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Page: February 2012 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
1. When it comes to health issues confronting the state of Louisiana, how important would you say obesity is as a health issue?
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Count
One of the most important health issues
79.2%19
A major problem but not one of the most important
20.8%5
A minor problem OR 0.0%0
Not an important health issue today 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

2. How important would you say childhood obesity is as a health issue?
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Count
One of the most important health issues
95.8%23
A major problem but not one of the most important
4.2%1
A minor problem OR 0.0%0
Not an important health issue today 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

3. And do you think the problem of obesity will get better in the future, will get worse in the future, or will they stay about the same?
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Percent		Response
Count
Get better
20.8%5
Get worse
62.5%15
Stay about the same
16.7%4
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

4. Some people say obesity is a private issue that people need to deal with on their own. Others say that it is a public health issue that society needs to help solve. Which comes closer to how you feel?
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Percent		Response
Count
Personal issue
20.8%5
Public health issue
75.0%18
Don’t Know/Not Sure
4.2%1

5. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose each of the following as a way to fight obesity in the US? Making a law requiring restaurants to list nutrition information – such as calorie counts – for all the items on their menus.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
33.3%8
Support
41.7%10
Oppose
25.0%6
Strongly oppose 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

6. Government-funded advertising campaigns that warn the public about the health risks of obesity. These ads would be similar to the ones about the dangers of smoking and drugs.
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Count
Strongly support
45.8%11
Support
25.0%6
Oppose
25.0%6
Strongly oppose
4.2%1
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

7. Putting a special tax on junk food – that is things like soda, chips, and candy.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
29.2%7
Support
20.8%5
Oppose
25.0%6
Strongly oppose
25.0%6
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

8. For individuals on a health plan through their employer, provide incentives, such as extra vacation days, for individuals who regularly go to the gym.
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Percent		Response
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Strongly support
33.3%8
Support
25.0%6
Oppose
29.2%7
Strongly oppose
4.2%1
Don’t Know/Not Sure
8.3%2

9. Provide federal funding for individuals who want weight maintenance surgeries such as gastric bypass or lap-band surgery .
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
4.2%1
Support
12.5%3
Oppose
37.5%9
Strongly oppose
37.5%9
Don’t Know/Not Sure
8.3%2

10. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose each of the following as a way to fight childhood obesity Prohibiting the sale of unhealthy foods and drinks – like soda, chips and candy – in school vending machines.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
54.2%13
Support
29.2%7
Oppose
16.7%4
Strongly oppose 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

11. Limiting television advertisements for unhealthy foods and drinks – like soda, chips and candy – that are targeted at children.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
54.2%13
Support
25.0%6
Oppose
16.7%4
Strongly oppose 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure
4.2%1

12. Requiring more physical education in public schools.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
87.5%21
Support
8.3%2
Oppose
4.2%1
Strongly oppose 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

13. Providing healthier school lunches.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly support
87.5%21
Support
12.5%3
Oppose 0.0%0
Strongly oppose 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure 0.0%0

14. In your opinion, should individuals who are classified as “morbidly obese” according to the Body Mass Index, have to pay more for health insurance?
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Percent		Response
Count
Yes
47.8%11
No
30.4%7
Don’t Know/Not Sure
21.7%5

15. If an individual eats at Fast Food Restaurants every single day and becomes obese, who is to blame for this person becoming obese? The individual? Or the fast food restaurant?
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Count
Individual
95.8%23
Fast food restaurant 0.0%0
Don’t Know/Not Sure
4.2%1

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16. What is your political party affiliation?
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Percent		Response
Count
Republican Party
39.1%9
Democratic Party
30.4%7
Independent
21.7%5
Don't know / Not available
4.3%1
Refused
4.3%1
Other (please specify)
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17. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
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Count
Very liberal 0.0%0
Liberal
12.5%3
Somewhat liberal
8.3%2
Moderate
16.7%4
Somewhat conservative
29.2%7
Conservative
16.7%4
Very conservative
8.3%2
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
4.2%1

18. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
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Percent		Response
Count
Very liberal
4.2%1
Liberal
4.2%1
Somewhat liberal
16.7%4
Moderate
25.0%6
Somewhat conservative
20.8%5
Conservative
16.7%4
Very conservative
4.2%1
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
4.2%1

19. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
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Percent		Response
Count
White
79.2%19
Black
8.3%2
Asian 0.0%0
Hispanic 0.0%0
Native American 0.0%0
Mixed race 0.0%0
Other
8.3%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

20. What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Percent		Response
Count
Grade school 0.0%0
High school diploma/GED
4.2%1
Vocational/Technical Degree 0.0%0
Associates Degree
4.2%1
Bachelors Degree
54.2%13
Masters Degree
12.5%3
PhD/MD/JD
12.5%3
Other
8.3%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

21. What was your age on your last birthday?
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Percent		Response
Count
17 or Younger 0.0%0
18-24 0.0%0
25-34
12.5%3
35-44
29.2%7
45-54
25.0%6
55-64
16.7%4
65-74
12.5%3
75-84 0.0%0
85 or older 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

22. What is your marital status?
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Percent		Response
Count
Single
8.3%2
Married
75.0%18
Divorced/Separated
4.2%1
Widowed
8.3%2
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

23. What is your total 2010 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
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$10,000 OR LESS 0.0%0
$10,001-$20,000 0.0%0
$20,001-$30,000 0.0%0
$30,001-$40,000 0.0%0
$40,001-$50,000
8.3%2
$50,001-$60,000
16.7%4
$60,001-$70,000
4.2%1
$70,001-$80,000
4.2%1
$80,001-$100,000
8.3%2
$100,001 OR MORE
37.5%9
Don't know / Not available
4.2%1
Refused
16.7%4

24. Gender?
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Percent		Response
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Male
20.8%5
Female
75.0%18
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
4.2%1

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