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2002 National Youth Tobacco 

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Table of Contents 

Page

Summary of Dataset........................................................................................................................ 3

List of Variables.............................................................................................................................. 4

Description of Variables................................................................................................................. 9
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Summary of Dataset 

SAS Dataset ......................................................... NYTS2002 

Creation Date ....................................................... 21DEC06:15:47:20 

SAS Library Name............................................... WORK 

SAS Engine.......................................................... V9 

Total Observations............................................... 26,149 

Total Variables..................................................... 112 

Numeric Variables 

 Total ................................................................... 106 

 Minimum Length ............................................... 8 

 Maximum Length............................................... 8 

 Minimum # Levels on Variable Frequency ....... 1 

 Maximum # Levels on Variable Frequency....... 14 

Character Variables 

 Total ................................................................... 6 

 Minimum Length ............................................... 7 

 Maximum Length............................................... 8 

 Minimum # Levels on Variable Frequency ....... 2 

 Maximum # Levels on Variable Frequency....... 2 
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List of Variables 

Name Label Page

STUDNTID Unique Student Identifier............................................................................ 9

psu2 PSU (numeric for SUDAAN) ..................................................................... 9

stratum2 STRATUM (numeric for SUDAAN) ......................................................... 9

YEAR Year survey conducted................................................................................ 9

RACE RECODE: Race/Ethnicity - no multiple race group .................................. 9

q1 How old are you?........................................................................................ 10

q2 What is your sex?........................................................................................ 10

q3 In what grade are you?................................................................................ 10

q4a How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - AMERICAN INDIAN / ALASKA NATIVE........................... 11

q4b How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - Asian......................................................................................... 11

q4c How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - Black (African American) ........................................................ 11

q4d How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - Hispanic or Latino .................................................................... 11

q4e How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander............................... 11

q4f How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or more 

than one) - White ........................................................................................ 12

q5 Which one of these race groups BEST describes you? (Choose only one 

answer)........................................................................................................ 12

q6 During an average week, how much money do you get from a job and 

other sources (allowance, etc.)?.................................................................. 12

q7 Have you ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs?................. 13

q8 When was the first time you smoked a whole cigarette?............................ 13

q9 How old were you when you smoked a whole cigarette for the first time? 13

q10 About how many cigarettes have you smoked in your entire life?............. 14

q11 Have you ever smoked cigarettes daily, that is, at least one cigarette 

every day for 30 days?................................................................................ 14

q12 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes?.... 14

q13 During the past 30 days, on the days you smoked, how many cigarettes 

did you smoke per day? .............................................................................. 15

q14 During the past 30 days, what brand of cigarettes did you usually smoke? 

(CHOOSE ONLY ONE ANSWER)........................................................... 15

q15 What type of cigarette did you usually smoke in the past 30 days? ........... 15

q16 Is the brand of cigarettes that you usually smoked during the past 30 days 

mentholated?............................................................................................... 16

q17 During the past 30 days, how did you usually get your own cigarettes? 

(CHOOSE ONLY ONE ANSWER)........................................................... 16

q18 During the past 30 days, where did you buy the last pack of cigarettes 

you bought? ................................................................................................ 16
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q19 During the past 30 days, what did you pay for the last pack of cigarettes 

you bought? ................................................................................................ 17

q20 When you bought or tried to buy cigarettes in a store during the past 30 

days, were you ever asked to show proof of age?....................................... 17

q21 During the past 30 days, did anyone ever refuse to sell you cigarettes 

because of your age?................................................................................... 17

q22 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes on 

school property?.......................................................................................... 18

q23 When was the last time you smoked a cigarette, even one or two puffs?... 18

q24 Do you want to stop smoking? ................................................................... 18

q25 Are you seriously thinking about quitting smoking?.................................. 19

q26 In the past 12 months, how many times have you tried to quit smoking 

for at least a day? ........................................................................................ 19

q27 When you last tried to quit, how long did you stay off cigarettes?............. 19

q28 Has someone in a doctor's or dentist's office talked to you about the 

dangers of tobacco use, in the past 12 months?.......................................... 20

q29a In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? ATTENDED A PROGRAM IN MY SCHOOL (Choose one or 

more answers)............................................................................................. 20

q29b In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? ATTENDED A PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY (Choose 

one or more answers).................................................................................. 20

q29c In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? CALLED A HELP LINE OR QUIT LINE (Choose one or 

more answers)............................................................................................. 20

q29d In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? USED NICOTINE GUM (Choose one or more answers).......... 21

q29e In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? USED NICOTINE PATCH (Choose one or more answers)...... 21

q29f In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help you stop 

smoking? VISITED AN INTERNET QUIT SITE (Choose one or more 

answers) ...................................................................................................... 21

q30 Do you think you would be able to quit smoking cigarettes now if you 

wanted to?................................................................................................... 21

q31 How long can you go without smoking before you feel like you need a 

cigarette?..................................................................................................... 22

q32 How soon after you wake up do you usually smoke your first cigarette? 

On a weekday?............................................................................................ 22

q33 How soon after you wake up do you usually smoke your first cigarette? 

During the weekend? .................................................................................. 22

q34 If you are sick with a bad cold or sore throat, do you smoke cigarettes? ... 23

q35 When you are in a place where smoking is forbidden, how difficult is it 

for you NOT to smoke? .............................................................................. 23

q36 How true is this statement for you? After not smoking for a while, I need 

to smoke to relieve feelings of restlessness and irritability. ....................... 23

q37 How true is this statement for you? When I go without a smoke for a 

few hours, I experience craving.................................................................. 24
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q38 How true is this statement for you? I sometimes have strong cravings 

where it feels like I'm in the grip of a force that I can't control. ................. 24

q39 Have you ever used chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip, such as Redman, 

Levi Garrett, Beechnut, Skoal, Skoal Bandits, or Copenhagen? ................ 24

q40 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use chewing 

tobacco, snuff, or dip?................................................................................. 25

q41 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use chewing 

tobacco, snuff, or dip on school property?.................................................. 25

q42 Have you ever tried smoking cigars, cigarillos, or little cigars, even one 

or two puffs? ............................................................................................... 25

q43 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigars, 

cigarillos, or little cigars?............................................................................ 26

q44 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke tobacco in a 

pipe?............................................................................................................ 26

q45 Have you ever tried smoking bidis, even one or two puffs?....................... 26

q46 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke bidis? ........... 27

q47 Have you ever tried smoking kreteks, even one or two puffs?................... 27

q48 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke kreteks?........ 27

q49 Do you think you will try a cigarette soon?................................................ 27

q50 Do you think you will smoke a cigarette at anytime during the next year? 28

q51 If one of your best friends offered you a cigarette, would you smoke it?... 28

q52 Do you think young people who smoke cigarettes have more friends?...... 28

q53 Do you think NOT smoking is a way to express your independence? ....... 28

q54 Do you think cigarette companies target teens to replace smokers who 

die?.............................................................................................................. 29

q55 Do you think it is safe to smoke for only a year or two, as long as you 

quit after that? ............................................................................................. 29

q56 Do you think cigarette companies deny that cigarettes cause cancer and 

other harmful diseases?............................................................................... 29

q57 Do you think cigarette companies get too much blame for young people 

smoking?..................................................................................................... 29

q58 Do you think the smoke from other people's cigarettes is harmful to you? 30

q59 Do you think smoking cigarettes makes young people look cool or fit in? 30

q60 During this school year, did you practice ways to say 'No' to tobacco in 

any of your classes (for example, by role playing)? ................................... 30

q61 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes the 

reasons why people your age smoke?......................................................... 30

q62 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes that most 

people your age do not smoke cigarettes? .................................................. 31

q63 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes about the 

effects of smoking, like it makes your teeth yellow, causes wrinkles, or 

makes you smell bad?................................................................................. 31

q64 During this school year, has what you have learned in school helped you 

feel it is okay to say 'No' to friends who offer you cigarettes? ................... 31

q65 During the past 12 months, have you participated in any community 

activities to discourage people your age from using cigarettes, chewing 

tobacco, snuff, dip, or cigars? ..................................................................... 31
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q66 During the past 12 months, have you helped plan any anti-smoking 

events or meetings?..................................................................................... 32

q67a Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or meeting 

that you attended in the past 12 months - Youth summit against smoking. 32

q67b Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or meeting 

that you attended in the past 12 months - meeting of a local anti-smoking 

youth group................................................................................................. 32

q67c Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or meeting 

that you attended in the past 12 months - meeting w/ community officials 

to talk about a tobacco issue ....................................................................... 32

q67d Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or meeting 

that you attended in the past 12 months - Health fair about smoking......... 33

q68 During the past 30 days, how often did you see anti-smoking commercial 

on TV? ........................................................................................................ 33

q69 During the past 30 days, how often did you hear anti-smoking messages 

on the radio? ............................................................................................... 33

q70 During the past 30 days, how often did you see anti-smoking messages in 

magazines or newspapers?.......................................................................... 34

q71 When you watch TV or go to movies, how often do you see actors using 

tobacco? ...................................................................................................... 34

q72 When you are searching the Internet, how often do you see ads for 

cigarettes and other tobacco products? ....................................................... 34

q73 When you read newspapers or magazines, how often do you see ads or 

promotions for cigarettes and other tobacco products? .............................. 35

q74 When you go to a convenience store, supermarket, or gas station, how 

often do you see ads for cigarettes and other tobacco products or items 

that have tobacco company names or pictures on them?............................ 35

q75 During the past 30 days, when you watched TV, how often did you see 

'truth' anti-smoking commercials? .............................................................. 35

q76 During the past 30 days, when you watched TV, how often did you see 

'Think Dont Smoke' anti-smoking commercials? ....................................... 36

q77 During the past 12 months, did you buy or receive anything that has a 

tobacco company name or picture on it? .................................................... 36

q78 Would you ever use or wear something that has a tobacco company name 

or picture on it such as a lighter, t-shirt, hat, or sunglasses?....................... 36

q79 During the past 7 days, on how many days were you in the same room 

with someone who was smoking cigarettes? .............................................. 36

q80 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you ride in a car with 

someone who was smoking cigarettes? ...................................................... 37

q81 Besides you, does anyone who lives in your home smoke cigarettes now? 37

q82 How many of your four closest friends smoke cigarettes? ......................... 37

q83 How many of your four closest friends use chewing tobacco, snuff, or 

dip? ............................................................................................................. 37

q84 Has either of your parents (or guardians) told you not to smoke cigarettes 

in the past 12 months? ................................................................................ 38

q85 Which statement best describes the rules about smoking inside your 

home?.......................................................................................................... 38

WT Fully Adjusted Analysis Weight................................................................. 38
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mrace RECODE: Race/Eth - number mult grp.................................................... 38

pseudo_psu Pseudo Primary Sampling Unit................................................................... 39

pseudo_strat Pseudo Sample Stratum .............................................................................. 39

psu Original Primary Sampling Unit................................................................. 39

source Sample Source ............................................................................................ 39

stratum Original Sample Stratum ............................................................................ 39

wtd Drawn Sample Weight................................................................................ 39

wtp Panel Sample Weight (69 schools) ............................................................. 40
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Description of Variables 

STUDNTID Unique Student Identifier 

Character, Length=7 

 Minimum ...................... 0000001 

 Maximum...................... 0026149 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

psu2 PSU (numeric for SUDAAN) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Mean ............................. 537612510.61 

 Weighted Mean............. 581105469.78 

 Minimum ...................... 10130000 

 Maximum...................... 5954904000 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

stratum2 STRATUM (numeric for SUDAAN) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Mean ............................. 120.48 

 Weighted Mean............. 118.40 

 Minimum ...................... 101 

 Maximum...................... 136 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

YEAR Year survey conducted 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Freq Percent Percent

 2002 .......................................................................................... 26,149 100.0 100.0 

RACE RECODE: Race/Ethnicity - no multiple race group 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 NH-White..................................................................... 12,627 48.3 64.8 

 2 NH-Black..................................................................... 4,913 18.8 14.2 

 3 Hispanic ....................................................................... 6,392 24.4 14.6 

 4 NH-Asian..................................................................... 1,282 4.9 3.1 

 5 NH-AI/AN ................................................................... 395 1.5 1.7 

 6 NH-NHOPI .................................................................. 305 1.2 0.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 235 0.9 0.9 
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q1 How old are you? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 9 yrs old ....................................................................... 55 0.2 0.2 

 2 10 yrs old ..................................................................... 12 0.0 0.0 

 3 11 yrs old ..................................................................... 1,059 4.0 4.1 

 4 12 yrs old ..................................................................... 3,475 13.3 13.7 

 5 13 yrs old ..................................................................... 4,414 16.9 15.4 

 6 14 yrs old ..................................................................... 4,347 16.6 16.0 

 7 15 yrs old ..................................................................... 3,980 15.2 15.7 

 8 16 yrs old ..................................................................... 3,516 13.4 14.0 

 9 17 yrs old ..................................................................... 3,138 12.0 12.3 

 10 18 yrs old ..................................................................... 1,746 6.7 7.0 

 11 19 yrs old ..................................................................... 179 0.7 0.6 

 12 20 yrs old ..................................................................... 21 0.1 0.1 

 13 21 yrs old ..................................................................... 68 0.3 0.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 139 0.5 0.7 

q2 What is your sex? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Female.......................................................................... 12,991 49.7 49.6 

 2 Male ............................................................................. 13,090 50.1 50.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 68 0.3 0.3 

q3 In what grade are you? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 6th ................................................................................ 3,625 13.9 15.3 

 2 7th ................................................................................ 4,546 17.4 15.5 

 3 8th ................................................................................ 4,381 16.8 15.1 

 4 9th ................................................................................ 3,978 15.2 16.0 

 5 10th .............................................................................. 3,517 13.4 14.0 

 6 11th .............................................................................. 3,248 12.4 12.4 

 7 12th .............................................................................. 2,717 10.4 11.3 

 8 Ungraded or other grade .............................................. 74 0.3 0.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 63 0.2 0.2 
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q4a How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - AMERICAN INDIAN / ALASKA NATIVE 

Numeric, Length=8 

 ..................................................................................... Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 American Indian or Alaska Native .............................. 1,143 4.4 4.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 25,006 95.6 95.5 

q4b How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - Asian 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Asian ............................................................................ 1,583 6.1 4.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 24,566 93.9 96.0 

q4c How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - Black (African American) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Black or African American.......................................... 5,403 20.7 15.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 20,746 79.3 84.2 

q4d How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - Hispanic or Latino 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Hispanic or Latino ....................................................... 6,377 24.4 14.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 19,772 75.6 85.4 

q4e How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander ...................... 572 2.2 1.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 25,577 97.8 98.4 
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q4f How do you describe yourself? (You can choose one answer or 

more than one) - White 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 White............................................................................ 13,789 52.7 68.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 12,360 47.3 31.4 

q5 Which one of these race groups BEST describes you? (Choose 

only one answer) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 American Indian or Alaska Native .............................. 433 1.7 1.8 

 2 Asian ............................................................................ 1,298 5.0 3.1 

 3 Black or African American.......................................... 5,051 19.3 14.7 

 4 Hispanic or Latino ....................................................... 5,647 21.6 12.2 

 5 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander ...................... 356 1.4 0.9 

 6 White............................................................................ 12,907 49.4 65.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 457 1.7 1.6 

q6 During an average week, how much money do you get from a 

job and other sources (allowance, etc.)? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 None............................................................................. 4,094 15.7 16.0 

 2 Less than $1 ................................................................. 220 0.8 0.8 

 3 $1-$5 ............................................................................ 2,538 9.7 9.8 

 4 $6-$10 .......................................................................... 3,386 12.9 12.9 

 5 $11-$20 ........................................................................ 4,840 18.5 17.3 

 6 $21-$35 ........................................................................ 2,796 10.7 10.3 

 7 $36-$50 ........................................................................ 1,923 7.4 7.2 

 8 $51-$75 ........................................................................ 1,296 5.0 5.0 

 9 $76-$125 ...................................................................... 1,880 7.2 8.0 

 10 $126-$175 .................................................................... 906 3.5 3.7 

 11 $175-$200 .................................................................... 559 2.1 2.2 

 12 $200 or more................................................................ 981 3.8 3.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 730 2.8 3.3 
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q7 Have you ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 ..................................................................................... Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 11,875 45.4 45.7 

 2 No ................................................................................ 13,836 52.9 53.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 438 1.7 1.4 

q8 When was the first time you smoked a whole cigarette? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I've never smoked a whole cig..................................... 17,402 66.5 65.0 

 2 More than 1 year ago ................................................... 4,345 16.6 18.0 

 3 About a year ago.......................................................... 897 3.4 3.3 

 4 Less than 1 year ago but more than 1 month ago......... 1,279 4.9 4.8 

 5 Within the past month.................................................. 1,284 4.9 4.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 942 3.6 4.1 

q9 How old were you when you smoked a whole cigarette for the 

first time? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I've never smoked a whole cig..................................... 16,835 64.4 62.9 

 2 8 yrs old or younger..................................................... 773 3.0 3.0 

 3 9 ................................................................................... 418 1.6 1.6 

 4 10 ................................................................................. 625 2.4 2.5 

 5 11 ................................................................................. 916 3.5 3.7 

 6 12 ................................................................................. 1,349 5.2 5.3 

 7 13 ................................................................................. 1,405 5.4 5.4 

 8 14 ................................................................................. 1,176 4.5 4.8 

 9 15 ................................................................................. 818 3.1 3.2 

 10 16 ................................................................................. 491 1.9 2.0 

 11 17 yrs old or older........................................................ 244 0.9 1.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,099 4.2 4.6 
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q10 About how many cigarettes have you smoked in your entire life? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 None............................................................................. 14,768 56.5 56.2 

 2 1 or more puffs but never a whole cig ......................... 3,347 12.8 11.8 

 3 1 cig ............................................................................. 724 2.8 2.6 

 4 2 to 5 cigs..................................................................... 1,925 7.4 7.1 

 5 6 to 15 cigs (about 1/2 pack total)................................ 1,062 4.1 4.1 

 6 16 to 25 cigs (about 1 pack total)................................. 704 2.7 2.6 

 7 26 to 99 cigs (between 1 and 5 packs) ......................... 993 3.8 4.2 

 8 100 or more cigs (5 or more packs) ............................. 2,285 8.7 10.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 341 1.3 1.1 

q11 Have you ever smoked cigarettes daily, that is, at least one 

cigarette every day for 30 days? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 2,713 10.4 11.8 

 2 No ................................................................................ 23,228 88.8 87.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 208 0.8 0.7 

q12 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 21,359 81.7 80.8 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 1,057 4.0 4.1 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 530 2.0 1.9 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 354 1.4 1.4 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 460 1.8 1.8 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 405 1.5 1.8 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 1,113 4.3 5.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 871 3.3 2.9 
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q13 During the past 30 days, on the days you smoked, how many 

cigarettes did you smoke per day? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't smoke cigs in past 30 days .............................. 21,353 81.7 80.8 

 2 Less than 1 cig/day ...................................................... 764 2.9 2.8 

 3 1 cig/day....................................................................... 748 2.9 3.0 

 4 2-5 cigs/day.................................................................. 1,524 5.8 6.3 

 5 6-10 cigs/day................................................................ 515 2.0 2.4 

 6 11-20 cigs/day.............................................................. 281 1.1 1.3 

 7 More than 20 cigs/day.................................................. 189 0.7 0.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 775 3.0 2.5 

q14 During the past 30 days, what brand of cigarettes did you 

usually smoke? (CHOOSE ONLY ONE ANSWER) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't smoke cigs in past 30 days .............................. 20,986 80.3 79.6 

 2 I don't have a usual brand ............................................ 429 1.6 1.5 

 3 American Spirit............................................................ 27 0.1 0.1 

 4 Camel........................................................................... 368 1.4 1.5 

 5 GPC, Basic, or Doral ................................................... 91 0.3 0.3 

 6 Kool ............................................................................. 140 0.5 0.4 

 7 Lucky Strike................................................................. 32 0.1 0.1 

 8 Marlboro ...................................................................... 2,139 8.2 8.8 

 9 Newport ....................................................................... 1,129 4.3 4.4 

 10 Parliament .................................................................... 80 0.3 0.6 

 11 Virginia Slims.............................................................. 71 0.3 0.3 

 12 Some other brand......................................................... 301 1.2 1.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 356 1.4 1.3 

q15 What type of cigarette did you usually smoke in the past 30 

days? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I did not smoke during the past 30 days ...................... 20,934 80.1 78.6 

 2 I do not have a usual type ............................................ 733 2.8 2.5 

 3 Regular/Full flavor....................................................... 1,936 7.4 8.0 

 4 Light............................................................................. 1,560 6.0 6.4 

 5 Ultra Light.................................................................... 158 0.6 0.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 828 3.2 3.7 
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q16 Is the brand of cigarettes that you usually smoked during the 

past 30 days mentholated? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I did not smoke during the past 30 days ...................... 20,751 79.4 78.1 

 2 I do not have a usual brand .......................................... 761 2.9 2.7 

 3 Yes ............................................................................... 1,661 6.4 6.8 

 4 No ................................................................................ 1,866 7.1 7.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,110 4.2 4.5 

q17 During the past 30 days, how did you usually get your own 

cigarettes? (CHOOSE ONLY ONE ANSWER) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't smoke cigs in past 30 days .............................. 21,370 81.7 80.8 

 2 I bought them in a store ............................................... 1,188 4.5 5.0 

 3 I bought them from a vending machine ....................... 88 0.3 0.4 

 4 I gave someone else money to buy them ..................... 881 3.4 3.8 

 5 I borrowed them from someone else............................ 888 3.4 3.6 

 6 I stole them................................................................... 336 1.3 1.2 

 7 A person 18yrs or older gave them to me .................... 430 1.6 1.7 

 8 I got them some other way........................................... 663 2.5 2.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 305 1.2 1.1 

q18 During the past 30 days, where did you buy the last pack of 

cigarettes you bought? 

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 1 I didn't buy cigs in past 30 days................................... 22,803 87.2 86.5 

 2 A gas station................................................................. 1,465 5.6 6.5 

 3 A convenience store..................................................... 757 2.9 3.0 

 4 A discount store ........................................................... 116 0.4 0.4 

 5 A grocery store............................................................. 245 0.9 0.8 

 6 A drugstore .................................................................. 131 0.5 0.4 

 7 A vending machine ...................................................... 154 0.6 0.6 

 8 A restaurant.................................................................. 67 0.3 0.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 411 1.6 1.5 
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q19 During the past 30 days, what did you pay for the last pack of 

cigarettes you bought? 

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Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't smoke cigs in past 30 days .............................. 20,376 77.9 76.7 

 2 I didn't buy cigs in past 30 days................................... 1,502 5.7 5.5 

 3 Less than $1.00 ............................................................ 133 0.5 0.5 

 4 $1.00 to $1.49 .............................................................. 97 0.4 0.3 

 5 $1.50 to $1.99 .............................................................. 104 0.4 0.3 

 6 $2.00 to $2.49 .............................................................. 205 0.8 0.8 

 7 $2.50 to $2.99 .............................................................. 246 0.9 1.2 

 8 $3.00 to $3.49 .............................................................. 639 2.4 2.8 

 9 $3.50 to $3.99 .............................................................. 593 2.3 2.5 

 10 $4.00 to $4.49 .............................................................. 423 1.6 1.7 

 11 $4.50 to $4.99 .............................................................. 209 0.8 0.8 

 12 $5.00 or higher............................................................. 240 0.9 1.1 

 13 I don't know ................................................................. 349 1.3 1.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,033 4.0 4.6 

q20 When you bought or tried to buy cigarettes in a store during the 

past 30 days, were you ever asked to show proof of age? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't try to buy cigs in a store................................... 23,175 88.6 88.3 

 2 Yes, I was asked to show proof of age......................... 1,127 4.3 4.6 

 3 No, I was not asked to show proof of age.................... 1,450 5.5 5.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 397 1.5 1.4 

q21 During the past 30 days, did anyone ever refuse to sell you 

cigarettes because of your age? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I didn't try to buy cigs in a store................................... 22,908 87.6 87.3 

 2 Yes, someone refused because of age.......................... 840 3.2 3.2 

 3 No, no one refused because of age............................... 1,901 7.3 7.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 500 1.9 1.8 
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q22 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

cigarettes on school property? 

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 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,277 92.8 92.5 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 444 1.7 1.7 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 222 0.8 0.9 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 117 0.4 0.5 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 174 0.7 0.8 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 101 0.4 0.5 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 273 1.0 1.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 541 2.1 1.9 

q23 When was the last time you smoked a cigarette, even one or two 

puffs? 

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 1 I've never smoked even one or two puffs..................... 14,570 55.7 55.4 

 2 Earlier today................................................................. 1,553 5.9 7.0 

 3 Not today but sometime in past 7 days ........................ 1,493 5.7 5.9 

 4 Not in past 7 days but in past 30 days.......................... 980 3.7 3.7 

 5 Not in past 30 days but in past 6 mths ......................... 1,809 6.9 7.0 

 6 Not in past 6 mths but in past yr .................................. 1,235 4.7 4.6 

 7 1-4 yrs ago ................................................................... 2,946 11.3 11.1 

 8 5 or more yrs ago ......................................................... 1,175 4.5 4.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 388 1.5 1.2 

q24 Do you want to stop smoking? 

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 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 21,384 81.8 81.2 

 2 Yes ............................................................................... 2,332 8.9 9.6 

 3 No ................................................................................ 1,736 6.6 6.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 697 2.7 2.4 
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q25 Are you seriously thinking about quitting smoking? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 21,408 81.9 80.7 

 2 Yes, within the next 30 days........................................ 844 3.2 3.4 

 3 Yes, within the next 6 mths.......................................... 528 2.0 2.2 

 4 Yes, but not within the next 6 mths ............................. 374 1.4 1.6 

 5 No, I'm not thinking of quitting ................................... 826 3.2 3.2 

 6 Not sure........................................................................ 1,342 5.1 5.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 827 3.2 3.6 

q26 In the past 12 months, how many times have you tried to quit 

smoking for at least a day? 

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 1 I've never smoked ........................................................ 16,641 63.6 63.3 

 2 I've not smoked in past 12 mths................................... 3,214 12.3 11.6 

 3 None............................................................................. 2,679 10.2 10.5 

 4 1 time ........................................................................... 981 3.8 3.9 

 5 2 times.......................................................................... 656 2.5 2.5 

 6 3-5 times ...................................................................... 636 2.4 2.8 

 7 6-9 times ...................................................................... 162 0.6 0.7 

 8 10 or more times .......................................................... 452 1.7 1.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 728 2.8 3.1 

q27 When you last tried to quit, how long did you stay off cigarettes? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I've never smoked cigs................................................. 17,784 68.0 67.9 

 2 I've never tried to quit .................................................. 2,652 10.1 10.3 

 3 Less than a day............................................................. 611 2.3 2.3 

 4 1-7 days........................................................................ 969 3.7 4.0 

 5 More than 7 days but < 30 days................................... 601 2.3 2.5 

 6 30 days or more but < 6 mths ...................................... 776 3.0 3.1 

 7 6 mths or more but < a yr............................................. 542 2.1 2.1 

 8 1 yr or more.................................................................. 1,569 6.0 5.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 645 2.5 2.1 
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q28 Has someone in a doctor's or dentist's office talked to you about 

the dangers of tobacco use, in the past 12 months? 

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 1 I have not visited doctor-dentist in past 12 mths ......... 4,930 18.9 17.0 

 2 Yes ............................................................................... 7,627 29.2 28.6 

 3 No ................................................................................ 12,529 47.9 49.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,063 4.1 4.7 

q29a In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? ATTENDED A PROGRAM IN MY 

SCHOOL (Choose one or more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Attended program in my school................................... 1,865 7.1 6.7 

 2 No ................................................................................ 19,933 76.2 76.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,351 16.6 17.0 

q29b In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? ATTENDED A PROGRAM IN THE 

COMMUNITY (Choose one or more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Attended program in the community ........................... 752 2.9 2.5 

 2 No ................................................................................ 20,908 80.0 80.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,489 17.2 17.4 

q29c In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? CALLED A HELP LINE OR QUIT LINE 

(Choose one or more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Called help line or quit line.......................................... 347 1.3 1.1 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,307 81.5 81.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,495 17.2 17.5 
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q29d In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? USED NICOTINE GUM (Choose one or 

more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Used nicotine gum ....................................................... 654 2.5 2.3 

 2 No ................................................................................ 20,948 80.1 80.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,547 17.4 17.6 

q29e In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? USED NICOTINE PATCH (Choose one or 

more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Used nicotine patch...................................................... 461 1.8 1.7 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,160 80.9 80.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,528 17.3 17.6 

q29f In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to help 

you stop smoking? VISITED AN INTERNET QUIT SITE 

(Choose one or more answers) 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Visited internet quit site............................................... 527 2.0 1.8 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,098 80.7 80.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 4,524 17.3 17.6 

q30 Do you think you would be able to quit smoking cigarettes now if 

you wanted to? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 16,400 62.7 61.8 

 2 No ................................................................................ 1,135 4.3 4.1 

 3 Don't know................................................................... 5,347 20.4 21.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 3,267 12.5 12.6 
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q31 How long can you go without smoking before you feel like you 

need a cigarette? 

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Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 I've never smoked cigs................................................. 15,896 60.8 60.5 

 2 I don't smoke now........................................................ 5,413 20.7 20.0 

 3 Less than 1 hour........................................................... 377 1.4 1.5 

 4 1-3 hours ...................................................................... 532 2.0 2.4 

 5 More than 3 hours but < a day ..................................... 488 1.9 2.3 

 6 A whole day................................................................. 350 1.3 1.5 

 7 Several days ................................................................. 596 2.3 2.3 

 8 A week or more............................................................ 1,862 7.1 6.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 635 2.4 2.5 

q32 How soon after you wake up do you usually smoke your first 

cigarette? On a weekday? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 21,244 81.2 80.0 

 2 Less than 15 minutes.................................................... 540 2.1 2.3 

 3 15-30 minutes .............................................................. 497 1.9 2.2 

 4 More than 30 but < an hour ......................................... 386 1.5 1.8 

 5 1-2 hours ...................................................................... 376 1.4 1.7 

 6 More than 2hours but < half a day............................... 196 0.7 0.7 

 7 More than half a day .................................................... 836 3.2 3.2 

 8 I do not smoke on weekdays........................................ 1,055 4.0 3.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,019 3.9 4.2 

q33 How soon after you wake up do you usually smoke your first 

cigarette? During the weekend? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 21,263 81.3 80.2 

 2 Less than 15 minutes.................................................... 715 2.7 3.1 

 3 15-30 minutes .............................................................. 453 1.7 2.0 

 4 More than 30 but < an hour ......................................... 279 1.1 1.2 

 5 1-2 hours ...................................................................... 410 1.6 1.7 

 6 More than 2hours but < half a day............................... 361 1.4 1.5 

 7 More than half a day .................................................... 1,181 4.5 4.5 

 8 I do not smoke on weekends........................................ 414 1.6 1.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,073 4.1 4.4 
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q34 If you are sick with a bad cold or sore throat, do you smoke 

cigarettes? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 21,421 81.9 80.7 

 2 No, I do not smoke when sick...................................... 2,080 8.0 8.1 

 3 Yes, but I cut down...................................................... 1,165 4.5 5.0 

 4 Yes, I smoke same amount .......................................... 530 2.0 2.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 953 3.6 4.0 

q35 When you are in a place where smoking is forbidden, how 

difficult is it for you NOT to smoke? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I've never smoked cigs................................................. 17,487 66.9 65.9 

 2 Very difficult................................................................ 538 2.1 2.0 

 3 Difficult........................................................................ 318 1.2 1.3 

 4 Somewhat difficult....................................................... 409 1.6 1.7 

 5 Slightly difficult........................................................... 639 2.4 2.7 

 6 Not at all difficult......................................................... 5,650 21.6 21.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,108 4.2 4.5 

q36 How true is this statement for you? After not smoking for a 

while, I need to smoke to relieve feelings of restlessness and 

irritability. 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 20,520 78.5 77.4 

 2 Not at all true ............................................................... 1,611 6.2 6.0 

 3 Not very true ................................................................ 779 3.0 3.2 

 4 Fairly true..................................................................... 1,319 5.0 5.5 

 5 Very true ...................................................................... 913 3.5 3.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,007 3.9 4.2 
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q37 How true is this statement for you? When I go without a smoke 

for a few hours, I experience craving. 

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Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 20,710 79.2 78.1 

 2 Not at all true ............................................................... 2,114 8.1 7.9 

 3 Not very true ................................................................ 776 3.0 3.1 

 4 Fairly true..................................................................... 812 3.1 3.6 

 5 Very true ...................................................................... 732 2.8 3.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,005 3.8 4.2 

q38 How true is this statement for you? I sometimes have strong 

cravings where it feels like I'm in the grip of a force that I can't 

control. 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I don't smoke now........................................................ 20,707 79.2 78.1 

 2 Not at all true ............................................................... 2,479 9.5 9.7 

 3 Not very true ................................................................ 770 2.9 3.2 

 4 Fairly true..................................................................... 649 2.5 2.7 

 5 Very true ...................................................................... 514 2.0 2.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,030 3.9 4.3 

q39 Have you ever used chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip, such as 

Redman, Levi Garrett, Beechnut, Skoal, Skoal Bandits, or 

Copenhagen? 

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 1 Yes ............................................................................... 2,858 10.9 12.3 

 2 No ................................................................................ 22,693 86.8 85.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 598 2.3 1.9 
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q40 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use chewing 

tobacco, snuff, or dip? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,352 93.1 92.9 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 381 1.5 1.7 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 133 0.5 0.6 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 105 0.4 0.5 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 104 0.4 0.4 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 74 0.3 0.3 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 286 1.1 1.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 714 2.7 2.3 

q41 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use chewing 

tobacco, snuff, or dip on school property? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,854 95.0 95.2 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 210 0.8 0.9 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 76 0.3 0.3 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 66 0.3 0.3 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 71 0.3 0.4 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 37 0.1 0.2 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 189 0.7 0.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 646 2.5 2.0 

q42 Have you ever tried smoking cigars, cigarillos, or little cigars, 

even one or two puffs? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 6,655 25.5 26.1 

 2 No ................................................................................ 18,996 72.6 72.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 498 1.9 1.6 
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q43 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

cigars, cigarillos, or little cigars? 

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Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 23,249 88.9 89.4 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 1,240 4.7 4.8 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 390 1.5 1.5 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 226 0.9 0.9 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 196 0.7 0.7 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 95 0.4 0.3 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 227 0.9 0.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 526 2.0 1.7 

q44 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

tobacco in a pipe? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,590 94.0 94.3 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 342 1.3 1.2 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 158 0.6 0.5 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 104 0.4 0.3 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 72 0.3 0.3 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 55 0.2 0.2 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 209 0.8 0.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 619 2.4 2.4 

q45 Have you ever tried smoking bidis, even one or two puffs? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 1,866 7.1 6.6 

 2 No ................................................................................ 23,761 90.9 91.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 522 2.0 1.6 
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q46 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

bidis? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,661 94.3 94.6 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 293 1.1 1.0 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 103 0.4 0.4 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 74 0.3 0.3 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 54 0.2 0.2 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 32 0.1 0.1 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 169 0.6 0.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 763 2.9 2.9 

q47 Have you ever tried smoking kreteks, even one or two puffs? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 1,804 6.9 7.3 

 2 No ................................................................................ 23,838 91.2 91.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 507 1.9 1.6 

q48 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke 

kreteks? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 24,412 93.4 93.2 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 248 0.9 1.0 

 3 3-5 days........................................................................ 81 0.3 0.3 

 4 6-9 days........................................................................ 58 0.2 0.2 

 5 10-19 days.................................................................... 57 0.2 0.2 

 6 20-29 days.................................................................... 29 0.1 0.1 

 7 All 30 days................................................................... 141 0.5 0.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,123 4.3 4.5 

q49 Do you think you will try a cigarette soon? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 I have already tried smoking cigarettes ....................... 6,892 26.4 28.0 

 2 Yes ............................................................................... 1,525 5.8 5.3 

 3 No ................................................................................ 17,095 65.4 64.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 637 2.4 2.4 
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q50 Do you think you will smoke a cigarette at anytime during the 

next year? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 2,441 9.3 10.3 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 2,820 10.8 10.7 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 4,312 16.5 16.7 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 16,197 61.9 61.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 379 1.4 1.1 

q51 If one of your best friends offered you a cigarette, would you 

smoke it? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 2,106 8.1 9.0 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 2,681 10.3 10.2 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 4,526 17.3 17.5 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 16,446 62.9 62.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 390 1.5 1.2 

q52 Do you think young people who smoke cigarettes have more 

friends? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 1,105 4.2 3.8 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 3,775 14.4 13.4 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 10,049 38.4 39.7 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 10,565 40.4 40.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 655 2.5 2.3 

q53 Do you think NOT smoking is a way to express your 

independence? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 10,985 42.0 41.5 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 5,513 21.1 21.4 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 3,057 11.7 12.4 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 5,380 20.6 19.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,214 4.6 4.9 
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q54 Do you think cigarette companies target teens to replace 

smokers who die? 

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Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 9,964 38.1 38.5 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 8,839 33.8 34.6 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 3,187 12.2 12.0 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 2,833 10.8 9.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,326 5.1 5.2 

q55 Do you think it is safe to smoke for only a year or two, as long as 

you quit after that? 

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 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 819 3.1 2.9 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 1,900 7.3 6.8 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 5,859 22.4 22.9 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 16,998 65.0 65.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 573 2.2 1.7 

q56 Do you think cigarette companies deny that cigarettes cause 

cancer and other harmful diseases? 

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 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 8,642 33.0 30.7 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 6,944 26.6 27.2 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 4,888 18.7 19.9 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 4,501 17.2 17.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,174 4.5 4.6 

q57 Do you think cigarette companies get too much blame for young 

people smoking? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 5,083 19.4 17.8 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 6,214 23.8 23.0 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 5,095 19.5 20.7 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 8,602 32.9 34.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,155 4.4 4.5 
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q58 Do you think the smoke from other people's cigarettes is 

harmful to you? 

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 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 18,098 69.2 71.5 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 4,813 18.4 18.1 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 1,103 4.2 3.8 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 1,569 6.0 5.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 566 2.2 1.6 

q59 Do you think smoking cigarettes makes young people look cool 

or fit in? 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 1,173 4.5 4.3 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 2,211 8.5 8.2 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 4,215 16.1 16.6 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 17,942 68.6 69.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 608 2.3 1.7 

q60 During this school year, did you practice ways to say 'No' to 

tobacco in any of your classes (for example, by role playing)? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 6,977 26.7 26.2 

 2 No ................................................................................ 14,879 56.9 58.0 

 3 Not sure........................................................................ 3,673 14.0 14.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 620 2.4 1.8 

q61 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes 

the reasons why people your age smoke? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 9,750 37.3 38.2 

 2 No ................................................................................ 12,013 45.9 45.5 

 3 Not sure........................................................................ 3,529 13.5 13.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 857 3.3 3.0 
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q62 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes 

that most people your age do not smoke cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 5,005 19.1 18.5 

 2 No ................................................................................ 14,712 56.3 56.7 

 3 Not sure........................................................................ 5,354 20.5 20.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,078 4.1 4.2 

q63 During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes 

about the effects of smoking, like it makes your teeth yellow, 

causes wrinkles, or makes you smell bad? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 13,281 50.8 51.7 

 2 No ................................................................................ 9,326 35.7 35.2 

 3 Not sure........................................................................ 2,526 9.7 9.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,016 3.9 3.7 

q64 During this school year, has what you have learned in school 

helped you feel it is okay to say 'No' to friends who offer you 

cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 13,499 51.6 51.7 

 2 No ................................................................................ 7,592 29.0 29.1 

 3 Not sure........................................................................ 3,931 15.0 15.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,127 4.3 4.0 

q65 During the past 12 months, have you participated in any 

community activities to discourage people your age from using 

cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, or cigars? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 3,073 11.8 11.5 

 2 No ................................................................................ 22,101 84.5 85.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 975 3.7 3.5 
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q66 During the past 12 months, have you helped plan any antismoking events or meetings? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 ..................................................................................... Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 1,351 5.2 4.8 

 2 No ................................................................................ 23,603 90.3 90.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,195 4.6 4.5 

q67a Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or 

meeting that you attended in the past 12 months - Youth summit 

against smoking 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 attended youth summit against smoking...................... 1,825 7.0 6.1 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,433 82.0 82.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 2,891 11.1 11.0 

q67b Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or 

meeting that you attended in the past 12 months - meeting of a 

local anti-smoking youth group 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 attended meeting of local anti-smoking youth group... 1,139 4.4 4.0 

 2 No ................................................................................ 22,058 84.4 84.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 2,952 11.3 11.1 

q67c Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or 

meeting that you attended in the past 12 months - meeting w/ 

community officials to talk about a tobacco issue 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 attended meeting w/ officials to talk about tobacco 

issue ............................................................................. 1,342 5.1 4.5 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,832 83.5 84.3 

Missing ..................................................................................... 2,975 11.4 11.2 
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q67d Please indicate on the list below ANY anti-smoking event or 

meeting that you attended in the past 12 months - Health fair 

about smoking 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 attended health fair about smoking .............................. 1,802 6.9 5.9 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,328 81.6 82.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 3,019 11.5 11.3 

q68 During the past 30 days, how often did you see anti-smoking 

commercial on TV? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Not in past 30 days....................................................... 3,269 12.5 11.9 

 2 1-3 times in past 30 days.............................................. 3,683 14.1 14.9 

 3 1-3 times per week....................................................... 4,309 16.5 17.2 

 4 Daily or almost daily.................................................... 7,032 26.9 27.4 

 5 More than once a day................................................... 5,556 21.2 20.0 

 6 I did not watch TV....................................................... 979 3.7 3.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,321 5.1 4.9 

q69 During the past 30 days, how often did you hear anti-smoking 

messages on the radio? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Not in past 30 days....................................................... 8,280 31.7 32.2 

 2 1-3 times in past 30 days.............................................. 5,137 19.6 20.4 

 3 1-3 times per week....................................................... 4,132 15.8 16.1 

 4 Daily or almost daily.................................................... 2,976 11.4 11.1 

 5 More than once a day................................................... 1,988 7.6 6.8 

 6 I did not listen to the radio ........................................... 2,422 9.3 8.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,214 4.6 4.5 
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q70 During the past 30 days, how often did you see anti-smoking 

messages in magazines or newspapers? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Not in past 30 days....................................................... 6,555 25.1 24.8 

 2 1-3 times in past 30 days.............................................. 6,689 25.6 27.0 

 3 1-3 times per week....................................................... 3,870 14.8 15.1 

 4 Daily or almost daily.................................................... 2,622 10.0 9.9 

 5 More than once a day................................................... 1,647 6.3 5.9 

 6 I did not read magazines or newspapers ...................... 3,506 13.4 12.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,260 4.8 4.7 

q71 When you watch TV or go to movies, how often do you see 

actors using tobacco? 

Numeric, Length=8 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 6,005 23.0 22.4 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 7,341 28.1 27.7 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 9,349 35.8 37.4 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 1,864 7.1 7.4 

 5 Never............................................................................ 485 1.9 1.6 

 6 I don't watch TV or go to movies ................................ 418 1.6 1.5 

Missing ..................................................................................... 687 2.6 1.9 

q72 When you are searching the Internet, how often do you see ads 

for cigarettes and other tobacco products? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 2,015 7.7 7.4 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 1,724 6.6 6.3 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 5,012 19.2 19.4 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 8,153 31.2 33.0 

 5 Never............................................................................ 5,654 21.6 21.6 

 6 I don't search the Internet............................................. 2,611 10.0 9.1 

Missing ..................................................................................... 980 3.7 3.2 
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q73 When you read newspapers or magazines, how often do you see 

ads or promotions for cigarettes and other tobacco products? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 ..................................................................................... Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 3,980 15.2 14.9 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 4,420 16.9 17.0 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 7,140 27.3 27.9 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 4,151 15.9 16.1 

 5 Never............................................................................ 2,423 9.3 9.2 

 6 I don't read newspapers or magazines.......................... 2,791 10.7 10.2 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,244 4.8 4.6 

q74 When you go to a convenience store, supermarket, or gas station, 

how often do you see ads for cigarettes and other tobacco 

products or items that have tobacco company names or pictures 

on them? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 11,851 45.3 46.4 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 5,838 22.3 22.7 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 4,212 16.1 15.8 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 1,411 5.4 5.3 

 5 Never............................................................................ 1,079 4.1 3.4 

 6 I never go to a convenience store, etc. ......................... 499 1.9 1.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,259 4.8 4.6 

q75 During the past 30 days, when you watched TV, how often did 

you see 'truth' anti-smoking commercials? 

Numeric, Length=8 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 8,342 31.9 30.6 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 6,254 23.9 24.3 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 5,631 21.5 22.2 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 2,094 8.0 8.3 

 5 Never............................................................................ 1,661 6.4 6.4 

 6 I did not watch TV....................................................... 797 3.0 3.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,370 5.2 5.1 
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q76 During the past 30 days, when you watched TV, how often did 

you see 'Think Dont Smoke' anti-smoking commercials? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 All of the time.............................................................. 4,841 18.5 17.4 

 2 Most of the time........................................................... 5,403 20.7 20.2 

 3 Some of the time.......................................................... 7,805 29.8 31.4 

 4 Hardly ever .................................................................. 3,726 14.2 14.8 

 5 Never............................................................................ 2,202 8.4 8.2 

 6 I did not watch TV....................................................... 769 2.9 2.9 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,403 5.4 5.2 

q77 During the past 12 months, did you buy or receive anything that 

has a tobacco company name or picture on it? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 4,000 15.3 15.6 

 2 No ................................................................................ 21,228 81.2 81.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 921 3.5 2.6 

q78 Would you ever use or wear something that has a tobacco 

company name or picture on it such as a lighter, t-shirt, hat, or 

sunglasses? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Definitely yes............................................................... 1,724 6.6 7.1 

 2 Probably yes................................................................. 4,773 18.3 18.5 

 3 Probably not................................................................. 7,346 28.1 29.1 

 4 Definitely not ............................................................... 11,304 43.2 42.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,002 3.8 2.9 

q79 During the past 7 days, on how many days were you in the same 

room with someone who was smoking cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 10,150 38.8 35.9 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 5,931 22.7 23.1 

 3 3 or 4 days.................................................................... 2,636 10.1 10.3 

 4 5 or 6 days.................................................................... 1,345 5.1 5.7 

 5 7 days ........................................................................... 5,003 19.1 21.7 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,084 4.1 3.4 
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q80 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you ride in a car 

with someone who was smoking cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 0 days ........................................................................... 14,170 54.2 52.0 

 2 1 or 2 days.................................................................... 4,365 16.7 17.2 

 3 3 or 4 days.................................................................... 2,225 8.5 8.8 

 4 5 or 6 days.................................................................... 1,235 4.7 5.3 

 5 7 days ........................................................................... 3,049 11.7 13.4 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,105 4.2 3.4 

q81 Besides you, does anyone who lives in your home smoke 

cigarettes now? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Yes ............................................................................... 10,279 39.3 41.0 

 2 No ................................................................................ 14,845 56.8 56.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,025 3.9 3.0 

q82 How many of your four closest friends smoke cigarettes? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 None............................................................................. 13,394 51.2 51.1 

 2 One............................................................................... 3,068 11.7 12.1 

 3 Two .............................................................................. 2,333 8.9 9.2 

 4 Three ............................................................................ 1,434 5.5 5.8 

 5 Four.............................................................................. 2,182 8.3 8.9 

 6 Not sure........................................................................ 2,708 10.4 9.8 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,030 3.9 3.0 

q83 How many of your four closest friends use chewing tobacco, 

snuff, or dip? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 ..................................................................................... Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label ............................................................................ Freq Percent Percent

 1 None............................................................................. 19,649 75.1 74.7 

 2 One............................................................................... 1,381 5.3 5.9 

 3 Two .............................................................................. 741 2.8 3.3 

 4 Three ............................................................................ 390 1.5 1.6 

 5 Four.............................................................................. 638 2.4 2.6 

 6 Not sure........................................................................ 2,166 8.3 8.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,184 4.5 3.9 
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q84 Has either of your parents (or guardians) told you not to smoke 

cigarettes in the past 12 months? 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Mother (female guardian only) .................................... 3,693 14.1 13.6 

 2 Father (male guardian only)......................................... 813 3.1 3.1 

 3 Both.............................................................................. 12,354 47.2 48.7 

 4 Neither ......................................................................... 7,737 29.6 29.0 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,552 5.9 5.6 

q85 Which statement best describes the rules about smoking inside 

your home? 

Numeric, Length=8 

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Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 1 Smoking is not allowed inside my home ..................... 15,056 57.6 57.1 

 2 Smoking is allowed in some places/times ................... 2,410 9.2 9.7 

 3 Smoking is allowed anywhere in my home ................. 1,652 6.3 6.6 

 4 No rules about smoking in my home ........................... 5,395 20.6 20.6 

Missing ..................................................................................... 1,636 6.3 6.0 

WT Fully Adjusted Analysis Weight 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Mean ............................. 977.81 

 Weighted Mean............. 1545.46 

 Minimum ...................... 41.80 

 Maximum...................... 5386.25 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

mrace RECODE: Race/Eth - number mult grp 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Label Freq Percent Percent

 0 No race chosen in q4.................................................... 212 0.8 0.8 

 1 1 race chosen in q4....................................................... 23,527 90.0 91.0 

 2 2 races chosen in q4 ..................................................... 2,093 8.0 7.3 

 3 3 races chosen in q4 ..................................................... 218 0.8 0.7 

 4 4 races chosen in q4 ..................................................... 42 0.2 0.1 

 5 5 races chosen in q4 ..................................................... 10 0.0 0.0 

 6 6 races chosen in q4 ..................................................... 47 0.2 0.2 
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pseudo_psu Pseudo Primary Sampling Unit 

Character, Length=8 

 Minimum ...................... 00060004 

 Maximum...................... 90171513 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

pseudo_strat Pseudo Sample Stratum 

Character, Length=7 

 Minimum ...................... Mwest1D 

 Maximum...................... West5P 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

psu Original Primary Sampling Unit 

Character, Length=8 

 Minimum ...................... 00060004 

 Maximum...................... 550890 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

source Sample Source 

Character, Length=7 

 Unwtd Unwtd Wtd 

Value Freq Percent Percent

 1)Drawn .................................................................................... 18,467 70.6 66.4 

 2)Panel ...................................................................................... 7,682 29.4 33.6 

stratum Original Sample Stratum 

Character, Length=7 

 Minimum ...................... Mwest1D 

 Maximum...................... West5P 

 Total Missing ................ 0 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 26,149 

wtd Drawn Sample Weight 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Mean ............................. 1384.56 

 Weighted Mean............. 2117.27 

 Minimum ...................... 180.37 

 Maximum...................... 5773.94 

 Total Missing ................ 7,682 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 18,467 
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wtp Panel Sample Weight (69 schools) 

Numeric, Length=8 

 Mean ............................. 3328.38 

 Weighted Mean............. 4940.72 

 Minimum ...................... 166.73 

 Maximum...................... 20191.75 

 Total Missing ................ 18,467 

 Total Nonmissing.......... 7,682 
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