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Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos

Name Label Folder
cdcr
Cerebrovascular Disease and Carotid Revascularization, self-report
Cerebrovascular Disease and Carotid Revascularization, self-report

This variable checks for medical history of stroke, mini-stroke or TIA, or balloon angioplasty or surgery to the arteries in the neck.

Medical History
chd_self
Self-reported CHD
Self-reported CHD

This variable combines the self-reports of coronary revascularization or heart attack.

Medical History
chd_self_sueno
Self-reported CHD at the Sueno visit
Self-reported CHD at the Sueno visit

This variable combines the self-reports of coronary revascularization or heart attack.

Medical History
diab_diag
Diabetes Diagnosis
Diabetes Diagnosis

This variable describes the diagnoses of diabetes and whether it was diagnosed before baseline, not diagnosed before baseline but possibly detected from lab data, or as non-diabetic.

Medical History
diabetes1
3-level grouped Diabetes ver.1
3-level grouped Diabetes ver.1

This variable describes the stages of diabetes.

Medical History
diabetes2
3-level grouped Diabetes - ADA
3-level grouped Diabetes - ADA

This variable describes the stages of diabetes based on American Diabetes Association definition.

Medical History
diabetes2_indicator
Diabetes Indicator - ADA
Diabetes Indicator - ADA

This variable is based on the Diabetes variable (version 2) stages of diabetes based on American Diabetes Association definition.

Medical History
diabetes3
3-level grouped Diabetes - includes self-report
3-level grouped Diabetes - includes self-report

This variable describes the stages of diabetes based on American Diabetes Association definition with an additional self-report criterion.

Medical History
diabetes_c4
4-level grouped diabetes (none/pre/treated/untreated)
4-level grouped diabetes (none/pre/treated/untreated)

This variable assesses diabetes using variable diabetes3 and medication use based on variables muea33c and med_antidaib.

Medical History
diabetes_lab
3-level grouped Diabetes - Lab
3-level grouped Diabetes - Lab

This variable describes the stages of diabetes.

Medical History
diabetes_self
Diabetes - self report only
Diabetes - self report only

This variable indicates a self-report of diabetes.

Medical History
dm_control
Diabetes controlled: DM Classified at Baseline and A1C < 7%
Diabetes controlled: DM Classified at Baseline and A1C < 7%

This variable indicates controlled diabetes. Defined only for diabetics.

Medical History
doctor_visit
Doctor/HCP number of visits in past 12 months
Doctor/HCP number of visits in past 12 months

This variable defines grouped categories for the number of times a participant has visited the doctor in the last 12 months.

Medical History
hypert_control
Control of Hypertension - NHANES
Control of Hypertension - NHANES

This variable is defined for participants whose blood pressure are below the cutoff of 140/90 (both systolic and diastolic must be less than the cutoff values) for those who were defined as having hypertension using the NHANES definition only and also indicated whether or not they were receiving treatment for hypertension.

Medical History
hypertension
Hypertension (BP>=140/90 and Med Use)
Hypertension (BP>=140/90 and Med Use)

Hypertension is defined here if the systolic or diastolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140/90 or if the participant is currently taking antihypertensive medications.

Medical History
hypertension2
Hypertension using NHANES definition
Hypertension using NHANES definition

Hypertension is defined here using the following NHANES definition: if the systolic or diastolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140/90 or if the participant self-reported as currently taking antihypertensive medications.

Medical History
hypertension_c4
4-level grouped hypertension (none/pre/treated/untreated)
4-level grouped hypertension (none/pre/treated/untreated)

This variable classifies participants into 4 categories based on hypertension and hypertensive.

Medical History
hypert_treatment
Treatment of Hypertension - NHANES
Treatment of Hypertension - NHANES

This variable is defined by the participant's self-report awareness of hypertension and self-report use of antihypertensive medications for those who were defined as having hypertension using the NHANES definition only.

Medical History
mets_idf
Metabolic Syndrome - IDF definition
Metabolic Syndrome - IDF definition

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definition emphasizes central obesity because it is 'independently' associated with each of the other metabolic syndrome components, as well as insulin resistance.

Medical History
mets_ncep
Metabolic Syndrome - NCEP ATP III
Metabolic Syndrome - NCEP ATP III

The following definition of metabolic syndrome is based on the updated Adult Treat Panel III (ATP III) of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines.

Medical History
mets_ncep2
Metabolic Syndrome w/Self-Reported Meds - NCEP ATP III
Metabolic Syndrome w/Self-Reported Meds - NCEP ATP III

This variable incorporates the original variable mets_ncep definition with changes to include self-reported medication use instead of scanned/transcribed medication use.

Medical History
mhea1
HBP/Hypertension - Self (MHEA1)
HBP/Hypertension - Self (MHEA1) Medical History
mhea10
Stroke - Self (MHEA10)
Stroke - Self (MHEA10) Medical History
mhea11
Mini-Stroke/TIA - Self (MHEA11)
Mini-Stroke/TIA - Self (MHEA11) Medical History
mhea12
Angiop/surgery art of neck (MHEA12)
Angiop/surgery art of neck (MHEA12) Medical History
mhea13
Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Self (MHEA13)
Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Self (MHEA13) Medical History
mhea14
PAD - Self (MHEA14)
PAD - Self (MHEA14) Medical History
mhea15
Med Procedure to treat PAD (MHEA15)
Med Procedure to treat PAD (MHEA15) Medical History
mhea16
Diabetes - Self (MHEA16)
Diabetes - Self (MHEA16) Medical History
mhea16a
Diabetes - Age Diagnosed Self (MHEA16A)
Diabetes - Age Diagnosed Self (MHEA16A) Medical History
mhea16b
Diabetes - Pregnancy Self (MHEA16B)
Diabetes - Pregnancy Self (MHEA16B) Medical History
mhea16c
Diabetes - Insulin TrtSelf (MHEA16C)
Diabetes - Insulin TrtSelf (MHEA16C) Medical History
mhea16d
Diabetes - Insulin Trt for Diab Self (MHEA16D)
Diabetes - Insulin Trt for Diab Self (MHEA16D) Medical History
mhea17
Kidney Problems - Self (MHEA17)
Kidney Problems - Self (MHEA17) Medical History
mhea18
Liver Disease - Self (MHEA18)
Liver Disease - Self (MHEA18) Medical History
mhea18a
Hepatitis - Self (MHEA18A)
Hepatitis - Self (MHEA18A) Medical History
mhea18b
Hepatitis Type - Self (MHEA18B)
Hepatitis Type - Self (MHEA18B) Medical History
mhea18c
Cirrhosis - Self (MHEA18C)
Cirrhosis - Self (MHEA18C) Medical History
mhea18d
Other Liver Disease - Self (MHEA18D)
Other Liver Disease - Self (MHEA18D) Medical History
mhea19
Heartburn/similar chest pain (MHEA19)
Heartburn/similar chest pain (MHEA19) Medical History
mhea19a
How often Heartburn/similar chest pain (MHEA19A)
How often Heartburn/similar chest pain (MHEA19A) Medical History
mhea1a
HBP/Hyperten - Self while pregnant (MHEA1A)
HBP/Hyperten - Self while pregnant (MHEA1A) Medical History
mhea2
High Blood Cholesterol - Self (MHEA2)
High Blood Cholesterol - Self (MHEA2) Medical History
mhea20
Acid regurg (MHEA20)
Acid regurg (MHEA20) Medical History
mhea20a
How often Acid regurg (MHEA20A)
How often Acid regurg (MHEA20A) Medical History
mhea21
Migraine - Self (MHEA21)
Migraine - Self (MHEA21) Medical History
mhea22
Clot in leg/lung req thinners - Self (MHEA22)
Clot in leg/lung req thinners - Self (MHEA22) Medical History
mhea23
Pain swell of jts lim act (MHEA23)
Pain swell of jts lim act (MHEA23) Medical History
mhea26
Cancer/Malignant Tumor - Self (MHEA26)
Cancer/Malignant Tumor - Self (MHEA26) Medical History
mhea26a1
Cancer/ Lung - Self (MHEA26A1)
Cancer/ Lung - Self (MHEA26A1) Medical History
mhea26a10
Cancer/ Stomach - Self (MHEA26A10)
Cancer/ Stomach - Self (MHEA26A10) Medical History
mhea26a11
Cancer/ Colon - Self (MHEA26A11)
Cancer/ Colon - Self (MHEA26A11) Medical History
mhea26a12
Cancer/ Uterine - Self (MHEA26A12)
Cancer/ Uterine - Self (MHEA26A12) Medical History
mhea26a13
Cancer/ Prostate - Self (MHEA26A13)
Cancer/ Prostate - Self (MHEA26A13) Medical History
mhea26a14
Cancer/ Liver - Self (MHEA26A14)
Cancer/ Liver - Self (MHEA26A14) Medical History
mhea26a15
Cancer/ Other - Self (MHEA26A15)
Cancer/ Other - Self (MHEA26A15) Medical History
mhea26a2
Cancer/ Breast - Self (MHEA26A2)
Cancer/ Breast - Self (MHEA26A2) Medical History
mhea26a3
Cancer/ Cervical - Self (MHEA26A3)
Cancer/ Cervical - Self (MHEA26A3) Medical History
mhea26a4
Cancer/ Blood/lymph glands - Self (MHEA26A4)
Cancer/ Blood/lymph glands - Self (MHEA26A4) Medical History
mhea26a5
Cancer/ Testes/scrotum - Self (MHEA26A5)
Cancer/ Testes/scrotum - Self (MHEA26A5) Medical History
mhea26a6
Cancer/ Bone - Self (MHEA26A6)
Cancer/ Bone - Self (MHEA26A6) Medical History
mhea26a7
Cancer/ Melanoma - Self (MHEA26A7)
Cancer/ Melanoma - Self (MHEA26A7) Medical History
mhea26a8
Cancer/ Skin (not mel) - Self (MHEA26A8)
Cancer/ Skin (not mel) - Self (MHEA26A8) Medical History
mhea26a9
Cancer/ Brain - Self (MHEA26A9)
Cancer/ Brain - Self (MHEA26A9) Medical History
mhea3
Angina - Self (MHEA3)
Angina - Self (MHEA3) Medical History
mhea3a
Angina - Age (MHEA3A)
Angina - Age (MHEA3A) Medical History
mhea4
Heart Attack - Self (MHEA4)
Heart Attack - Self (MHEA4) Medical History
mhea4a
Heart Attack - Age Self (MHEA4A)
Heart Attack - Age Self (MHEA4A) Medical History
mhea5
Heart Failure - Self (MHEA5)
Heart Failure - Self (MHEA5) Medical History
mhea6
Rheu HD - Self (MHEA6)
Rheu HD - Self (MHEA6) Medical History
mhea7
Atrial Fibrilation - Self (MHEA7)
Atrial Fibrilation - Self (MHEA7) Medical History
mhea8
Other heart problem - Self (MHEA8)
Other heart problem - Self (MHEA8) Medical History
mhea9
Angioplasty/bypass - Self (MHEA9)
Angioplasty/bypass - Self (MHEA9) Medical History
mi_ecg
MI defined by ECG results
MI defined by ECG results

This variable checks some ECG measures to detect possible old MIs.

Medical History
perio_cdc_aap
Periodontitis Severity using CDC/AAP Grades
Periodontitis Severity using CDC/AAP Grades

The HCHS/SOL used a comprehensive full mouth examination protocol examining six sites per tooth in up to 28 teeth yielding up to 168 sites per person. For the purpose of this study, four outcome measures were reported based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Periodontology (CDC/AAP) case definition of periodontitis at four severity thresholds. These classifications are designed for population-based surveillance of periodontal disease and are based on measures of clinical periodontal clinical attachment level (CAL) and probing pocket depth (PD).

Medical History
periodontal_disease
Periodontal Disease - NIDCR
Periodontal Disease - NIDCR

The NIDCR cites the prevalence of periodontal disease based on dental examination probing measurements. To be classified as having periodontal disease there is at least one toother with Attachment Loss (AL) 3mm or greater and Pocket Depth (PD) 4mm or greater.

Medical History
perio_extent
Percentage Interproximal Sites Positive for Periodontitis
Percentage Interproximal Sites Positive for Periodontitis

This is an additional method of describing the extent of disease in the mouth.

Medical History
prechd_angina
Prevalent Coronary Heart Disease, including self-report
Prevalent Coronary Heart Disease, including self-report

This variable combines ECG reports of possible old MI as well as self-report of angina, heart attack, or procedure (angioplasty, stent, bypass).

Medical History
prechd_no_angina
Prevalent Coronary Heart Disease
Prevalent Coronary Heart Disease

This variable combines ECG reports of possible old MI as well as self-report of heart attack, or procedure (angioplasty, stent, bypass).

Medical History
stroke
Prevalent Stroke, self report
Prevalent Stroke, self report

This variable checks for self-report medical history of stroke.

Medical History
stroke_sueno
Prevalent Stroke, self-reported
Prevalent Stroke, self-reported Medical History
stroke_tia
Prevalent Stroke or TIA, self report
Prevalent Stroke or TIA, self report

This variable checks for medical history or mini-stroke or TIA.

Medical History
stroke_tia_sueno
Prevalent Stroke or TIA, self-reported
Prevalent Stroke or TIA, self-reported Medical History
med_antianginal
Antianginals
Antianginals Medical History/Medications
med_antianginal_sueno
Antianginals
Antianginals Medical History/Medications
med_antianxi
Antianxiety agents
Antianxiety agents Medical History/Medications
med_antianxi_sueno
Antianxiety agents
Antianxiety agents Medical History/Medications
med_antiarrhythmics
AntiArrhythmics
AntiArrhythmics Medical History/Medications
med_antiarrhythmics_sueno
AntiArrhythmics
AntiArrhythmics Medical History/Medications
med_antiasthmatics
Antiasthmatic or bronchodilator agents
Antiasthmatic or bronchodilator agents Medical History/Medications
med_antiasthmatics_sueno
Antiasthmatic or bronchodilator agents
Antiasthmatic or bronchodilator agents Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag_coumarin
Coumarin anticoagulants
Coumarin anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag_coumarin_sueno
Coumarin anticoagulants
Coumarin anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag_heparin
Heparin anticoagulants
Heparin anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag_heparin_sueno
Heparin anticoagulants
Heparin anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_anticoag_sueno
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants Medical History/Medications
med_antidepress
Antidepressants
Antidepressants Medical History/Medications
med_antidepre_ssri
Antidepressants - selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
Antidepressants - selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors Medical History/Medications
med_antidepre_ssri_sueno
Antidepressants - selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
Antidepressants - selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors Medical History/Medications