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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 1985

Variable Details

Variablec1q6a
LabelWhat is the matter
Responses
-3 Refused 0
-2 Missing 24
-1 Dont know 2
1 Physically disabled 47
2 Sight problems 21
3 Rheumatism 82
4 Bronchitis 3
5 Other respiratory problems 8
6 Speech impediment 2
7 Skin problems 1
8 Heart,stroke,chd 139
9 Depression-nerves 18
10 Hearing problems 5
11 Muscular dystrophy 3
12 Problems of stomach 5
13 Ulcers 0
14 Appendicitis 0
15 Blood pressure 11
16 Thyroid gland 1
17 Trouble with limbs 14
18 Liver complaints 0
19 Headaches 0
20 Ulcerations,internal 0
21 Parkinsons disease 23
22 Kidney problems 1
23 Gynaecological problems 0
24 Hernia 1
25 Back troubles 5
26 Asthma 6
27 Diabetes 16
28 Varicose veins 0
29 Gallbladder trouble 1
30 Allergies-phobias 1
31 General blood disorders 5
32 Epilepsy 9
33 Cancer 10
34 Bad circulation 2
35 Haemorrhoids 0
36 Chest trouble 3
37 Old age 227
38 General infections 0
39 Genetic illness 54
40 Flu 1
41 Broken bones 2
42 Glandular trouble 0
43 General ill-health 1
44 Alcoholism 1
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 1985
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