Description
For sample adults age 18 and older who are currently employed or were employed at some point in the past 12 months and did not refuse or provide a "don't know" response when asked whether their current or most recent job was also the longest held job, WEXVAPOR reports whether, at her/his current or most recent job, she/he is/was regularly exposed to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes at work twice a week or more.
This variable was introduced in 2010 as part of a series of variables with information on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
