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A. Suppose workers will be exposed to some cancer-causing materials on the job. In that case, should employers have the right not to hire workers whose tests show they have an inherited tendency to develop certain forms of cancer, or should they be required to clean up the workplace so it is safe for everyone?
Employer testing for cancer risk or cleaning up workplace · Asked in 1 wave, 1991 · 756 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Should | Should not | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 7% | 93% | 756 | ±4 | |
| Northeast | 10% | 90% | 151 | ±9 | |
| Midwest | 10% | 90% | 189 | ±8 | |
| South | 6% | 94% | 271 | ±7 | |
| West | 2% | 98% | 145 | ±10 |
General Social Survey 1991 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1991 | 1991-02-09 to 1991-05-06 | face to face | 1,517 | 756 |