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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2017

Variable Details

VariableHiHNum
LabelPerson number of highest income earner
Question text You have told me that (name) and (name) jointly own or rent the accommodation. Which of you/who has the highest income (from earnings, benefits, pensions and any other sources)?
Responses
1 1279
2 1538
3 13
4 12
5 7
13 Two people, same income 80
-9 Refused 3
-8 Don't know 3
-1 Item not applicable 2365
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2017
Interviewer InstructionsENTER PERSON NUMBER - IF TWO PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME INCOME, ENTER 13.
UniverseAdults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland during 2017.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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