Canadian Community Health Survey: Public Use Microdata File

Issue notes

Content note

Microdata specifications
Survey year: 2000-2001
Reference year: 2000-2001
Universe: Household Population Aged 12+
Number of records: ~130,000
Total weights number of units: ~25.5 million
Number of unweighted units: ~130,000
Number of variables: ~800
File size (in bytes): ~108,000
Format: *.txt

Table of contents

Data Browser : Microdata Files and Beyond 20/20MC Browser ASCII Files
Documentation:
About this CD-ROM
Microdata File Userguide
Microdata Licence Agreement
Tutorials
Creating Tables with Beyond 20/20MC
Working with Beyond 20/20 Tables
A few tips on how to use AcrobatMC
Lotus Screen CamsMC, How to use the Data Browser
SAS and SPSS layouts
Survey questionnaire content:
Socio-demographic variables
General Health
Height/weight
Two-week Disability
Health Care Utilization
Home Care
Restriction of Activities
Chronic Conditions
Drug Use
Blood Pressure Check
PAP Smear Test
Mammography
Breast Examinations
Dental Visits
Eye Examinations
Physical Check-up Flu Shots
PSA Test
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Physical Activities
Sedentary Activities
Use of Protective Equipment
Injuries
Health Utility Index (HUI)
Work Stress
Self-esteem
Mastery
Smoking
Smoking Cessation Aids
Exposure to Second Hand Smoke
Tobacco Alternatives
Alcohol
Driving under Influence
Alcohol Dependence / Abuse
Breastfeeding
Sexual Behaviors
Social Support
Spirituality
Contacts with mental health Professionals
Mood
Distress
Depression
Suicide
Income
Food Insecurity
Patient Satisfaction