Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample females ages 18 and older who know how to examine their own breasts for lumps, BREXSELFLOTH reports whether the respondent learned how to perform a breast self-exam from a source other than a doctor, nurse, other health professional, class/meeting, book/pamphlet/magazine, or television.
BREXSELFLOTH 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 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who know how to examine breasts for lumps.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
