Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons age 40 and over who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had a proctoscopic exam because of a health problem (PROCEVYPROB), PROCEVYOTH reports whether the health problem was a problem other than bleeding, blood in stool, pain, constipation, bowel trouble, or an unrelated medical problem.
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Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had exam because of a health problem.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT