Test for Nicotine Dependence and the Wisconsin Inventory of Smoking Dependence Motives) and exposure to second-hand smoke over their lifetime. Quantity, frequency and problem measures of alcohol use and abuse were asked, including a screen for alcohol problems. Coffee and tea use were queried. Physical activity and sedentariness were asked using 10 questions. Life events and traumatic experiences in childhood and adulthood were assessed. Close social relationships and social support were asked using seven items. Depression was assessed using the CES-D (The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale) scale and the short extraversion and neuroticism scales from 1975 & 1981 were repeated. Finally a history of weight, weight changes and dieting were included. The invitation letter included a tape measure, and the respondents were asked to record their waist circumference; preliminary data indicates that 98% of subjects reported this.
