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Component Description

The NHANES program suspended field operations in March 2020 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, data collection for the NHANES 2019-2020 cycle was not completed and the collected data are not nationally representative. Therefore, data collected from 2019 to March 2020 were combined with data from the NHANES 2017-2018 cycle to form a nationally representative sample of NHANES 2017-March 2020 pre-pandemic data. These data are available to the public. Please refer to the Analytic Notes section for more details on the use of the data.

The oral health questionnaire section provides personal interview data on oral health topics. These topic areas include:

Eligible Sample

All participants, 1 year and older, in the NHANES 2017-March 2020 pre-pandemic sample are included in this dataset.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

The questionnaire was asked, in the home, by trained interviewers using 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. The respondent selected the language of interview (English or Spanish) or requested that an interpreter be used. Hand cards, showing response choices or information that survey participants needed to answer the questions, were used for some questions. The hand cards were printed in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese (both traditional and simplified), Korean, and Vietnamese. The interviewer directed the respondent to the appropriate hand card during the interview. When necessary, the interviewer further assisted the respondent by reading the response choices listed on the hand cards.

The NHANES 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 questionnaires are available on the NHANES website.

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.

After collection, interview data were reviewed by the NHANES field office staff for accuracy and completeness of selected items. The interviewers were required to audio-record interviews and the recorded interviews were reviewed by NCHS staff and interviewer supervisors.

Data Processing and Editing

Frequency counts were checked, “skip” patterns were verified, and the reasonableness of question responses was reviewed. Edits were made to some variables to ensure the completeness, consistency, and analytic usefulness of the data. Edits were also made, when necessary, to address data disclosure concerns.

Analytic Notes

The COVID-19 pandemic required suspension of NHANES 2019-2020 field operations in March 2020 after data were collected in 18 of the 30 survey locations in the 2019-2020 sample. Because the collected data were not nationally representative, these data were combined with data from the previous cycle (2017-2018) to create a 2017-March 2020 pre-pandemic data file. A special weighting process was applied to the 2017-March 2020 pre-pandemic data file. The resulting sample weights in the demographic data file should be used to calculate estimates from the combined cycles. These sample weights are not appropriate for independent analyses of the 2019-2020 data and will not yield nationally representative results for either the 2017-2018 data alone or the 2019-March 2020 data alone. Please refer to the NHANES website for additional information for the NHANES 2017-March 2020 pre-pandemic data, and for the previous 2017-2018 public use data file with specific weights for that 2-year cycle.

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 6897 6897
2 More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago 2277 9174
3 More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago 1688 10862
4 More than 2 years, but not more than 3 years ago 871 11733
5 More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years ago 815 12548
6 More than 5 years ago 1515 14063
7 Never have been 876 14939 OHQ550
77 Refused 1 14940
99 Don't know 44 14984
. Missing 2 14986

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 8469 8469
2 Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination, or cleaning 1173 9642
3 Something was wrong, bothering or hurting {me/SP} 2960 12602
4 Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination 1159 13761
5 Other 305 14066
7 Refused 2 14068
9 Don't know 40 14108
. Missing 878 14986

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 2327 2327
2 No 11770 14097 OHQ550
7 Refused 0 14097 OHQ550
9 Don't know 11 14108 OHQ550
. Missing 878 14986

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 1549 1549
77 Refused 0 1549
99 Don't know 1 1550
. Missing 13436 14986

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 173 173
. Missing 14813 14986

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 697 697
. Missing 14289 14986

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 118 118
. Missing 14868 14986

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 85 85
. Missing 14901 14986

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 22 22
. Missing 14964 14986

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 179 179
. Missing 14807 14986

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 171 171
. Missing 14815 14986

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 164 164
. Missing 14822 14986

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 169 169
. Missing 14817 14986

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 268 268
. Missing 14718 14986

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 3901 3901
2 Has not started brushing teeth 7 3908 OHQ566
7 Refused 0 3908 OHQ566
9 Don't know 44 3952 OHQ566
. Missing 11034 14986

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
0 to 54 Range of Values 3885 3885
7777 Refused 0 3885 OHQ566
9999 Don't know 16 3901 OHQ566
. Missing 11085 14986

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 1218 1218
2 Years 2667 3885
. Missing 11101 14986

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 3864 3864
2 Has not started brushing teeth 9 3873 OHQ566
7 Refused 0 3873 OHQ566
9 Don't know 12 3885 OHQ566
. Missing 11101 14986

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 3852 3852
7777 Refused 0 3852 OHQ566
9999 Don't know 12 3864 OHQ566
. Missing 11122 14986

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 717 717
2 Years 3135 3852
. Missing 11134 14986

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 349 349
2 No 3579 3928 OHQ592
7 Refused 0 3928 OHQ592
9 Don't know 24 3952 OHQ592
. Missing 11034 14986

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 334 334
7777 Refused 0 334 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 15 349 OHQ592
. Missing 14637 14986

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 64 64
2 Years 270 334
. Missing 14652 14986

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 259 259
2 Still taking fluoride drops or tablets 70 329
7 Refused 0 329 OHQ592
9 Don't know 5 334 OHQ592
. Missing 14652 14986

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 329 329
7777 Refused 0 329 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 0 329 OHQ592
. Missing 14657 14986

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 23 23
2 Years 306 329
. Missing 14657 14986

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 691 691
2 No 4815 5506
7 Refused 0 5506
9 Don't know 4 5510
. Missing 9476 14986

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 453 453
2 No 5041 5494
7 Refused 0 5494
9 Don't know 16 5510
. Missing 9476 14986

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 284 284
2 Fairly often 375 659
3 Occasionally 1447 2106
4 Hardly ever, or 2457 4563
5 Never? 3288 7851
7 Refused 0 7851
9 Don't know 3 7854
. Missing 7132 14986

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 99 99
2 Fairly often 93 192
3 Occasionally 258 450
4 Hardly ever, or 732 1182
5 Never? 6668 7850
7 Refused 1 7851
9 Don't know 2 7853
. Missing 7133 14986

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 1528 1528
2 No 6230 7758
7 Refused 0 7758
9 Don't know 95 7853
. Missing 7133 14986

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 3000 3000
2 Very good 3578 6578
3 Good 4684 11262
4 Fair 2631 13893
5 Poor 1081 14974
7 Refused 0 14974
9 Don't know 10 14984
. Missing 2 14986

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 4829 4829
2 Child does not brush yet 39 4868
3 Does not brush every day 47 4915 OHQ849
7 Refused 0 4915
9 Don't know 0 4915
. Missing 10071 14986

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 1474 1474
2 2 times 3050 4524
3 3 times 241 4765
4 4 times 40 4805
5 5 times 19 4824
6 6 times 2 4826
7 7 times 1 4827
8 8 times 0 4827
9 9 or more times 1 4828
77 Refused 0 4828
99 Don't know 1 4829
. Missing 10157 14986

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 1802 1802
2 Half load 1374 3176
3 Pea size 1473 4649
4 Smear 215 4864
7 Refused 0 4864
9 Don't know 11 4875
. Missing 10111 14986

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 1941 1941
2 No 5876 7817
7 Refused 0 7817
9 Don't know 36 7853
. Missing 7133 14986

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 1289 1289
2 No 6499 7788
7 Refused 1 7789
9 Don't know 64 7853
. Missing 7133 14986

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 7851 7851
77 Refused 0 7851
99 Don't know 2 7853
. Missing 7133 14986