Description

For sample adults and sample children who have ever had a job that exposed them to loud noise 4 or more hours a day, several days a week (HRISKWRKEV), HRISKWRKYR reports if the exposure was in the last 12 months. In 2007, this question was asked only of sample adults.

For a full list of hearing related variables available for all years, see HEARING.

Comparability

In addition to changes in universe, the NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.

Universe

Availability

• 2007, 2023

Weights

• 2007, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT