The Introductory Statement

When the WG-SS is included in a survey, especially when it is not a health survey or a census, it is useful to have a lead-in statement to make the transition from the previous survey topic.  Lead-in questions should be short, simple and refer only to having difficulty in performing certain activities related to a health issue, such as in the example that follows:

“The next questions ask about difficulties you may have doing certain activities because of a HEALTH PROBLEM.”