Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
87
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | Not mentioned | X |
2 | Mentioned | X |
9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons ages 18 and older, CRTCHEW indicates if the person thinks using chewing tobacco, snuff, pipes, or cigars increases a person's chances of getting cancer.
This variable is part of the attitudes and knowledge section of the Cancer Control supplement introduced in the 1987 survey. For more information on the variables included in this section, please see CRSTRES, or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1987: Half of sample adults age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement).
Availability
- 1987
Survey Text
1987 |
Hand Card R1, read categories if telephone interview.
CARD R1
Inherited make-up or heredity
Exposure to X-Rays
Poor eating practices
Using chewing tobacco, snuff, pipes, or cigars
Air pollution
Some cloth dyes
Exposure to toxic waste dumps
Exposure to toxic substances on the job
Exposure to people with cancer
Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages
Exposure to the sun
Cigarette smoking
Exposure to nuclear waste
Some strong soaps and detergents
Viruses
Some medicines
Medical procedures using radiation
1a. Which of these things do you think increases a person's chances of getting cancer?
Mark all mentioned in first column, do not probe.
1 [] Inherited make-up or heredity
1 [] Exposure to X-Rays
1 [] Poor eating practices
1 [] Using chewing tobacco, snuff, pipes, or cigars
1 [] Air pollution
1 [] Some cloth dyes
1 [] Exposure to toxic waste dumps
1 [] Exposure to toxic substances on the job
1 [] Exposure to people with cancer
1 [] Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages
1 [] Exposure to the sun
1 [] Cigarette smoking
1 [] Exposure to nuclear waste
1 [] Some strong soaps and detergents
1 [] Viruses
1 [] Some medicines
1 [] Medical procedures using radiation
1 [] DK
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT