Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
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05
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| 0 | NIU | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults, GENTCANHR indicates whether repondents had ever heard of genetic testing for cancer risk.
[show more]GENTCANHR was the first question in a section of the 2000, 2005 and 2010 Cancer Control Module dedicated to questions on genetic testing. Interviewers began this part of the survey by reading the following statement:
The 2005 Field Representative's Manual adds:
The 2000 and 2005 Field Representative's Manual defines genetic testing as:
The 2010 Field Representative's Manual states that, "Genetic testing for cancer risk means testing the blood to determine if an individual carries genes which may predict a greater chance of developing cancer at some point in their lifetime."
Universe
- 2000; 2005; 2010: Sample adults age 18+.
Availability
- 2000, 2005, 2010
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Weights
- 2000, 2005, 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT