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3 Data book for the fourth survey of the cohort (aged years) This work is copyright. Permission to use or reproduce material in this book for the purpose of free distribution is not required, provided that proper acknowledgement of the source is given. For other uses, apart from any permitted use under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the Director, Australian Longitudinal Study on Women s Health, University of Queensland. Acknowledgements This study is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. This document was prepared by Hsiu-Wen Chan and David Fitzgerald, with help from the data management group of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women s Health (ALSWH) at the Universities of Queensland and Newcastle. The research team would like to thank all participants who contributed to the project. Notes During 2016 and 2017, 9,007 valid surveys were returned by members of the ALSWH birth cohort. These were all done online. This data book is ordered by the order the questions occurred in the questionnaire. Some derived variables are given in place of the questionnaire items or immediately after them. The frequencies in this data book have not been weighted. For information on the derived variables refer to the ALSWH website ( The ALSWH website has general information about the project; the investigators and staff; publications and presentations; information for participants; surveys; and information for potential data users. If you have any queries, please contact us at: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women s Health The University of Newcastle Research Centre for Gender, Health & Ageing University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Phone: Fax: info@alswh.org.au The University of Queensland School of Public Health Herston Road Herston QLD 4006 Phone: Fax: sph-wha@sph.uq.edu.au 1

4 Which of the following prompted you to do this survey? In general, would you say your health is: Compared to one year, how would you rate your health in general now The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Vigorous activities such as running, lifting heavy objects, participating in strenuous sports The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling or playing golf INFO001 SF36001 SF36002 SF36003 SF invitation / reminder SMS / text message Newsletter Mailed invitation / reminder Facebook Phone call Other social media (Please specify) Other (Please specify) Missing. 78 Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse Missing. 77 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 81 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 83 2

5 The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Lifting or carrying groceries The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Climbing several flights of stairs The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Climbing one flight of stairs The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Bending, kneeling or stooping The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Walking more than one kilometre The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Walking half a kilometre The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Walking 100 metres SF36005 SF36006 SF36007 SF36008 SF36009 SF36010 SF36011 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 85 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 86 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 89 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 93 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 89 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 88 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 86 3

6 The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? Bathing or dressing yourself During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work (including your work outside the home and housework) or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work (including your work outside the home and housework) or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Accomplished less than you would like During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work (including your work outside the home and housework) or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Were limited in the kind of work or other activities During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work (including your work outside the home and housework) or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Had difficulty performing the work or other activities (for example it took extra effort) During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? Cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? Accomplished less than you would like During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual SF36012 SF36013 SF36014 SF36015 SF36016 SF36017 SF36018 SF36019 Limited a lot Limited a little Not limited Missing. 86 Yes No Missing. 112 Yes No Missing. 112 Yes No Missing. 114 Yes No Missing. 114 Yes No Missing. 117 Yes No Missing. 120 Yes No Missing

7 During the past four weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbours or groups? How much bodily pain have you had during the past four weeks? During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including both work outside the home and housework)? For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: Did you feel full of life? For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Have you been a very nervous person SF36020 SF36021 SF36022 SF36023 SF Not at all Slightly Moderately Quite a bit Extremely Missing. 119 No bodily pain Very mild Mild Moderate Severe Very severe Missing. 126 Not at all A little bit Moderately Quite a bit Extremely Missing. 126 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 182 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 182

8 For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Have you felt calm and peaceful For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Did you have a lot of energy For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Have you felt down SF36025 SF36026 SF36027 SF36028 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 182 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 181 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 181 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing

9 For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Did you feel worn out For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Have you been a happy person For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks. Did you feel tired During the past four weeks, how much of the time have your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting with friends, relatives, etc)? How true or false is each of the following statements for you? I seem to get sick a little easier than other people SF36029 SF36030 SF36031 SF36032 SF All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 185 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 183 All the time Most of the time A good bit of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 183 All the time Most of the time Some of the time Little of the time None of the time Missing. 185 Definitely true Mostly true Don't know Mostly false Definitely false Missing. 186

10 How true or false is each of the following statements for you? I am as healthy as anybody I know How true or false is each of the following statements for you? I expect my health to get worse How true or false is each of the following statements for you? My health is excellent Have you ever been sexually active? Have you ever had vaginal sex? Do you have a Health Care Card? This is a card that entitles you to discounts and assistance with medical expenses. This is not the same as a Medicare card. SF36034 SF36035 SF36036 REPH286 REPH272 HSRV079 Definitely true Mostly true Don't know Mostly false Definitely false Missing. 188 Definitely true Mostly true Don't know Mostly false Definitely false Missing. 188 Definitely true Mostly true Don't know Mostly false Definitely false Missing. 188 Yes No Missing. 191 Yes No I prefer not to answer Missing. 807 Yes No Missing

11 How often do you currently smoke cigarettes or any tobacco products? If you smoke daily, on average how many cigarettes do you smoke each day? In your lifetime, would you have smoked at least 100 cigarettes (or equivalent)? How often do you usually drink alcohol? On a day when you drink alcohol, how many standard drinks do you usually have? SMOK007 SMOK016 SMOK018 ALCS009 ALCS010 Daily At least weekly(but not daily) Less often than weekly Not at all Missing. 191 Mean 8.77 Std Error 0.22 N 658 N Missing 8349 Yes No Missing. 408 I never drink alcohol Less than once a month Less than once a week On 1 or 2 days a week On 3 or 4 days a week On 5 or 6 days a week Every day Missing. 193 Never drink or 2 drinks per day or four drinks per day to 8 drinks per day or more drinks per day Missing

12 How often do you have five or more standard drinks of alcohol on one occasion? How many times would you have had five or more standard drinks of alcohol on one occasion in the last 12 months? Have you ever had reason to believe that you may have had your drink spiked in the past? ALCS011 ALCS034 ALCS040 Never Less than once a month About once a month About once a week More than once a week Missing or more Missing Yes No Unsure Missing

13 How many pieces of fresh fruit do you usually eat per day? (Count 1/2 cup of diced fruit, berries or grapes as one piece) How many serves of vegetables do you usually eat each day? (A serve = half a cup of cooked vegetables or a cup of salad vegetables) Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Cola drinks/not diet (e.g. Coke) FFQV001 EATS063 EATS041 I don't eat fruit Less than 1 piece of fruit per day 1 piece of fruit per day 2 pieces of fruit per day 3 pieces of fruit per day 4 or more pieces of fruit per day Missing. 201 None Less than one serve serve serves serves serves serves or more Missing. 201 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

14 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Diet cola drinks (e.g. Diet coke) Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Other carbonated (e.g. fizzy/soft drinks) EATS042 EATS043 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 223 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

15 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Other diet carbonated drinks (e.g. diet lemonade) Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Non-carbonated diet cordials, fruit or sport drinks EATS056 EATS057 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 223 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

16 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Cordials, fruit or sport drinks Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Milk or Soya Milk (including flavoured varieties) EATS044 EATS045 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 224 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

17 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Fruit or vegetable juices Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Tea EATS046 EATS047 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 225 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

18 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Herbal tea Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Coffee EATS048 EATS049 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 227 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing

19 Over the last 12 months, on average, how often did you drink the following? Water (including soda or plain mineral water) How many times did you do each type of activity last week? Walking briskly How many times did you do each type of activity last week? Moderate leisure activity How many times did you do each type of activity last week? Vigorous leisure activity How many times did you do each type of activity last week? Vigorous household or garden chores EATS050 EXER004 EXER005 EXER006 EXER011 Never Less than once per month times per month time per week times per week times per week times per week time per day times per day times or more per day Missing. 215 Mean 5.85 Std Error 0.07 N 8753 N Missing 254 Mean 1.37 Std Error 0.03 N 8752 N Missing 255 Mean 1.64 Std Error 0.03 N 8753 N Missing 254 Mean 1.67 Std Error 0.04 N 8752 N Missing

20 In total minutes, how much time did you spend altogether walking briskly? In total minutes, how much time did you spend altogether on moderate leisure activities? In total minutes, how much time did you spend altogether on vigorous leisure activities? In total minutes, how much time did you spend altogether on vigorous household or garden chores? Metabolic minutes Exercise Status Grouped Have you ever had a partner or spouse? WALKBRISKTOTMIN MODLEISTOTMIN VIGLEISTOTMIN VIGCHORETOTMIN metmin exgrp FAMF209 Mean Std Error 4.78 N 8636 N Missing 371 Mean Std Error 2.42 N 8637 N Missing 370 Mean Std Error 2.92 N 8638 N Missing 369 Mean Std Error 2.68 N 8645 N Missing 362 Mean Std Error N 8676 N Missing 331 Inactive Low Moderate High Missing. 331 Yes No Missing

21 This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Told me that I was ugly, stupid or crazy, or that I wasn't good enough or that no one would ever want me This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Followed me or harassed me around my neighbourhood / work. This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Tried to turn my family, friends or children against me or tried to convince them I was crazy This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Kicked, bit, slapped or hit me with a fist or tried to hit me with something CASC136 CASC139 CASC128 CASC129 Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing

22 This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Forced me to take part in unwanted sexual activity. This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My partner: Tried to keep me from seeing or talking to my family, friends or children, or didn't want me to socialise This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My partner: Pushed, grabbed, shoved, shook or threw me This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Blamed me for causing their violent behaviour CASC138 CASC121 CASC122 CASC132 Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing

23 This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My partner: Harassed me over the telephone, , Facebook or internet This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My partner: Used a knife or gun or other weapon or beat me up This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My Partner: Became upset if dinner/ housework wasn t done when they thought it should be This question asks about situations you may have experienced with current or past partners. My partner: Refused to let me work outside the home or took my wallet and left me stranded. Have you ever been in a violent relationship with a partner/spouse? CASC133 CASC134 CASC137 CASC135 FAMF023 Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing Yes No Missing

24 In the last 12 months, have you had any injury for which you received medical treatment? Did any of the injuries that you received medical treatment for: Involve a car, bus, motorbike, pushbike, boat or other form of transport? Did any of the injuries that you received medical treatment for: Involve you getting burnt or scalded? Did any of the injuries that you received medical treatment for: Happen because you fell? Did any of the injuries that you received medical treatment for: Happen because someone meant to hurt you at the time? Did any of the injuries that you received medical treatment for: Happen while you were playing sport, a game or in the water? Have you been feeling that life isn't worth living? MEDH458 MEDH459 MEDH460 MEDH461 MEDH462 MEDH463 PWEL005 Yes No Missing. 303 Yes No NA Missing. 305 Yes No NA Missing. 305 Yes No NA Missing. 305 Yes No NA Missing. 306 Yes No NA Missing. 306 Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing

25 Have you deliberately hurt yourself or done anything that you knew might have harmed or even killed you? In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel tired out for no good reason? In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel nervous In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm you down? In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel hopeless? PWEL006 KTEN001 KTEN002 KTEN003 KTEN004 Never Last 12 months only More than 12 months Last 12 months and more than 12 months Missing. 317 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 260 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 266 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 267 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing

26 In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel restless or fidgety? In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel so restless you could not sit still? KTEN005 KTEN006 In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel depressed? KTEN007 In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel that everything is an effort? In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up? KTEN008 KTEN009 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 342 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 318 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 356 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 324 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing

27 In the past 4 weeks:about how often did you feel worthless? Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) Score Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Own health Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Health of other family members Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Work/Employment KTEN010 k10 STRS001 STRS002 STRS003 None of the time A little of the time Some of the time Most of the time All of the time Missing. 279 Mean Std Error 0.08 N 8735 N Missing 272 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 327 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 331 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing

28 Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Living arrangements Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Study Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Money Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Relationship with parents STRS004 STRS005 STRS006 STRS007 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 329 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 331 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 332 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing

29 Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Relationship with partner/spouse Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Relationship with other family members Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life? Relationship with friends Over the last 12 months, how stressed have you felt about the following areas of your life: Motherhood/children Mean of Multi-item summed score for perceived stress. From 0 to 4. Higher values means more stressed. STRS008 STRS010 STRS030 STRS031 mnstrs Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 329 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 329 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 329 Not applicable Not at all stressed Somewhat stressed Moderately stressed Very stressed Extremely stressed Missing. 332 Mean 1.04 Std Error 0.01 N 8678 N Missing

30 Are you currently pregnant? How tall are you without shoes? How much do you weigh without clothes or shoes? Body Mass Index BMI group REPH132 htcm wtkg BMI BMIGROUP No Less than 3 months to 6 months More than 6 months Don t know Missing. 327 Mean Std Error 0.08 N 8892 N Missing 115 Mean Std Error 0.19 N 8669 N Missing 338 Mean Std Error 0.07 N 8572 N Missing 435 Underweight, BMI < 18.5 Healthy weight, 18.5 <= BMI < 25 Overweight, 25 <= BMI < Obese, 30 <= BMI Missing

31 What is the highest level of education you have completed? Are you currently unemployed and actively seeking work? DEMO154 EMPL033 Are you currently employed and actively seeking more work? EMPL095 In a usual week, how many hours do you spend doing paid work? EMPL093 Year 10 or below Year 11 or equivalent Year 12 or equivalent Certificate I / II Certificate III / IV Advanced Diploma / Diploma Bachelor degree Graduate diploma / Graduate certificate Postgraduate degree Missing. 254 No Yes, unemployed for less than 6 months Yes, unemployed for 6 months or more Missing. 331 No Yes Missing or more Missing

32 In a usual week, how many hours do you spend studying? In a usual week, how many hours do you spend doing work without pay? How do you manage on the income you have available? What is your current relationship status? EMPL094 EMPL092 DEMO013 DEMO or more Missing or more Missing. 334 It is impossible It is difficult all the time It is difficult some of the time It is not too bad It is easy Missing. 332 I am single I am in a relationship (not living together) I am living with a partner I am engaged I am married I am divorced I am separated I am widowed Missing. 333

33 What are your living arrangements? I live alone What are your living arrangements?i live with one or both parents What are your living arrangements?i live with other adults What are your living arrangements?i live with my male partner What are your living arrangements?i live with my female partner What are your living arrangements? Live with children In a seven day week, on how many DAYS would you say you are AT WORK (paid or unpaid)? DEMO156 DEMO157 DEMO158 DEMO159 DEMO160 DEMO161 TIME047 No Yes Missing. 256 No Yes Missing. 256 No Yes Missing. 256 No Yes Missing. 256 No Yes Missing. 256 No Yes Missing Missing

34 On average, on days when you are AT WORK (paid or unpaid), how many hours per day do you work? Please estimate how much time you spent sitting in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) For transport ( eg in car, bus, train etc) WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent SITTING in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) For transport ( eg in car, bus, train etc) NON WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent sitting in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) At work (e.g. sitting at a desk or using a computer) WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent SITTING in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) At work (e.g. sitting at a desk or using a computer) NON WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent sitting in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Watching TV WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent SITTING in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Watching TV NON WORK DAY TIME048 SITWDTOTMIN1 SITNWDTOTMIN1 SITWDTOTMIN2 SITNWDTOTMIN2 SITWDTOTMIN3 SITNWDTOTMIN3 Mean 6.85 Std Error 0.04 N 8668 N Missing 339 Mean Std Error 1.05 N 5640 N Missing 3367 Mean Std Error 1.19 N 5567 N Missing 3440 Mean Std Error 2.22 N 7059 N Missing 1948 Mean Std Error 1.62 N 5344 N Missing 3663 Mean Std Error 1.10 N 7036 N Missing 1971 Mean Std Error 1.40 N 7596 N Missing

35 Please estimate how much time you spent sitting in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Using a computer at home ( , games, information, chatting) WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent SITTING in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Using a computer at home ( , games, information, chatting) NON WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent sitting in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Other leisure activities (socializing, movies, etc, but NOT including TV or computer use) WORK DAY Please estimate how much time you spent SITTING in each of the following activities on your last working day and on your last non working day (weekend day or day off) Other leisure activities (socializing, movies, etc but NOT including TV or computer use) NON WORK DAY SITWDTOTMIN4 SITNWDTOTMIN4 SITWDTOTMIN5 SITNWDTOTMIN5 Mean Std Error 1.50 N 6876 N Missing 2131 Mean Std Error 1.64 N 7420 N Missing 1587 Mean Std Error 1.09 N 6328 N Missing 2679 Mean Std Error 1.41 N 7422 N Missing

36 We would like to know your main occupation now: Did someone help you fill in this survey? Age at time survey returned TIME040 FAMF206 AGE Manager or administrator Professional Associate professional Tradesperson or related worker Advanced clerical or service worker Intermediate clerical, sales or service worker Intermediate production or transport worker Elementary clerical, sales or service worker Labourer or related worker No paid job Missing. 340 No Yes, but I told them the answers I wanted Yes, but the helper answered for me using his / her own judgement Missing. 364 Mean Std Error 0.02 N 9007 N Missing 0 34

37 State participant resides in at the completion of each survey What is your postcode? Mark here if living overseas Smoking status - smokst Alcohol status- NHMRC (AlcNHMRC) Alcohol pattern (AlcPAtt) state DEMO142 smokst alcnhmrc alcpatt NSW Vic Qld SA WA Tas NT ACT Missing. 349 Yes No Missing. 449 Never smoked Ex-smoker Smoker <10 c/d Smoker c/d Smoker > = 20 c/d Missing. 192 Low risk drinker Non-drinker Rarely drinks Risky drinker High risk drinker Missing. 195 Low long-term risk, drinks at short-term risk less than weekly Non-drinker Low long-term risk, drinks at short-term risk weekly or more Risky/high risk drinker Missing

38 Marital status (marital) ARIA+ Grouped Type of survey completed (full or short phone). Modified Monash Model HT - Health Transition Subscale marital ariapgp source MMM ht Married De Facto Separated Divorced Widowed Never married Missing. 333 Major cities Inner regional Outer regional Remote Very remote Missing. 405 Full online survey Short telephone survey Major cities Large regional Medium Large regional Medium regional Small regional Remote Very remote Missing. 390 Mean 2.68 Std Error 0.01 N 8930 N Missing 77 36

39 SF36 Physical Functioning SF36 Role Physical SF36 Pain Index SF36 General Health Perceptions SF36 Vitality SF36 Social Functioning SF36 Role Emotional PF RP BP GH VT SF RE Mean Std Error 0.18 N 8922 N Missing 85 Mean Std Error 0.35 N 8895 N Missing 112 Mean Std Error 0.22 N 8881 N Missing 126 Mean Std Error 0.24 N 8819 N Missing 188 Mean Std Error 0.22 N 8825 N Missing 182 Mean Std Error 0.26 N 8888 N Missing 119 Mean Std Error 0.43 N 8889 N Missing

40 SF36 Mental Health Index MH Mean Std Error 0.21 N 8825 N Missing