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ihlsf10a I get ill more easily than others
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (27)
Question Number and Text IM12A : (Showcard M8) For each of the following statements please choose one answer that best describes how true or false it is for you… I seem to get ill more easily than other people
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 31 0.20 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Definitely true 1 327 2.09 2.16
Mostly true 2 910 5.82 6.0
Not sure 3 1296 8.30 8.55
Mostly false 4 4107 26.29 27.1
Definitely false 5 8517 54.52 56.19
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 15157 Missing cases 466
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Personal Health Condition
Health: Subjective Well-Being
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Note

See note for IHLSF1.
Variable Occurrence W9 W14

ihlsf10b I am as healthy as others
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (27)
Question Number and Text IM12B : (Showcard M8) For each of the following statements please choose one answer that best describes how true or false it is for you… I am as healthy as anybody I know
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 35 0.22 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Definitely true 1 5463 34.97 36.05
Mostly true 2 6221 39.82 41.05
Not sure 3 1390 8.90 9.17
Mostly false 4 1309 8.38 8.64
Definitely false 5 770 4.93 5.08
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 15153 Missing cases 470
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Personal Health Condition
Health: Subjective Well-Being
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Note

See note for IHLSF1.
Variable Occurrence W9 W14

ihlsf10c I expect health to worsen
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (27)
Question Number and Text IM12C : (Showcard M8) For each of the following statements please choose one answer that best describes how true or false it is for you… I expect my health to get worse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 66 0.42 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Definitely true 1 630 4.03 4.17
Mostly true 2 1939 12.41 12.82
Not sure 3 4128 26.42 27.3
Mostly false 4 3359 21.50 22.21
Definitely false 5 5066 32.43 33.5
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 15122 Missing cases 501
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Personal Health Condition
Health: Subjective Well-Being
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Note

See note for IHLSF1.
Variable Occurrence W9 W14

ihlsf10d My health is excellent
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (27)
Question Number and Text IM12D : (Showcard M8) For each of the following statements please choose one answer that best describes how true or false it is for you… My health is excellent
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 22 0.14 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Definitely true 1 3788 24.25 24.98
Mostly true 2 6814 43.62 44.93
Not sure 3 1170 7.49 7.71
Mostly false 4 1884 12.06 12.42
Definitely false 5 1510 9.67 9.96
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Personal Health Condition
Health: Subjective Well-Being
Values, Opinions and Attitudes
Note

See note for IHLSF1.
Variable Occurrence W9 W14

ihl2gp No. of visits to GP since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM13 : Since September 1st last year, approximately how many times have you talked to, or visited a GP or family doctor about your own health? Please do not include any visits to a hospital.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None 1 3785 24.2 25.0
One or two 2 5293 33.9 34.9
Three to five 3 3056 19.6 20.2
Six to ten 4 1506 9.6 9.9
More than ten 5 1512 9.7 10.0
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 34 .2 Missing
Valid cases 15152 Missing cases 471
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
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

ihl2hop No. visits to out-patients in past year
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM14 : And since September 1st last year, approximately how many times have you attended a hospital or clinic as an out- patient or day patient?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None 0 9185 58.8 60.6
One or two 1 3420 21.9 22.5
Three to five 2 1427 9.1 9.4
Six to ten 3 566 3.6 3.7
More than ten 4 571 3.7 3.8
Missing -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 18 .1 Missing
Valid cases 15169 Missing cases 454
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ixdts Whether accidents since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM15 : Since September 1st last year, have you had any kind of accident as a result of which you saw a doctor or went to hospital?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 7 0.04 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Yes 1 1743 11.16 11.48
No 2 13438 86.01 88.52
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 15181 Missing cases 442
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Accidents, Illness
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

inxdts No. of serious accidents since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM16 : Have you had one accident or more than one?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 3 0.02 Missing
inapplicable -8 13444 86.05 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
One 1 1517 9.71 87.13
Two 2 152 0.97 8.73
Three 3 45 0.29 2.58
Four + 4 27 0.17 1.55
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 1741 Missing cases 13882
Question Route IF (IXDTS = 1) Asked if R has had an accident since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Accidents, Illness
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihosp Hospital in-patient since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM17 : Since September 1st last year, have you been in hospital or clinic as an in-patient overnight or longer?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 1824 11.7 11.7
No 2 13786 88.2 88.3
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Can’t remember -1 10 .1 Missing
Valid cases 15610 Missing cases 13
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Note

Includes visits for childbirth.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihospd Hospital in-patient: days since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (28)
Question Number and Text IM18 : Since September 1st last year, in all, how many days have you spent in a hospital or clinic as an in-patient?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
10.25 20.91 1 300
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 14 0.09 Missing
inapplicable -8 13796 88.31 Missing
refused -2 1 0.01 Missing
[Value >= 0] 1812 11.60 100.0
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 1812 Missing cases 13811
Question Route IF (IHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihospch Hospital stays were for childbirth
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (29)
Question Number and Text IM20 : Was any of this for child-birth?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes – all 1 247 1.6 40.8
Yes – some 2 24 .2 4.0
No 3 335 2.1 55.3
Missing or wild -9 4 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15010 96.1 Missing
Can’t remember -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 606 Missing cases 15017
Question Route IF (IHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.98 and R is female and 45 or under
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihospnhs Hospital stays NHS or private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (29)
Question Number and Text IM21 : Was/were your hospital stay(s) free under the National Health Service or paid for privately?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
All free under NHS 1 1661 10.6 93.9
All paid privately 2 87 .6 4.9
Some NHS/private 3 21 .1 1.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13418 85.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 1769 Missing cases 13854
Question Route IF (IHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlcvr Covered by private medical insurance
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (29)
Question Number and Text IM22 : Are you covered by private medical insurance, whether in your own name or through another family member?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, in own name 1 1552 9.9 10.3
Yes,via othr fam mem 2 668 4.3 4.4
No, not insured 3 12806 82.0 85.2
Missing -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 161 1.0 Missing
Valid cases 15026 Missing cases 597
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlcvrh How medical insurance paid for
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (29)
Question Number and Text IM23 : How is this insurance paid for?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 5 0.03 Missing
inapplicable -8 13635 87.28 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Paid directly 1 686 4.39 44.32
Deducted from wages 2 186 1.19 12.02
Paid for by employer 3 676 4.33 43.67
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 1548 Missing cases 14075
Question Route IF (IHLCVR = 1) Asked if R is covered by private medical insurance in own name
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlcvrl Cost to resp. Of medical insurance
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (29)
Question Number and Text IM24 : How much do you pay per month for this insurance? Please include the contribution for all family members covered by an insurance in your name.
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
39.73 52.54 1 700
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 602 3.9 100.0
Missing -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14501 92.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Refused -2 11 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 73 .5 Missing
Valid cases 602 Missing cases 15021
Question Route IF (IHLCVR = 1 AND IHLCVRH = 1) Asked if R is covered by private medical insurance in own name and pays for all or part of it directly
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

If the insurance is in joint names, only R’s share is given here.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsv Health service: used any since 1.9.98
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM25 : Here is a list of some health and welfare services (showcard 15). Have you yourself made use of any of these services since September 1st last year?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7063 45.2 46.5
No 2 8119 52.0 53.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Can’t remember -1 5 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15182 Missing cases 441
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

High number of ‘other’ responses has led to an extended coding frame being used with 2 not listed services included from Wave 5 onwards i.e. wHLSVL, wHLSVM.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsva Health service: used health visitor
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26A : Which services have you used? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14017 89.7 92.4
Used health visitor 1 1149 7.4 7.6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvan Health service: health visitor NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27A : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 1142 7.3 99.6
Private/voluntary 2 3 .0 .3
private 3 2 .0 .2
Missing or wild -9 23 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14017 89.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1147 Missing cases 14476
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used health visitor or district nurse since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvaf Health service: health visitor free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28A : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 1144 7.3 99.7
Paid 2 2 .0 .2
Both 3 2 .0 .2
Missing or wild -9 23 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14017 89.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 1148 Missing cases 14475
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used ahealth visitor or district nurse since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvb Welfare service: used home help
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26B : Which services have you used? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14885 95.3 98.1
Has used home help 1 281 1.8 1.9
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvbn Welfare service: home help NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27B : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 181 1.2 64.9
Private/voluntary 2 90 .6 32.3
private 3 8 .1 2.9
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14885 95.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 279 Missing cases 15344
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvbf Welfare service: home help free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28B : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 25 0.16 Missing
inapplicable -8 14885 95.28 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Free 1 122 0.78 43.88
Paid 2 143 0.92 51.44
Both 3 13 0.08 4.68
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 278 Missing cases 15345
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvc Welfare service: used meals on wheels
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26C : Which services have you used? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15079 96.5 99.4
Used meals on wheels 1 87 .6 .6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvcn Welfare service:meals on wheels NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27C : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 56 .4 67.5
Private/voluntary 2 24 .2 28.9
private 3 3 .0 3.6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15079 96.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 83 Missing cases 15540
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvcf Welfare service:meals on wheels free/pd
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28C : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 23 0.15 Missing
inapplicable -8 15079 96.52 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Free 1 18 0.12 20.93
Paid 2 64 0.41 74.42
Both 3 4 0.03 4.65
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 86 Missing cases 15537
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvd Welfare service: used social worker
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26D : Which services have you used? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14789 94.7 97.5
Used socl wrker etc 1 377 2.4 2.5
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvdn Welfare service: social worker NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27D : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 361 2.3 96.8
Private/voluntary 2 11 .1 2.9
private 3 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14789 94.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 373 Missing cases 15250
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsvdf Welfare service: social worker free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28D : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 23 0.15 Missing
inapplicable -8 14789 94.66 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Free 1 370 2.37 98.4
Paid 2 5 0.03 1.33
Both 3 1 0.01 0.27
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 376 Missing cases 15247
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.98
Index Terms 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

ihlsve Health service: used chiropodist
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26E : Which services have you used? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13717 87.8 90.4
Used chiropodist 1 1449 9.3 9.6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsven Health service: chiropodist NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27E : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 859 5.5 59.4
Private/voluntary 2 574 3.7 39.7
private 3 12 .1 .8
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13717 87.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1445 Missing cases 14178
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvef Health service: chiropodist free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28E : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 863 5.5 59.6
Paid 2 575 3.7 39.7
Both 3 11 .1 .8
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13717 87.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 1449 Missing cases 14174
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvf Health service:used alternative medicine
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26F : Which services have you used? Alternative medical practitioner (e.g homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14515 92.9 95.7
Used altern medicine 1 651 4.2 4.3
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvfn Health service:alt. medicine NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27F : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Alternative medical practitioner (eg homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 68 .4 10.5
Private/voluntary 2 577 3.7 88.9
private 3 4 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14515 92.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 649 Missing cases 14974
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used an alternative medical practitioner since since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvff Health service: alt. medicine free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28F : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Alternative medical practitioner (eg homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 115 .7 17.7
Paid 2 529 3.4 81.3
Both 3 7 .0 1.1
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14515 92.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 651 Missing cases 14972
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used a alternative medical practitioner since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvg Welfare service: used psychotherapist
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26G : Which services have you used? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14796 94.7 97.6
Used psychotherapist 1 370 2.4 2.4
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvgn Welfare service: psychotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27G : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 311 2.0 84.3
Private/voluntary 2 52 .3 14.1
private 3 6 .0 1.6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14796 94.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 369 Missing cases 15254
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvgf Welfare service: psychotherapy free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28G : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 322 2.1 87.3
Paid 2 43 .3 11.7
Both 3 4 .0 1.1
Missing or wild -9 23 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14796 94.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 369 Missing cases 15254
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvh Welfare service: used speech therapist
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26H : Which services have you used? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15091 96.6 99.5
Used spch therapist 1 75 .5 .5
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvhn Welfare service: speech therapy NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27H : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 73 .5 97.3
Private/voluntary 2 2 .0 2.7
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15091 96.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 75 Missing cases 15548
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvhf Welfare service:speech therapy free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28H : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 73 .5 98.6
Paid 2 1 .0 1.4
Missing or wild -9 23 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15091 96.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 74 Missing cases 15549
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist or occupational therapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvi Health service: used physiotherapist
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26I : Which services have you used? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14159 90.6 93.4
Used physiotherapist 1 1007 6.4 6.6
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvin Health service: physiotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27I : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 724 4.6 72.0
Private/voluntary 2 257 1.6 25.5
private 3 25 .2 2.5
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14159 90.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1006 Missing cases 14617
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvif Health service: physiotherapy free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28I : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 778 5.0 77.5
Paid 2 204 1.3 20.3
Both 3 22 .1 2.2
Missing or wild -9 25 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14159 90.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 1004 Missing cases 14619
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvj Welfare service: used other service (i)
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26J1 : Which services have you used? Used other services (i)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14799 94.7 97.6
One other service 1 367 2.3 2.4
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvjn Welfare service: other serv (i) NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27J1 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a privte or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 317 2.0 87.3
Private/voluntary 2 45 .3 12.4
private 3 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14799 94.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 363 Missing cases 15260
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvjf Welfare service:other serv (i) free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28J1 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 327 2.1 89.1
Paid 2 38 .2 10.4
Both 3 2 .0 .5
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 14799 94.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 367 Missing cases 15256
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvk Welfare service: used other service (ii)
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26J2 : Which services have you used? Used other services (ii)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15151 97.0 99.9
Second welfr service 1 15 .1 .1
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvkn Welfare service:other serv (ii) NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27J2 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a privte or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 13 .1 86.7
Private/voluntary 2 2 .0 13.3
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15151 97.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15 Missing cases 15608
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvkf Welfare service:other serv(ii) free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28J2 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 12 .1 80.0
Paid 2 3 .0 20.0
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15151 97.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15 Missing cases 15608
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.98
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

ihlsvl Health service: saw consultant/o’patient
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26L : Which services have you used? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 10651 68.2 70.2
Used consultant 1 4515 28.9 29.8
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsvln Health service:consult/outpatnt NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27L : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 4185 26.8 92.8
Private/voluntary 2 272 1.7 6.0
private 3 55 .4 1.2
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Not applicable -8 10651 68.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 4512 Missing cases 11111
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsvlf Health service: consult/outpatnt free/pd
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28L : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 29 0.19 Missing
inapplicable -8 10651 68.18 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Free 1 4208 26.93 93.35
Paid 2 242 1.55 5.37
Both 3 58 0.37 1.29
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 4508 Missing cases 11115
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsvm Health service: family planning
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM26M : Which services have you used? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14571 93.3 96.1
Used consultant 1 595 3.8 3.9
Missing or wild -9 22 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15166 Missing cases 457
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsvmn Health service: family planning NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM27M : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M29) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 25 0.16 Missing
inapplicable -8 14571 93.27 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
NHS or SSD 1 580 3.71 97.97
Private/voluntary 2 12 0.08 2.03
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 592 Missing cases 15031
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlsvmf Health service:family planning free/paid
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (30)
Question Number and Text IM28M : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 23 0.15 Missing
inapplicable -8 14571 93.27 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 435 2.78 Missing
Free 1 589 3.77 99.16
Paid 2 2 0.01 0.34
Both 3 3 0.02 0.51
Total 15623 100.00
Valid cases 594 Missing cases 15029
Question Route IF (IHLSV = 1 AND IHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.98
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

See note for IHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

ihlck Has had listed health check
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM29 : Would you please tell me whether you have had any of the health check-ups and tests listed on this card (17 or 18) since September 1st last year?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 13220 84.6 87.1
No 2 1966 12.6 12.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
-1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15186 Missing cases 437
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

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

ihlcka Health check-up: dental
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM30A : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Dental check-up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6004 38.4 39.6
Yes 1 9173 58.7 60.4
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15177 Missing cases 446
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.98
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

ihlckan Health check-up: dental NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM31A : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Dental check- up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 6877 44.0 75.3
Private 2 1932 12.4 21.2
Both 3 323 2.1 3.5
Missing or wild -9 12 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 6004 38.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 40 .3 Missing
Valid cases 9132 Missing cases 6491
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1 AND IHLCKA = 1) Asked if R has had dental check-up since 1.9.98
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

ihlckb Health check-up: eyetest
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM30B : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Eyesight test by an optician
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9196 58.9 60.6
Yes 1 5981 38.3 39.4
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15177 Missing cases 446
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.98
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

ihlckbn Health check-up: eyetest NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM31B : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Eyesight test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 4016 25.7 67.7
Private 2 1765 11.3 29.8
Both 3 149 1.0 2.5
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9196 58.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 51 .3 Missing
Valid cases 5930 Missing cases 9693
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1 AND IHLCKB = 1) Asked if R has had eyesight test by optician since 1.9.98
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

ihlckc Health check-up: chest or other x-ray
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM30C : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13008 83.3 85.7
Yes 1 2169 13.9 14.3
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15177 Missing cases 446
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.98
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

ihlckcn Health check-up: chest x-ray NHS/private
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM31C : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/other x- rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 2023 12.9 93.5
Private 2 120 .8 5.5
Both 3 21 .1 1.0
Missing or wild -9 12 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13008 83.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 2164 Missing cases 13459
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1 AND IHLCKC = 1) Asked if R has had chest/other x-rays since 1.9.98
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

ihlckd Health check-up: blood pressure
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM30D : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8298 53.1 54.7
Yes 1 6879 44.0 45.3
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Valid cases 15177 Missing cases 446
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.98
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

ihlckdn Health check-up: blood pressure NHS/priv
Record Type IINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (31)
Question Number and Text IM31D : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 6445 41.3 93.8
Private 2 372 2.4 5.4
Both 3 51 .3 .7
Missing or wild -9 12 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8298 53.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 435 2.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 10 .1 Missing
Valid cases 6868 Missing cases 8755
Question Route IF (IHLCK = 1 AND IHLCKD = 1) Asked if R has had blood pressure tested since 1.9.98
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