Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, September 2011

Variable Details

VariableM327b_1M04
LabelWhat actions should you 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 shade/move out of sun around midday/11 and 3 19
2 Cover up (long sleeves/shirt/trousers, hat, sunglasses etc) 33
3 Protect children 2
4 Don t burn/Avoid getting sunburn 43
5 Avoid sunbeds 33
6 Use high factor sunscreen (factor 15+) 31
7 Use any sunscreen/sun tan lotion 26
8 Reduce amount of time spent in the sun 40
9 Use UV index to find out when sun is strongest/when to cover 1
10 Check moles/skin for changes 22
11 See doctor or dermatologist about mole/skin growths, changes 12
12 Other (please specify) 9
13 Don t know / Not sure 0
98 Refusal 13
Sysmiss 833
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, September 2011
Interviewer InstructionsCode all that apply. Please do not prompt except 'Anything else?'
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;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.