Table 1 Questions on physician diagnosed chronic physical diseases, mental health and risky health behaviors

Chronic diseases

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with diabetes?

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with hypertension?

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with coronary heart disease?

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with obesity?

Mental health

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with depression?

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with anxiety?

 Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor with mental illness (other than depression or anxiety)?

Risky health behaviours

 Are you a current or previous smoker?

 Are you currently or have you previously been drinking alcohol on a regular basis?

 Are you currently or have you previously been using recreational drugs?

 Do you regularly exercise at least three times a week?

 Have you ever had any pre-marital or out of wedlock sexual relations?