Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
05
|
00
|
87
|
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X | X | X |
1 | No | X | X | X |
2 | Yes | X | X | X |
7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | · |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | · |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample females age 30 and over (40 and over for 1987) who ever had a mammogram, MAMAB reports whether the woman ever had abnormal mammogram results.
Related variables
In 1987, persons with abnormal results were asked:
additional tetsts
treatment or surgery
In 2000, women with abnormal results were if any follow-up was performed:
, No follow-up
Another mammogram
Ultrasound
Clinical breast exam
Needle biopsy
Tumor/ lump removed/ lumpectomy
Breast removed/ mastectomy
In 2005, persons with abnormal results were asked if additional tests indicated cancer MAMABCAN .
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Universe
- 1987: Female sample persons age 40+ who have ever heard of a mammogram and have had a mammogram.
- 2000; 2005: Female sample adults age 30+ who ever had mammogram.
Availability
- 1987, 2000, 2005
Weights
- 1987, 2000, 2005 : SAMPWEIGHT

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