Description

For sample females ages 40 and older, BREX12MO reports whether the respondent had had a breast physical exam in the past 12 months.

BREX12MO was introduced as part of a supplement on health promotion and disease prevention. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1991

Weights

• 1991 : SAMPWEIGHT