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

Availability

• 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992

Weights

• 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT