National Health Interview Survey Draft Sample Adult Questionnaire 2018-R

Section Name: ASP Periodicity: Rotating Core

Variable Description: Advise to stop taking aspirin Variable Name: ASPMEDSTP_A

Universe Description: Sample Adults 40+ who have ever been advised to take aspirin every day, but are not
currently following that advice

Question Text: Did a doctor or other health professional advise you to stop taking a low-dose aspirin every day?

1. Yes

2. No

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Section Name: ASP Periodicity: Rotating Core

Variable Description: Taking low dose-aspirin on own Variable Name: ASPONOWN_A

Universe Description: Sample Adults 40+ who have not been advised to take aspirin every day or Refused/Don’t
know if they have been advised to take aspirin every day

Question Text: On your own, are you now taking a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent or control heart
disease?

1. Yes

2. No

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Section Name: AST Periodicity: Annual Core

Variable Description: Ever had asthma Variable Name: ASEV_A

Universe Description: Sample Adults 18+

Question Text: Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had asthma?

1. Yes

2. No

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