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Component Description

The Taste & Smell Questionnaire Section (variable name prefix CSQ) collected interview data on taste and smell ability and related health conditions. The senses of taste and smell mediate all the body’s food intake. These two senses work together to provide food flavor perception and palatability. Self-reported data on taste and smell may therefore be relevant to the analysis of NHANES nutritional, blood pressure, obesity, and health measures data. Also, the CSQ questionnaire was designed to provide data to support the Healthy People 2020 objectives for taste and smell disorders (Healthy People, 2020).

In the healthy normal population, genetic and functional variation in taste and smell ability may help explain part of individual differences in food preferences and consumption. This could assist in our understanding of diet-related health conditions. There are also age-related changes in smell and flavor perception that may affect food palatability and nutrient intake. Metabolic rate and energy intake are known to decrease with age, so food selection in older persons can be important for maintaining nutrition and energy balance. With age, some persons may consume more in response to a reduced ability to smell, while others may consume less.

Prior national-level U.S. data on taste and smell includes the 1994 National Health Interview Survey– Disability Supplement (NHIS, 1994), a population-based questionnaire survey which estimated that among U.S. adults, there was a 1.4% prevalence of chronic smell problems and a 0.6% prevalence of chronic taste problems. With combined data, 1.65% of adults reported either a chronic smell or a chronic taste problem. In the survey, prevalence rates increased exponentially with age and almost 40% of those with a self-reported smell or taste problem were 65 years of age or older (Hoffman et al., 1998). Another national level questionnaire survey of olfactory dysfunction has recently been reported (Lee et al, 2013).

The NHANES 2011-12 household interview taste and smell questionnaire collected data on self-reported taste and smell ability, selected symptoms of and medical treatment for taste and smell disorders, and data on conditions that may represent risk factors for taste and smell disorders. These questionnaire items may be helpful to describe self-reported variation in taste and smell ability, and to estimate the prevalence of self-reported medical provider diagnosed smell and taste disorders among U.S. adults.

Eligible Sample

Adults of both genders ages 40+ years were eligible to participate. There were no exclusions for the CSQ taste & smell questionnaire.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

These questions were asked, in the home, by trained interviewers using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

The CAPI system is programmed with built-in consistency checks to reduce data entry errors. CAPI also uses online help screens to assist interviewers in defining key terms used in the questionnaire.

Data Processing and Editing

The 2011–12 NHANES taste and smell questionnaire data was verified against the main data collection file prior to public release.

Analytic Notes

These data were collected as a part of the NHANES Household Questionnaire Interview. For data analysis, NHANES Household Interview weights should be used if only questionnaire data is being studied. However, if CSQ questionnaire data is merged with MEC examination or laboratory data, then NHANES MEC examination weights should be used for the analyses (or if applicable, subsample laboratory weights). Please refer to the NHANES Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues.

The CSQ questionnaire was specially developed for NHANES use and had not been previously used elsewhere. Despite prior cognitive testing of the instrument, when the CSQ questionnaire was fielded, one question did not perform as intended. CSQ030 was intended to capture a history of an altered, typically unpleasant perception of smell in the presence of an ordinary odor (parosmia). In the field most participants who answered “yes” to this question did not believe that they had any problem with their ability to smell. However, CSQ030 was retained in the public data release because of the possibility that it might have some analytic use where there was other questionnaire or examination data to suggest an abnormality of smell.

Decreased taste and smell ability may be transient (for example, from a recent temporary illness) or chronic. The variable CSQ070 captures this dimension for abnormalities of smell. Duration of taste or smell symptoms is captured by the variables CSQ140 and CSQ060, respectively. Taste and smell ability may be adversely affected by a number of chronic health conditions and by the side effects of prescription medications. A recently published community study indicates that smoking may also adversely affect the ability to smell and taste (Vennemann et al., 2008).

A number of NHANES 2011-12 datasets may be pertinent to the analysis of taste and smell data. These include NHANES datasets on medical conditions (MCQ, KIQ, DIQ, BPQ); blood sugar (BIOPRO, GHB); blood pressure (BPX); body weight (BMQ, WHQ); diet and nutrition (DTQ, DRXDOC, DSQDOC, DBQ); smoking (SMQ, COTNAL); osteoporosis (OSQ, DXX); oral health (OHXDEN, OHXPER); and prescription medication use (RXQ_RX).

The variables CSQ200 through CSQ260 identify a history of some co-morbid conditions not captured in other NHANES questionnaires that could potentially affect taste and smell. These include the history of a recent prolonged head cold or flu; persistent dry mouth; chronic nasal congestion resulting from allergies; recurrent sinusitis, a history of tonsillectomy or of wisdom teeth extraction; and loss of consciousness or nasal fracture due to head injury. Also the AUQ_G Household Interview Audiometry questionnaire collected 2 additional questions: a history of repeated ear infections (AUQ136) and a history of ear tube placement (AUQ138).

References

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS

CSQ010 - Had problem with smell past 12 months?

Variable Name:
CSQ010
SAS Label:
Had problem with smell past 12 months?
English Text:
The next questions are about {your/SP's} sense of smell. During the past 12 months, {have you/has he/has she} had a problem with {your/his/her} ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 374 374
2 No 3220 3594
7 Refused 1 3595
9 Don't know 8 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ020 - Had change ability to smell since age 25

Variable Name:
CSQ020
SAS Label:
Had change ability to smell since age 25
English Text:
How would {you/SP} rate {your/his/her} ability to smell now as compared to when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old? Is it better, worse or is there no change?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Better Now 216 216
2 Worse Now 586 802
3 No Change 2788 3590
7 Refused 1 3591
9 Don't know 12 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ030 - Smells bother you, but not others

Variable Name:
CSQ030
SAS Label:
Smells bother you, but not others
English Text:
Do some smells bother {you/SP} although they do not bother other people?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 940 940
2 No 2635 3575
7 Refused 1 3576
9 Don't know 27 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ040 - Had phantom odor?

Variable Name:
CSQ040
SAS Label:
Had phantom odor?
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} sometimes smell an unpleasant, bad or burning odor when nothing is there?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 260 260
2 No 3331 3591
7 Refused 1 3592
9 Don't know 11 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ050 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
CSQ050
English Instructions:
BOX 1. CHECK ITEM. IF CSQ010 = 1 OR CSQ020 = 2 OR CSQ040 = 1 then CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO CSQ080.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS

CSQ060 - When noticed change in ability to smell

Variable Name:
CSQ060
SAS Label:
When noticed change in ability to smell
English Text:
How long ago {did you/did SP} first notice a problem with, or a change in, {your/his/her} ability to smell?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY CAPI INSTRUCTION: DISPLAY REASON GOT TO THIS QUESTION ABOVE QUESTION TEXT FOR INTERVIEWER REFERENCE. IF CSQ020 = 2 DISPLAY "SMELL WORSE THAN WHEN 25" IF CSQ040 = 1 DISPLAY "SMELL ODOR WHEN NOT THERE"
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 3 Months Ago 88 88
2 3 to 12 months (1 year) ago 86 174
3 1 to 4 years ago 201 375
4 5 to 9 years ago 166 541
5 Ten or more years ago 245 786
7 Refused 1 787
9 Don't know 52 839
. Missing 2764 3603

CSQ070 - Frequency of problem w/ ability to smell

Variable Name:
CSQ070
SAS Label:
Frequency of problem w/ ability to smell
English Text:
Is the problem with {your/SP's} ability to smell always there or does it come and go?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: PLEASE INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROBLEMS WITH THE SPs SENSE OF SMELL DUE TO ALLERGIES BUT DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PROBLEMS WITH SMELL DUE TO A HEAD COLD. CAPI INSTRUCTION: DISPLAY REASON GOT TO THIS QUESTION ABOVE QUESTION TEXT FOR INTERVIEWER REFERENCE. IF CSQ020 = 2 DISPLAY "SMELL WORSE THAN WHEN 25" IF CSQ040 = 1 DISPLAY "SMELL ODOR WHEN NOT THERE"
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 It is always there 354 354
2 It comes and goes 431 785
3 I have a problem only with a cold 31 816
7 Refused 1 817
9 Don't know 22 839
. Missing 2764 3603

CSQ080 - Had problem with taste past 12 months?

Variable Name:
CSQ080
SAS Label:
Had problem with taste past 12 months?
English Text:
The next questions are about {your/SP's} sense of taste. During the past 12 months, {have you/has he/has she} had a problem with {your/his/her} ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 219 219
2 No 3376 3595
7 Refused 1 3596
9 Don't know 7 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ090A - Ability to Taste Salt

Variable Name:
CSQ090A
SAS Label:
Ability to Taste Salt
English Text:
I am going to read you a list of tastes in everyday foods. How {is your/is SP's} ability to taste each one of these now compared to when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old? Would you say it is better, worse, or is there no change? salt in foods like potato chips or pretzels.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROBLEMS WITH THE SPs SENSE OF SMELL DUE TO A HEAD COLD. HAND CARD CSQ1
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Better 274 274
2 Worse 220 494
3 No Change 3092 3586
7 Refused 1 3587
9 Don't know 16 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ090B - Ability to Taste Sourness

Variable Name:
CSQ090B
SAS Label:
Ability to Taste Sourness
English Text:
I am going to read you a list of tastes in everyday foods. How {is your/is SP's} ability to taste each one of these now compared to when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old? Would you say it is better, worse, or is there no change? sourness in foods like lemons or vinegar.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROBLEMS WITH THE SPs SENSE OF SMELL DUE TO A HEAD COLD. HAND CARD CSQ1
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Better 174 174
2 Worse 178 352
3 No Change 3235 3587
7 Refused 1 3588
9 Don't know 15 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ090C - Ability to Taste Sweetness

Variable Name:
CSQ090C
SAS Label:
Ability to Taste Sweetness
English Text:
I am going to read you a list of tastes in everyday foods. How {is your/is SP's} ability to taste each one of these now compared to when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old? Would you say it is better, worse, or is there no change? sweetness in foods like peaches or ice cream.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROBLEMS WITH THE SPs SENSE OF SMELL DUE TO A HEAD COLD. HAND CARD CSQ1
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Better 210 210
2 Worse 155 365
3 No Change 3224 3589
7 Refused 2 3591
9 Don't know 12 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ090D - Ability to Taste Bitterness

Variable Name:
CSQ090D
SAS Label:
Ability to Taste Bitterness
English Text:
I am going to read you a list of tastes in everyday foods. How {is your/is SP's} ability to taste each one of these now compared to when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old? Would you say it is better, worse, or is there no change? bitterness in drinks like unsweetened black coffee.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE TEMPORARY PROBLEMS WITH THE SPs SENSE OF SMELL DUE TO A HEAD COLD. HAND CARD CSQ1
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Better 171 171
2 Worse 161 332
3 No Change 3246 3578
7 Refused 2 3580
9 Don't know 23 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ100 - Change in ability to taste food flavors?

Variable Name:
CSQ100
SAS Label:
Change in ability to taste food flavors?
English Text:
Is {your/SP's} ability to taste food flavors such as chocolate, vanilla or strawberry as good as when {you were/he was/she was} 25 years old?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 3176 3176
2 No 399 3575
7 Refused 3 3578
9 Don't know 25 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ110 - Persistent taste in mouth past 12 months

Variable Name:
CSQ110
SAS Label:
Persistent taste in mouth past 12 months
English Text:
During the past 12 months {have you/has SP} had a taste or other sensation in {your/his/her} mouth that does not go away?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 226 226
2 No 3368 3594 CSQ130
7 Refused 2 3596 CSQ130
9 Don't know 7 3603 CSQ130
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ120A - Taste in mouth, Sweet

Variable Name:
CSQ120A
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Sweet
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Sweet 11 11
77 Refused 0 11
99 Don't know 2 13
. Missing 3590 3603

CSQ120B - Taste in mouth, Sour

Variable Name:
CSQ120B
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Sour
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 Sour 24 24
. Missing 3579 3603

CSQ120C - Taste in mouth, Salty

Variable Name:
CSQ120C
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Salty
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 Salty 14 14
. Missing 3589 3603

CSQ120D - Taste in mouth, Bitter

Variable Name:
CSQ120D
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Bitter
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
4 Bitter 69 69
. Missing 3534 3603

CSQ120E - Taste in mouth, Metalic

Variable Name:
CSQ120E
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Metalic
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
5 Metalic 47 47
. Missing 3556 3603

CSQ120F - Taste in mouth, Burning or Tingling

Variable Name:
CSQ120F
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Burning or Tingling
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
6 Burning or Tingling 12 12
. Missing 3591 3603

CSQ120G - Taste in mouth, Bad or Foul

Variable Name:
CSQ120G
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Bad or Foul
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
7 Bad or Foul 46 46
. Missing 3557 3603

CSQ120H - Taste in mouth, Something else

Variable Name:
CSQ120H
SAS Label:
Taste in mouth, Something else
English Text:
Please describe the taste or other sensation in {your/SP's} mouth that does not go away. Would {you/he/she} say it is...
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ2. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
8 or Something else 38 38
. Missing 3565 3603

CSQ130 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
CSQ130
English Instructions:
BOX 2. CHECK ITEM. IF CSQ080 = 1 OR ANY CSQ090a-d = 2 OR CSQ100 = 2 OR CSQ110 = 1, THEN CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO BOX 3.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS

CSQ140 - When noticed change in ability to taste

Variable Name:
CSQ140
SAS Label:
When noticed change in ability to taste
English Text:
How long ago {did you/did SP} first notice a problem with, or a change in, {your/his/her} ability to taste?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: THE ABILITY TO TASTE IS THE ABILITY TO TASTE SWEET, SOUR, SALTY OR BITTER FOODS OR DRINKS. READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: DISPLAY REASON GOT TO THIS QUESTION ABOVE QUESTION TEXT FOR INTERVIEWER REFERENCE. IF CSQ090A-D = 2 DISPLAY "TASTE OF EVERYDAY FOOD IS WORSE THAN WHEN 25" IF CSQ100 = 2 DISPLAY "CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY NOT TASTE AS GOOD AS WHEN 25" IF CSQ110 = 1 DISPLAY "TASTE OR SENSATION IN MOUTH THAT DOESN'T GO AWAY"
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 3 Months Ago 127 127
2 3 to 12 Months (1 Yesr) Ago 116 243
3 1 to 4 years ago 167 410
4 5 to 9 years ago 113 523
5 Ten or more years ago 126 649
7 Refused 8 657
9 Don't know 99 756
. Missing 2847 3603

CSQ150 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
CSQ150
English Instructions:
BOX 3. CHECK ITEM. IF CSQ010 = 1 OR CSQ020 = 2 OR CSQ040 = 1 OR IF CSQ080 = 1 OR ANY CSQ090a-d = 2 OR CSQ100 = 2 OR CSQ110 = 1, THEN CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO CSQ200.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS

CSQ160 - Discussed T/S problem with Dr.?

Variable Name:
CSQ160
SAS Label:
Discussed T/S problem with Dr.?
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever discussed any problem with, or change in {your/his/her} ability to taste or smell with a health care provider?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: INCLUDE DOCTORS, DENTISTS, DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS AS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 156 156
2 No 1079 1235 CSQ180
7 Refused 1 1236 CSQ180
9 Don't know 2 1238 CSQ180
. Missing 2365 3603

CSQ170 - When T/S problem last discussed with Dr.

Variable Name:
CSQ170
SAS Label:
When T/S problem last discussed with Dr.
English Text:
When was the last time {you/SP} /discussed any problem with {your/his/her} ability to taste or smell with a health care provider?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY. INCLUDE DOCTORS, DENTISTS, DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS AS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 In the Past 12 Months 91 91
2 1 to 4 Years Ago 27 118
3 5 to 9 years ago 21 139
4 Ten or more years ago 17 156
7 Refused 0 156
9 Don't know 0 156
. Missing 3447 3603

CSQ180 - Treatment for T/S problem last 12 months

Variable Name:
CSQ180
SAS Label:
Treatment for T/S problem last 12 months
English Text:
The next question refers to treatments {you/SP} may have tried to improve {your/his/her} ability to taste or smell. Please make sure to include any treatments that {your/his/her} health care provider recommended. Also include any other treatments {you/he/she} may have read about and tried. During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} tried any treatments to improve {your/his/her} ability to taste or smell?
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 47 47
2 No 1189 1236
7 Refused 1 1237
9 Don't know 1 1238
. Missing 2365 3603

CSQ190 - T/S problem interferes with daily life?

Variable Name:
CSQ190
SAS Label:
T/S problem interferes with daily life?
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} experienced a problem with {your/his/her} general health, work or {your/his/her} enjoyment of life because of a problem with {your/his/her) ability to taste or smell?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: INCLUDE PROBLEMS WITH DIET AND WEIGHT AS HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 43 43
2 No 1193 1236
7 Refused 0 1236
9 Don't know 2 1238
. Missing 2365 3603

CSQ200 - Persistent cold/flu last 12 months?

Variable Name:
CSQ200
SAS Label:
Persistent cold/flu last 12 months?
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} had any of the following ...a head cold or flu for longer than a month?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ3
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 223 223
2 No 3377 3600
7 Refused 1 3601
9 Don't know 2 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ202 - Had persistent dry mouth in past 12 mth

Variable Name:
CSQ202
SAS Label:
Had persistent dry mouth in past 12 mth
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} had any of the following ... persistent dry mouth (not enough saliva)?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ3
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 513 513
2 No 3087 3600
7 Refused 1 3601
9 Don't know 2 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ204 - Frequent nasal congestion in past 12 mth

Variable Name:
CSQ204
SAS Label:
Frequent nasal congestion in past 12 mth
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} had any of the following ...frequent nasal congestion from allergies?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ3
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 924 924
2 No 2676 3600
7 Refused 1 3601
9 Don't know 2 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ210 - Ever had Wisdom Teeth Removed

Variable Name:
CSQ210
SAS Label:
Ever had Wisdom Teeth Removed
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any of the following? wisdom teeth removed.
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ4
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2341 2341
2 No 1217 3558
7 Refused 2 3560
9 Don't know 43 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ220 - Ever had Tonsils Removed

Variable Name:
CSQ220
SAS Label:
Ever had Tonsils Removed
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any of the following? tonsils removed.
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ4
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 839 839
2 No 2727 3566
7 Refused 2 3568
9 Don't know 35 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ240 - Head Injury/Loss of counsciousness

Variable Name:
CSQ240
SAS Label:
Head Injury/Loss of counsciousness
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any of the following? a loss of consciousness because of a head injury.
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ4
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 422 422
2 No 3172 3594
7 Refused 1 3595
9 Don't know 8 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ250 - Broke Nose/Serious Injury to Face/Skull

Variable Name:
CSQ250
SAS Label:
Broke Nose/Serious Injury to Face/Skull
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any of the following? a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull.
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ4
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 499 499
2 No 3098 3597
7 Refused 1 3598
9 Don't know 5 3603
. Missing 0 3603

CSQ260 - Ever had two or more sinus infections

Variable Name:
CSQ260
SAS Label:
Ever had two or more sinus infections
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any of the following? two or more sinus infections.
English Instructions:
HAND CARD CSQ4
Target:
Both males and females 40 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1015 1015
2 No 2557 3572
7 Refused 1 3573
9 Don't know 30 3603
. Missing 0 3603