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Hello,
Below are results of the ALS SURVEY as of March 28, 2011
Howdy
Viewed
364 Started
285 Completed
187 Completion Rate
65.61% Drop Outs (After S! tarting)
&nb sp; 98 Average Time to Complete Survey
13 minutes
Are you male or female?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Male 95 57.93%
2. Female 69 42.07%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 1.421 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.345 - 1.497] Standard Deviation : 0.495 Standard Error : 0.039
What type of MMD do you have?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. ALS 141 88.12%
2. PLS 14 8.75%
3. PMA 5 3.12%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.150 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.082 - 1.218] Standard Deviation : 0.437 Standard Error : 0.035
Where did your symtoms start?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Arm 49 31.21%
2. Leg 71 45.22%
3. Bulbar 31 19.75%
4. Other 6 3.82%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.962 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.834 - 2.089] Standard Deviation : 0.816 Standard Error : 0.065
Is your progression fast or slow?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Fast 43 27.39%
2. Slow 114 72.61%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.726 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.656 - 1.796] Standard Deviation : 0.447 Standard Error : 0.036
Prior to diagnosis did you live in the country, city or both?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Country 35 21.47%
2. City 75 46.01%
3. Both 53 32.52%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 2.110 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.999 - 2.222] Standard Deviation : 0.729 Standard Error : 0.057
What type of house did you live in?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. With basement 86 53.09%
2. Without basement 45 27.78%
3. Both 31 19.14%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.660 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.540 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.781 Standard Error : 0.061
What type of floors in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Wood 102 33.89%
2. Carpet 108 35.88%
3. Vinyl 45 14.95%
4. Concrete 31 10.30%
5. Other 15 4.98%
Total 301 100%
Mean : 2.166 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.036 - 2.296] Standard Deviation : 1.151 Standard Error : 0.066
What type of walls in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Drywall painted 132 61.40%
2. Plaster and lath 49 22.79%
3. Paneling 25 11.63%
4. Other 9 4.19%
Total 215 100%
Mean : 1.586 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.472 - 1.700] Standard Deviation : 0.854 Standard Error : 0.058
What type of heat in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Wood 26 11.16%
2. Gas 106 45.49%
3. Oil 33 14.16%
4. Coal 5 2.15%
5. Electric 55 23.61%
6. Other 8 3.43%
Total 233 100%
Mean : 2.918 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.729 - 3.108] Standard Deviation : 1.476 Standard Error : 0.097
What type of water source in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Spring 9 4.97%
2. Well 42 23.20%
3. City 126 69.61%
4. Other 4 2.21%
Total 181 100%
Mean : 2.691 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.603 - 2.778] Standard Deviation : 0.599 Standard Error : 0.045
What type water lines in the house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Copper 84 54.90%
2. Steel 15 9.80%
3. PVC 45 29.41%
4. Others 9 5.88%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.863 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.699 - 2.026] Standard Deviation : 1.033 Standard Error : 0.083
How old was your house prior to your diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 50 years or older 52 31.71%
2. 26 to 49 years old 43 26.22%
3. 25 years or less 69 42.07%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.104 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.973 - 2.235] Standard Deviation : 0.855 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you ever raise a garden?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Vegetable 52 32.10%
2. Flower 62 38.27%
3. None 48 29.63%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.975 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.854 - 2.097] Standard Deviation : 0.788 Standard Error : 0.062
Did you ever use garden or yard spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Garden spray 48 30.19%
2. Yard spray 53 33.33%
3. None 58 36.48%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 2.063 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.936 - 2.190] Standard Deviation : 0.817 Standard Error : 0.065
Did you ever paint or varnish?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 116 71.17%
2. No 6 3.68%
3. Very little 41 25.15%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.540 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.406 - 1.673] Standard Deviation : 0.870 Standard Error : 0.068
Have you ever worked around chemicals?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 91 55.83%
2. No 72 44.17%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.442 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.365 - 1.518] Standard Deviation : 0.498 Standard Error : 0.039
Ever live on or close to a farm?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lived on a farm 29 17.90%
2. Lived near a farm 46 28.40%
3. No 87 53.70%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.358 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.240 - 2.476] Standard Deviation : 0.769 Standard Error : 0.060
Ever live near a factory?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.16%
2. No 119 74.84%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.748 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.681 - 1.816] Standard Deviation : 0.435 Standard Error : 0.035
Ever use insect spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Some 73 44.51%
2. A lot 21 12.80%
3. Very Little 59 35.98%
4. Never 11 6.71%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.049 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.890 - 2.208] Standard Deviation : 1.038 Standard Error : 0.081
Have you ever had mold or fungus in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Mold 65 39.88%
2. Fungus 6 3.68%
3. No 92 56.44%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 2.166 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.017 - 2.315] Standard Deviation : 0.970 Standard Error : 0.076
Have you ever worked in a hardware store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 8 5.06%
2. No 150 94.94%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.949 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.915 - 1.984] Standard Deviation : 0.220 Standard Error : 0.017
Have you ever worked in a paint store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 4 2.47%
2. No 158 97.53%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.975 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.951 - 1.999] Standard Deviation : 0.156 Standard Error : 0.012
Have you ever worked in an Auto Garage?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 20 12.27%
2. No 143 87.73%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.877 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.827 - 1.928] Standard Deviation : 0.329 Standard Error : 0.026
Have you ever worked in a garden supply store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 8 4.94%
2. No 154 95.06%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.951 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.917 - 1.984] Standard Deviation : 0.217 Standard Error : 0.017
Have you ever worked in a gas station?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 16 9.88%
2. No 146 90.12%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.901 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.855 - 1.947] Standard Deviation : 0.299 Standard Error : 0.024
Have you ever worked in a restaurant?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 61 37.89%
2. No 100 62.11%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.621 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.546 - 1.696] Standard Deviation : 0.487 Standard Error : 0.038
Have you ever worked as a fire fighter?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 5 3.16%
2. No 153 96.84%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.968 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.941 - 1.996] Standard Deviation : 0.176 Standard Error : 0.014
Have you ever worked on construction?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 44 27.33%
2. No 117 72.67%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.727 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.658 - 1.796] Standard Deviation : 0.447 Standard Error : 0.035
If yes, to construction, what types have you worked?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Carpenter 21 36.21%
2. Electrician 7 12.07%
3. Plumber Welder 8 13.79%
4. Other 22 37.93%
Total 58 100%
Mean : 2.534 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.193 - 2.876] Standard Deviation : 1.327 Standard Error : 0.174
Have you ever used any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Pesticides 74 33.79%
2. Herbicides 53 24.20%
3. Insecticides 87 39.73%
4. Other 5 2.28%
Total 219 100%
Mean : 2.105 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.985 - 2.225] Standard Deviation : 0.905 Standard Error : 0.061
Have you ever lived with someone that has worked in any of the above?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.32%
2. No 118 74.68%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.747 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.679 - 1.815] Standard Deviation : 0.436 Standard Error : 0.035
Did you ever use hair spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. A lot 25 15.53%
2. Very little 62 38.51%
3. Never 74 45.96%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 2.304 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.192 - 2.416] Standard Deviation : 0.725 Standard Error : 0.057
Have you ever worked around any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Aluminum 25 24.04%
2. Mercury 12 11.54%
3. Lead 22 21.15%
4. Arsenic 8 7.69%
5. Copper 24 23.08%
6. Other 13 12.50%
Total 104 100%
Mean : 3.317 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.977 - 3.657] Standard Deviation : 1.770 Standard Error : 0.174
Were you ever in the military?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 26 16.05%
2. No 136 83.95%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.840 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.783 - 1.896] Standard Deviation : 0.368 Standard Error : 0.029
If yes to miliary, what branch?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Army 16 51.61%
2. Marines 0 0.00%
3. Navy 4 12.90%
4. Air Force 6 19.35%
5. Other 5 16.13%
Total 31 100%
Mean : 2.484 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.903 - 3.065] Standard Deviation : 1.651 Standard Error : 0.296
Have you lived with someone while they were in the miliary?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 22 14.01%
2. No 135 85.99%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.860 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.805 - 1.914] Standard Deviation : 0.348 Standard Error : 0.028
Ever have any childhood disease's?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 139 86.34%
2. NO 22 13.66%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.137 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.083 - 1.190] Standard Deviation : 0.345 Standard Error : 0.027
If yes, which ones?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Measles 95 28.70%
2. Mumps 75 22.66%
3. Rubella 19 5.74%
4. Hepatitis 7 2.11%
5. Diphtherta 0 0.00%
6. Varicella 3 0.91%
7. Tetanus 2 0.60%
8. Chicken Pox 114 34.44%
9. Scarlet Fever 11 3.32%
10. Yellow fever 0 0.00%
11. Other 5 1.51%
Total 331 100%
Mean : 4.314 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [3.963 - 4.666] Standard Deviation : 3.264 Standard Error : 0.179
What type of operations have you had?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Head 4 2.00%
2. Neck 9 4.50%
3. Back 8 4.00%
4. Shoulder 10 5.00%
5. Arm 7 3.50%
6. Leg 27 13.50%
7. Colon 4 2.00%
8. Tonsils 50 25.00%
9. Appendix 14 7.00%
10. Gallbladder 12 6.00%
11. Other 55 27.50%
Total 200 100%
Mean : 7.810 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [7.416 - 8.204] Standard Deviation : 2.840 Standard Error : 0.201
Have you ever had mercury fillings in your teeth?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 127 80.89%
2. No 30 19.11%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.191 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.129 - 1.253] Standard Deviation : 0.394 Standard Error : 0.031
Ever had a roof canal?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 90 55.90%
2. No 71 44.10%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.441 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.364 - 1.518] Standard Deviation : 0.498 Standard Error : 0.039
Ever had fluoride treatment on your teeth?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 105 64.81%
2. No 57 35.19%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.352 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.278 - 1.426] Standard Deviation : 0.479 Standard Error : 0.038
What type vaccination's have you had?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. All childhood 147 73.87%
2. Smallpox 32 16.08%
3. Cholera 9 4.52%
4. Anthrax 2 1.01%
5. Very few 7 3.52%
6. None 2 1.01%
Total 199 100%
Mean : 1.472 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.331 - 1.613] Standard Deviation : 1.014 Standard Error : 0.072
Ever have any head trauma?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 73 45.34%
2. No 88 54.66%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.547 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.469 - 1.624] Standard Deviation : 0.499 Standard Error : 0.039
Select any of the following you have had problems with?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Neck 52 31.71%
2. Back 64 39.02%
3. Shoulder 39 23.78%
4. Other 9 5.49%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.030 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.895 - 2.166] Standard Deviation : 0.882 Standard Error : 0.069
Ever have problems with any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Colon 9 56.25%
2. Liver 7 43.75%
Total 16 100%
Mean : 1.438 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.186 - 1.689] Standard Deviation : 0.512 Standard Error : 0.128
Ever have any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Chronic Constipation 15 25.00%
2. Diarrhea 27 45.00%
3. Irritable bowel syndrome 18 30.00%
Total 60 100%
Mean : 2.050 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.861 - 2.239] Standard Deviation : 0.746 Standard Error : 0.096
Ever have the flu?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 150 93.75%
2. No 10 6.25%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.062 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.025 - 1.100] Standard Deviation : 0.243 Standard Error : 0.019
Ever have sinues problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 85 53.46%
2. No 74 46.54%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.465 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.388 - 1.543] Standard Deviation : 0.500 Standard Error : 0.040
Ever had asthma?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 25 15.53%
2. No 136 84.47%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.845 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.789 - 1.901] Standard Deviation : 0.363 Standard Error : 0.029
Ever had hay fever?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 60 37.50%
2. No 100 62.50%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.625 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.550 - 1.700] Standard Deviation : 0.486 Standard Error : 0.038
Ever have dry scalp problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 62 38.75%
2. No 98 61.25%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.612 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.537 - 1.688] Standard Deviation : 0.489 Standard Error : 0.039
Any reoccuring rashes?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 48 30.00%
2. No 112 70.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.700 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.629 - 1.771] Standard Deviation : 0.460 Standard Error : 0.036
Did you play sports while you were in school?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 94 58.39%
2. No 67 41.61%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.416 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.340 - 1.493] Standard Deviation : 0.494 Standard Error : 0.039
Have you been athletic or active most of your live prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 129 80.62%
2. No 31 19.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.194 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.132 - 1.255] Standard Deviation : 0.396 Standard Error : 0.031
Which best describes your weight prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Overweight 36 22.22%
2. Underweight 13 8.02%
3. Average 113 69.75%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.475 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.347 - 2.604] Standard Deviation : 0.836 Standard Error : 0.066
Was your life prior to diagnosis stressful?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Somewhat 75 47.47%
2. A lot 66 41.77%
3. Not at all 17 10.76%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.633 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.528 - 1.738] Standard Deviation : 0.671 Standard Error : 0.053
How much water did you drink a day prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Very little or none 36 22.22%
2. 4 or less a day 74 45.68%
3. 5 - 7 glasses a day 36 22.22%
4. 8 or more glasses a day 16 9.88%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.198 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.059 - 2.336] Standard Deviation : 0.897 Standard Error : 0.071
How much coffee did you drink a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 cup a day 33 20.50%
2. 2 cups or more a day 101 62.73%
3. None 27 16.77%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.963 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.868 - 2.057] Standard Deviation : 0.611 Standard Error : 0.048
How much cola's or soft drinks did you drink a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 72 65.45%
2. 2 17 15.45%
3. 3 10 9.09%
4. 4 or more 11 10.00%
Total 110 100%
Mean : 1.636 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.447 - 1.825] Standard Deviation : 1.011 Standard Error : 0.096
Type of soft drinks?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Diet 39 26.53%
2. Regular 42 28.57%
3. Some of both 23 15.65%
4. None 43 29.25%
Total 147 100%
Mean : 2.476 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.287 - 2.666] Standard Deviation : 1.172 Standard Error : 0.097
How much sugar did you use per day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lots 33 20.37%
2. Very little 129 79.63%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.796 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.734 - 1.859] Standard Deviation : 0.404 Standard Error : 0.032
How much salt did you add to your food per day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lots 29 17.90%
2. Very little 133 82.10%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.821 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.762 - 1.880] Standard Deviation : 0.385 Standard Error : 0.030
How much bread did you eat a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 slice 47 30.72%
2. 2 slices or more 106 69.28%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.693 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.619 - 1.766] Standard Deviation : 0.463 Standard Error : 0.037
What type of bread did you eat?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Whole wheat 98 62.42%
2. White 45 28.66%
3. Other 14 8.92%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.465 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.362 - 1.568] Standard Deviation : 0.656 Standard Error : 0.052
Did you eat much candy?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 47 29.38%
2. No 44 27.50%
3. Very little 69 43.12%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.138 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.007 - 2.268] Standard Deviation : 0.843 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you eat a lot of fried food?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 55 34.81%
2. No 47 29.75%
3. Very little 56 35.44%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 2.006 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.875 - 2.137] Standard Deviation : 0.841 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you eat a lot of processed meat?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 49 30.63%
2. No 48 30.00%
3. Very little 63 39.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.088 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.958 - 2.217] Standard Deviation : 0.835 Standard Error : 0.066
Did you eat a lot of hard cheese?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 76 47.80%
2. No 32 20.13%
3. Very little 51 32.08%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.843 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.706 - 1.980] Standard Deviation : 0.883 Standard Error : 0.070
Did you eat a lot of soft cheese?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 51 31.87%
2. No 50 31.25%
3. Very little 59 36.88%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.050 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.921 - 2.179] Standard Deviation : 0.830 Standard Error : 0.066
How often did you eat out at restaurants?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Once a week 99 67.35%
2. Three or more times a week 48 32.65%
Total 147 100%
Mean : 1.327 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.250 - 1.403] Standard Deviation : 0.471 Standard Error : 0.039
Did you eat a lot of prepared foods from the stores?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 46 28.93%
2. No 113 71.07%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.711 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.640 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.455 Standard Error : 0.036
What type of cooking pans did you use?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Aluminum 27 17.20%
2. Teflon coated 92 58.60%
3. Other 38 24.20%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 2.070 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.970 - 2.170] Standard Deviation : 0.642 Standard Error : 0.051
Did you ever have a lot of acid reflux problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 46 28.93%
2. No 113 71.07%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.711 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.640 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.455 Standard Error : 0.036
Did you take vitamins every day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 61 38.12%
2. No 51 31.87%
3. Sometimes 48 30.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.919 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.791 - 2.046] Standard Deviation : 0.824 Standard Error : 0.065
Did you take mineral supplements?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.00%
2. No 80 50.00%
3. Sometimes 40 25.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.000 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.890 - 2.110] Standard Deviation : 0.709 Standard Error : 0.056
Have you ever been on any long term medicines?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 72 45.28%
2. No 87 54.72%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.547 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.470 - 1.625] Standard Deviation : 0.499 Standard Error : 0.040
Have you ever taken statin drugs?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 36 23.53%
2. No 117 76.47%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.765 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.697 - 1.832] Standard Deviation : 0.426 Standard Error : 0.034
Are you allergic to any medicine or drugs?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 41 25.62%
2. No 119 74.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.744 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.676 - 1.812] Standard Deviation : 0.438 Standard Error : 0.035
Below are results of the ALS SURVEY as of March 28, 2011
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Viewed
364 Started
285 Completed
187 Completion Rate
65.61% Drop Outs (After S! tarting)
&nb sp; 98 Average Time to Complete Survey
13 minutes
Are you male or female?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Male 95 57.93%
2. Female 69 42.07%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 1.421 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.345 - 1.497] Standard Deviation : 0.495 Standard Error : 0.039
What type of MMD do you have?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. ALS 141 88.12%
2. PLS 14 8.75%
3. PMA 5 3.12%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.150 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.082 - 1.218] Standard Deviation : 0.437 Standard Error : 0.035
Where did your symtoms start?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Arm 49 31.21%
2. Leg 71 45.22%
3. Bulbar 31 19.75%
4. Other 6 3.82%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.962 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.834 - 2.089] Standard Deviation : 0.816 Standard Error : 0.065
Is your progression fast or slow?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Fast 43 27.39%
2. Slow 114 72.61%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.726 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.656 - 1.796] Standard Deviation : 0.447 Standard Error : 0.036
Prior to diagnosis did you live in the country, city or both?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Country 35 21.47%
2. City 75 46.01%
3. Both 53 32.52%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 2.110 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.999 - 2.222] Standard Deviation : 0.729 Standard Error : 0.057
What type of house did you live in?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. With basement 86 53.09%
2. Without basement 45 27.78%
3. Both 31 19.14%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.660 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.540 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.781 Standard Error : 0.061
What type of floors in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Wood 102 33.89%
2. Carpet 108 35.88%
3. Vinyl 45 14.95%
4. Concrete 31 10.30%
5. Other 15 4.98%
Total 301 100%
Mean : 2.166 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.036 - 2.296] Standard Deviation : 1.151 Standard Error : 0.066
What type of walls in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Drywall painted 132 61.40%
2. Plaster and lath 49 22.79%
3. Paneling 25 11.63%
4. Other 9 4.19%
Total 215 100%
Mean : 1.586 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.472 - 1.700] Standard Deviation : 0.854 Standard Error : 0.058
What type of heat in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Wood 26 11.16%
2. Gas 106 45.49%
3. Oil 33 14.16%
4. Coal 5 2.15%
5. Electric 55 23.61%
6. Other 8 3.43%
Total 233 100%
Mean : 2.918 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.729 - 3.108] Standard Deviation : 1.476 Standard Error : 0.097
What type of water source in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Spring 9 4.97%
2. Well 42 23.20%
3. City 126 69.61%
4. Other 4 2.21%
Total 181 100%
Mean : 2.691 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.603 - 2.778] Standard Deviation : 0.599 Standard Error : 0.045
What type water lines in the house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Copper 84 54.90%
2. Steel 15 9.80%
3. PVC 45 29.41%
4. Others 9 5.88%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.863 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.699 - 2.026] Standard Deviation : 1.033 Standard Error : 0.083
How old was your house prior to your diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 50 years or older 52 31.71%
2. 26 to 49 years old 43 26.22%
3. 25 years or less 69 42.07%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.104 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.973 - 2.235] Standard Deviation : 0.855 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you ever raise a garden?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Vegetable 52 32.10%
2. Flower 62 38.27%
3. None 48 29.63%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.975 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.854 - 2.097] Standard Deviation : 0.788 Standard Error : 0.062
Did you ever use garden or yard spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Garden spray 48 30.19%
2. Yard spray 53 33.33%
3. None 58 36.48%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 2.063 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.936 - 2.190] Standard Deviation : 0.817 Standard Error : 0.065
Did you ever paint or varnish?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 116 71.17%
2. No 6 3.68%
3. Very little 41 25.15%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.540 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.406 - 1.673] Standard Deviation : 0.870 Standard Error : 0.068
Have you ever worked around chemicals?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 91 55.83%
2. No 72 44.17%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.442 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.365 - 1.518] Standard Deviation : 0.498 Standard Error : 0.039
Ever live on or close to a farm?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lived on a farm 29 17.90%
2. Lived near a farm 46 28.40%
3. No 87 53.70%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.358 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.240 - 2.476] Standard Deviation : 0.769 Standard Error : 0.060
Ever live near a factory?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.16%
2. No 119 74.84%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.748 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.681 - 1.816] Standard Deviation : 0.435 Standard Error : 0.035
Ever use insect spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Some 73 44.51%
2. A lot 21 12.80%
3. Very Little 59 35.98%
4. Never 11 6.71%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.049 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.890 - 2.208] Standard Deviation : 1.038 Standard Error : 0.081
Have you ever had mold or fungus in your house?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Mold 65 39.88%
2. Fungus 6 3.68%
3. No 92 56.44%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 2.166 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.017 - 2.315] Standard Deviation : 0.970 Standard Error : 0.076
Have you ever worked in a hardware store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 8 5.06%
2. No 150 94.94%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.949 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.915 - 1.984] Standard Deviation : 0.220 Standard Error : 0.017
Have you ever worked in a paint store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 4 2.47%
2. No 158 97.53%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.975 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.951 - 1.999] Standard Deviation : 0.156 Standard Error : 0.012
Have you ever worked in an Auto Garage?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 20 12.27%
2. No 143 87.73%
Total 163 100%
Mean : 1.877 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.827 - 1.928] Standard Deviation : 0.329 Standard Error : 0.026
Have you ever worked in a garden supply store?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 8 4.94%
2. No 154 95.06%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.951 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.917 - 1.984] Standard Deviation : 0.217 Standard Error : 0.017
Have you ever worked in a gas station?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 16 9.88%
2. No 146 90.12%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.901 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.855 - 1.947] Standard Deviation : 0.299 Standard Error : 0.024
Have you ever worked in a restaurant?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 61 37.89%
2. No 100 62.11%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.621 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.546 - 1.696] Standard Deviation : 0.487 Standard Error : 0.038
Have you ever worked as a fire fighter?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 5 3.16%
2. No 153 96.84%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.968 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.941 - 1.996] Standard Deviation : 0.176 Standard Error : 0.014
Have you ever worked on construction?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 44 27.33%
2. No 117 72.67%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.727 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.658 - 1.796] Standard Deviation : 0.447 Standard Error : 0.035
If yes, to construction, what types have you worked?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Carpenter 21 36.21%
2. Electrician 7 12.07%
3. Plumber Welder 8 13.79%
4. Other 22 37.93%
Total 58 100%
Mean : 2.534 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.193 - 2.876] Standard Deviation : 1.327 Standard Error : 0.174
Have you ever used any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Pesticides 74 33.79%
2. Herbicides 53 24.20%
3. Insecticides 87 39.73%
4. Other 5 2.28%
Total 219 100%
Mean : 2.105 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.985 - 2.225] Standard Deviation : 0.905 Standard Error : 0.061
Have you ever lived with someone that has worked in any of the above?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.32%
2. No 118 74.68%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.747 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.679 - 1.815] Standard Deviation : 0.436 Standard Error : 0.035
Did you ever use hair spray?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. A lot 25 15.53%
2. Very little 62 38.51%
3. Never 74 45.96%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 2.304 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.192 - 2.416] Standard Deviation : 0.725 Standard Error : 0.057
Have you ever worked around any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Aluminum 25 24.04%
2. Mercury 12 11.54%
3. Lead 22 21.15%
4. Arsenic 8 7.69%
5. Copper 24 23.08%
6. Other 13 12.50%
Total 104 100%
Mean : 3.317 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.977 - 3.657] Standard Deviation : 1.770 Standard Error : 0.174
Were you ever in the military?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 26 16.05%
2. No 136 83.95%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.840 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.783 - 1.896] Standard Deviation : 0.368 Standard Error : 0.029
If yes to miliary, what branch?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Army 16 51.61%
2. Marines 0 0.00%
3. Navy 4 12.90%
4. Air Force 6 19.35%
5. Other 5 16.13%
Total 31 100%
Mean : 2.484 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.903 - 3.065] Standard Deviation : 1.651 Standard Error : 0.296
Have you lived with someone while they were in the miliary?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 22 14.01%
2. No 135 85.99%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.860 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.805 - 1.914] Standard Deviation : 0.348 Standard Error : 0.028
Ever have any childhood disease's?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 139 86.34%
2. NO 22 13.66%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.137 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.083 - 1.190] Standard Deviation : 0.345 Standard Error : 0.027
If yes, which ones?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Measles 95 28.70%
2. Mumps 75 22.66%
3. Rubella 19 5.74%
4. Hepatitis 7 2.11%
5. Diphtherta 0 0.00%
6. Varicella 3 0.91%
7. Tetanus 2 0.60%
8. Chicken Pox 114 34.44%
9. Scarlet Fever 11 3.32%
10. Yellow fever 0 0.00%
11. Other 5 1.51%
Total 331 100%
Mean : 4.314 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [3.963 - 4.666] Standard Deviation : 3.264 Standard Error : 0.179
What type of operations have you had?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Head 4 2.00%
2. Neck 9 4.50%
3. Back 8 4.00%
4. Shoulder 10 5.00%
5. Arm 7 3.50%
6. Leg 27 13.50%
7. Colon 4 2.00%
8. Tonsils 50 25.00%
9. Appendix 14 7.00%
10. Gallbladder 12 6.00%
11. Other 55 27.50%
Total 200 100%
Mean : 7.810 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [7.416 - 8.204] Standard Deviation : 2.840 Standard Error : 0.201
Have you ever had mercury fillings in your teeth?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 127 80.89%
2. No 30 19.11%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.191 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.129 - 1.253] Standard Deviation : 0.394 Standard Error : 0.031
Ever had a roof canal?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 90 55.90%
2. No 71 44.10%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.441 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.364 - 1.518] Standard Deviation : 0.498 Standard Error : 0.039
Ever had fluoride treatment on your teeth?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 105 64.81%
2. No 57 35.19%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.352 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.278 - 1.426] Standard Deviation : 0.479 Standard Error : 0.038
What type vaccination's have you had?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. All childhood 147 73.87%
2. Smallpox 32 16.08%
3. Cholera 9 4.52%
4. Anthrax 2 1.01%
5. Very few 7 3.52%
6. None 2 1.01%
Total 199 100%
Mean : 1.472 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.331 - 1.613] Standard Deviation : 1.014 Standard Error : 0.072
Ever have any head trauma?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 73 45.34%
2. No 88 54.66%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.547 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.469 - 1.624] Standard Deviation : 0.499 Standard Error : 0.039
Select any of the following you have had problems with?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Neck 52 31.71%
2. Back 64 39.02%
3. Shoulder 39 23.78%
4. Other 9 5.49%
Total 164 100%
Mean : 2.030 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.895 - 2.166] Standard Deviation : 0.882 Standard Error : 0.069
Ever have problems with any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Colon 9 56.25%
2. Liver 7 43.75%
Total 16 100%
Mean : 1.438 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.186 - 1.689] Standard Deviation : 0.512 Standard Error : 0.128
Ever have any of the following?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Chronic Constipation 15 25.00%
2. Diarrhea 27 45.00%
3. Irritable bowel syndrome 18 30.00%
Total 60 100%
Mean : 2.050 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.861 - 2.239] Standard Deviation : 0.746 Standard Error : 0.096
Ever have the flu?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 150 93.75%
2. No 10 6.25%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.062 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.025 - 1.100] Standard Deviation : 0.243 Standard Error : 0.019
Ever have sinues problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 85 53.46%
2. No 74 46.54%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.465 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.388 - 1.543] Standard Deviation : 0.500 Standard Error : 0.040
Ever had asthma?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 25 15.53%
2. No 136 84.47%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.845 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.789 - 1.901] Standard Deviation : 0.363 Standard Error : 0.029
Ever had hay fever?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 60 37.50%
2. No 100 62.50%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.625 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.550 - 1.700] Standard Deviation : 0.486 Standard Error : 0.038
Ever have dry scalp problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 62 38.75%
2. No 98 61.25%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.612 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.537 - 1.688] Standard Deviation : 0.489 Standard Error : 0.039
Any reoccuring rashes?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 48 30.00%
2. No 112 70.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.700 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.629 - 1.771] Standard Deviation : 0.460 Standard Error : 0.036
Did you play sports while you were in school?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 94 58.39%
2. No 67 41.61%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.416 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.340 - 1.493] Standard Deviation : 0.494 Standard Error : 0.039
Have you been athletic or active most of your live prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 129 80.62%
2. No 31 19.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.194 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.132 - 1.255] Standard Deviation : 0.396 Standard Error : 0.031
Which best describes your weight prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Overweight 36 22.22%
2. Underweight 13 8.02%
3. Average 113 69.75%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.475 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.347 - 2.604] Standard Deviation : 0.836 Standard Error : 0.066
Was your life prior to diagnosis stressful?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Somewhat 75 47.47%
2. A lot 66 41.77%
3. Not at all 17 10.76%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 1.633 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.528 - 1.738] Standard Deviation : 0.671 Standard Error : 0.053
How much water did you drink a day prior to diagnosis?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Very little or none 36 22.22%
2. 4 or less a day 74 45.68%
3. 5 - 7 glasses a day 36 22.22%
4. 8 or more glasses a day 16 9.88%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 2.198 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.059 - 2.336] Standard Deviation : 0.897 Standard Error : 0.071
How much coffee did you drink a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 cup a day 33 20.50%
2. 2 cups or more a day 101 62.73%
3. None 27 16.77%
Total 161 100%
Mean : 1.963 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.868 - 2.057] Standard Deviation : 0.611 Standard Error : 0.048
How much cola's or soft drinks did you drink a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 72 65.45%
2. 2 17 15.45%
3. 3 10 9.09%
4. 4 or more 11 10.00%
Total 110 100%
Mean : 1.636 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.447 - 1.825] Standard Deviation : 1.011 Standard Error : 0.096
Type of soft drinks?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Diet 39 26.53%
2. Regular 42 28.57%
3. Some of both 23 15.65%
4. None 43 29.25%
Total 147 100%
Mean : 2.476 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.287 - 2.666] Standard Deviation : 1.172 Standard Error : 0.097
How much sugar did you use per day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lots 33 20.37%
2. Very little 129 79.63%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.796 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.734 - 1.859] Standard Deviation : 0.404 Standard Error : 0.032
How much salt did you add to your food per day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Lots 29 17.90%
2. Very little 133 82.10%
Total 162 100%
Mean : 1.821 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.762 - 1.880] Standard Deviation : 0.385 Standard Error : 0.030
How much bread did you eat a day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. 1 slice 47 30.72%
2. 2 slices or more 106 69.28%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.693 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.619 - 1.766] Standard Deviation : 0.463 Standard Error : 0.037
What type of bread did you eat?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Whole wheat 98 62.42%
2. White 45 28.66%
3. Other 14 8.92%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 1.465 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.362 - 1.568] Standard Deviation : 0.656 Standard Error : 0.052
Did you eat much candy?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 47 29.38%
2. No 44 27.50%
3. Very little 69 43.12%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.138 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [2.007 - 2.268] Standard Deviation : 0.843 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you eat a lot of fried food?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 55 34.81%
2. No 47 29.75%
3. Very little 56 35.44%
Total 158 100%
Mean : 2.006 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.875 - 2.137] Standard Deviation : 0.841 Standard Error : 0.067
Did you eat a lot of processed meat?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 49 30.63%
2. No 48 30.00%
3. Very little 63 39.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.088 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.958 - 2.217] Standard Deviation : 0.835 Standard Error : 0.066
Did you eat a lot of hard cheese?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 76 47.80%
2. No 32 20.13%
3. Very little 51 32.08%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.843 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.706 - 1.980] Standard Deviation : 0.883 Standard Error : 0.070
Did you eat a lot of soft cheese?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 51 31.87%
2. No 50 31.25%
3. Very little 59 36.88%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.050 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.921 - 2.179] Standard Deviation : 0.830 Standard Error : 0.066
How often did you eat out at restaurants?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Once a week 99 67.35%
2. Three or more times a week 48 32.65%
Total 147 100%
Mean : 1.327 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.250 - 1.403] Standard Deviation : 0.471 Standard Error : 0.039
Did you eat a lot of prepared foods from the stores?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 46 28.93%
2. No 113 71.07%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.711 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.640 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.455 Standard Error : 0.036
What type of cooking pans did you use?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Aluminum 27 17.20%
2. Teflon coated 92 58.60%
3. Other 38 24.20%
Total 157 100%
Mean : 2.070 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.970 - 2.170] Standard Deviation : 0.642 Standard Error : 0.051
Did you ever have a lot of acid reflux problems?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 46 28.93%
2. No 113 71.07%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.711 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.640 - 1.781] Standard Deviation : 0.455 Standard Error : 0.036
Did you take vitamins every day?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 61 38.12%
2. No 51 31.87%
3. Sometimes 48 30.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.919 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.791 - 2.046] Standard Deviation : 0.824 Standard Error : 0.065
Did you take mineral supplements?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 40 25.00%
2. No 80 50.00%
3. Sometimes 40 25.00%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 2.000 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.890 - 2.110] Standard Deviation : 0.709 Standard Error : 0.056
Have you ever been on any long term medicines?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 72 45.28%
2. No 87 54.72%
Total 159 100%
Mean : 1.547 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.470 - 1.625] Standard Deviation : 0.499 Standard Error : 0.040
Have you ever taken statin drugs?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 36 23.53%
2. No 117 76.47%
Total 153 100%
Mean : 1.765 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.697 - 1.832] Standard Deviation : 0.426 Standard Error : 0.034
Are you allergic to any medicine or drugs?
Answer Count Percent 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Yes 41 25.62%
2. No 119 74.38%
Total 160 100%
Mean : 1.744 ! Confidence Interval @ 95% : [1.676 - 1.812] Standard Deviation : 0.438 Standard Error : 0.035