Age group of the respondent (7 categories)
1 = 15 to 24
2 = 25 to 34
3 = 35 to 44
4 = 45 to 54
5 = 55 to 64
6 = 65 to 74
7 = 75 years and over

Self-assessed health rating
1 = Excellent?
2 = Very good?
3 = Good?
4 = Fair?
5 = Poor?
8 = Not stated
9 = Don't know

Self-assessed happiness
1 = very happy?
2 = somewhat happy?
3 = somewhat unhappy?
4 = very unhappy?
5 = No opinion
8 = Not stated

How many close friends do you have
1 = None
2 = 1 or 2
3 = 3 to 5
4 = 6 to 10
5 = 11 to 20
6 = More than 20
8 = Not stated
9 = Don't know

Hours spent watching TV during typical week
1 = less than 5 hours?
2 = 5 to 14 hours?
3 = 15 to 29 hours?
4 = 30 hours or more?
8 = Not stated
9 = Don't know

Frequency of religious attendance of the respondent
1 = At least once a week
2 = At least once a month
3 = A few times a year
4 = At least once a year
5 = Not at all
7 = Not asked
8 = Not stated
9 = Don't know

1 = No income or loss
2 = Less than $5,000
3 = $5,000 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $14,999
5 = $15,000 to $19,999
6 = $20,000 to $29,999
7 = $30,000 to $39,999
8 = $40,000 to $49,999
9 = $50,000 to $59,999
10 = $60,000 to $79,999
11 = $80,000 to $99,999
12 = $100,000 or more
98 = Not stated
99 = Don't know