Description

For sample adults age 18 and older, CHEWEV reports whether the sample person ever used chewing tobacco. Examples given in the survey question include Redman, Levi Garrett, and Beechnut.

Please refer to the "universe" tab for more information about changes in the universe. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in the universe may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

Availability

• 1987, 1991-1992, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2010

Weights

• 1987, 1991-1992, 2000, 2005, 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT
• 1994 : SUPP2WT