Description

For sample persons age 18 and older who had a job in the past two weeks, WEXHARMR is a recoded variable, which reports whether, at her/his current job, she/he is exposed to substances that she/he believes to be harmful if breathed or if they get into the skin, and/or exposed to radiation, not counting the computer screen.

This variable was introduced in 1992 as part of a series of variables with information on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1992

Weights

• 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT