DRXEVYHEM
Reason for digital rectal exam ever: Hemorrhoids
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons ages 40 and over who have heard of and had a digital rectal exam because of a health problem (DRXEVYHLTH), DRXEVYHEM reports if that health problem was hemorrhoids.
Please see parent variable DRXEVYHLTH for other health problems that led to digital rectal exams.
Comparability
No information available.Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a digital rectal exam and have had exam because of a health problem.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
