Description
For sample adults and sample children, HRISKFUNEV reports whether the individual was ever exposed to very loud sounds or noise during leisure-time 10 or more times during the past 12 months. The questionnaire defines "very loud" as so loud you must shout in order to be understood by someone standing 3 feet or arm's length away from you. This includes noise from power tools, loud music, racing or speedways, household appliances or other things, but does not include exposure to noise while working. In 2007, this question was asked to only sample adults.
For a full list of hearing related variables available for all years, see HEARING.
