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RADACTVENT
Action to reduce radon level: Increased ventilation
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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who did anything to reduce the radon level in their homes (RADDONE), RADACTVENT reports if the respondent mentioned increasing ventilation by "opening windows, doors, etc." to reduce the level of radon exposure in the home.

RADACTVENT is included in the sample adult section within a series of questions about environmental health concerns, including testing for lead and radon. For more information and related variables, see RADHEAR or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in the universe for RADDONE, a filter variable for RADACTVENT, impact the frequencies of RADACTVENT. Data users should exercise caution when making comparisons across samples.

Universe

  • 1990: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of radon, whose household air was tested for radon, and who did anything to reduce the radon level.
  • 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of radon, whose household air was tested for radon, whose household radon level was above the EPA guidelines or unknown, and who did anything to reduce the radon level.

Availability

  • 1990-1991

Weights