An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
05
00
0
NIU
X
X
1
Not mentioned
X
X
2
Mentioned
X
X
7
Unknown-refused
·
·
8
Unknown-not ascertained
·
·
9
Unknown-don't know
X
X
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Description
For sample adults over age 40 who ever had an abnormal home blood stool test result, BSTHABCOL reports whether the person had a colonoscopy after the abnormal home test result.
A blood stool test may also be known as a hemocult.
Comparability
There are no comparability issues with this variable.
Universe
2000; 2005: Sample adults age 40+ who have had abnormal home blood stool test results.
