Description

For sample adults, SMOKWKEXPYR reports whether the respondent was exposed to tobacco smoke from other people at work during the past 12 months. In 2023 forward, this question asked if the individual was exposed to tobacco smoke for 4 or more hours per week. In 2010, this question was asked of sample adults who are now or were employed at some point in the past 12 months and defined tobacco exposure as twice a week or more.

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Comparability

In 2023 forward, this question asked if the individual was exposed to tobacco smoke for 4 or more hours per week. In 2010, this question was asked of sample adults who are now or were employed at some point in the past 12 months and defined tobacco exposure as twice a week or more.

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

• 2010, 2023

Weights

• 2010, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT