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Worker Health Charts

National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is an annual, in-person health survey and the principal source of information about the health of the civilian, non-institutionalized, household population of the United States. The survey is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHIS sample is designed and weighted to produce national estimates. NIOSH uses data from the NHIS to estimate the prevalence of various health conditions and health behaviors among US workers. The charts available here are based on data from the 2015 NHIS, which included an Occupational Health Supplement. See the supplemental questions included in the Worker Health Charts (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nhis/data2015.html).

Available Charts

The following data sets are available from OHS to chart. Select the "Create Charts" button to access the charting tool.

Low Back Pain (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Low Back Pain charts are based on data from the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS). The NHIS is a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following low back pain outcomes: Frequent, Severe Low Back Pain and Low Back Pain Attributed to Work.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome charts are based on data from the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS). The NHIS is a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015.These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following carpal tunnel syndrome outcomes: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (current), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (ever), Current Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Attributed to Work.

Chronic Conditions (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Chronic Conditions charts are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following chronic health conditions: Any Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hearing Difficulty, Migraine, Ulcers.

General Exposures (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

General Exposures charts are based on data from the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS). The NHIS is an annual survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following general occupational exposures: Frequent Lifting, Pushing, Pulling, or Bending; Frequent Standing or Walking; Workplace secondhand smoke (among Non-smokers). For results by industry or occupation group, you can choose between unadjusted prevalence rates or prevalence adjusted for age, sex, and race.

Health Behaviors (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Health Behaviors charts are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to positive behaviors that promote health and prevent disease (Influenza Vaccination, Meeting CDC Exercise Recommendations) as well as risk behaviors that jeopardize health (Alcohol Use, Obesity, Smoking).

Health Status and Physical Activity Limitations (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Health Status and Physical Activity Limitations charts are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to health status (2+ Bed Days or 6+ work days lost due to injury or illness in the past year, Fair or Poor Self-Rated Health, Health Declined in Past Year) and physical activity limitations (Any Functional Limitation from Any Condition).

Healthcare Utilization/Access (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Healthcare Utilization/Access charts are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to healthcare utilization in the past year (visit to a primary care provider, contact with a dentist, emergency room visit, surgery), lifetime utilization (ever being tested for HIV), and access to healthcare (having a usual place to go for medical care, no health insurance coverage, offered health insurance by employer).

Musculoskeletal Health (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

The Musculoskeletal Disorder charts are based on data from respondents to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) that were employed in the week prior to interview. The NHIS is a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers' responses to questions related to certain musculoskeletal health problems.

Psychosocial Occupational Exposures (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Psychosocial Occupational Exposures charts are based on data from the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS). The NHIS is an annual survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following psychosocial occupational exposures: High Job Demands, Hostile Work Environment, Low Job Control, Low Supervisory Support, Poor Safety Climate, Work-Life Interference, Workplace Perceived as Unsafe, Worry about Losing Job.

Work Organization Characteristics (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Work Organization charts are based on data from respondents to the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS) that were employed in the week prior to interview. The NHIS is a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the following work organization characteristics: Frequent Night Work, Non-Standard Work Arrangement (Independent Contractor or Freelance, Temporary Agency or Subcontractor), Shift Work (Any Alternative Shift), and Supervisory Responsibility.

Working Conditions and Employment Benefits (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Working Conditions and Employment Benefits charts are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to working conditions (>1 job, Employed in Current Job for < 6 Years, White Collar Occupations, Working < 48 Hours per Week) and employment benefits (Earning < $36,000 / year, Having Paid Sick Leave, Offered Health Insurance by Employer, Paid by the Hour).

Workplace Health Promotion (NHIS 2015)
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS 2015)

Workplace Health Promotion charts are based on data from the 2015 NHIS Occupational Health Supplement (NHIS-OHS). The NHIS is a survey that collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. Supplemental questions specific to occupational health were included in 2015. These charts include workers’ responses to questions related to the availability and use of workplace health promotion programs.

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