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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, September 1997

Variable Details

Variablem17812m1
LabelMain ways people can protect themselves
Responses
1 Using sun cream 574
2 Using high factor sun cream 293
3 Wearing a (wide brimmed) hat 89
4 Wearing loose cover up clothing 355
5 Staying in the shade 404
6 Staying out of the mid-day sun 97
7 Build up a base tan 8
8 Other 51
99 Refused/Don't know 17
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, September 1997
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