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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, March 2006

Variable Details

Variablem327_5m4
LabelWhat actions to take to reduce the risk of skin cancer?
Question text What actions should you take to reduce the risk of skin cancer? Response 4
Responses
1 Spend time in the shade / move out of the sun 27
2 Cover up (with long sleeves/trousers, a hat etc) 20
3 Protect children 11
4 Don t burn 57
5 Use high factor sunscreen/sun tan lotion (factor 15+) 23
6 Use any sunscreen/sun tan lotion 16
7 Check moles or consult doctor about moles 18
8 Spend some time out of the sun around midday/between 11am an 45
9 Use the UV Index to find out when the sun is strongest/when 1
10 Other (specify) 25
11 Don t know / Not sure 0
98 Refusal 0
Sysmiss 982
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, March 2006
Interviewer InstructionsCode all that apply. Do not prompt except 'Anything else?'
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;Adults;Households;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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