Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2004

Variable Details

VariableAcNHSmok
LabelLimit free NHS:drinker/smoker?A2.41B2.15
Question text Now think of a person with an on-going illness who needs medical treatment. Do you think there are any circumstances where it would be right to limit this person’s access to free NHS treatment? Please read through all the options before choosing. YES, it would be right to limit someone’s access to free NHS treatment if their illness was due to a heavy smoking or drinking habit.
Responses
1 Mentioned 409
2 Not mentioned 1214
8 Can't choose 85
9 Not answered 29
-2 Skp, C version 872
-1 No self-compltn 590
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2004
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ALL THAT APPLY
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.