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- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
TCIGTYPE reports the usual type of cigarette smoked by an everyday or non-daily smoker, or a former smoker who quit in the past 5 years. TCIGTYPE distinguishes the type of cigarette by the fullness or strength of flavor (regular, lite, or ultra-light), while TUBRAND categorizes the smoker's usual choice of cigarette as menthol or non-menthol.
This variable is a part of the Tobacco Use Supplement.
Universe
- Self-respondent smokers age 15 and older or self-respondent former smokers who quit in the last 5 years.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | X | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | X | - |
