National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

1999-2000 Data Documentation, Codebook, and Frequencies

Audiometry (AUX1)

Data File: AUX1.xpt

First Published: June 2002

Last Revised: February 2005

Component Description

The NHANES 1999–2000 Audiometry Examination Component consists of four parts:

A pre-exam audiometric questionnaire: This is a series of questions to identify conditions that would affect how audiometric testing is conducted, or how results are interpreted. Questions include whether the subject has ear tubes, a current cold or ear problem, or recent loud noise exposure. Note that more extensive data relating to study subject’s hearing status are contained in the audiometry questionnaire (AUQ) section of the NHANES Sample Person Interview Questionnaire. Questionnaire information regarding occupational noise exposure can be found in the Occupational (OCQ) section of the NHANES Sample Person Interview Questionnaire.
A brief otoscopic screening (physical) exam of the ear canals and eardrums: This was performed to identify abnormalities which would require alternate audiometric procedures, or influence interpretation of test results, and to identify conditions which might require medical referral. The exam screened for excessive or impacted ear cerumen (wax), physical abnormalities, or collapsing external ear canals.
Tympanometry: This is an objective assessment of middle ear function by testing the mobility of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure within the ear canal. It was used to identify middle ear pathologies that might contribute to hearing loss. Tympanometric data, included in this primary Audiometry data file consists of quantitative measurement data for middle ear volume, pressure, compliance, and gradient.
Pure tone air conduction audiometry: This measures hearing sensitivity by presenting pure tone signals to the ear through earphones, and varying the intensity of the signals until a subject’s hearing threshold at that frequency is determined. Testing was performed at frequencies across the range of human hearing.

Eligible Sample

The Audiometry Component tested a ½ sample of U.S. adults ages 20 to 69 years. Subjects using hearing aids who were not able to remove them for testing and subjects who had sufficient ear pain at the time of the exam that they could not tolerate headphones were excluded from the Audiometry Component. There were no other precluding conditions for any part of the audiologic exam.

Protocol and Procedure

Examination Protocol

All Audiometry Component sections were performed by a trained examiner on examinees aged 20-69 in a dedicated, sound-isolating room in the mobile examination center (MEC). Hearing threshold testing was conducted on both ears of examinees at seven frequencies (500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000 Hz). Testing was conducted according to a modified Hughson Westlake procedure using the automated testing mode of the audiometer, except as indicated below. The effective range for automated audiometric testing was from –10 to 100 decibels (dB) at 500 to 6000 Hz and –10 to 90 dB at 8000 Hz. Thresholds could be tested through 120 dB (110 dB at 8000 Hz) using manual audiometric mode. Observed values therefore varied between –10 and 120 dB. If an examinee did not respond to the signal tone at any level for one or more frequencies because of deafness or severe hearing loss, a threshold level of 666 was entered. Manual testing was also conducted when the examinee could not operate the response switch or responded too slowly for the audiometer to accurately record the response.

In some instances, if a pure tone audiometric signal is sufficiently loud, it can "cross over" and be heard by the opposite ear via bone conduction. When this occurs, it is difficult to determine if the threshold obtained is truly the threshold of the test ear, or an artifact of the non-test ear (which may have better hearing). For the current study, a crossover retesting protocol was performed whenever the observed threshold at any given frequency was poorer in one ear than the other by 25 dB at 500 and 1000 Hz; or 40 dB at any higher frequency. Retesting was accomplished using insert earphones, which are smaller and have less direct contact with the head. Thus, a much louder stimulus is required before crossover occurs. Due to the complexity of the procedure, masking was not employed in this survey.

Staff

The MEC Health Technicians who performed the Audiometry Examination Component of NHANES were professionally trained by a certified audiologist from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). NIOSH also conducted health technician performance monitoring of each technician on a regular basis. Field visits to each MEC were conducted by the NIOSH Audiologist at least three times per year. Additionally, NCHS Project Officers visited the MECs approximately twice per year to observe the audiometry examinations and verify that standard testing procedures were being followed. NIOSH consultants provided the MEC health technicians with annual retraining and protocol updates.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Instrumentation for the Audiometry Component included an Interacoustics Model AD226 audiometer with standard TDH-39 headphones and Etymotic EarTone 3A insert earphones. Tympanometry was performed using a Micro Audiometrics Earscan Acoustic Impedance Tympanometer. All testing was performed within a sound-isolating booth, located in a dedicated room in the MEC. Audiometric calibration and background noise levels were checked using a Quest Model 1800 Precision Integrating Sound Level Meter and Model OB-300 1/3-1/1 octave filter set. Daily monitoring of calibration and ambient noise levels was accomplished with a Quest Model BA-201-25 Bioacoustic Simulator and Octave Band Monitor. All data from each of the 4 sections of the Audiometry Component were entered directly into the computerized NHANES survey database system. Data from the Interacoustics Model AD226 audiometer and Micro Audiometrics Earscan Acoustic Impedance tympanometer were captured electronically and uploaded into the survey information system automatically.

The audiometers used in this survey met the specifications of ANSI S3.6-1996 for Type 3 audiometers. An acoustic calibration check to measure the output and linearity of the audiometer (through both standard and insert earphones) was conducted before the examinations began at each MEC site using a Quest Model 1800 sound level meter kit; a complete acoustic calibration check was also conducted at the end of each stand. Throughout the stand, output of the audiometer was monitored daily using a Quest Model BA-201-25 bioacoustic simulator; and a daily listening check (tone quality, attenuator accuracy, headphone cords, crossover, etc.) was also performed. Standard and insert earphones were checked on an alternating basis. If a unit did not meet specifications, it was sent for service, and a fully calibrated backup unit was used for examinations. Manufacturer’s calibration (traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] was performed annually on each audiometer.

An environmental noise survey was also conducted at the beginning of each stand using the Quest 1800 sound level meter. The survey was repeated weekly throughout the stand. The audiometric test room was required to meet or exceed the specifications of ANSI S3.1-1991 for ears covered testing. A Quest Model BA-201-25 Bioacoustic Simulator and Octave Band Monitor was used to continuously measure the background noise levels in the audiometric test room during audiometric examinations. Pure tone audiometric testing was not performed if ambient noise levels in the test booth exceeded maximum permissible levels. A comprehensive calibration (traceable to NIST) of the sound level meter and bioacoustic simulator were performed annually by the manufacturer. The physical volume calibration of the Micro Audiometric Earscan tympanometer was checked at the start and end of each stand and daily throughout the stand. Air pressure was calibrated automatically by the unit each time it was turned on. The tympanometer also received an exhaustive NIST-traceable calibration check annually.

As an additional quality measure, all audiograms, whether conducted in automated or manual mode, tested the 1000 Hz frequency twice in each ear as a measure of the reliability of the subject’s responses. Pure tone audiograms were not accepted if there was more than a 10 dB difference between them. For further details regarding any of these procedures, analysts should consult the NHANES Audiometry/Tympanometry Procedures Manual (National Center for Health Statistics. Audiometry/Tympanometry Procedures Manual).

The quantitative tympanometric measurements reported in this data file represent the single best of two curves obtained during testing. Subjective quality ratings for these tympanograms are the variables AUAREQC and AUALEQC. These represent a qualitative assessment of tympanogram quality by the consulting Audiologist. Please note, however, that this rating process scored tympanograms on the basis of quality, not normality. Abnormal tympanograms were classified as "good" if they were consistent with a subject’s audiometric data, including otoscopy, numeric tympanometry readings, and audiogram.

Data Processing and Editing

All data was captured into the NHANES computerized database system, with audiometric and tympanometric data automatically uploaded. On a continuous basis, a consulting Audiologist performed a clinical review of all data for each subject as it was received, checking for quality and consistency. In addition, a computerized data editing program was developed to check for logical inconsistencies in the data and technician errors, and to cross-check other issues affecting data quality (consistency in identifying potential instances where crossover effects might have occurred, assurance of randomization of the initial test ear, etc.). Back-end edits of the data were performed as needed when errors were detected.

Analytic Notes

This examination was administered to a ½ sample of participants in the mobile examination center. Therefore, the Audiometry sub-sample weights provided with the Audiometry data file should be used for data analysis. For more information on the use of sample weights in current NHANES data analysis, refer to the current NHANES Analytic and Reporting Guidelines.

Audiologic data analysis is a complex procedure and requires a thorough knowledge of the specialty content area for valid results to be obtained. If an analyst does not have professional experience in this area, it is recommended that audiologic consultation be obtained to help formulate and review the results of the analysis. Data analysts should be especially aware of the fact that the number "666" in all primary audiometric frequency data fields (AUXU1K1R through AUXU8KL) as well as in all repeat test frequencies (AUXR1K1R through AUXR8KL) is a qualitative code for non-response at a particular frequency, and does not represent actual measured decibel hearing threshold values. They should be appropriately edited prior to any numerical data analysis.

References

National Center for Health Statistics. Audiometry/Tympanometry Procedures Manual. January 2001.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/au.pdf

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 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

WTSAU2YR - Audiometry Subsample 2 Year Mec Weight

Variable Name:: WTSAU2YR
SAS Label:: Audiometry Subsample 2 Year Mec Weight
English Text:: Audiometry Subsample 2 Year Mec Weight
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
2623.5024752 to 478335.60528	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU4YR - Audiometry Subsample 4 Year Mec Weight

Variable Name:: WTSAU4YR
SAS Label:: Audiometry Subsample 4 Year Mec Weight
English Text:: Audiometry Subsample 4 Year Mec Weight
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
1686.6082054 to 213403.65628	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU01 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 1

Variable Name:: WTSAU01
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 1
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 1
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477437.8749	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU02 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 2

Variable Name:: WTSAU02
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 2
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 2
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476493.46572	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU03 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 3

Variable Name:: WTSAU03
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 3
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 3
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478018.28505	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU04 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 4

Variable Name:: WTSAU04
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 4
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 4
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478219.34557	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU05 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 5

Variable Name:: WTSAU05
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 5
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 5
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 481141.13125	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU06 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 6

Variable Name:: WTSAU06
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 6
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 6
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 474908.76489	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU07 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 7

Variable Name:: WTSAU07
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 7
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 7
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478396.69864	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU08 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 8

Variable Name:: WTSAU08
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 8
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 8
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480115.77513	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU09 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 9

Variable Name:: WTSAU09
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 9
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 9
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480856.35606	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU10 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 10

Variable Name:: WTSAU10
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 10
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 10
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 481866.19801	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU11 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 11

Variable Name:: WTSAU11
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 11
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 11
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 486435.06392	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU12 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 12

Variable Name:: WTSAU12
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 12
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 12
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478575.71295	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU13 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 13

Variable Name:: WTSAU13
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 13
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 13
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480387.03241	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU14 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 14

Variable Name:: WTSAU14
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 14
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 14
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 486501.67505	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU15 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 15

Variable Name:: WTSAU15
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 15
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 15
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 479609.31644	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU16 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 16

Variable Name:: WTSAU16
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 16
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 16
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 484239.36208	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU17 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 17

Variable Name:: WTSAU17
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 17
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 17
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480410.4139	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU18 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 18

Variable Name:: WTSAU18
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 18
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 18
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 482687.80188	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU19 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 19

Variable Name:: WTSAU19
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 19
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 19
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 475216.28785	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU20 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 20

Variable Name:: WTSAU20
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 20
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 20
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478364.8772	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU21 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 21

Variable Name:: WTSAU21
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 21
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 21
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477207.2936	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU22 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 22

Variable Name:: WTSAU22
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 22
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 22
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477939.30442	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU23 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 23

Variable Name:: WTSAU23
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 23
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 23
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476173.97962	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU24 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 24

Variable Name:: WTSAU24
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 24
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 24
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478324.52134	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU25 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 25

Variable Name:: WTSAU25
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 25
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 25
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477392.60036	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU26 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 26

Variable Name:: WTSAU26
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 26
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 26
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 474036.55982	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU27 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 27

Variable Name:: WTSAU27
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 27
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 27
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477175.36369	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU28 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 28

Variable Name:: WTSAU28
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 28
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 28
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 483633.7031	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU29 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 29

Variable Name:: WTSAU29
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 29
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 29
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476846.1016	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU30 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 30

Variable Name:: WTSAU30
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 30
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 30
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476359.43654	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU31 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 31

Variable Name:: WTSAU31
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 31
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 31
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 479361.42069	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU32 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 32

Variable Name:: WTSAU32
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 32
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 32
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 483642.40559	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU33 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 33

Variable Name:: WTSAU33
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 33
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 33
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 472122.49841	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU34 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 34

Variable Name:: WTSAU34
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 34
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 34
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478083.33953	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU35 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 35

Variable Name:: WTSAU35
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 35
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 35
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 479418.19578	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU36 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 36

Variable Name:: WTSAU36
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 36
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 36
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 475214.00386	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU37 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 37

Variable Name:: WTSAU37
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 37
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 37
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480711.82635	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU38 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 38

Variable Name:: WTSAU38
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 38
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 38
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476907.8197	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU39 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 39

Variable Name:: WTSAU39
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 39
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 39
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476546.67126	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU40 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 40

Variable Name:: WTSAU40
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 40
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 40
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 479157.29418	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU41 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 41

Variable Name:: WTSAU41
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 41
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 41
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477153.72679	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU42 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 42

Variable Name:: WTSAU42
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 42
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 42
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 483312.42317	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU43 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 43

Variable Name:: WTSAU43
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 43
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 43
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 482434.55021	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU44 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 44

Variable Name:: WTSAU44
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 44
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 44
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477482.56316	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU45 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 45

Variable Name:: WTSAU45
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 45
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 45
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 487899.86373	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU46 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 46

Variable Name:: WTSAU46
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 46
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 46
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 478391.34408	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU47 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 47

Variable Name:: WTSAU47
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 47
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 47
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 471907.99728	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU48 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 48

Variable Name:: WTSAU48
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 48
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 48
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 480175.23526	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU49 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 49

Variable Name:: WTSAU49
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 49
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 49
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477789.86179	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU50 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 50

Variable Name:: WTSAU50
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 50
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 50
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 477586.8412	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU51 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 51

Variable Name:: WTSAU51
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 51
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 51
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 481091.47588	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

WTSAU52 - Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 52

Variable Name:: WTSAU52
SAS Label:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 52
English Text:: Audiometry Mec Weight Jack Knife Rep 52
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative	Skip to Item
0 to 476370.78019	Range of Values	1719	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

AUAEXSTS - Status of an Audio Exam

Variable Name:: AUAEXSTS
SAS Label:: Status of an Audio Exam
English Text:: Status of an Audiometry Exam
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Complete	1597	1597
2	Partial	122	1719
3	Not done	88	1807
.	Missing	0	1807

AUAEXCMT - Comment code for an Audio Exam

Variable Name:: AUAEXCMT
SAS Label:: Comment code for an Audio Exam
English Text:: Comment code for an Audio Exam
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Safety Exclusion	1	1
2	SP refusal	17	18
3	No time	3	21
4	Physical limitation	16	37
5	Communication problem	22	59
6	Equipment failure	19	78
7	Sp ill/emergency	9	87
56	Came late/left early	53	140
99	Other, specify	70	210
.	Missing	1597	1807

AUQ010 - Have Ear Tube, Right or Left Ear?

Variable Name:: AUQ010
SAS Label:: Have Ear Tube, Right or Left Ear?
English Text:: Do you now have a tube in your right or left ear? (If yes, indicate affected ear(s))
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes, right ear	2	2
2	Yes, left ear	0	2
3	Yes, both ears	2	4
4	No	1712	1716
7	Refused	0	1716
9	Don't know	2	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUQ020 - Had Cold, Sinus or Earache Last 24 Hrs?

Variable Name:: AUQ020
SAS Label:: Had Cold, Sinus or Earache Last 24 Hrs?
English Text:: Have you had a cold, sinus problem, or earache in the last 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes	282	282
2	No	1437	1719
7	Refused	0	1719
9	Don't know	0	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

AUQ020A - Had Cold Last 24 Hrs?

Variable Name:: AUQ020A
SAS Label:: Had Cold Last 24 Hrs?
English Text:: Have you had a cold in the last 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	117	117
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	165	282
.	Missing	1525	1807

AUQ020B - Had Sinus Problem Last 24 Hours?

Variable Name:: AUQ020B
SAS Label:: Had Sinus Problem Last 24 Hours?
English Text:: Have you had a sinus problem in the last 24 hours
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	169	169
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	113	282
.	Missing	1525	1807

AUQ020C - Earache Last 24 Hours, Right?

Variable Name:: AUQ020C
SAS Label:: Earache Last 24 Hours, Right?
English Text:: Have you had an earache in the right ear in the last 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	14	14
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	268	282
.	Missing	1525	1807

AUQ020D - Earache Last 24 Hours, Left?

Variable Name:: AUQ020D
SAS Label:: Earache Last 24 Hours, Left?
English Text:: Have you had an earache in left ear in the last 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	10	10
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	272	282
.	Missing	1525	1807

AUQ020E - Earache Last 24 Hours, Both?

Variable Name:: AUQ020E
SAS Label:: Earache Last 24 Hours, Both?
English Text:: Have you had an earache in both ears in the last 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	7	7
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	275	282
.	Missing	1525	1807

AUQ030 - Exposed Loud Noise/Music Last 24 Hrs?

Variable Name:: AUQ030
SAS Label:: Exposed Loud Noise/Music Last 24 Hrs?
English Text:: Have you been exposed to loud noise or listened to music with headphones in the past 24 hours?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes	151	151
2	No	1568	1719
7	Refused	0	1719
9	Don't know	0	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

AUQ040 - Hours Since Noise/Music Ended?

Variable Name:: AUQ040
SAS Label:: Hours Since Noise/Music Ended?
English Text:: How many hours ago did the noise or music end?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 1 to 24

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1 to 24	Range of Values	151	151
77	SP refused	0	151
99	Don't know	0	151
.	Missing	1656	1807

AUQ050 - Self Reported Better Ear

Variable Name:: AUQ050
SAS Label:: Self Reported Better Ear
English Text:: Do you hear better in one ear than the other?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes, right ear	182	182
2	Yes, left ear	135	317
7	Refused	2	319
9	No / don't know	1400	1719
.	Missing	88	1807

AUXOTSPL - Normal Otoscopy, Left Ear?

Variable Name:: AUXOTSPL
SAS Label:: Normal Otoscopy, Left Ear?
English Text:: Normal: Left Ear Otoscopy
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	1505	1505
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	213	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXLOEXC - Excessive Cerumen, Left Ear

Variable Name:: AUXLOEXC
SAS Label:: Excessive Cerumen, Left Ear
English Text:: Excessive Cerumen, Left Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	128	128
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1590	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXLOIMC - Impacted Cerumen, Left Ear

Variable Name:: AUXLOIMC
SAS Label:: Impacted Cerumen, Left Ear
English Text:: Impacted Cerumen, Left Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	64	64
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1654	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXLOCOL - Collapsing Ear Canals, Left Ear

Variable Name:: AUXLOCOL
SAS Label:: Collapsing Ear Canals, Left Ear
English Text:: Collapsing Ear Canal, Left Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	21	21
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1697	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXLOABN - Other Exam Abnormality, Left Ear?

Variable Name:: AUXLOABN
SAS Label:: Other Exam Abnormality, Left Ear?
English Text:: Other Exam Abnormality, Left Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	23	23
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1695	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUDLOABC - Comment:Other Ear Exam Abnormality, Left

Variable Name:: AUDLOABC
SAS Label:: Comment:Other Ear Exam Abnormality, Left
English Text:: Other Exam Abnormality, Left, Comment
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Possible Perforated Eardrum	2	2
2	Perforated Eardrum	8	10
3	Possible Infection	6	16
4	TM Scarring/Deformity	2	18
.	Missing	1789	1807

AUXROTSP - Normal Otoscopy, Right Ear?

Variable Name:: AUXROTSP
SAS Label:: Normal Otoscopy, Right Ear?
English Text:: Normal: Right Ear Otoscopy
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	1495	1495
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	223	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXROEXC - Excessive Cerumen, Right Ear

Variable Name:: AUXROEXC
SAS Label:: Excessive Cerumen, Right Ear
English Text:: Excessive Cerumen, Right Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	123	123
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1595	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXROIMC - Impacted Cerumen, Right Ear

Variable Name:: AUXROIMC
SAS Label:: Impacted Cerumen, Right Ear
English Text:: Impacted Cerumen, Right Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	76	76
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1642	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXROCOL - Collapsing Ear Canals, Right Ear

Variable Name:: AUXROCOL
SAS Label:: Collapsing Ear Canals, Right Ear
English Text:: Collapsing Ear Canal, Right Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	21	21
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1697	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUXROABN - Other Exam Abnormality, Right Ear?

Variable Name:: AUXROABN
SAS Label:: Other Exam Abnormality, Right Ear?
English Text:: Other Exam Abnormality, Right Ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Yes (checkbox checked)	23	23
2	No (checkbox unchecked)	1695	1718
.	Missing	89	1807

AUDROABC - Comment Other Ear Exam Abnormality Right

Variable Name:: AUDROABC
SAS Label:: Comment Other Ear Exam Abnormality Right
English Text:: Other Exam Abnormality, Right, Comment
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Possible Perforated Eardrum	4	4
2	Perforated Eardrum	11	15
3	Possible Infection	5	20
4	TM Scarring/Deformity	2	22
.	Missing	1785	1807

AUXTMEPR - Middle Ear Pressure-Tymp, Rt Ear in daPa

Variable Name:: AUXTMEPR
SAS Label:: Middle Ear Pressure-Tymp, Rt Ear in daPa
English Text:: Middle ear pressure (tympanometry), right ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: -400.0000 to 200.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-300 to 108	Range of Values	1604	1604
555	Compliance <= 0.2	69	1673
777	Refused	3	1676
888	Could not obtain	0	1676
.	Missing	131	1807

AUXTPVR - Physical Volume-Tymp, Right Ear in cc

Variable Name:: AUXTPVR
SAS Label:: Physical Volume-Tymp, Right Ear in cc
English Text:: Physical volume (tympanometry), right ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0 to 7.0

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0.2 to 5.9	Range of Values	1671	1671
777	Refused	3	1674
888	Could not obtain	0	1674
.	Missing	133	1807

AUXTWIDR - Tympanometric width, right ear

Variable Name:: AUXTWIDR
SAS Label:: Tympanometric width, right ear
English Text:: Tympanometric width, right ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0000 to 500.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 306	Range of Values	1604	1604
555	Compliance <= 0.2	69	1673
777	Refused	3	1676
888	Could not obtain	0	1676
.	Missing	131	1807

AUXTCOMR - Compliance (tympanometry), right ear

Variable Name:: AUXTCOMR
SAS Label:: Compliance (tympanometry), right ear
English Text:: Compliance (tympanometry), right ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0000 to 8.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 3.7	Range of Values	1673	1673
777	Refused	3	1676
888	Could not obtain	0	1676
.	Missing	131	1807

AUXTMEPL - Middle Ear Pressure, Tymp, Left in dapa

Variable Name:: AUXTMEPL
SAS Label:: Middle Ear Pressure, Tymp, Left in dapa
English Text:: Middle ear pressure (tympanometry), left ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: -400.0000 to 200.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-294 to 96	Range of Values	1580	1580
555	Compliance <= 0.2	83	1663
777	Refused	5	1668
888	Could not obtain	0	1668
.	Missing	139	1807

AUXTPVL - Physical Volume-Tymp, Left ear in cc

Variable Name:: AUXTPVL
SAS Label:: Physical Volume-Tymp, Left ear in cc
English Text:: Physical volume (tympanometry), left ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0 to 7.0

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0.3 to 3.5	Range of Values	1655	1655
777	Refused	5	1660
888	Could not obtain	0	1660
.	Missing	147	1807

AUXTWIDL - Tympanometric width, left ear

Variable Name:: AUXTWIDL
SAS Label:: Tympanometric width, left ear
English Text:: Tympanometric width, left ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0000 to 500.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 360	Range of Values	1580	1580
555	Compliance <= 0.2	83	1663
777	Refused	5	1668
888	Could not obtain	0	1668
.	Missing	139	1807

AUXTCOML - Compliance (tympanometry), left ear

Variable Name:: AUXTCOML
SAS Label:: Compliance (tympanometry), left ear
English Text:: Compliance (tympanometry), left ear
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS
Hard Edits:: 0.0000 to 8.0000

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 4.6	Range of Values	1663	1663
777	Refused	5	1668
888	Could not obtain	0	1668
.	Missing	139	1807

AUAEAR - Which ear tested first?

Variable Name:: AUAEAR
SAS Label:: Which ear tested first?
English Text:: Which ear tested first?
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Right	1065	1065
2	Left	643	1708
.	Missing	99	1807

AUAMODE - Audio Test Mode-Manual/Automatic/Mixed

Variable Name:: AUAMODE
SAS Label:: Audio Test Mode-Manual/Automatic/Mixed
English Text:: Mode of Audiometric Test (Manual/Automatic/Mixed)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Manual	11	11
2	Automatic	1652	1663
3	Mixed	44	1707
.	Missing	100	1807

AUAFMANL - Frequency, Switch to Manual Mode, Left

Variable Name:: AUAFMANL
SAS Label:: Frequency, Switch to Manual Mode, Left
English Text:: Frequency at Which Switched From Auto to Manual Audio Testing (Left)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	None	1687	1687
2	500 Hz	0	1687
3	1000 Hz	5	1692
4	2000 Hz	0	1692
5	3000 Hz	1	1693
6	4000 Hz	5	1698
7	6000 Hz	3	1701
8	8000 Hz	6	1707
.	Missing	100	1807

AUAFMANR - Frequency-Switch to Manual Mode, Right

Variable Name:: AUAFMANR
SAS Label:: Frequency-Switch to Manual Mode, Right
English Text:: Frequency at Which Switched From Auto to Manual Audio Testing (Right)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	None	1683	1683
2	500 Hz	0	1683
3	1000 Hz	1	1684
4	2000 Hz	0	1684
5	3000 Hz	1	1685
6	4000 Hz	1	1686
7	6000 Hz	4	1690
8	8000 Hz	17	1707
.	Missing	100	1807

AUXU1K1R - Right threshold @ 1000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU1K1R
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 1000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 1000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 90	Range of Values	1678	1678
666	No response	0	1678
888	Could not obtain	0	1678
.	Missing	129	1807

AUXU500R - Right threshold @ 500Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU500R
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 500Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 500Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 95	Range of Values	1682	1682
666	No response	0	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU1K2R - Right Threshold @ 1000Hz-2nd Read (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU1K2R
SAS Label:: Right Threshold @ 1000Hz-2nd Read (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 1000Hz (second reading)in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 90	Range of Values	1682	1682
666	No response	0	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU2KR - Right threshold @ 2000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU2KR
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 2000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 2000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 85	Range of Values	1681	1681
666	No response	1	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU3KR - Right threshold @ 3000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU3KR
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 3000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 3000Hz in decibels (Hearing Levels)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 120	Range of Values	1681	1681
666	No response	1	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU4KR - Right threshold @ 4000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU4KR
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 4000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 4000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 120	Range of Values	1679	1679
666	No response	3	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU6KR - Right threshold @ 6000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU6KR
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 6000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 6000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 120	Range of Values	1676	1676
666	No response	6	1682
888	Could not obtain	0	1682
.	Missing	125	1807

AUXU8KR - Right threshold @ 8000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU8KR
SAS Label:: Right threshold @ 8000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right threshold @ 8000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 110	Range of Values	1673	1673
666	No response	8	1681
888	Could not obtain	0	1681
.	Missing	126	1807

AUXU1K1L - Left threshold @ 1000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU1K1L
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 1000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 1000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 120	Range of Values	1674	1674
666	No response	0	1674
888	Could not obtain	0	1674
.	Missing	133	1807

AUXU500L - Left threshold @ 500Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU500L
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 500Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 500Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 100	Range of Values	1676	1676
666	No response	1	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU1K2L - Left threshold @ 1000Hz-2nd Read (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU1K2L
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 1000Hz-2nd Read (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 1000Hz (second reading)in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 95	Range of Values	1676	1676
666	No response	1	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU2KL - Left threshold @ 2000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU2KL
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 2000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 2000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 100	Range of Values	1677	1677
666	No response	0	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU3KL - Left threshold @ 3000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU3KL
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 3000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 3000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 115	Range of Values	1675	1675
666	No response	2	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU4KL - Left threshold @ 4000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU4KL
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 4000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 4000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 115	Range of Values	1675	1675
666	No response	2	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU6KL - Left threshold @ 6000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU6KL
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 6000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 6000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 115	Range of Values	1673	1673
666	No response	4	1677
888	Could not obtain	0	1677
.	Missing	130	1807

AUXU8KL - Left threshold @ 8000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXU8KL
SAS Label:: Left threshold @ 8000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left threshold @ 8000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
-10 to 110	Range of Values	1671	1671
666	No response	4	1675
888	Could not obtain	0	1675
.	Missing	132	1807

AUXR1K1R - Right retest threshold @ 1000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR1K1R
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 1000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 1000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
20 to 75	Range of Values	11	11
666	No response	1	12
888	Could not obtain	0	12
.	Missing	1795	1807

AUXR5CR - Right retest threshold @ 500Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR5CR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 500Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 500Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
5 to 90	Range of Values	16	16
666	No response	1	17
888	Could not obtain	0	17
.	Missing	1790	1807

AUXR1K2R - Right Retest Threshold 1000Hz-2nd Read

Variable Name:: AUXR1K2R
SAS Label:: Right Retest Threshold 1000Hz-2nd Read
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 1000Hz, second reading (db)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
45	45	1	1
666	No response	0	1
888	Could not obtain	0	1
.	Missing	1806	1807

AUXR2KR - Right retest threshold @ 2000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR2KR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 2000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 2000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
40 to 85	Range of Values	7	7
666	No response	1	8
888	Could not obtain	0	8
.	Missing	1799	1807

AUXR3KR - Right retest threshold @ 3000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR3KR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 3000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 3000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
5	5	1	1
666	No response	1	2
888	Could not obtain	0	2
.	Missing	1805	1807

AUXR4KR - Right retest threshold @ 4000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR4KR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 4000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 4000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
30 to 100	Range of Values	8	8
666	No response	1	9
888	Could not obtain	0	9
.	Missing	1798	1807

AUXR6KR - Right retest threshold @ 6000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR6KR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 6000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 6000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
60 to 95	Range of Values	7	7
666	No response	1	8
888	Could not obtain	0	8
.	Missing	1799	1807

AUXR8KR - Right retest threshold @ 8000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR8KR
SAS Label:: Right retest threshold @ 8000Hz (db)
English Text:: Right retest threshold @ 8000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
30 to 100	Range of Values	12	12
666	No response	1	13
888	Could not obtain	0	13
.	Missing	1794	1807

AUXR1K1L - Left retest threshold @ 1000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR1K1L
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 1000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 1000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
30 to 80	Range of Values	14	14
666	No response	1	15
888	Could not obtain	0	15
.	Missing	1792	1807

AUXR5CL - Left retest threshold @ 500Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR5CL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 500Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 500Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 80	Range of Values	21	21
666	No response	1	22
888	Could not obtain	0	22
.	Missing	1785	1807

AUXR1K2L - Left Retest Threshold 1000-2nd Read

Variable Name:: AUXR1K2L
SAS Label:: Left Retest Threshold 1000-2nd Read
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 1000Hz, second reading in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0	0	1	1
666	No response	0	1
888	Could not obtain	0	1
.	Missing	1806	1807

AUXR2KL - Left retest threshold @ 2000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR2KL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 2000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 2000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
30 to 105	Range of Values	10	10
666	No response	1	11
888	Could not obtain	0	11
.	Missing	1796	1807

AUXR3KL - Left retest threshold @ 3000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR3KL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 3000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 3000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
5 to 115	Range of Values	14	14
666	No response	0	14
888	Could not obtain	0	14
.	Missing	1793	1807

AUXR4KL - Left retest threshold @ 4000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR4KL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 4000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 4000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
5 to 115	Range of Values	19	19
666	No response	0	19
888	Could not obtain	0	19
.	Missing	1788	1807

AUXR6KL - Left retest threshold @ 6000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR6KL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 6000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 6000Hz in decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
0 to 110	Range of Values	21	21
666	No response	1	22
888	Could not obtain	0	22
.	Missing	1785	1807

AUXR8KL - Left retest threshold @ 8000Hz (db)

Variable Name:: AUXR8KL
SAS Label:: Left retest threshold @ 8000Hz (db)
English Text:: Left retest threshold @ 8000Hzin decibels (Hearing Level)
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
15 to 90	Range of Values	17	17
666	No response	1	18
888	Could not obtain	0	18
.	Missing	1789	1807

AUAREQC - Right Ear Quality Code

Variable Name:: AUAREQC
SAS Label:: Right Ear Quality Code
English Text:: Right Ear Quality Code
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Good - tympanogram is smooth and symmetrical	1190	1190
2	Adequate - tympanogram is 'noisy' but adequate for interpretation	471	1661
3	Poor - tympanogram cannot be interpreted	10	1671
7	SP Refused Tympanometry	0	1671
9	Equivocal - tympanogram cannot be evaluated without further information	9	1680
888	CNO - technician could not obtain the tympanogram	5	1685
.	Missing	122	1807

AUALEQC - Left Ear Quality Code

Variable Name:: AUALEQC
SAS Label:: Left Ear Quality Code
English Text:: Left Ear Quality Code
Target:: Both males and females 20 YEARS - 69 YEARS

Code or Value	Value Description	Count	Cumulative
1	Good - tympanogram is smooth and symmetrical	1214	1214
2	Adequate - tympanogram is 'noisy' but adequate for interpretation	438	1652
3	Poor - tympanogram cannot be interpreted	12	1664
7	SP Refused Tympanometry	2	1666
9	Equivocal - tympanogram cannot be evaluated without further information	4	1670
888	CNO - technician could not obtain the tympanogram	15	1685
.	Missing	122	1807

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