Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | No | X |
| 02 | Yes | X |
| 03 | Don't know how affect health | X |
| 09 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older who had a job in the past two weeks and are exposed to harmful substances at their current job, WEXHELAFF reports whether she/he knows how these substances could affect her/his health.
This variable was introduced in 1987 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.
Universe
- 1987: Sample persons age 18+ who had a job in the past 2 weeks and are exposed to harmful substances at current job.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT