BSTEVAB
Ever had abnormal blood stool test (unspecified type)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons over age 40 who have heard of blood stool tests, BSTEVAB reports whether the person ever had an abnormal blood stool test (unspecified type).
A blood stool test may also be known as a hemocult.
The 1987 Fields Representative's Manual noted not to ask follow-up question for non-normal blood stool tests that were self-administered, as follow-up questions were intended for medically diagnosed results.
Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of blood stool test and have had test.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
