Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
85
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 10 | No | · |
| 11 | No mention of any health risk | X |
| 12 | Not mentioned but exposed to risk | X |
| 20 | Yes, mentioned as health effect | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons ages 18 and older who were employed in the last two weeks, WEXHELHEDACH reports whether in the present job, she/he is exposed to harmful substances that could cause headache.
This variable was introduced in 1985 as part of a series of variables on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985: Sample persons age 18+ who were employed in the past 2 weeks.
Availability
- 1985
Survey Text
| 1985 |
Any other? ____
Enter each substance in a separate column.
Ask 1c for each response in 1b
c. How can (response in 1b) endanger your health? ________
Any other way? ____
Record verbatim response(s).
b. What work conditions are you exposed to that could endanger your health? ____
Any other? ____
Enter each substance in a separate column.
Ask 2c for each response in 2b
c. How can (response in 2b) endanger your health?
Any other way? ____
Record verbatim response(s).
Weights
- 1985 : SAMPWEIGHT