Questionnaire Module Main Survey
scaalcohol_w5
Self-Completion Alcohol Consumption module
Questions 9
scaalcohol_w5.sceverdrnk
Ever had an alcoholic drink
Type: choice
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: Excluding non-alcoholic and low alcohol drinks but including shandy, have you ever had an alcoholic drink, that is, a whole drink not just a sip?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
- e_sceverdrnk (e_indresp) ever had an alcoholic drink
scaalcohol_w5.scage1drnk
Age of first alcoholic drink
Type: number
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: How old were you the first time you had an alcoholic drink, that is, a whole drink not just a sip? Do not include non-alcoholic or low alcohol drinks but do include shandy.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
- e_scage1drnk (e_indresp) age of first alcoholic drink
scaalcohol_w5.scfalcdrnk
How often drank alcohol last 12 months
Type: choice
Source: Health Survey for England
Text: Thinking now about all kinds of drinks, how often have you had an alcoholic drink of any kind during the last 12 months?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Almost every day |
| 2 | Five or six days a week |
| 3 | Three or four days a week |
| 4 | Once or twice a week |
| 5 | Once or twice a month |
| 6 | Once every couple of months |
| 7 | Once or twice a year |
| 8 | Not at all in last 12 months |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
- e_scfalcdrnk (e_indresp) how often drank alcohol last 12 months
scaalcohol_w5.scalcl7d
Drank alcohol last 7 days
Type: choice
Source: Health Survey for England
Text: Did you have an alcoholic drink in the seven days ending yesterday?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
- e_scalcl7d (e_indresp) drank alcohol last 7 days
scaalcohol_w5.scnalcl7d
Number of days had alcoholic drink in last 7
Type: choice
Source: Health Survey for England
Text: On how many days out of the last seven did you have an alcoholic drink?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One |
| 2 | Two |
| 3 | Three |
| 4 | Four |
| 5 | Five |
| 6 | Six |
| 7 | Seven |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
and if SCALCL7D = 1 (Had alcoholic drink in last 7 days)
- e_scnalcl7d (e_indresp) number of days had alcoholic drink in last 7
scaalcohol_w5.scnalcpint
Max number of pints in a day
Type: number
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: Please think about the day on which you drank the most in the last seven days. If you drank the same amount on more than one day, please answer about the most recent of those days.
On the day you drank the most, how many pints of beer, lager, stout or cider did you have?
If none, please enter 0.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
and if SCALCL7D = 1 (Had alcoholic drink in last 7 days)
- e_scnalcpint (e_indresp) max number of pints in a day
scaalcohol_w5.scnalcshot
Max number of spirits in a day
Type: number
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: On the day you drank the most, how many measures of spirits or liqueurs, such as gin, whisky, rum, brandy, vodka or cocktails did you have? Drinks poured at home may be larger than a pub single measure – please estimate the number of singles.
If none, please enter 0.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
and if SCALCL7D = 1 (Had alcoholic drink in last 7 days)
- e_scnalcshot (e_indresp) max number of spirits in a day
scaalcohol_w5.scnalcwine
Max number of glasses of wine in a day
Type: number
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: On the day you drank the most, how many glasses of wine did you have? Include sherry, port, vermouth.
If none, please enter 0.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
and if SCALCL7D = 1 (Had alcoholic drink in last 7 days)
- e_scnalcwine (e_indresp) max number of glasses of wine in a day
scaalcohol_w5.scnalcpops
Max number of alcopops in a day
Type: number
Source: Health Survey for England (adapted)
Text: On the day you drank the most, how many 'alcopops' did you have? Include pre-mixed alcoholic drinks such as Bacardi Breezer, WKD or Smirnoff Ice.
If none, please enter 0.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)
and if SCEVERDRNK = 1 (Ever had an alcoholic drink)
and if SCFALCDRNK < 8 (Had an alcoholic drink in last 12 months)
and if SCALCL7D = 1 (Had alcoholic drink in last 7 days)
- e_scnalcpops (e_indresp) max number of alcopops in a day



