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:

• MAMABADDT

additional tetsts

• MAMABSURG

treatment or surgery

In 2000, women with abnormal results were if any follow-up was performed:

• MAMABNOADDT

, No follow-up

• MAMABMAM

Another mammogram

• MAMABULT

Ultrasound

• MAMABCLINX

Clinical breast exam

• MAMABBIOP

Needle biopsy

• MAMABLUMP

Tumor/ lump removed/ lumpectomy

• MAMABMAST

Breast removed/ mastectomy

In 2005, persons with abnormal results were asked if additional tests indicated cancer MAMABCAN .

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Comparability

In addition to changes in the universe, MAMAB is not entirely comparable. In 2005, the question did not specifically ask whether the result was abnormal, but rather asked if additional procedures or medical visits were recommended.

Universe

Availability

• 1987, 2000, 2005

Weights

• 1987, 2000, 2005 : SAMPWEIGHT