Table of Contents

Component Description

The oral health questionnaire (variable name prefix OHQ) section provides personal interview data on oral health topics. These topic areas include

Eligible Sample

All participants aged 1 year and older were eligible. Specific topic area eligibility varied by age. See the codebooks for more details.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

The Oral Health questionnaire was done, in the home, using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) systeThe OHQ was done, in the home, using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system. A proxy provided information for survey participants who were under 16 years of age and for individuals who could not answer the questions themselves.

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

Frequency counts were checked, skip patterns were verified, and the reasonableness of responses to the questions was reviewed.

Analytic Notes

Since the OHQ was asked during the household interview, the interview sample weights should be used in the analysis. However, if the data is joined with data from the Mobile Exam Center (MEC), the MEC sample weights should be used.

Please refer to the Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial on the NHANES website for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues.

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 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ030 - When did you last visit a dentist

Variable Name:
OHQ030
SAS Label:
When did you last visit a dentist
English Text:
The next questions are about {your/SP's} teeth and gums. About how long has it been since {you/SP} last visited a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 6 months or less 4070 4070
2 More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago 1361 5431
3 More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago 1001 6432
4 More than 2 years, but not more than 3 years ago 527 6959
5 More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years ago 471 7430
6 More than 5 years ago 913 8343
7 Never have been 524 8867 OHQ550
77 Refused 0 8867
99 Don't know 28 8895
. Missing 2 8897

OHQ033 - Main reason for last dental visit

Variable Name:
OHQ033
SAS Label:
Main reason for last dental visit
English Text:
What was the main reason {you/SP} last visited the dentist?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Went in on own for check-up, examination, or cleaning 4963 4963
2 Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination, or cleaning 703 5666
3 Something was wrong, bothering or hurting {me/SP} 1810 7476
4 Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination 688 8164
5 Other 180 8344
7 Refused 2 8346
9 Don't know 25 8371
. Missing 526 8897

OHQ770 - Past yr need dental but couldn't get it

Variable Name:
OHQ770
SAS Label:
Past yr need dental but couldn't get it
English Text:
During the past 12 months was there a time when (you/SP) needed dental care but could not get it at that time?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1340 1340
2 No 7027 8367 OHQ550
7 Refused 0 8367 OHQ550
9 Don't know 4 8371 OHQ550
. Missing 526 8897

OHQ780A - Could not afford the cost

Variable Name:
OHQ780A
SAS Label:
Could not afford the cost
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD OHQ1
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Could not afford the cost 897 897
77 Refused 0 897
99 Don't know 1 898
. Missing 7999 8897

OHQ780B - Did not want to spend the money

Variable Name:
OHQ780B
SAS Label:
Did not want to spend the money
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 Did not want to spend the money 88 88
. Missing 8809 8897

OHQ780C - Insurance did not cover procedures

Variable Name:
OHQ780C
SAS Label:
Insurance did not cover procedures
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 Insurance did not cover recommended procedure 396 396
. Missing 8501 8897

OHQ780D - Dental office is too far away

Variable Name:
OHQ780D
SAS Label:
Dental office is too far away
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 Dental office is too far away 63 63
. Missing 8834 8897

OHQ780E - Office not open at convenient time

Variable Name:
OHQ780E
SAS Label:
Office not open at convenient time
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 Dental office not open at convenient time 42 42
. Missing 8855 8897

OHQ780F - Another dentist recommended not doing it

Variable Name:
OHQ780F
SAS Label:
Another dentist recommended not doing it
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 Another dentist recommended not doing it 15 15
. Missing 8882 8897

OHQ780G - Afraid or do not like dentists

Variable Name:
OHQ780G
SAS Label:
Afraid or do not like dentists
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 Afraid or do not like dentists 96 96
. Missing 8801 8897

OHQ780H - Unable to take time off from work

Variable Name:
OHQ780H
SAS Label:
Unable to take time off from work
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 Unable to take time off from work 93 93
. Missing 8804 8897

OHQ780I - Too busy

Variable Name:
OHQ780I
SAS Label:
Too busy
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 Too busy 88 88
. Missing 8809 8897

OHQ780J - Expected dental problems to go away

Variable Name:
OHQ780J
SAS Label:
Expected dental problems to go away
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 I did not think anything serious was wrong - expected dental problems to go away 91 91
. Missing 8806 8897

OHQ780K - Other reason could not get dental care

Variable Name:
OHQ780K
SAS Label:
Other reason could not get dental care
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 Other 158 158
. Missing 8739 8897

OHQ550 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ550
English Instructions:
BOX 0. CHECK ITEM OHQ550: IF SP AGE < 3, GO TO OHQ845. IF SP AGE 3-15, CONTINUE. ELSE IF SP AGE 16+ and OHQ030 = 1 or 2, GO TO OHQ610. ELSE GO TO BOX 2.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ555G - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555G
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 2227 2227
2 Has not started brushing teeth 4 2231 OHQ566
7 Refused 0 2231 OHQ566
9 Don't know 28 2259 OHQ566
. Missing 6638 8897

OHQ555Q - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555Q
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 54 Range of Values 2224 2224
7777 Refused 0 2224 OHQ566
9999 Don't know 3 2227 OHQ566
. Missing 6670 8897

OHQ555U - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555U
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 711 711
2 Years 1513 2224
. Missing 6673 8897

OHQ560G - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560G
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ560 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 2213 2213
2 Has not started brushing teeth 6 2219 OHQ566
7 Refused 0 2219 OHQ566
9 Don't know 5 2224 OHQ566
. Missing 6673 8897

OHQ560Q - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560Q
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ560 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 66 Range of Values 2208 2208
7777 Refused 0 2208 OHQ566
9999 Don't know 5 2213 OHQ566
. Missing 6684 8897

OHQ560U - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560U
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ560 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 426 426
2 Years 1782 2208
. Missing 6689 8897

OHQ566 - Received Rx fluoride drops or tablets?

Variable Name:
OHQ566
SAS Label:
Received Rx fluoride drops or tablets?
English Text:
Has {SP} ever received prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 245 245
2 No 2003 2248 OHQ592
7 Refused 0 2248 OHQ592
9 Don't know 11 2259 OHQ592
. Missing 6638 8897

OHQ571Q - Age started taking prescription fluoride

Variable Name:
OHQ571Q
SAS Label:
Age started taking prescription fluoride
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ571 > SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 36 Range of Values 235 235
7777 Refused 0 235 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 10 245 OHQ592
. Missing 8652 8897

OHQ571U - Age started taking prescription fluoride

Variable Name:
OHQ571U
SAS Label:
Age started taking prescription fluoride
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ571 > SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Month 54 54
2 Years 181 235
. Missing 8662 8897

OHQ576G - Age stopped taking prescription fluoride

Variable Name:
OHQ576G
SAS Label:
Age stopped taking prescription fluoride
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ576 > SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS SELECTED, FILL OHQ576 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO BOX 1.' SOFT EDIT: OHQ576 LESS THAN OHQ571 ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS CANNOT BE YOUNGER THAN AGE WHEN STARTED.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Age 186 186
2 Still taking fluoride drops or tablets 45 231
7 Refused 0 231 OHQ592
9 Don't know 4 235 OHQ592
. Missing 8662 8897

OHQ576Q - Age stopped taking prescription fluoride

Variable Name:
OHQ576Q
SAS Label:
Age stopped taking prescription fluoride
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ576 > SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS SELECTED, FILL OHQ576 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO BOX 1.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 78 Range of Values 231 231
7777 Refused 0 231 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 0 231 OHQ592
. Missing 8666 8897

OHQ576U - Age stopped taking prescription fluoride

Variable Name:
OHQ576U
SAS Label:
Age stopped taking prescription fluoride
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops or fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
ENTER UNIT CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ576 > SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS OR TABLETS SELECTED, FILL OHQ576 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO BOX 1.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 14 14
2 Years 217 231
. Missing 8666 8897

OHQ592 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ592
English Instructions:
BOX 1. CHECK ITEM OHQ592: IF SP AGE 3-15, GO TO OHQ845.
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ610 - Told benefits of giving up cigarettes

Variable Name:
OHQ610
SAS Label:
Told benefits of giving up cigarettes
English Text:
In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about... ...the benefits of giving up cigarettes or other types of tobacco to improve {your/SP's} dental health?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 404 404
2 No 2951 3355
7 Refused 0 3355
9 Don't know 4 3359
. Missing 5538 8897

OHQ612 - Told benefits of checking blood sugar

Variable Name:
OHQ612
SAS Label:
Told benefits of checking blood sugar
English Text:
(In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about...) ... the dental health benefits of checking {your/his/her} blood sugar?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 251 251
2 No 3098 3349
7 Refused 0 3349
9 Don't know 10 3359
. Missing 5538 8897

OHQ614 - Told importance of checking for cancer

Variable Name:
OHQ614
SAS Label:
Told importance of checking for cancer
English Text:
(In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about...) ...the importance of examining {your/his/her} mouth for oral cancer?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 710 710
2 No 2639 3349
7 Refused 0 3349
9 Don't know 10 3359
. Missing 5538 8897

OHQ616 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ616
English Instructions:
BOX 2. CHECK ITEM OHQ616: IF SP AGE 16-29, GO TO OHQ845. IF SP AGE 30+, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ620 - How often last yr had aching in mouth?

Variable Name:
OHQ620
SAS Label:
How often last yr had aching in mouth?
English Text:
How often during the last year (have you/ has SP) had painful aching anywhere in (your/his/her) mouth? Would you say....
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 175 175
2 Fairly often 222 397
3 Occasionally 849 1246
4 Hardly ever, or 1406 2652
5 Never? 2086 4738
7 Refused 0 4738
9 Don't know 3 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ640 - Last yr had diff w/ job because of mouth

Variable Name:
OHQ640
SAS Label:
Last yr had diff w/ job because of mouth
English Text:
How often during the last year {have you/has SP} had difficulty doing {your/his/her} usual jobs or attending school because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 54 54
2 Fairly often 61 115
3 Occasionally 153 268
4 Hardly ever, or 459 727
5 Never? 4013 4740
7 Refused 0 4740
9 Don't know 1 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ680 - Last yr embarrassed because of mouth

Variable Name:
OHQ680
SAS Label:
Last yr embarrassed because of mouth
English Text:
How often during the last year {have you/has SP} been self-conscious or embarrassed because of {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . ..
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 383 383
2 Fairly often 185 568
3 Occasionally 430 998
4 Hardly ever, or 547 1545
5 Never? 3194 4739
7 Refused 0 4739
9 Don't know 2 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ835 - Do you think you might have gum disease?

Variable Name:
OHQ835
SAS Label:
Do you think you might have gum disease?
English Text:
The next questions will ask about the condition of {your/SP's} teeth and some factors related to gum health. Gum disease is a common problem with the mouth. People with gum disease might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth. {Do you/Does SP} think {you/s/he} might have gum disease?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 894 894
2 No 3784 4678
7 Refused 0 4678
9 Don't know 63 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ845 - Rate the health of your teeth and gums

Variable Name:
OHQ845
SAS Label:
Rate the health of your teeth and gums
English Text:
Overall, how would {you/SP} rate the health of {your/his/her} teeth and gums?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Excellent 1687 1687
2 Very good 2134 3821
3 Good 2820 6641
4 Fair 1580 8221
5 Poor 666 8887
7 Refused 0 8887
9 Don't know 8 8895
. Missing 2 8897

OHQ846 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ846
English Instructions:
BOX 3. CHECK ITEM: IF SP AGE 3-19, CONTINUE.IF SP AGE >= 30, GO TO OHQ850. OTHERWISE, GO TO END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ848G - # times you brush your teeth in 1 day?

Variable Name:
OHQ848G
SAS Label:
# times you brush your teeth in 1 day?
English Text:
How many times {do you/does SP} brush (your/his/her} teeth in one day?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter number 2791 2791
2 Child does not brush yet 21 2812
3 Does not brush every day 38 2850 OHQ849
7 Refused 0 2850
9 Don't know 0 2850
. Missing 6047 8897

OHQ848Q - # times you brush your teeth in 1 day?

Variable Name:
OHQ848Q
SAS Label:
# times you brush your teeth in 1 day?
English Text:
How many times {do you/does SP} brush (your/his/her} teeth in one day?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 1 time 843 843
2 2 times 1796 2639
3 3 times 118 2757
4 4 times 21 2778
5 5 times 9 2787
6 6 times 1 2788
7 7 times 1 2789
8 8 times 0 2789
9 9 or more times 1 2790
77 Refused 0 2790
99 Don't know 1 2791
. Missing 6106 8897

OHQ849 - How much toothpaste do you use?

Variable Name:
OHQ849
SAS Label:
How much toothpaste do you use?
English Text:
On average, how much toothpaste {do you/does SP} use when brushing {your/his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ3
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Full load 1056 1056
2 Half load 821 1877
3 Pea size 818 2695
4 Smear 128 2823
7 Refused 0 2823
9 Don't know 5 2828
. Missing 6069 8897

OHQ850 - Ever had treatment for gum disease?

Variable Name:
OHQ850
SAS Label:
Ever had treatment for gum disease?
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had treatment for gum disease such as scaling and root planing, sometimes called "deep cleaning"?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1174 1174
2 No 3547 4721
7 Refused 0 4721
9 Don't know 20 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ860 - Ever been told of bone loss around teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ860
SAS Label:
Ever been told of bone loss around teeth
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever been told by a dental professional that {you/s/he} lost bone around [your/his/her} teeth?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 792 792
2 No 3908 4700
7 Refused 1 4701
9 Don't know 40 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ870 - How many days use dental floss/device

Variable Name:
OHQ870
SAS Label:
How many days use dental floss/device
English Text:
Aside from brushing {your/his/her} teeth with a toothbrush, in the last seven days, how many days did {you/SP} use dental floss or any other device to clean between {your/his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 9 Range of Values 4741 4741
77 Refused 0 4741
99 Don't know 0 4741
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ880 - Oral cancer exam where Dr pulls tonge

Variable Name:
OHQ880
SAS Label:
Oral cancer exam where Dr pulls tonge
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had an exam for oral cancer in which the doctor or dentist pulls on {your/his/her} tongue, sometimes with gauze wrapped around it, and feels under the tongue and inside the cheeks?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 844 844
2 No 3877 4721 End of Section
7 Refused 0 4721 End of Section
9 Don't know 20 4741 End of Section
. Missing 4156 8897

OHQ895 - When did you have oral/mouth cancer exam

Variable Name:
OHQ895
SAS Label:
When did you have oral/mouth cancer exam
English Text:
When did {you/SP} have {your/his/her} most recent oral or mouth cancer exam? Was it within the past year, between 1 and 3 years ago, or over 3 years ago?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Within past year 500 500
2 Between 1 and 3 years ago 187 687
3 Over 3 years ago 152 839
7 Refused 0 839
9 Don't know 5 844
. Missing 8053 8897

OHQ900 - What type of prof performed oral exam

Variable Name:
OHQ900
SAS Label:
What type of prof performed oral exam
English Text:
What type of health care professional performed {your/SP's} most recent oral cancer exam?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Doctor/physician 28 28
2 Nurse/nurse practitioner 5 33
3 Dentist (include oral surgeons) 525 558
4 Dental Hygienist 121 679
5 Other 6 685
7 Refused 0 685
9 Don't know 2 687
. Missing 8210 8897