Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, September 2011

Variable Details

VariableM327b_1M10
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 10
Responses
1 Spend time in shade/move out of sun around midday/11 and 3 0
2 Cover up (long sleeves/shirt/trousers, hat, sunglasses etc) 0
3 Protect children 0
4 Don t burn/Avoid getting sunburn 0
5 Avoid sunbeds 0
6 Use high factor sunscreen (factor 15+) 0
7 Use any sunscreen/sun tan lotion 0
8 Reduce amount of time spent in the sun 0
9 Use UV index to find out when sun is strongest/when to cover 1
10 Check moles/skin for changes 7
11 See doctor or dermatologist about mole/skin growths, changes 10
12 Other (please specify) 0
13 Don t know / Not sure 0
98 Refusal 13
Sysmiss 1086
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.