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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, September 2002

Variable Details

VariableM319409
LabelThings that cause a person to develop heart disease
Responses
1 Nothing 0
2 Immunosuppression 0
3 A virus/infection/disease 0
4 Smoking 0
5 Passive smoking 0
6 Drinking 1
7 Low fibre diet 0
8 High fat diet 0
9 Low fruit and/or vegetable diet 0
10 Diet in general 3
11 Older age 1
12 Being male 0
13 Being female 0
14 Obesity/being overweight 5
15 Lack of exercise 12
16 It s in the genes/Genetics 9
17 Family history 10
18 Taking medication 2
19 Not going for regular check-ups 1
20 Stress 8
21 Fate/chance/bad luck 0
22 Other (verbatim specify) 0
23 Don t know 0
Sysmiss 1908
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, September 2002
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