NHIS Core Survey

Data Dictionary for Worker Health Information
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At a glance

The following describes variables collected in the 2004-2013 NHIS core survey that were used to analyze worker health. These variables are included in the Worker Health Chart (WHC) tool.

Employment status and industry

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Chronic conditions

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Musculoskeletal health

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Health behaviors

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Healthcare utilization and access

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Health status and physical activity status

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.

Working conditions and employment benefits

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files. (5) ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/NHIS/2013/samadult_layout.pdf

Worker characteristics

(1) Subtopic lists the topics/subtopics/query options included in worker health charts (e.g. employment status, race, sex). (2) Question provides either the exact wording of the question as administered during the survey or a paraphrase of the question for brevity. (3) Variable Name lists the names given by the NHIS program to each variable. When multiple variables were used for Subtopic calculations, all variables are listed. (4) Notes provide additional information about the variable. Unless otherwise noted, the variables can be found in the Sample Adult data files.
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