Language of interview
Nesting/stratification variable for PAT analyses
Final combined wave 1 and 2 weight (created Feb 2012)
Would you say that in general your health is ...
Would you say that in general your health is (3 level)...
How many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
How many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
How many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good: Frequent mental distress indicator
During the past 30 days, for about how many days did you not get enough rest or sleep?
During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt healthy and full of energy
Are you limited in any way in any activities because of any major impairment or health problems
Do you CURRENTLY have hypertension (high blood pressure) that was diagnosed by health professional?
Was your cholesterol high the last time it was checked?
Do you CURRENTLY have diabetes that was diagnoses by a health professional?
In the last 12 months, have you had an asthma attack?
Do you CURRENTLY have arthritis that was diagnosed by a health professional?
Have you EVER been told by health professional that you have depression?
Body Mass Index (kg / sq in)
BMI in 4 categories, among those with known height and weight
BMI in 4 categories, includes follow-up questions for ht/wt
Do you usually smoke 3 or more cigarettes on most days, some days, or never?
Do you usually have more than 2 drinks of alcohol on most days, some days, or never?
Think first about the time you spent working in the last 7 days. Did your work involve any physical activity that caused an increase in your breathing or heart rate such as from carrying light loads, lifting heavy loads, or construction work? CLEANED
During the last 7 days, on how many days did your work activities cause increases in your breathing or heart rate? CLEANED
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total labor force physical activity on an average day.
Would you say that it was less than 30 minutes, 30 to 60 minutes, or more than 60 minutes?
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of vigorous labor force physical activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of moderate labor force physical activity on an average day.
In the last 7 days, did you do work around the house for at least 10 minutes at a time that caused an increase in your breathing or heart rate? Some examples would be yard work, sweeping, washing windows, or lifting children. CLEANED
During the last 7 days, how many days did you do activities around the home that caused an increase in your breathing or heart rate? CLEANED
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total home work physical activity on an average day.
During the last 7 days, did you walk for at least 10 minutes at a time to get to and from places such as work, shopping, or other activities? CLEANED
During the last 7 days, on how many days did you walk to get to and from places? CLEANED
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total walk activity on an average day.
During the last 7 days, did you use a bicycle to get to and from places? CLEANED
During the last 7 days, on how many days did you bicycle to get to and from places? CLEANED
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total bike activity on an average day
During the last 7 days, did you do any sports, fitness, or recreational activities that caused an increase in your breathing or heart rate? Examples would be swimming, working out, or jogging. CLEANED
During the last 7 days, on how many days did you do sports, fitness or recreational activities that increased your breathing or heart rate? CLEANED
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total sports and recreational physical activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of vigorous sports and recreational physical activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of moderate sports and recreational physical activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of daytime sedentary activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Categorical measure of daytime sedentary activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of evening sedentary activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Categorical measure of evening sedentary activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Standardized minutes of total sedentary activity on an average day.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of labor force physical activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of home work physical activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of labor force and home work physical activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of walking activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of biking activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of walking and biking activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of sports and recreational physical activity.
Computed variable: Moderate-equivalent minutes per week of all physical activity.
Computed variable: Adults meeting the 2008 physical activity recommendations of 150 moderate-equivalent minutes of activity per week.
Computed variable: On an average day from Monday to Friday, how many hours per day do you watch television or use a computer at home for recreation?
Computed variable: On an average weekend day, Saturday or Sunday, how many hours per day do you watch television or use a computer at home for recreation?
Do you usually participate in these alone, with another person, as part of a group? (1st response)
Which do you do most often? Participate in activities...
AMONG EMPLOYED: Work outside home or work from home
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE HOME: Go to work on weekday/weekend/both
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: Which type used for most of trip: 4 levels?
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: How long is your one-way commute from home to work? (minutes per day)
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: How many minutes of commute are spent walking from home to transportation (minutes per day)
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: How many minutes of commute are spent walking from transportation to work (minutes per day)
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: Is somewhat/very satisfied with commute
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME: Sometimes/Often likes commute
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take Select Bus Service for any reason
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take Select Bus Service for work
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take Select Bus Service for school
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take Select Bus Service for errands
Own/lease car that you drive regularly in NYC
Have you heard of select bus service?
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take SBS for...[first response]
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take SBS for...[second response]
AMONG THOSE WHO HEARD OF SBS: Take SBS for...[third response]
How often have you ridden a bike in NYC in the last 12 months?
Rode bicycle in NYC at least a few times a year
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE IN NYC: In past 12 months, how often rode on streets WITHOUT bike lane?
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE IN NYC: In past 12 months, how often rode on streets WITH bike lane?
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE IN NYC: In past 12 months, how often rode on bike paths to areas closed to traffic?
What kind of building do you live in?
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE AND LIVE IN APT BLDG: Are there secure places to park a bike in the bldg
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE AND WORK OUTSIDE HOME: Are there secure places to park a bike at the bldg you work
Are you physically able to use the stairs?
AMONG THOSE ABLE TO USE STAIRS AND LIVE IN APT BLDG: What floor do you live on (Categorical)?
AMONG THOSE WHO CAN USE STAIRS AND LIVE IN APT BLDG: Does the building where you live have an elevator or escalator?
AMONG THOSE WHO CAN USE STAIRS AND LIVE IN APT BLDG WITH ELEVATOR/ESCALATOR: Have you seen a sign at the elevator/escalator encouraging you to take the stairs?
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME IN NYC AND CAN USE STAIRS: Does the bldg you work have an elevator/escalator?
AMONG THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME IN NYC IN BDLG WITH ELEVATOR/ESCALATOR AND CAN USE STAIRS: Have you seen a sign near elevator/escalator encouraging you to take the stairs?
AMONG THOSE WHO CAN USE STAIRS: How many floors of stairs do you walk DOWN on a typical weekday?
AMONG THOSE WHO CAN USE STAIRS: How many floors of stairs do you walk UP on a typical weekday?
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Too Far Away
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Dont know where they are
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Entrance/exit is locked
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Afraid of injury in staircase
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Feel unsafe in terms of crime
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Stairs have unpleasant environment
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Afraid to set off alarm
During the past 30 days, did any of the following reasons prevent you from using stairs at home or work: Too many floors
Do you have a daily or weekly exercise routine?
In the past 12 months, have you been a member of a gym or rec facility?
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Type of physical activity regularly done in last 12 months: Firstreported
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Type of physical activity regularly done in last 12 months: Second reported
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Type of physical activity regularly done in last 12 months: Third reported
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of walking as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of weight lifting as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of running as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of treadmill as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of aerobics as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of bicycling as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of calisthenics as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of jogging as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of stretching as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of yoga as physical activity type in last 12 months
AMONG THOSE WITH ROUTINE: Any mention of swimming as physical activity type in last 12 months
Past 7 days, did you do any physical activities specifically designed to stregthen your muscles
In general, how physically active are you?
In general, how physically fit are you?
In general, how healthy is your overall diet?
Do any of your friends exercise, play sports, or do other physical activities?
Do any of your adult family members exercise, play sports, or do other physical activities?
Do any of your neighbors exercise, play sports, or do other physical activities? DK coded as response level=3
Does anyone you admire exercise, play sports, or do other physical activities?
There are on-street bike lanes or bike paths near where I live
I can easily walk to many stores, markets or other places from my home
There is so much traffic near where I live that it makes it unpleasant to walk
The cars go too fast on the streets in my neighborhood
My streets are well-lit at night
Because of crime, I feel unsafe going on walks during the day
How many minutes would it take for you to enter park (closest to home) if you were to walk there from home?
How often do you use the park closest to your home for physical activity?
Are you concerned about crime during daylight in the park that is closest to your home
Are you concerned that the park closest to your home is often unclean?
AMONG THOSE WHERE WALK TO PARK IS >10 MIN: Is there an outdoor plaza where people can sit and rest within 10 minutes of your home?
AMONG THOSE WITH KIDS <18: Is there play space indoors at the building where you live?
AMONG THOSE WITH KIDS <18: Is there a play space outdoors at the building or house where you live?
AMONG THOSE WITH KIDS <18: How many minutes does it take you to walk to the nearest playground?
Do you or does anyone else in the household have a dog?
AMONG THOSE WITH DOG: How often do you take your dog to a park with a dog run?
How many minutes would it take if you were to walk there [store closest to your home that has a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables] from your home?
Is this store a supermarket (not asked if didn't know environment12)
AMONG THOSE WHERE CLOSEST STORE WAS NOT A SUPERMARKET: How many minutes would it take if you were to walk to closest SUPERMARKET from your home?
How often do you travel outside of your neighborhood to go to a supermarket
How would you rate the overall quality of fresh fruits and vegetables available in the stores in your neighborhood? Would you say…
RESPONSES FROM NON-SPANISH INTERVIEWERS ONLY: How would you rate the overall quality of fresh fruits and vegetables available in the stores in your neighborhood? Would you say…
Computed variable: How would you rate the overall quality of fresh fruits and vegetables available in the stores in your neighborhood? Would you say… - INCLUDES ALL RESPONSES
How would you rate the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables in your neighborhood?
When Farmer's Markets are available, how often do you shop at one?
In the last year, have you been injured by a motor vehicle or bicyclist while you were walking in New York City?
AMONG THOSE INJURED: Where did you go to receive treatment [1st reponse]
AMONG THOSE INJURED: Where did you go to receive treatment [2nd reponse]
AMONG THOSE WHO RODE A BIKE IN NYC: As a bicyclist, have you been involved in a bike crash in last 12 months?
AMONG THOSE IN BIKE CRASH: Did your crash involve... (1st response)
AMONG THOSE IN BIKE CRASH: Did your crash involve... (2nd response)
AMONG THOSE IN BIKE CRASH: Where did you go to receive treatment
Age group, 18+ total
Are you male or female?
Q10.4. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Were you born in the US or in another country?
AMONG THOSE BORN OUTSIDE US: How long have you lived in this country (categorical)
What language do you speak most often at home?
Are you...(Marital status)
What is the highest grade or year of school you completed?
Educational attainment (4 categories)
Employment status
Employment status (3 categories)
Annual household income from all sources as percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Annual household income <200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Annual household income less than Federal Poverty Level (FPL): 3 categories
Number of adults in household (categories)
Presence of children in household
What floor do you go to for work?