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BREXSELFLCLA
How learned to examine own breasts: Class
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Description

For sample females ages 18 and older who know how to examine their own breasts for lumps, BREXSELFLCLA reports whether the respondent learned how to perform a breast self-exam from a class or meeting.

BREXSELFLCLA was first introduced as part of a supplement on cancer control. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who know how to examine breasts for lumps.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights