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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Food and You Survey, 2018

Variable Details

Variableq4_10rp
Label(D) How often do you or another person in your household check the temperature of the fridge?
Responses
0 322
1 At least daily 1243
2 2-3 times a week 0
3 Once a week 0
4 Less than once a week but more than once a month 0
5 Once a month 0
6 Four times a year 0
7 Once or twice a year 0
8 Never/less often 0
9 I don’t need to - it has an alarm if it is too hot or cold 0
10 Can't remember 0
-9 Refused 0
-8 Don't know 0
-1 Not applicable 1504
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFood and You Survey, 2018
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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