PAPLYHLTH
Health problem was reason for last Pap test
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For half of female sample persons aged 18 and over who have ever heard of a Pap smear test and have had a Pap smear in the past 3 years, PAPLYHLTH reports whether the reason for her most recent Pap smear was a health problem.
Related variable PAPEVYHLTH reports whether female sample persons aged 18 and over have ever had a Pap smear because of a health problem.
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Universe
- 1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of a pap smear test and have ever had a pap smear test in the past 3 years.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT