Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
91
|
90
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | · | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who did anything to reduce the radon level in their homes (RADDONE), RADACTVENT reports if the respondent mentioned increasing ventilation by "opening windows, doors, etc." to reduce the level of radon exposure in the home.
RADACTVENT is included in the sample adult section within a series of questions about environmental health concerns, including testing for lead and radon. For more information and related variables, see RADHEAR or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1990: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of radon, whose household air was tested for radon, and who did anything to reduce the radon level.
- 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of radon, whose household air was tested for radon, whose household radon level was above the EPA guidelines or unknown, and who did anything to reduce the radon level.
Availability
- 1990-1991
Survey Text
| 1991 |
| 1990 |
1991
Survey form
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b. What has been done?
Mark all that apply.
Mark all that apply.
1[] Increase ventilation by opening windows, doors, etc.
2[] Stopped or decreased smoking
3[] Moved out of or spend less time in the basement
4[] Modified home -- sealed cracks, installed ventilation system, etc.
8[] Other (Specify) ____
9[] DK
2[] Stopped or decreased smoking
3[] Moved out of or spend less time in the basement
4[] Modified home -- sealed cracks, installed ventilation system, etc.
8[] Other (Specify) ____
9[] DK
1990
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c. What has been done?
Anything else?
Mark all that apply.
Anything else?
Mark all that apply.
[] Increase ventilation by opening windows, doors, etc.
[] Stopped or decreased smoking
[] Moved out of or spend less time in basement
[] Modified home -- sealed cracks, installed ventilation system, etc.
[] Other (Specify) ____
[] DK
[] Stopped or decreased smoking
[] Moved out of or spend less time in basement
[] Modified home -- sealed cracks, installed ventilation system, etc.
[] Other (Specify) ____
[] DK
Weights
- 1990-1991 : SAMPWEIGHT