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BREXSELFTYR
Times per year examine own breasts
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Codes

BREXSELFTYR is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: None
994: Other
995: Unknown number of times
996: Not in Universe
997: Unknown-refused
998: Unknown-not ascertained
999: Unknown-don't know

Description

For sample females who know how to examine their own breasts for lumps, BREXSELFTYR reports how many times per year the respondent examines her breasts.

BREXSELFTYR was first 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

Changes in the sampling universe (e.g., age) may affect comparability over time. Researchers should use caution when making comparison across years.

Universe

  • 1985; 1990: Female sample persons age 18+ who know how to examine own breasts.
  • 1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who know how to examine own breasts.
  • 1992: Half of female sample persons age 30+ in quarters 1 and 2 and 2 weeks of quarter 3 (excluded from CAEP supplement) who know how to examine own breasts.

Availability

  • 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992

Weights