Data Dictionary - INS Portugal

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Variable	Label
PID	Respondent identification number
HHID	Accommodation identification number
WGT	Weighting factor
PROXY	PROXY
REFYEAR	Interview year
REFMONTH	Interview month
COUNTRY	Country of residence
NUTS1	NUTS I region
REGION	NUTS II region
NUTS2_AG	NUTS 2_AG
DEG_URB	Degree of urbanization
SEX	Respondent's gender
AGE_COD2	Age group
BIRTHPLACE_COD	Country of birth (recoded)
CITIZEN_COD	Nationality (at the time of the interview, recoded)
BIRTHPLACEFATH_COD	Father's birthplace (recoded)
BIRTHPLACEMOTH_COD	Mother's birthplace (recoded)
MARSTALEGAL	Legal marital status
PARTNERS	Marital relationship
IN1	Always resided in Portugal
IN2	Number of years of residence outside Portugal
IN3	Number of years since returning to Portugal
IN4	Number of years of residence in Portugal
HATLEVEL	Highest completed education level (ISCED 2011)
MAINSTAT	Employment status (self-classification)
FT_PT	Full-time or part-time employment
JOBSTAT_COD	Occupational status
JOBISCO_COD	Main occupation (ISCO-08 1-digit)
LOCNACE_COD	Economic activity where the occupation is performed (NACE-rev2 1-digit)
HHNBPERS_COD	Number of individuals in the household (including the respondent)
HHNBPERS_0_13_COD	Number of individuals under 14 years old
HHTYPE	Type of household
HH_ACT	Total individuals aged 16-64 with employment
HH_INACT	Total individuals aged 16-64 unemployed or inactive
HHINCOME	Quintiles of net monthly income per equivalent adult
IN5	Health care subsystem
IN6	Has health insurance
IN7a	Coverage against all risks
IN7b	Coverage for medication
IN7c	Coverage for consultations (excluding dentistry)
IN7d	Coverage for outpatient examinations and treatments
IN7e	Coverage for hospitalization
IN7f	Coverage for surgeries
IN7g	Coverage for dentistry
IN7h	Coverage for other risks
HS1	Self-perceived health status
HS2	Long-standing health problem
HS3	Limitation in performing activities due to health problem
CD1A	Has/had asthma in the last 12 months (including allergic asthma)
CD1B	Has/had chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or emphysema in the last 12 months
CD1C	Has/had myocardial infarction in the last 12 months
CD1D	Do you/have you suffered from coronary heart disease or angina pectoris in the last 12 months
CD1E	Suffers/suffered from arterial hypertension in the last 12 months
CD1F	Suffers/suffered from a stroke in the last 12 months
CD1G	Suffers/suffered from arthrosis (excluding arthritis) in the last 12 months
CD1H	Suffers/suffered from low back pain or other chronic back pain in the past 12 months
CD1I	Suffers/suffered from neck pain or other chronic neck pain in the past 12 months
CD1J	Suffers/suffered from diabetes in the last 12 months
CD1K	Do you/did you suffer from any allergies (excluding allergic asthma) in the last 12 months
CD1L	Suffers/suffered from cirrhosis of the liver in the last 12 months
CD1M	Do you/have you suffered from urinary incontinence or bladder control problems in your last 12 months
CD1N	Suffers/suffered from kidney problems in the last 12 months
CD1O	Suffers/suffered from depression in the last 12 months
CD1P	Suffers/suffered from high cholesterol in the last 12 months
AC1A	Occurrence of road accident in the last 12 months
AC1B	Occurrence of domestic accident in the last 12 months
AC1C	Occurrence of leisure accident in the last 12 months
AC2	Medical intervention in the most serious accident in the last 12 months
AC_IN1	Healthcare in hospital due to accident with injury
AC_IN2	Admission to hospital due to accident with injury
AW1	Absence from work due to health problems of the individual
AW2_COD	Absence from work due to health problems (Days) recoded
PL1	Use of glasses, contact lenses or intraocular lenses
PL2	Degree of difficulty in seeing
PL3	Use of hearing aid or implant
PL4	Degree of difficulty hearing in a quiet environment
PL5	Degree of difficulty hearing in a noisy environment
IN8	Degree of difficulty in speaking
PL6	Degree of difficulty walking 500 meters on flat ground without assistance
IN9	Degree of difficulty walking 200 meters on flat ground without assistance
PL7	Degree of difficulty going up or down 12 steps without help
PL8	Degree of difficulty with memory or concentration
PL9_tot	Degree of difficulty in biting and chewing hard foods
PC1A	Degree of difficulty in feeding alone
PC1B	Degree of difficulty getting in and out of bed or chair without assistance
PC1C	Degree of difficulty in dressing or undressing without assistance
PC1D	Degree of difficulty using the toilet without help
PC1E	Degree of difficulty bathing or showering without help
PC2	Existence of help in personal care
PC3	Need for help with personal care
IN15	Difficulty washing hands and face (degree of)
HA1A	Degree of difficulty in preparing meals without help
HA1B	Degree of difficulty using the telephone without assistance
HA1C	Degree of difficulty in going shopping without help
HA1D	Degree of difficulty in preparing and taking medication on time without help
HA1E	Degree of difficulty in performing light housework without help
HA1F	Degree of difficulty performing occasional heavy housework without help
HA1G	Degree of difficulty in taking care of money and carrying out tasks
HA2	Existence of help in domestic activities
HA3	Need for help with household activities
PN1	Intensity of pain felt in the previous 4 weeks
PN2	Interference of pain in usual tasks
MH1A	Frequency of disinterest in doing usual things in the last two weeks
MH1B	Frequency of depressed mood in the last two weeks
MH1C	Frequency of sleep disturbances in the last two weeks
MH1D	Frequency of fatigue in the last two weeks
MH1E	Frequency of change in appetite in the last two weeks
MH1F	Frequency of feelings of worthlessness or guilt in the last two weeks
MH1G	Frequency of difficulty concentrating in the last two weeks
MH1H	Frequency of psychomotor agitation or slowness in the last two weeks
HO12_COD	Length of stay in the hospital in the last 12 months (nights)
HO34_COD	Visit to the hospital for outpatient care in the last 12 months (No.)
AM1	Last visit to the dentist
IN16	Main reason for the last visit to the dentist (last 12 months)
IN17	Main reason for not seeing a dentist (never/in the last 12 months)
IN18	Frequency of toothbrushing
AM2	Last consultation with general practitioner and family physician
AM3	Number of general and family medicine consultations in the last 4 weeks
AM4	Last appointment with specialist doctor
AM5	Number of consultations for another specialty in the last 4 weeks
AM6A	Consultation with a physical therapist, physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath in the last 12 months
AM6B	Consultation with a psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist in the last 12 months
AM7	Home support from health or social work professionals received in the last 12 months
IN60	Occupational medicine consultation or exams in the last 2 years
IN61	Occupational disease diagnosed and reported by a physician in the last 12 months
IN62	Type of occupational disease (diagnosed and reported by a physician in the last 12 months)
MD1	Consumption of prescription drugs in the last 2 weeks
MD2	Consumption of non-prescription drugs in the last 2 weeks
IN63	Habitual consumption of medication for high blood pressure prescribed by doctor
IN64	Usual consumption of medication for diabetes prescribed by a doctor
IN65	Usual use of prescription medication for cholesterol or triglycerides by doctor
IN66	Usual consumption of medication for depression prescribed by a doctor
PA1	Last flu vaccination
IN19	Last tetanus vaccine
BP2	Last blood pressure measurement by a healthcare professional
PA3	Last blood cholesterol measurement by a healthcare professional
PA4	Last blood glucose measurement by a healthcare professional
PA5	Last fecal occult blood test
PA6	Last full colonoscopy
PA7_NAC	Last mammogram performed (national)
PA8_NAC	Last cervical cytology performed (national)
NT1	Current pregnancy
NT2	Pregnancy in the last 12 months
IN20	Contraception last 30 days to avoid pregnancy (non-pregnant women 15-55 years old)
IN21	Main contraceptive method used
IN22	Main reason for not using a contraceptive method
IN23	Previous pregnancy
IN24	Year of last pregnancy (term)
NT3	Exclusive breastfeeding of the baby
IN25	Exclusive breastfeeding period for the baby (Weeks)
IN26	Week of pregnancy of the 1st surveillance visit
IN27	Tobacco use during pregnancy (previous)
IN28	Use of morning after pill (ever)
UN1A	Waiting for an unreasonable medical appointment, examination or treatment in the last 12 months
UN1B	Waiting for a medical appointment, examination or treatment due to distance or transport in the last 12 months
UN2A	Unmet need for consultation or medical treatment due to financial difficulties in the last 12 months
UN2B	Need for consultation, examinations or dental treatment not satisfied due to financial difficulties in the last 12 months
UN2C	Purchase of prescription drugs not satisfied due to financial difficulties in the last 12 months
UN2D	Need for psychiatry, psychology or psychotherapy consultation or mental health treatments not satisfied due to financial difficulties in the last 12 months
BM1	Height (cm)
BM2	Weight (kg)
PE1	Main way of performing tasks
PE2	Walking days in a week
PE3	Scale of time spent on foot in one day
PE4	Cycling days in a week
PE5	Time scale spent cycling in one day (Day)
PE6	Days of physical exercise in a week
PE7	Time spent practicing physical exercise in a typical week
PE8	Practice of muscle strengthening activity in one week (No.)
PE9	Time spent sitting or lying down per day (HHMM)
IN29	Number of main meals per day
IN30	Consumption of milk, yogurt or cheese in the main meals of the previous day
IN31	Consumption of soup in the main meals of the previous day
IN32	Consumption of bread in the main meals of the day before
IN33	Consumption of meat in the main meals of the previous day
IN34	Consumption of fish in the main meals of the previous day
IN35	Consumption of potatoes, rice or pasta in the main meals of the previous day
IN36	Consumption of beans or grains in the main meals of the previous day
IN37	Consumption of cakes, chocolates or desserts in the main meals of the previous day
IN38	Consumption of carbonated or still soft drinks on the previous day
IN39	Consumption of natural juices made from fresh fruit in the main meals of the last day
IN40	Consumption of other foods in the main meals of the previous day
IN41	Fast food meal the day before
IN42	Pre-cooked meal the day before
DH1	Frequency of fruit consumption excluding juices
DH2	Number of daily servings of fruit (excluding juices)
DH3	Frequency of consumption of vegetables or salads excluding juices
DH4	Number of daily servings of vegetables or salads (excluding juices)
DH5	Frequency of consumption of natural fruit or vegetable juices
DH6	Frequency of consumption of sugary soft drinks
IN68	Frequency of consumption of meat or meat products
IN69	Frequency of consumption of fish, shellfish or derivative products
IN70	Frequency of consumption of eggs or products made with eggs
IN71	Frequency of consumption of milk and dairy products
IN43	Condition regarding tobacco consumption
IN44	Type of tobacco consumed
SK2	Average consumption of cigarettes per day (No.)
SK3	Daily tobacco consumption in the past
IN45	Age when you stopped smoking
IN461	Help to stop smoking: medical support
IN462	Help to quit smoking: psychological support
IN463	Help to quit smoking: medication
IN464	Help to quit smoking: nicotine lozenges
IN465	Help to quit smoking: nicotine patches or patches
IN466	Help to quit smoking: no support
IN467	Help to quit smoking: other support
IN47	Age at the beginning of daily tobacco consumption
SK6	Use of electronic cigarette
SK5	Frequency of secondhand smoke exposure
IN49	Place of exposure to tobacco smoke
AL1	Frequency of alcohol consumption in the last 12 months
AL2	Frequency of alcohol consumption between Monday and Thursday
AL3	Average number of alcoholic drinks on one of these days (between Monday and Thursday)
AL4	Frequency of alcohol consumption between Friday and Sunday
AL5	Average number of alcoholic drinks on one of these days (Friday and Sunday)
AL6	Frequency of risky alcohol consumption on a single occasion in the last 12 months
IN50	Self-appreciation of proximity to life ideals
IN51	Self-appreciation of satisfaction with living conditions
IN52	Self-appreciation of satisfaction with life
IN53	Self-appreciation of obtaining the most important things in life
IN54	Self-appreciation in life course satisfaction
SS1	Number of close people to turn to in case of personal problem
SS2	Degree of perceived concern of others in relation to oneself
SS3	Degree of perception of obtaining help from neighbors in case of need
CI1	Providing informal care or assistance at least once a week by the individual
IC2	Existence of family ties with the person receiving care or assistance informal
IC3	Number of weekly hours of informal care or assistance provided by the individual
IN10	Is limited to your home
IN11	Is limited to sitting in a chair
IN12	Is always bedridden
IN13	Degree of dependency of the bedridden person
IN14	Cause that originated the long-term disability
IN55	Household expenses with medical appointments in the last 2 weeks (Euros)
IN56	Household expense with analyses and other exams in the last 2 weeks (Euros)
IN57	Household expenditure on medicines in the last 2 weeks (Euros)
IN59	Household expenditure on travel to health services in the last 2 weeks (Euros)
IN67	Household financial capacity to pay an unexpected expense (470 euros) without resorting to a loan