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NSW Health Surveys 1997 and 1998 

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Socioeconomic status



 

Alcohol

Alcohol use By Socioeconomic status
Usual number of drinks per week By Socioeconomic status
Heavy drinking days in last 12 months By Socioeconomic status
Alcohol-free days By Socioeconomic status
Any risk drinking behaviour By Socioeconomic status
 

Asthma

Asthma management plans By Socioeconomic status
Reliever medication use By Socioeconomic status
Reliever medication purchase By Socioeconomic status
Preventer medication use By Socioeconomic status
Asthma status By Socioeconomic status
Current asthma status By Socioeconomic status
Asthma severity - interference with activities By Socioeconomic status
Days too unwell to manage daily activities By Socioeconomic status
Nights sleep disturbed due to asthma By Socioeconomic status
Asthma attacks requiring a GP visit By Socioeconomic status
 

Cancer screening

Bowel cancer investigations ever had By Socioeconomic status
Faeces sample screening test for bowel cancer in last 12 months By Socioeconomic status
Last Pap smear test By Socioeconomic status
Time since last screening mammogram By Socioeconomic status
Reason for last mammogram By Socioeconomic status
 

Characteristics of survey respondents

Proportion of respondents By Socioeconomic status
 

Diabetes mellitus

Ever had doctor-diagnosed diabetes or high blood sugar By Socioeconomic status
Current doctor-diagnosed diabetes By Socioeconomic status
Current doctor-diagnosed diabetes or high blood sugar By Socioeconomic status
Prevalence of Type II diabetes By Socioeconomic status
Prevalence of Type I Diabetes By Socioeconomic status
 

Health services - Access difficulties

Difficulties getting health care By Socioeconomic status
Difficulty with waiting times in Emergency Departments By Socioeconomic status
Difficulty getting doctor appointments By Socioeconomic status
 

Health services - Emergency departments

Emergency department attendances By Socioeconomic status
Emergency department attendances - care rating By Socioeconomic status
Emergency department attendances - preference to return to same ED By Socioeconomic status
 

Health services - General Practice

GP consultations - previous 12 months By Socioeconomic status
GP practice consultations - previous 2 weeks By Socioeconomic status
 

Health services - Hospitals

Hospital admissions By Socioeconomic status
Rating of inpatient care By Socioeconomic status
Preference to return to same hospital By Socioeconomic status
Discharge advice By Socioeconomic status
 

Immunisation

Influenza vaccination advice (persons aged 65 and over) By Socioeconomic status
Influenza vaccination advice (persons aged 16 years and over) By Socioeconomic status
Influenza vaccination (persons aged 65 years and over) By Socioeconomic status
Influenza vaccination (persons aged 16 years and over) By Socioeconomic status
Tetanus By Socioeconomic status
 

Injury

Fence around the house By Socioeconomic status
Injury frequency By Socioeconomic status
Motor bikes By Socioeconomic status
Smoke alarms By Socioeconomic status
Pool at home By Socioeconomic status
Resuscitation training By Socioeconomic status
 

Mental Health

Psychological distress - K10 scores By Socioeconomic status
 

Nutrition

Fried potato products By Socioeconomic status
Method of cooking meat By Socioeconomic status
Type of milk used By Socioeconomic status
Vegetables By Socioeconomic status
Fruit By Socioeconomic status
Battered/crumbed fried foods By Socioeconomic status
Processed meat products By Socioeconomic status
Bread and cereals eaten daily By Socioeconomic status
 

Oral Health

Natural teeth status By Socioeconomic status
Toothache By Socioeconomic status
Oral health problems (persons with natural teeth) By Socioeconomic status
Frequency of dental visits (persons with natural teeth) By Socioeconomic status
Source of last dental care (persons with natural teeth) By Socioeconomic status
Type of dental treatment (persons with natural teeth) By Socioeconomic status
Reason for not visiting the dentist (persons with natural teeth) By Socioeconomic status
 

Overweight and obesity

Body mass index category By Socioeconomic status
 

Pain

Peristent pain By Socioeconomic status
Interference with daily activities By Socioeconomic status
 

Physical Activity

Energy expenditure - 1997 By Socioeconomic status
Energy expenditure - 1998 By Socioeconomic status
 

Self-rated health

EuroQol - anxiety/depression By Socioeconomic status
EuroQol By Socioeconomic status
Self-rated functioning By Socioeconomic status
EuroQol - mobility By Socioeconomic status
EuroQol - pain/discomfort By Socioeconomic status
EuroQol - self-care By Socioeconomic status
Self-rated health status By Socioeconomic status
EuroQol - usual activity By Socioeconomic status
 

Smoking

Attitude to smoking in cafes and restaurants By Socioeconomic status
Attitude to smoking in registered clubs By Socioeconomic status
Attitude to smoking in hotels, bars and pubs By Socioeconomic status
Current status By Socioeconomic status
household smoking status By Socioeconomic status
Smoking restrictions in the workplace By Socioeconomic status
Intention to quit By Socioeconomic status
 

Sun protection

Skin checks By Socioeconomic status
Shade at sporting areas By Socioeconomic status
Shade at swimming pools By Socioeconomic status
Hats By Socioeconomic status
Sunscreen By Socioeconomic status
Protective clothing By Socioeconomic status
Use of shade By Socioeconomic status

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Suggested citation: Public Health Division, Report on the 1997 and 1998 NSW Health Surveys. NSW Health Department, Sydney, 2000. Available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/nswhs/secs_intro.htm. Accessed (insert date of access).
Produced by: Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, Public Health Division, NSW Health Department.
Last updated on: 9 April, 2001

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