Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
BREXSELFLDOC
How learned to examine own breasts: Doctor
Return to Breast Exam variables list

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

For sample females ages 18 and older who know how to examine their own breasts for lumps, BREXSELFLDOC reports whether the respondent learned how to perform a breast self-exam from a doctor.

BREXSELFLDOC 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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who know how to examine breasts for lumps.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights