. (Yes), no difficulty
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V145

Help given to do light housework
Changed to V145A at version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V145a

Help given with daily tasks
Replaced V145 at version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V146

Who helps to do light housework
Replaced with V146A at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S. Not applicable

     

  V146A

Who helps with daily tasks
Replaced V146 at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S. Not applicable

 

Skipped if:

V145A!=1

  V147

Help with light housework
Replaced with V147A at version 8
   0. Every day
   1. Most days
   2. Less often
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v145=0 or v146="A"

  V147A

How often help given with daily tasks
Replaced V147 at version 8
   0. Every day
   1. Most days
   2. Less often
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v145A=0 or v146A="A"

  V148A

Anyone else help to do light housework
Replaced by V148AA at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145=0 or V146="A"

  V148AA

Anyone else helps with daily tasks
Replaced V148A at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145A=0 or V146A="A"

  V148B

Anyone else help to do light housework
Replaced by V148BB at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145A=0 or V146="A" or V148A="A"

  V148BB

Anyone else helps with daily tasks
Replaced V148B at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145A=0 or V146A="A" or V148AA="A"

  V148C

Anyone else help to do light housework
Replaced by V148CC at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145A=0 or V146="A" or V148A="A" or V148B="A"

  V148CC

Anyone else helps with daily tasks
Replaced V148C at version 8
   A. No-one
   B. Spouse
   C. Daughter
   D. Daughter-in-law
   E. Son
   F. Son-in-law
   G. Brother
   H. Sister
   I. Other relative
   J. Friend or neighbour
   K. Home help
   L. Care worker
   M. Meals on wheels
   N. Community worker
   O. Community nurse
   P. Warden
   Q. Paid help
   R. Other
   S.

 

Skipped if:

V145A=0 or V146A="A" or V148AA="A" or V148BB="A"

  V149

Degree of mobility
   1. Usually ambulant non-housebound
   2. Usually ambulant house bound
   3. Chairfast permanently
   4. Bedfast permanently
   7. Unable to establish mobility

     

  V149A

Proxy answered daily living section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Smoking

  V150

Smoker
THE SMOKING SECTION HAS BEEN RECODED FOR EURODEM
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V151

Number of cigarettes smokes per day
Skip changed
   0. Cigars/pipe only
   1. Only smoke occasionally
   2. 1 - 3
   3. 4 - 9
   4. 10 - 19
   5. 20 - 29
   6. 30+
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v150>=1

  V152

Former smoker
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v150>=1

  V153

Age when stopped smoking

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

5-105,888,999
v150>=1 or v152=0

  V154

Number of cigarettes used to smoke a day
   0. Cigars/pipe only
   1. Only smoke occasionally
   2. 1 - 3
   3. 4 - 9
   4. 10 - 19
   5. 20 - 29
   6. 30+
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v150>=1 or v152=0

  V155

Age when started smoking

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

5-105,888,999
v152=0

  Drinking

  V156

Alcohol drinker (ever)
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V157

Alcohol units pre-65 (up to v5)
Omitted version 6

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

-3

  V158

Alcohol unit post-65 (up to v5)
Omitted version 6

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Valid values:

-3

  V158AA

Current weekly alcohol intake
UNCODED MEMO

Type:

free text

   

  V158AAA

Highest weekly beer intake
Replaced V158AA at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

   

  V158BBB

Highest weekly wine and sherry intake
Added at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Skipped if:

V156=0

  V158CCC

Highest weekly spirit and liquer intake
Added at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Skipped if:

V156=0

  V158BB

Change in drinking pattern
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v156=0

  V157AA

Former (pre-65) weekly alcohol intake
UNCODED MEMO

Type:

free text

   

  V157AAA

Former (pre-65) weekly beer intake
Replaced V157AA at version 8

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

V158BB=0

  V157BBB

Pre-65 weekly wine and sherry intake
Added at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Skipped if:

V158BB=0

  V157CCC

Pre-65 weekly spirit and liquer intake
Added at version 8

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Skipped if:

V158BB=0

  V157BB

Doctor advised to stop drinking
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v156=0

  V157CC

Advised to stop drinking
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v156=0

  V158A

Proxy answered smoking/drinking section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Administrative variables

  V158B

Proxy interviewed at cognitive section?
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  Orientation

  V159

Day of week (orientation - time)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V160A

Calendar day (orientation - time)
   1. Correct
   2. Incorrect by 1 day
   3. Incorrect by more than 1 day
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V160B

Calendar month (orientation - time)
   1. Correct
   2. Incorrect by 1 month
   3. Incorrect by more than 1 month
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V160C

Calendar year (orientation - time)
   1. Correct
   2. Incorrect by 1 year
   3. Incorrect by more than 1 year
   7. Dont know
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V161

Season (orientation - time)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V162

County (orientation - place)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V163

2 nearby streets (orientation - place)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V164

Identify floor of the building
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Interviewer observations

  V195A

Obs. error due to agitation/depression
   0. Absent
   1. Agitation
   2. Depression
   3. Elation
   9. Inapplicable

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V195B

Obs. errors due to memory defect
   0. No
   1. Yes
   9. Inapplicable

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V195C

Obs. errors in clouded consciousness
   0. No
   1. Yes
   9. Inapplicable

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V195D

Obs. rambles
   0. No
   1. Yes, to some extent
   2. Yes, to a marked extent
   9. Not applicable

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V195E

Obs. reaction to errors bland, euphoric
   0. Absent
   1. Present
   9. Inapplicable

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Language (cognitive section)

  V165

Point to the window (pre v6)
Omitted

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

-3
v158b=1

  V166

Show pencil
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V167

Show wristwatch
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V168

Show keys
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V169

Show envelope
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V170

Number of animals named in 1 minute

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-60,88,99
v158b=1

  V171

No ifs, ands or buts
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Memory (cognitive section)

  V172A

Recalled pencil
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V172B

Recalled wristwatch
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V172C

Recall keys
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V172D

Recalled envelope
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V173

Prime minister
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V174

US president
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V175

Colours of union jack
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct, red, white & blue
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V176

Who was Neville Chamberlain
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct, A Prime Minister.
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V177

Who was Guy Burgess
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct, A spy.
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V178A

Apple registered
   0. Not named on first try
   1. Named on first try
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V178B

Table registered
   0. Not named on first try
   1. Named on first try
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V178C

Penny registered
   0. Not named on first try
   1. Named on first try
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Attention/concentration (cognitive section)

  V179A

Serial 7s (1)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V179B

Serial 7s (2)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

v158b=1 or v179a=999

  V179C

Serial 7s (3)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

v158b=1 or v179a=999 or v179b=999

  V179D

Serial 7s (4)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

v158b=1 or v179a=999 or v179b=999 or v179c=999

  V179E

Serial 7s (5)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
3
0

Skipped if:

v158b=1 or v179a=999 or v179b=999 or v179c=999 or v179d=999

  V179F

Serial 7s (score)

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

0-5
v158b=1

  Memory (cognitive section)

  V180A

Apple recalled
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V180B

Table recalled
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V180C

Penny recalled
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Language (cognitive section)

  V181

Close your eyes
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Praxis (cognitive section)

  V182

Copy pentagons
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V183

Write a complete sentence
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V184A

Takes paper in right hand (1)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V184B

Folds paper in half (2)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V184C

Places paper on lap (3)
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V185

Write name and address
   0. Incorrect
   1. Poor but acceptable
   2. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V186

Rate envelope actions (seal, initial)
   0. No correct action
   1. One action with prompt
   2. Both actions with prompt
   3. One action without prompt, one with
   4. Both actions without prompt
   5. One action without prompt, only
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V187

Wave goodbye (pre v6)
Omitted at version 6 - deemed insulting

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

-3
v158b=1

  V188

Brush teeth (pre v6)
Omitted at version 6 - deemed insulting

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:
Skipped if:

-3
v158b=1

  Abstract thinking (cognitive section)

  V189

Comparison apple and banana
   0. Incorrect
   1. Food, grow, have peel
   2. Fruit
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V190

Comparison boat and car
   0. Incorrect
   1. Have seats
   2. Means of transport
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Memory (cognitive section)

  V191A

Recall forename of address
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V191B

Recall surname of address
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V191C

Recall number of address
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V191D

Recall street of address
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V191E

Recall town of address
   0. Not recalled
   1. Recalled
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  Perception (cognitive section)

  V192A

Recognize shoe, unusual angle
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V192B

Recognize spectacles, unusual angle
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V192C

Recognize pipe, unusual angle
   0. Incorrect
   1. Correct
   9. Not asked

 

Skipped if:

v158b=1

  V192AA

8/9 in Cognitive due to visual problems
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192BB

8/9 in Cognitive due to hearing problems
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192CC

8/9 in Cognitive due to speech problems
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192DD

8/9 in Cognitive due to dementia
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192EE

8/9 in Cognitive due to motor impairment
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192FF

8/9 cog due to physical illness/weakness
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192GG

8/9 in Cognitive due to other problem
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  V192HH

8/9 in Cognitive due to other problem
Added to version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes

     

  Medication

  V193

Taking medication
   0. No
   1. Yes
   8. No answer
   9. Not asked

     

  V193A

Drug name

Type:
Length:


   

  V193B

Drug dose

Type:
Length:


   

  V193C

Frequency of medication

Type:
Length:


   

  V193D

Drug name

Type:
Length:


   

  V193E

Drug dose

Type:
Length:


   

  V193F

Frequency of medication

Type:
Length:


   

  V193G

Drug name

Type:
Length:


   

  V193H

Drug dose

Type:
Length:


   

  V193I

Frequency of medication

Type:
Length:


   

  V193Y

More than 8 drugs taken
CANNOT BE RECODED HERE - REQUIRES DRUG FILE TOO
   0. No
   1. Yes
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V193J

Drug name

Type:
Length:


   

  V193Z

Anything else
UNCODED MEMO

Type:

free text

   

  Background questions

  V194

Feelings about interview
   1. Strong negative reaction
   2. Lesser negative reaction
   3. Neutral
   4. Positive reaction

     

  V194A

Comments made
UNCODED MEMO

Type:

free text

   

  Medication

  V194B

Proxy answered medication section
   1. Subject
   2. Proxy

     

  Interviewer observations

  V196

Obs. subject sounded muddled
   0. No
   1. Yes, infrequently
   2. Yes, persistently
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V197

Obs. subject appears indecisive
   0. No
   1. Yes, infrequently
   2. Yes, persistently
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V198

Obs. perseveration
   0. No
   1. Yes, infrequently
   2. Yes, persistently
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V199

Obs. poor grasp of English
   0. No
   1. Yes, English not mother tongue
   2. Yes, unable to read
   3. Yes, unable to write
   4. Yes, unable to read or write
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V200

Obs. poor eyesight
   0. No
   1. To some extent
   2. To a marked extent
   3. Blind
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V201

Obs. unclear speech
   0. No
   1. To some extent
   2. To a marked extent
   3. Dumb
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V202

Obs. poor hearing
   0. No
   1. To some extent
   2. To a marked extent
   3. Deaf
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V203

Obs. weakness of hand
   0. No
   1. To some extent
   2. To a marked extent
   3. Use of one hand/arm only
   9. Inapplicable

     

  V203A

Obs. dementia
Added at version 8
   0. No
   1. Yes, not severe
   2. Yes, severe
   8. Cant judge

     

  V205

Obs. confidence in data
   0. Reasonable
   1. A few doubts
   2. Moderate doubts
   3. Grave doubts
   4. Worthless

     

  V206

Reason for doubt in data reliability
   1. Exaggeration
   2. Minimization
   3. Another person present
   9. Other

 

Skipped if:

v205=0

  V206A

Specify other doubts in data reliability

Type:

free text

Skipped if:

V206!=9

  V207

Obs. information recorded
   1. During interview
   2. After interview, from schedule

     

  V208

Outcome of quest about Armed Forces
   1. Complete, willing to continue
   2. Incomplete, not willing to continue
   3. Complete, refused to continue
   4. Incomplete, refused to continue

     

  Administrative variables

  BLOCK

Field to prevent mis-editing of data

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

0,1

  VER

Version number

Type:
Length:
Decimals:

numeric
2
0

Valid values:

6,7

  RIS

Ris eligibility
   1. Completed forms
   2. Refused participation.

 

Skipped if:

RIS_ELIG=0

  DISC_NO

Floppy disk number

Type:
Length:

character
4