Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
10
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older who are currently employed or were employed at some point in the past 12 months, WEXCHEMSKIN reports whether, in the past 12 months, she/he regularly handled or was in skin contact with chemical products or substances at work twice a week or more. Chemical products include cleaning agents, bleach, solvents, formaldehyde, oils or cutting fluids, paints or coatings, sealants, glues or adhesives, etc.
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.
Universe
- 2010: Sample adults age 18+ years who are currently employed or were employed at some point in the past 12 months.
Availability
- 2010
Survey Text
| 2010 |
QuestionText:
The next few questions ask about possible exposures to hazards at [fill 1: your job as a (JOB DESCRIPTION) with
(EMPLOYER NAME)/the MAIN job you held last week/the job you held most recently].
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you regularly handle or were you in skin contact with chemical products or
substances at work twice a week or more?
*Read if necessary: Chemical products may include cleaning agents, bleach, solvents, formaldehyde, oils or cutting
fluids, paints or coatings, sealants, glues or adhesives, etc.
2No
7Refused
9Don't know
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Weights
- 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT