Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Health Survey for England, 2009

Variable Details

Variablewhynoet
LabelWhy you are not having your eyes tested regularly?
Question text You did not mention regular eye tests for your diabetes. Is there any reason why you are not having your eyes tested regularly?
Responses
1 Not needed / never been told that I need eye tests 9
2 Been offered regular eye tests but didn't want them 2
3 Been offered regular eye tests but not able to take them up 1
4 Other (RECORD AT NEXT QUESTION) 4
-9 No answer/refused 0
-8 Don't know 0
-7 Refused/not obtained 0
-6 Schedule not obtained 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 8586
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationHealth Survey for England, 2009
UniverseAdults (aged 16 and over) and children (aged 0-15 years) in the general population, living in private households in England during 2009.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The survey is conducted annually.