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General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?

Current Doctor-diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?

Doctor-diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?

Ever told you had skin cancer? (question wording)

Ever told you had skin cancer?

Ever told you had any other type of cancer (question wording)

Ever told you had any other type of cancer?

(Ever told) you have chronic obstructive pulmunary disease or COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis (question wording)

(Ever told) you have chronic obstructive pulmunary disease or COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

(Ever told) you have kidney disease (question wording)

(Ever told) you have kidney disease?

Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have prediabetes or borderline diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a stroke (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a stroke?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had angina or coronary heart disease (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had angina or coronary heart disease?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction?

Ever Told You Had One of the Following: Stroke, Angina/CHD, or a Heart Attack/MI (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following: Angina or coronary heart disease? A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction? Or A stroke?

Poor Physical or Mental Health Limited USUAL Activities Past 30 Days (question wording)

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms [HP2020 AOCBC-2] (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

ANY Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

Doctor-diagnosed High Blood Pressure [HP2020 HDS-5.1] (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?

Doctor-diagnosed High Cholesterol [HP2020 HDS-7](question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?

Doctor Ever Told Depressive Disorder (question wording)

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthmia, or minor depression?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Health Care Coverage [HP2020 AHS-1] (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider [HP2020 AHS-3] (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?

Mammography [HP2020 C-17] (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?

Pap Test [HP2020 C-15] (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening [HP2020 C-16] (question wording)

A blood stool test (FOBT) is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? For a sigmoidoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum to look for problems. A colonoscopy is similar, but uses a longer tube, and you are usually given medication through a needle in your arm to make you sleepy and told to have someone else drive you home after the test. Was your most recent examination called a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy? Respondent had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and a FOBT in the past 3 years and or a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Cholesterol Screening [HP2020 HDS-6] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you had either a seasonal flu shot or a seasonal flu vaccine that was sprayed into your nose?

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Discussed Advantages of PSA Testing with Dr [HP2020 C-19] (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Discussed Disdvantages of PSA Testing with Dr [HP2020 C-19] (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Sun Safety [HP2020 C-20] (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Folic Acid Consumption [HP2020 MICH-14] (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.

Shingles or Zoster Vaccine (question wording)

Have you ever had the shingles or zoster vaccine?

Tetanus Shot (question wording)

Since 2005, have you had a tetanus shot?

Physical Inactivity [HP2020 PA-1] (question wording)

During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

Recommended Aerobic Physical Activity (changed in 2011) [HP2020 PA-2.1] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended aerobic physical activity as defined as "150+ min/week of at least moderate intensity, or 75+ min/week of vigorous intensity, or an equivalent combination of aerobic physical activity."

Recommended Muscle Strengthening [HP2020 PA-2.3] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended muscle strengthening as defined as the "muscle-strengthening activities on 2+ days of the week."

Recommended Aerobic Physical Activity and Muscle Strengthening [HP2020 PA-2.4] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended physical aerobic activity and muscle strengthening as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who met both guidelines, respondents that reported doing enough physical aerobic activity to meet the aerobic and strengthening recommendations."

Ideal, Overweight/Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Ideal, Overweight, or Obese [HP2020 NWS-9] (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Daily Fruit Consumption (changed in 2011) [HP2020 NWS-14] (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?

Daily Vegetable Consumption (changed in 2011) [HP2020 NWS-15.1] (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption (changed in 2011) (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit? How many times did you eat fruit? How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Current Cigarette Smoking [HP2020 TU-1.1] (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Smoking Cessation Attempt [HP2020 TU-4.1] (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women) (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Heavy Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?

Current Alcohol Use (question wording)

During the past 30 days, how many days per week or per month did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, a malt beverage or liquor?

Ever E-Cigarette Use (question wording)

Have you ever tried electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes?

Current E-Cigarette Use (question wording)

Do you currently use electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Current Smokeless Tobacco User [HP2020 TU-1.2] (question wording)

Do you currently use chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus every day, some days, or not at all?

Anyone Smoked in Your Home Past 30 Days [HP202 TU-14] (question wording)

In the past 30 days has anyone, including yourself, smoked cigarettes, cigars, or pipes anywhere inside your home?

Seat Belt Use [HP2020 IVP-15] (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?

Drinking and Driving [HP2020 SA-17] (question wording)

During the past 30 days, how many times have you driven when you've had perhaps too much to drink?

Fallen in the Past Year (question wording)

The next question asks about recent falls. By a fall, we mean when a person unintentionally comes to rest on the ground or another lower level. In the past 12 months, how many times have you fallen?

Have a Disability (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses? Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have seriously difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?

Have a Disability, New Definition (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses? Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have seriously difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping? Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?

Cognitive Disability (question wording)

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?

Self Care Disability (question wording)

Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?

Mobility Disability (question wording)

Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

Independent Living Disability (question wording)

Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?

Vision Disability (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses?

Deaf/Hearing Disability (question wording)

Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?

Number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE Score) (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually? How often did anyone at lest 5 years or older than you or an adult, force you to have sex? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication? Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? Were your parents separated or divorced? How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up? Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking. How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually?

Environmental Abuse or Household Challenges (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication? Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? Were your parents separated or divorced? How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up?

Mental Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal?

Prison Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?

Substance Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication?

Parent Divorce (question wording)

Were your parents seperated or divorced?

Domestic Violence (question wording)

How often did your parents or adults iin your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up?

Direct Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse (question wording)

How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually? How often did anyone at lest 5 years or older than you or an adult, force you to have sex? Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking. How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually?

Verbal Abuse (question wording)

How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down?

Physical Abuse (question wording)

Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking.

Sexual Abuse

How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually? How often did anyone at lest 5 years or older than you or an adult, force you to have sex? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually?

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?

Current Doctor-diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?

Doctor-diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?

Ever told you had skin cancer? (question wording)

Ever told you had skin cancer?

Ever told you had any other type of cancer (question wording)

Ever told you had any other type of cancer?

(Ever told) you have chronic obstructive pulmunary disease or COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis (question wording)

(Ever told) you have chronic obstructive pulmunary disease or COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

(Ever told) you have kidney disease (question wording)

(Ever told) you have kidney disease?

Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have prediabetes or borderline diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a stroke (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a stroke?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had angina or coronary heart disease (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had angina or coronary heart disease?

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction?

Ever Told You Had Any of the Following: Stroke, Angina/CHD, or a Heart Attack (question wording)

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following: Angina or coronary heart disease? A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction? Or A stroke?

Poor Physical or Mental Health Limited USUAL Activities Past 30 Days (question wording)

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms [HP2020 AOCBC-2] (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

ANY Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

Doctor-diagnosed High Blood Pressure [HP2020 HDS-5.1] (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?

Doctor-diagnosed High Cholesterol [HP2020 HDS-7] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?

Doctor Ever Told Depressive Disorder (question wording)

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever told you you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthmia, or minor depression?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Health Care Coverage [HP2020 AHS-1] (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider [HP2020 AHS-3] (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?

Mammography [HP2020 C-17] (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?

Pap Test [HP2020 C-15] (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening [HP2020 C-16] (question wording)

A blood stool test (FOBT) is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? For a sigmoidoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum to look for problems. A colonoscopy is similar, but uses a longer tube, and you are usually given medication through a needle in your arm to make you sleepy and told to have someone else drive you home after the test. Was your most recent examination called a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy? Respondent had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and a FOBT in the past 3 years and or a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Cholesterol Screening [HP2020 HDS-6] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you had either a seasonal flu shot or a seasonal flu vaccine that was sprayed into your nose?

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Discussed Advantages of PSA Testing with Dr [HP2020 C-19] (question wording)

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER talked with you about the advantages of the PSA test?

Discussed Disdvantages of PSA Testing with Dr [HP2020 C-19] (question wording)

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER talked with you about the disadvantages or the PSA test?

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Sun Safety [HP2020 C-20] (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Folic Acid Consumption [HP2020 MICH-14] (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.

Shingles or Zoster Vaccine (question wording)

Have you ever had the shingles or zoster vaccine?

Tetanus Shot (question wording)

Since 2005, have you had a tetanus shot?

Physical Inactivity [HP2020 PA-1] (question wording)

During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

Recommended Aerobic Physical Activity (changed in 2011) [HP2020 PA-2.1] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended aerobic physical activity as defined as "150+ min/week of at least moderate intensity, or 75+ min/week of vigorous intensity, or an equivalent combination of aerobic physical activity."

Recommended Muscle Strengthening [HP2020 PA-2.3] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended muscle strengthening as defined as the "muscle-strengthening activities on 2+ days of the week."

Recommended Aerobic Physical Activity and Muscle Strengthening [HP2020 PA-2.4] (question wording)

Percentage of adults with recommended physical aerobic activity and muscle strengthening as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who met both guidelines, respondents that reported doing enough physical aerobic activity to meet the aerobic and strengthening recommendations."

Ideal, Overweight/Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Ideal, Overweight, or Obese [HP2020 NWS-9] (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Daily Fruit Consumption (changed in 2011) [HP2020 NWS-14] (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?

Daily Vegetable Consumption (changed in 2011) [HP2020 NWS-15.1] (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption (changed in 2011) (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Current Cigarette Smoking [HP2020 TU-1.1] (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Smoking Cessation Attempt [HP2020 TU-4.1] (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women) (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Heavy Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?

Current Alcohol Use (question wording)

During the past 30 days, how many days per week or per month did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, a malt beverage or liquor?

Ever E-Cigarette Use (question wording)

Have you ever tried electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes?

Current E-Cigarette Use (question wording)

Do you currently use electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Current Smokeless Tobacco User [HP2020 TU-1.2] (question wording)

Do you currently use chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus every day, some days, or not at all?

Anyone Smoked in Your Home Past 30 Days [HP202 TU-14] (question wording)

In the past 30 days has anyone, including yourself, smoked cigarettes, cigars, or pipes anywhere inside your home?

Seat Belt Use [HP2020 IVP-15] (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?

Drinking and Driving [HP2020 SA-17] (question wording)

During the past 30 days, how many times have you driven when you've had perhaps too much to drink?

Fallen in the Past Year (question wording)

The next question asks about recent falls. By a fall, we mean when a person unintentionally comes to rest on the ground or another lower level. In the past 12 months, how many times have you fallen?

Have a Disability Old (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses? Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have seriously difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?

Have a Disability New (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses? Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have seriously difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping? Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?

Cognitive Disability (question wording)

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?

Mobility Disability (question wording)

Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

Self Care Disability (question wording)

Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?

Independent Living Disability (question wording)

Because of physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?

Vision Disability (question wording)

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses?

Deaf/Hearing Disability (question wording)

Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?

Number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE Score) (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually? How often did anyone at lest 5 years or older than you or an adult, force you to have sex? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication? Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? Were your parents separated or divorced? How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up? Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking. How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually?

Environmental Abuse or Household Challenges (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication? Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? Were your parents separated or divorced? How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up?

Mental Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal?

Prison Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?

Substance Household (question wording)

Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medication?

Parent Divorce (question wording)

Were your parents seperated or divorced?

Domestic Violence (question wording)

How often did your parents or adults iin your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up?

Direct Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse (question wording)

Were your parents seperated or divorced?

Verbal Abuse (question wording)

How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down?

Physical Abuse (question wording)

Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking.

Sexual Abuse (question wording)

How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually? How often did anyone at lest 5 years or older than you or an adult, force you to have sex? How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually?

Frequency of Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Intensity of Binge Drinking (question wording)

During the past 30 days, what is the largest number of drinks you had on any one occasion?

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?

Current Doctor-diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?

Doctor-diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms [HP2020 AOCBC-2] (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

ANY Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

Doctor-diagnosed High Blood Pressure [HP2020 HDS-5.1] (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?

Doctor-diagnosed High Cholesterol [HP2020 HDS-7] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Health Care Coverage [HP2020 AHS-1] (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider [HP2020 AHS-3] (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?

Mammography [HP2020 C-17] (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?

Pap Test [HP2020 C-15] (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening [HP2020 C-16] (question wording)

A blood stool test (FOBT) is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? For a sigmoidoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum to look for problems. A colonoscopy is similar, but uses a longer tube, and you are usually given medication through a needle in your arm to make you sleepy and told to have someone else drive you home after the test. Was your most recent examination called a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy? Respondent had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and a FOBT in the past 3 years and or a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Cholesterol Screening [HP2020 HDS-6] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you had either a seasonal flu shot or a seasonal flu vaccine that was sprayed into your nose?

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Sun Safety [HP2020 C-20] (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Folic Acid Consumption [HP2020 MICH-14] (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.

Physical Inactivity [HP2020 PA-1] (question wording)

During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

Ideal, Overweight/Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Ideal, Overweight, Or Obese [HP2020 NWS-9] (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Daily Fruit Consumption [HP2020 NWS-14] (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?

Daily Vegetable Consumption [HP2020 NWS-15.1] (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Current Cigarette Smoking [HP2020 TU-1.1] (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Smoking Cessation Attempt [HP2020 TU-4.1] (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women) (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Heavy Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?

Seat Belt Use [HP2020 IVP-15] (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?

Current Doctor-diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?

Doctor-diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?

Poor Physical or Mental Health Limited USUAL Activities Past 30 Days (question wording)

During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms [HP2020 AOCBC-2] (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?

ANY Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

Doctor-diagnosed High Blood Pressure [HP2020 HDS-5.1] (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?

Doctor-diagnosed High Cholesterol [HP2020 HDS-7] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-16.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.2]

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording) [HP2020 HDS-17.1]

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?

Health Care Coverage [HP2020 AHS-1] (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider [HP2020 AHS-3] (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?

Mammography [HP2020 C-17] (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?

Pap Test [HP2020 C-15] (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening [HP2020 C-16] (question wording)

A blood stool test (FOBT) is a test that may use a special kit at home to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever had this test using a home kit? For a sigmoidoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum to look for problems. A colonoscopy is similar, but uses a longer tube, and you are usually given medication through a needle in your arm to make you sleepy and told to have someone else drive you home after the test. Was your most recent examination called a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy? Respondent had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and a FOBT in the past 3 years and or a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Cholesterol Screening [HP2020 HDS-6] (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you had either a seasonal flu shot or a seasonal flu vaccine that was sprayed into your nose?

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Sun Safety [HP2020 C-20] (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?

Folic Acid Consumption [HP2020 MICH-14] (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.

Physical Inactivity [HP2020 PA-1] (question wording)

During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

Ideal, Overweight/Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Ideal, Overweight, Or Obese [HP2020 NWS-9] (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMI less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Daily Fruit Consumption [HP2020 NWS-14] (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?

Daily Vegetable Consumption [HP2020 NWS-15.1] (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?

Current Cigarette Smoking [HP2020 TU-1.1] (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

Smoking Cessation Attempt [HP2020 TU-4.1] (question wording)

During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women) (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Frequency of Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?

Intensity of Binge Drinking (question wording)

During the past 30 days, what is the largest number of drinks you had on any one occasion?

Heavy Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?

Seat Belt Use [HP2020 IVP-15] (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?