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WEXSUBLNEW
Where learned job substances affect health: Newspaper

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Description

For sample persons age 18 and older who had a job in the past two weeks, and who are exposed to harmful substances at their current job and know how substances affect their health, WEXSUBLNEW reports whether she/he learned about how these substances could affect her/his own health from newspapers.

This variable was introduced in 1987 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

  • 1987: Sample persons age 18+ who had a job in the past 2 weeks, are exposed to harmful substances at current job and know how substances affect health.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights