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 sample females ages 40 and older who ever had a breast physical exam that was abnormal (BREXABNOR), BREXABNCAN reports whether the follow up to that exam indicated that the respondent had cancer.
BREXABNCAN was first introduced as part of a supplement on cancer control. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1987: Half of female sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of a breast physical exam and have ever had a breast physical exam that was abnormal.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT