Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableDSH4
LabelDSH Ever made an attempt to take own life
Question text Have you ever made an attempt to take your life, by taking an overdose of tablets or in some other way?
Responses
1 Yes 47
2 No 1075
-9 Refused 0
-8 Don't know 1
-2 Schedule not applicable 6337
-1 Item not applicable 755
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2008
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Adults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland between January 2008 and March 2009
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study