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BREXSURGY
Had treatment or surgery after abnormal breast exam
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Description

For sample females ages 40 and older who have ever had a breast physical exam that was abnormal (BREXABNOR), BREXSURGY reports whether or not the respondent had treatment or surgery following the abnormal results.

BREXSURGY 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 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of a breast physical exam and have ever had a breast physical exam that was abnormal.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights