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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableQhereas
Label(KAM) Main reason decided to eat more healthily/control weight
Question text Which of these reasons, if any, was the main reason you decided to eat more healthily or control your weight?
Responses
1 To feel better / fitter 406
2 To lose weight 318
3 To improve my general appearance 82
4 To improve my overall health 427
5 To help reduce the risk of a particular illness or disease 80
6 To save money 3
7 To make meals more tasty and enjoyable 9
8 Suggested by doctor / health professional 27
9 None of these 11
10 Other 11
-9 refused 0
-8 don't know 0
-2 schedule not applicable 7809
-1 item not applicable 955
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD S10. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY.
UniverseAdults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland, 2009.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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