WEXHARMR
Work exposure to harmful substances and radiation recode
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
92
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No reported exposure | X |
| 2 | Yes, reported exposure | X |
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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.
Universe
- 1992: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 1 and 2, and in 2 weeks of quarter 3 (excluded from CACT supplement) who had a job in the past 2 weeks.
Availability
- 1992
Weights
- 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT
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