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bhlsvhf Welfare service:speech therapy free/paid
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM23H : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Speech therapy
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 20 .2 100.0
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9432 95.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 20 Missing cases 9825
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist or occupational therapist since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvi Health service: used physiotherapist
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM21I : Which services have you used? Used physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9415 95.6 95.7
Used physiotherapist 1 423 4.3 4.3
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Valid cases 9838 Missing cases 7
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvin Health service: physiotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM22I : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Physiotherapy
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 284 2.9 70.3
Private/voluntary 2 110 1.1 27.2
private 3 10 .1 2.5
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9046 91.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 404 Missing cases 9441
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvif Health service: physiotherapy free/paid
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM23I : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Physiotherapy
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 300 3.0 75.9
Paid 2 86 .9 21.8
Both 3 9 .1 2.3
Missing or wild -9 18 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9046 91.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 395 Missing cases 9450
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvj Welfare service: used other service (i)
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM21J(i) : Which services have you used? Used other service (i)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9608 97.6 97.7
One other service 1 222 2.3 2.3
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Refused -2 8 .1 Missing
Valid cases 9830 Missing cases 15
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvjn Welfare service: other serv (i) NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM22J1 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 182 1.8 82.7
Private/voluntary 2 36 .4 16.4
private 3 2 .0 .9
Missing or wild -9 6 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9231 93.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 220 Missing cases 9625
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVJ = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvjf Welfare service:other serv (i) free/paid
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM23J1 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 181 1.8 84.6
Paid 2 28 .3 13.1
Both 3 5 .1 2.3
Missing or wild -9 14 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9231 93.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 214 Missing cases 9631
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvk Welfare service: used other service (ii)
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM21J2 : Which services have you used? Used other service (ii)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9827 99.8 99.9
Second welfr service 1 11 .1 .1
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Valid cases 9838 Missing cases 7
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvkn Welfare service:other serv (ii) NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM22J2 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 6 .1 60.0
Private/voluntary 2 4 .0 40.0
Missing or wild -9 6 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9443 95.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 10 Missing cases 9835
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVK = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlsvkf Welfare service:other serv(ii) free/paid
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text BM23J2 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 7 .1 70.0
Paid 2 3 .0 30.0
Missing or wild -9 6 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9443 95.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 10 Missing cases 9835
Question Route IF (BHLSV = 1 AND BHLSVK = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlck Has had listed health check
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM24 : Would you please tell me whether you have had any of the health check-ups and tests listed on this card (28) since September 1st last year?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7873 80.0 83.3
No 2 1584 16.1 16.7
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9457 Missing cases 388
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

New filter question to route out those who have had none of the checks.
Variable Occurrence W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlcka Health check-up: dental
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25A : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Dental
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4344 44.1 45.9
Yes 1 5111 51.9 54.1
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckan Health check-up: dental NHS/private
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26A : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Dental
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 4279 43.5 84.2
Private 2 604 6.1 11.9
Both 3 199 2.0 3.9
Missing or wild -9 13 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 4344 44.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 19 .2 Missing
Valid cases 5082 Missing cases 4763
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKA = 1) Asked if R has had dental check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckb Health check-up: eyetest
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25B : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Eyetest
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6620 67.2 70.0
Yes 1 2835 28.8 30.0
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckbn Health check-up: eyetest NHS/private
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26B : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Eyetest
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 2001 20.3 71.6
Private 2 708 7.2 25.3
Both 3 85 .9 3.0
Missing or wild -9 12 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 6620 67.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 33 .3 Missing
Valid cases 2794 Missing cases 7051
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKB = 2) Asked if R has had eyesight test by optician since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckc Health check-up: chest or other x-ray
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25C : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8352 84.8 88.3
Yes 1 1103 11.2 11.7
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckcn Health check-up: chest x-ray NHS/private
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26C : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/Other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 996 10.1 90.7
Private 2 93 .9 8.5
Both 3 9 .1 .8
Missing or wild -9 8 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8352 84.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1098 Missing cases 8747
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKC = 3) Asked if R has had chest/other x-rays since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckd Health check-up: blood pressure
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25D : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 5575 56.6 59.0
Yes 1 3880 39.4 41.0
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckdn Health check-up: blood pressure NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26D : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/Other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 3614 36.7 93.8
Private 2 205 2.1 5.3
Both 3 34 .3 .9
Missing or wild -9 21 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 5575 56.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 9 .1 Missing
Valid cases 3853 Missing cases 5992
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKD = 4) Asked if R has had blood pressure tested since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlcke Health check-up: cholesterol test
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25E : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8503 86.4 89.9
Yes 1 952 9.7 10.1
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlcken Health check-up: cholesterol NHS/private
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26E : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 822 8.3 87.1
Private 2 119 1.2 12.6
Both 3 3 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 6 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8503 86.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 6 .1 Missing
Valid cases 944 Missing cases 8901
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKE = 5) Asked if R has had cholesterol test since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckf Health check-up: other checks
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25F : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8718 88.6 92.2
Yes 1 737 7.5 7.8
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckfn Health check-up:other checks NHS/private
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26F : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 606 6.2 85.2
Private 2 95 1.0 13.4
Both 3 10 .1 1.4
Missing or wild -9 22 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8718 88.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 8 .1 Missing
Valid cases 711 Missing cases 9134
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKF = 6) Asked if R has had other health check since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckg Health check-up: cervical smear
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25G : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8096 82.2 85.6
Yes 1 1359 13.8 14.4
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Note

At Wave One men are coded -8, at Wave Two and beyond coded 0.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckgn Health check-up: cervical smear NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26G : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1327 13.5 98.1
Private 2 25 .3 1.8
Both 3 1 .0 .1
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8096 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1353 Missing cases 8492
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKG = 7) Asked if R is woman and has had cervical smear since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckh Health check-up: breast screen
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM25H : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8930 90.7 94.4
Yes 1 525 5.3 5.6
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9455 Missing cases 390
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Note

At Wave One men are coded -8, at Wave Two and beyond coded 0.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bhlckhn Health check-up: breast screen NHS/priv
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM26H : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 500 5.1 95.8
Private 2 22 .2 4.2
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8930 90.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 522 Missing cases 9323
Question Route IF (BHLCK = 1 AND BHLCKH = 8) Asked if R is a woman and has had breast screening since 1.9.91
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bsmoker Smoker
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM27 : Do you smoke cigarettes?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 2820 28.6 28.7
No 2 7014 71.2 71.3
Missing or wild -9 7 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 9834 Missing cases 11
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Smoking
Note

Excludes cigars and pipes.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bncigs Number of cigarettes smoked
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (20)
Question Number and Text BM28 : Approximately how many cigarettes a day do you usually smoke, including those you roll yourself?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
15.28 8.59 0 80
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Less than 1 per day 0 52 .5 1.9
Amount stated 1 2638 26.8 98.1
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 6755 68.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Refused -2 2 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 2690 Missing cases 7155
Question Route IF (BSMOKER = 1) Asked if R smokes cigarettes
Index Terms Health: Smoking
Note

If figure varies then R is asked to give a daily average over the past week.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhh Cares for handicapped/other in household
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM30 : Interviewer Check Is there anyone living with you who is sick, handicapped or elderly whom you look after or give special help to (for example, a sick or handicapped (or elderly) relative/husband/wife/friend, etc)?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 409 4.2 4.8
No 2 8073 82.0 95.2
Other 3 1 .0 .0
Missing or wild -9 35 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 1326 13.5 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 8483 Missing cases 1362
Question Route IF (BHHSIZE GT 1) Asked if more than one person living in household
Index Terms Caring
Relationship between Household Members
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhua PNO of 1st cared for person
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM31P1 : Who is the (sick, handicapped, or elderly) person/people you look after?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
1 165 1.7 40.4
2 115 1.2 28.2
3 83 .8 20.3
4 37 .4 9.1
5 6 .1 1.5
6 2 .0 .5
Missing or wild -9 36 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9401 95.5 Missing
Valid cases 408 Missing cases 9437
Question Route IF (BHHSIZE GT 1 AND BAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhub PNO of 2nd cared for person
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM31P2 : Who is the (sick, handicapped, or elderly) person/people you look after?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
0 396 4.0 97.1
2 5 .1 1.2
3 4 .0 1.0
4 2 .0 .5
5 1 .0 .2
Missing or wild -9 36 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9401 95.5 Missing
Valid cases 408 Missing cases 9437
Question Route IF (BHHSIZE GT 1 AND BAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhuc PNO of 3rd cared for person
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM31P3 : Who is the (sick, handicapped, or elderly) person/people you look after?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
0 408 4.1 100.0
Missing or wild -9 36 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9401 95.5 Missing
Valid cases 408 Missing cases 9437
Question Route IF (BHHSIZE GT 1 AND BAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidxhh Provides care for non-resident person
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM32 : Do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, handicapped or elderly person not living with you?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 981 10.0 10.4
No 2 8476 86.1 89.6
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 9457 Missing cases 388
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bnaidxhh Number of non-residents cared for
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (21)
Question Number and Text BM34 : Is that one person or more than one?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
One person 1 657 6.7 69.2
Two people 2 185 1.9 19.5
Three people 3 43 .4 4.5
Four people 4 24 .2 2.5
Five people 5 5 .1 .5
Six people 6 9 .1 .9
Seven + people 7 26 .3 2.7
Missing or wild -9 18 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8479 86.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Refused -2 8 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 5 .1 Missing
Valid cases 949 Missing cases 8896
Question Route IF (BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non-resident(s)
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhu1 Caring:relation to 1st non-res dependant
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM35 : Who is it that (dependant at BM32) you look after or help?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Parent/parent in law 1 432 4.4 45.1
Other relative 2 184 1.9 19.2
Friend or neighbour 3 270 2.7 28.2
Clients of vol orgs. 4 51 .5 5.3
Other specified 5 20 .2 2.1
Missing or wild -9 23 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8479 86.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 957 Missing cases 8888
Question Route IF (BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non-resident
Index Terms Caring
Note

High number of ‘other relative’ responses lead to use of extended coding frame being used at Wave 5 and expansion of question categories from Wave 6 onwards.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidhu2 Caring:relation to 2nd non-res dependant
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM35 : Who is it that (dependant at BM32) you look after or help?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Parent/in law 1 97 1.0 34.5
Other relative 2 46 .5 16.4
Friend/neighbour 3 86 .9 30.6
Clients vol orgs. 4 35 .4 12.5
Other specified 5 17 .2 6.0
Missing or wild -9 42 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9136 92.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 281 Missing cases 9564
Question Route IF (BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non-resident
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

baidpl1 1st non-res dependant in institution
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM36 : Does (dependant at BM32) usually live in any of the following:- hospital, an old people’s or nursing home, or a residential home for the disabled?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 124 1.3 12.9
No 2 834 8.5 87.1
Missing or wild -9 21 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8479 86.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 958 Missing cases 8887
Question Route IF (BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non-resident
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2

baidpl2 2nd non-res dependant in institution
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM36 : Does (dependant at BM32) usually live in any of the following:- hospital, an old people’s or nursing home, or a residential home for the disabled?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 33 .3 11.7
No 2 248 2.5 88.3
Missing or wild -9 42 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9136 92.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 281 Missing cases 9564
Question Route IF (BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non-resident
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2

baidhrs Hours per week spent caring
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM37 : In total, how many hours do you spend each week looking after or helping (him/her/them)?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
0-4 hrs per week 1 541 5.5 43.2
5-9 hrs per week 2 257 2.6 20.5
10-19 hrs per wk 3 151 1.5 12.1
20-34 hrs per wk 4 59 .6 4.7
35-49 hrs per wk 5 31 .3 2.5
50-99 hrs per wk 6 18 .2 1.4
100 + hrs per wk 7 95 1.0 7.6
Varies under 20 8 54 .5 4.3
Varies 20 hrs + 9 28 .3 2.2
Some other times 10 19 .2 1.5
Missing or wild -9 62 .6 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8132 82.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 11 .1 Missing
Valid cases 1253 Missing cases 8592
Question Route IF (BAIDHH = 1 OR BAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R cares for person(s) inside and/or outside the household
Index Terms Caring
Time Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bivma Health section: respondent alone
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM38A : (Interviewer check): Who was present during this section? Respondent alone ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Respondent alone 1 5513 56.0 100.0
Missing or wild -9 30 .3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 3916 39.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 5513 Missing cases 4332
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bivmb Health section: partner present
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM38B : (Interviewer check): Who was present during this section? Partner present ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 1474 15.0 37.6
Partner present 2 2442 24.8 62.4
Missing or wild -9 30 .3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 5513 56.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 3916 Missing cases 5929
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

bivmc Health section: other adults present
Record Type BINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (22)
Question Number and Text BM38C : (Interviewer check): Who was present during this section? Other adult(s) present ?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 2721 27.6 69.5
Other adults pres 3 1195 12.1 30.5
Missing or wild -9 30 .3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 5513 56.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 386 3.9 Missing
Valid cases 3916 Missing cases 5929
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18