ADMIN: Unique individual serial number
ADMIN: Outcome code
ADMIN: Sex
DRUG: Are they taking or using any medicines, pills, syrups, ointments, puffers
DRUG: Names of the medicines, including pills, syrups, ointments, puffers or inj
DRUG: PerNo
DRUG: Have they taken/used MedBI in the last 7 days?
DRUG: Drug Code
DRUG: Is drug taken because of a heart problem?
DRUG: Is drug taken because of high blood pressure?
DRUG: Is drug taken for some other reason?
DRUG: Is drug taken because of Cholesterol?
DRUG: NumMeds
DRUG: Are you taking statins (drugs to lower cholesterol) bought over the counte
DRUG: Have you taken/used statins in the last 7 days?
DRUG: Whether taken any medication for blood pressure today
DRUG: When did you last take medication for your blood pressure?
BPRESS: Whether done anything that will affect BP in last 30 minutes: Eaten
BPRESS: Whether done anything that will affect BP in last 30 minutes: Smoked
BPRESS: Whether done anything that will affect BP in last 30 minutes: Drunk alco
BPRESS: Whether done anything that will affect BP in last 30 minutes: Done vigor
BPRESS: Whether done anything that will affect BP in last 30 minutes: (None of t
BPRESS: Cuff size used
BPRESS: Air temperature (centigrade)
BPRESS: Systolic reading (mmHg)
BPRESS: Diastolic reading (mmHg)
BPRESS: Pulse reading (bpm)
BPRESS: Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) reading (mmHg)
BPRESS: Set of BP readings are complete
BPRESS: Reason for not recording full BP readings
BPRESS: Number of BP measurements obtained
BPRESS: Reason why full set of BP measurements was not collected: Problems with
BPRESS: Reason why full set of BP measurements was not collected: Respondent ups
BPRESS: Reason why full set of BP measurements was not collected: Error reading
BPRESS: Reason why full set of BP measurements was not collected: Other reason(s
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: No problems taking blood pressure
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Reading taken on left arm because right arm
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Respondent was upset/anxious/nervous
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Problems with cuff fitting/painful
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Problems with equipment (not error reading)
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Error reading
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Other problems (specify at next question)
BPRESS: Problems taking BP readings: Problems with Omron readings (zeros, no rea
GRIP: Respondent is willing to have grip strength measured
GRIP: Dominant hand to be used for grip strength measurements
GRIP: Respondent able to use both, one or neither hands
GRIP: Respondent unable or unwilling
GRIP: First measurement dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: First measurement non-dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: Second measurement dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: Second measurement non-dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: Third measurement dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: Third measurement non-dominant hand (kg)
GRIP: Position during grip strength measurement
GRIP: Number of grip strength measurements obtained
GRIP: Reason why none or only some grip strength measurements obtained: Responde
GRIP: Reason why none or only some grip strength measurements obtained: Equipmen
GRIP: Reason why none or only some grip strength measurements obtained: Other
BLOOD: Whether has clotting disorder
BLOOD: Whether fitted in last 5 years
BLOOD: Respondent was asked to fast
BLOOD: Eligible for a fasting blood sample?
BLOOD: What did respondent have to eat
BLOOD: Other thing that respondent had to eat (not specified in previous questio
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Previous difficulties with venepuncture
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Dislike/fear of needles
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Respondent recently had blood test/healt
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Refused because of current illness
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Worried about HIV or AIDS
BLOOD: Reason why blood sample refused: Other
BLOOD: Any blood samples taken (incl DNA samples)
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: No problem
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Incomplete sample
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Collapsing/poor veins
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Second attempt necessary
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Some blood obtained, but respondent felt fa
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Unable to use tourniquet
BLOOD: Problems taking blood sample: Other
BLOOD: Reasons for not obtaining blood sample: No suitable or no palpable vein/c
BLOOD: Reasons for not obtaining blood sample: Respondent was too anxious/nervou
BLOOD: Reasons for not obtaining blood sample: Respondent felt faint/fainted
BLOOD: Reasons for not obtaining blood sample: Other
Total blood cholesterol level (mmol/l)
Blood HDL level (mmol/l)
Blood triglyceride level (mmol/l)
Blood LDL level (mmol/l)
Blood ferritin level (ng/ml)
Blood CRP level (mg/l)
Vitamin D level (unit)
Blood insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) level (nmol/l)
Blood glycated haemoglobin level (mmol/mol)
Blood glucose level (mmol/L) - fasting samples only
Blood fibrinogen level (g/l)
Blood haemoglobin level (g/dl)
Blood mean corpuscular haemoglobin level (pg/cell)
White blood cell count ( x 10^9 cells/litre)
HEIGHT: Whether standing height measurement was attempted or obtained
HEIGHT: Standing height (cm) incl unreliable measurements
HEIGHT: Reason for refusal of height measurement
HEIGHT: Whether estimated standing height will be in metric or imperial measures
HEIGHT: Estimated standing height (metres)
HEIGHT: Estimated standing height (feet)
HEIGHT: Estimated standing height (inches)
HEIGHT: Final measured/estimated standing height (cm) incl unreliable measures
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Respondent is unst
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Respondent cannot
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Respondent is chai
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Confined to bed
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Respondent unable
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Ill or in pain
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Stadiometer faulty
HEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining standing height measurement: Other - specify
HEIGHT: Reliability of standing height measurement according to nurse
HEIGHT: Reason for standing height measurement to be unreliable
WEIGHT: Whether weight measurement was attempted/obtained
WEIGHT: Weight (kg)
WEIGHT: Reason for refusal of weight measurement
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Respondent is unsteady on f
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Respondent cannot stand upr
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Respondent is chairbound
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Confined to bed
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Respondent unable to remove
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Respondent weighs more than
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Ill or in pain
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Scales not working
WEIGHT: Reason for not obtaining weight measurement: Other
WEIGHT: Whether estimated weight will be in metric or imperial measures
WEIGHT: Estimated weight (kg)
WEIGHT: Estimated weight (stone)
WEIGHT: Estimated weight (lb)
WEIGHT: Final measured or estimated weight (kg)
WEIGHT: Surface scales placed on
WEIGHT: Reliability of weight measurement
WAIST: Consent to waist measurement
WAIST: Waist measurement (cm)
WAIST: DoneWst
WAIST: Response to waist measurement
WAIST: Reason why no waist measurement was obtained
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Respondent is chairbound
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Respondent is confined to bed
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Respondent is too stooped
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Respondent did not understand
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Respondent is embarrassed/sen
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: No time/busy/already spent en
WAIST: Reason for not obtaining waist measurement: Other (specify at next questi
WAIST: Whether problems with waist measurement
WAIST: Whether problems likely to increase/decrease waist measurement
BALANCE: Whether respondent may be prevented from balancing or standing up from
BALANCE: Whether respondent feels it is safe to attempt side-by-side stand
BALANCE: Outcome of side-by-side stand
BALANCE: Time side-by-side stand held (seconds)
BALANCE: Reason side-by-side stand not attempted
BALANCE: Whether respondent feels it is safe to attempt semi-tandem stand
BALANCE: Outcome of semi-tandem stand
BALANCE: Time semi-tandem stand held (seconds)
BALANCE: Reason semi-tandem stand not attempted
BALANCE: Whether respondent feels it is safe to attempt full tandem stand
BALANCE: Outcome of full tandem stand
BALANCE: Time full tandem stand held (seconds)
BALANCE: Reason full tandem stand not attempted
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes open): Respondent feels safe to attempt it
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes open): Outcome
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes open): Time leg raise held (seconds)
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes open): Reason not attempted
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes shut): Respondent feels safe to attempt it
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes shut): Outcome
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes shut): Time leg raise held (seconds)
LEGRAISE: Leg raise (eyes shut): Reason not attempted
CHAIRRAISE: Whether suitable chair available
CHAIRRAISE: Whether respondent feels safe to attempt single chair rise
CHAIRRAISE: Single chair rise outcome
CHAIRRAISE: Reason why single chair rise not attempted
CHAIRRAISE: Whether respondent feels safe to attempt multiple chair rises
CHAIRRAISE: Outcome of multiple chair rises (number of rises completed)
CHAIRRAISE: Time to complete 5 rises (seconds)
CHAIRRAISE: Time to complete 10 rises (seconds) - only eligible if under 70 yrs
CHAIRRAISE: Reason why multiple chair rises not attempted
HAIR: Whether ineligible for hair sample
HAIR: Reason for being ineligible for hair sample
HAIR: Whether respondent is willing to provide hair sample
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Does not want hair to be cut
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Unwilling because of hair style or because has had ha
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Concerned it would be noticeable
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Feels hair is too fine/thin for a sample to be taken
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Time constraints (because of other appointments or co
HAIR: Reasons for refusal: Other
HAIR: Whether hair sample obtained
HAIR: Hair colour
HAIR: Whether hair dyed
HAIR: When last dyed hair
HAIR: Type of dye
HAIR: Whether hair chemically treated
HAIR: When last chemically treated
HAIR: Reasons for no sample obtained
LUNG: Whether had abdominal or chest surgery in the past 3 months
LUNG: Whether have a detached retina or had eye or ear surgery in the past 3 mon
LUNG: Whether had a heart attack in the past 3 months
LUNG: Whether been admitted to hospital with a heart complaint in the past month
LUNG: Whether currently taking any medications for the treatment of tuberculosis
LUNG: Derived: Excluded from lung function test
LUNG: Respondent not eligible for a lung function test
LUNG: Why unable to take reading: Respondent is breathless
LUNG: Why unable to take reading: Respondent is unwell
LUNG: Why unable to take reading: Respondent upset/anxious/nervous
LUNG: Why unable to take reading: Other reason
LUNG: Whether smoked in the last 24 hours
LUNG: How many hours ago last smoked
LUNG: Whether used an inhaler, puffer or any medication for breathing in the las
LUNG: How many hours ago last used it
LUNG: Whether had any respiratory infections such as influenza, pneumonia, bronc
LUNG: Highest technically satisfactory value for FVC
LUNG: Predicted value for FVC
LUNG: FVC as percentage of predicted FVC
LUNG: Highest technically satisfactory value for FEV
LUNG: Predicted value for FEV
LUNG: FEV as percentage of predicted FEV
LUNG: Highest technically satisfactory value for PEF
LUNG: Predicted value for PEF
LUNG: PEF as percentage of predicted PEF
LUNG: Derived: Outcome from lung function software (A - F)
(D) Valid Mean Systolic BP
(D) Valid Mean Diastolic BP
(D) Valid Pulse Pressure
(D) Valid Mean Arterial Pressure
(D) Outcome of blood sample (excludes DNA sample)
(D) Whether height measure is valid
(D) Valid height (cm)
(D) Whether weight measure is valid
(D) Valid weight (Kg) inc. estimated>130kg
(D) BMI - inc unreliable measurements (kg/m2)
(D) Whether BMI measure is valid
(D) Valid BMI - inc estimated>130kg
(D) Valid BMI grouped according to WHO definitions
(D) Whether waist measurements are valid
(D) Valid Mean Waist (cm)
(D) Chair rise: Outcome of multiple chair rises, split by age
(D) Outcome of full tandem stand according to age
Consent to BP measurement
Consent to take blood sample
Consent to Lung Function
Nurse weight
Blood weight
Month of nurse visit
Year of nurse visit
Final status after W6 fieldwork
Definitive year of birth collapsed at 90 plus
Definitive age variable collapsed at 90+ to avoid disclosure