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Attendance at religious services among adults in New York by religious group
% of adults in New York who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
39%
20%
1%
635
Evangelical Protestant
61%
30%
9%
1%
182
Jewish
22%
47%
31%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
26%
42%
32%
< 1%
256
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
2%
23%
75%
< 1%
470
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
30%
29%
26%
595
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
35%
26%
15%
641
Seldom/never
26%
35%
24%
15%
665
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
10%
25%
35%
17%
3%
595
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
17%
28%
31%
8%
1%
641
Seldom/never
17%
17%
28%
28%
9%
1%
665
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
52%
658
Seldom/never
53%
47%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
17%
6%
21%
4%
602
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
16%
5%
15%
4%
644
Seldom/never
67%
10%
5%
15%
5%
671
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
20%
48%
597
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
16%
62%
647
Seldom/never
20%
18%
62%
669
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
17%
31%
16%
491
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
18%
26%
23%
560
Seldom/never
32%
21%
27%
20%
590
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
25%
16%
13%
608
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
31%
20%
14%
654
Seldom/never
38%
29%
20%
13%
678
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
3%
11%
8%
24%
607
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
7%
10%
6%
32%
657
Seldom/never
36%
11%
11%
6%
36%
677
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
71%
609
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
74%
657
Seldom/never
21%
79%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
15%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
25%
7%
1%
7%
2%
658
Seldom/never
33%
22%
12%
1%
26%
5%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
11%
1%
1%
1%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
44%
12%
5%
< 1%
658
Seldom/never
16%
25%
21%
35%
2%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
15%
1%
3%
1%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
21%
12%
24%
1%
658
Seldom/never
27%
9%
7%
57%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
15%
6%
28%
1%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
8%
8%
11%
73%
1%
658
Seldom/never
3%
1%
3%
93%
< 1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who meditate…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
7%
2%
28%
4%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
10%
7%
50%
2%
658
Seldom/never
30%
9%
6%
54%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
13%
4%
5%
2%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
21%
14%
19%
1%
658
Seldom/never
39%
14%
13%
33%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
15%
9%
20%
3%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
18%
17%
24%
1%
658
Seldom/never
50%
13%
12%
25%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
9%
30%
4%
2%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
14%
56%
8%
4%
658
Seldom/never
6%
18%
59%
14%
3%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
59%
1%
2%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
73%
1%
1%
658
Seldom/never
16%
81%
1%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
10%
7%
22%
2%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
11%
16%
55%
1%
658
Seldom/never
10%
4%
4%
82%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
34%
4%
14%
6%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
27%
1%
40%
9%
658
Seldom/never
10%
13%
1%
68%
7%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
6%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
20%
7%
658
Seldom/never
44%
48%
8%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
24%
8%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
40%
9%
658
Seldom/never
31%
60%
9%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
21%
42%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
15%
59%
658
Seldom/never
22%
22%
56%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
28%
22%
8%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
40%
28%
5%
658
Seldom/never
20%
33%
42%
6%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
54%
2%
4%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
54%
4%
2%
658
Seldom/never
42%
51%
3%
4%
680
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
53%
6%
3%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
52%
5%
2%
658
Seldom/never
35%
60%
4%
1%
680
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Views about abortion among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
53%
5%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
69%
26%
5%
658
Seldom/never
77%
21%
3%
680
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
39%
7%
5%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
77%
18%
3%
3%
658
Seldom/never
81%
14%
3%
3%
680
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
51%
10%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
67%
25%
8%
658
Seldom/never
77%
18%
5%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
58%
3%
5%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
64%
2%
2%
658
Seldom/never
26%
69%
2%
2%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults in New York by religious attendance
% of adults in New York who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
29%
4%
46%
7%
612
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
25%
5%
29%
4%
658
Seldom/never
61%
17%
4%
16%
1%
680
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.