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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 1985

Variable Details

Variableq9mat11
Label1st illness
Responses
-3 Refused 0
-2 Missing 1
-1 Dont know 0
1 Physically disabled 1
2 Sight problems 2
3 Rheumatism etc 0
4 Bronchitis 2
5 Respiratory problems 3
6 Speech impediment 0
7 Skin problems 3
8 Heart problems,stroke etc 2
9 Depression,nerves 0
10 Hearing problems 3
11 Muscular dystrophy 0
12 Stomach problems 16
13 Ulcers - internal 0
14 Appendicitis 0
15 Blood pressure 0
16 Thyroid problems 1
17 Trouble with limbs 4
18 Liver complaint 1
19 Headaches-migraine 4
20 Ulcers-abcesses external 0
21 Neurological disorders 0
22 Kidney problems 3
23 Gynaecological problems 1
24 Hernia 0
25 Back troubles etc 0
26 Asthma 7
27 Diabetes 1
28 Varicose veins 0
29 Gallblader trouble 0
30 Allergies-Phobias 1
31 Blood disorders-vertigo 0
32 Epilepsy 1
33 Cancer 0
34 Bad circulation 0
35 Haemorrhoids 0
36 Chest troubles 9
37 Old age 0
38 General infections 52
39 Genetic illness etc 1
40 Flu-colds 54
41 Broken bones 5
42 Glandular trouble 2
43 General ill health 4
44 Alcoholism 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 1985
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