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Variable NameVariable DescriptionData File NameData File DescriptionBegin YearEndYearComponentUse Constraints
DMDBORN4In what country {were you/was SP} born?Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDEDUC3What is the highest grade or level of school {you have/SP has} completed or the highest degree {you have/s/he has} received?Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDFMSIZTotal number of people in the FamilyY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHHSIZTotal number of people in the HouseholdY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHHSZANumber of children aged 5 years or younger in the householdY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHHSZBNumber of children aged 6-17 years old in the householdY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHHSZFIs there any adult in the household that is aged 60 years or older?Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHRAGEHH reference person's age in yearsY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHRBR4HH reference person's country of birthY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHREDUHH reference person's education levelY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHRGNDHH reference person's genderY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDHRMARHH reference person's marital statusY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
INDFMIN2Total family income (reported as a range value in dollars)Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
INDFMPIRA ratio of family income to poverty guidelines.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
INDHHIN2Total household income (reported as a range value in dollars)Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIAGENDRGender of the participant.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIDAGEYRAge in years of the participant at the time of screening.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIDEXAGYAge in years of the participant at the time of examination.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIDEXMONSix month time period when the examination was performed - two categories: November 1 through April 30, May 1 through October 31.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIDRETH1Recode of reported race and Hispanic origin informationY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
RIDSTATRInterview and examination status of the participant.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
SDMVPSUMasked variance unit pseudo-PSU variable for variance estimationY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
SDMVSTRAMasked variance unit pseudo-stratum variable for variance estimationY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
SEQNRespondent sequence number.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
SIALANGLanguage of the Sample Person Interview InstrumentY_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
WTINTInterviewed participants.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
WTMECBoth interviewed and MEC examined participants.Y_DEMODemographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsNone
DMDBORN4In what country {were you/was SP} born?C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDEDUC3(SP Interview Version) What is the highest grade or level of school {you have/SP has} completed or the highest degree {you have/s/he has} received?C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDFMSIZTotal number of people in the FamilyC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHHSIZTotal number of people in the HouseholdC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHHSZANumber of children aged 5 years or younger in the householdC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHHSZBNumber of children aged 6-17 years old in the householdC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHHSZFIs there any adult in the household that is aged 60 years or older?C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHRAGEHH reference person's age in yearsC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHRBR4HH reference person's country of birthC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHREDUHH reference person's education levelC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHRGNDHH reference person's genderC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
DMDHRMARHH reference person's marital statusC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
INDFMIN2Total family income (reported as a range value in dollars)C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
INDFMPIRA ratio of family income to poverty guidelines.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
INDHHIN2Total household income (reported as a range value in dollars)C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIAGENDRGender of the sample personC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIASRVFFlag to indicate whether the participant is from the NHANES 2012 sample or from the NNYSF sample.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIDAGEYRBest age in years of the sample person at time of HH screening. Individuals 80 and over are topcoded at 80 years of age.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIDEXAGYBest age in years of the sample person at time of examination.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIDEXMONSix month time period when the examination was performed - two categories: November 1 through April 30, May 1 through October 31.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIDRETH1Recode of reported race and Hispanic origin informationC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
RIDSTATRInterview and Examination Status of the Sample Person.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
SEQNRespondent sequence number.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
SIALANGLanguage of the Sample Person Interview InstrumentC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
T_VPSUTrue PSUC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
T_VSTRATrue StratumC_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTINTInterviewed Sample Persons.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP01Interview Replicate Weight 1C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP02Interview Replicate Weight 2C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP03Interview Replicate Weight 3C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP04Interview Replicate Weight 4C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP05Interview Replicate Weight 5C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP06Interview Replicate Weight 6C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP07Interview Replicate Weight 7C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP08Interview Replicate Weight 8C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP09Interview Replicate Weight 9C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP10Interview Replicate Weight 10C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP11Interview Replicate Weight 11C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP12Interview Replicate Weight 12C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP13Interview Replicate Weight 13C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP14Interview Replicate Weight 14C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTIREP15Interview Replicate Weight 15C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMECBoth Interviewed and MEC Examined Sample Persons.C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP01MEC Exam Replicate Weight 1C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP02MEC Exam Replicate Weight 2C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP03MEC Exam Replicate Weight 3C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP04MEC Exam Replicate Weight 4C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP05MEC Exam Replicate Weight 5C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP06MEC Exam Replicate Weight 6C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP07MEC Exam Replicate Weight 7C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP08MEC Exam Replicate Weight 8C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP09MEC Exam Replicate Weight 9C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP10MEC Exam Replicate Weight 10C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP11MEC Exam Replicate Weight 11C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP12MEC Exam Replicate Weight 12C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP13MEC Exam Replicate Weight 13C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP14MEC Exam Replicate Weight 14C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
WTMREP15MEC Exam Replicate Weight 15C_DEMONHANES/NNYFS Combined Sample 2012 - Demographic Variables & Sample Weights20122012DemographicsRDC Only
BG2KCensus 2000 Block GroupNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
BLOCK2KCensus 2000 Block ID - first character is the Census Block GroupNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
CBSACBSA Lowest Level Code. Contains the first of: Metropolitan Division; Micropolitan Area; Metropolitan Area; in this orderNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
CNTY2KCensus 2000 FIPS County Code (3-digit numeric with leading zeros significant)NYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LATLatitude in decimal format with up to 6 decimal precisionNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LONLongitude in decimal format with up to 6 decimal precisionNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LVL2KReference Census 2000 Geocoder RCs (Return Codes) tabNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
RC2KReference Census 2000 Geocoder RCs (Return Codes) tabNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
SEQNRespondent sequence number.NYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
STATE2KCensus 2000 FIPS State Code (2-digit numeric with leading zeros significant)NYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
STM2KReference Census 2000 Geocoder RCs (Return Codes) tabNYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
TRACT2KCensus 2000 Tract (contains leader zeros with the decimal point implied)NYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
URUrban/Rural Indicator (U = Urban, R = Rural, blank = unknown) [TIGER/Line RcdType 'S'; UR value]NYGE2000Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 200020122012DemographicsRDC Only
BG2KXCensus 2010 Block GroupNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
BLOCK2KXCensus 2010 Block ID - first character is the Census Block GroupNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
CBSACBSA Lowest Level Code. Contains the first of: Metropolitan Division; Micropolitan Area; Metropolitan Area; in this orderNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
CNTY2KXCensus 2010 FIPS County Code (3-digit numeric with leading zeros significant)NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LATLatitude in decimal format with up to 6 decimal precisionNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LON Longitude in decimal format with up to 6 decimal precisionNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
LVL2KXReference Census 2010 Geocoder RCs (Return Codes) tabNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
RC2KXReference Census 2010 Geocoder RCs (Return Codes) tabNYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
SEQNRespondent sequence number.NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
STATE2KXCensus 2010 FIPS State Code (2-digit numeric with leading zeros significant)NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
STM2KXCensus 2010 Geocoder Street Matcher Return Code NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
TRACT2KXCensus 2010 Tract (contains leader zeros with the decimal point implied)NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
UR2KXUrban/Rural Indicator (U = Urban, R = Rural, blank = unknown) [TIGER/Line RcdType 'S'; UR value]NYGE2010Geocoded Data, NNYFS 2012, Census 201020122012DemographicsRDC Only
Content source: CDC/National Center for Health Statistics