Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Doctor's office | X |
| 2 | Clinic | X |
| 3 | Hospital | X |
| 4 | Other place | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample females ages 40 and older who have had a breast physical exam in the past three years, BREXWHERE reports where the respondent's most recent breast exam was done: in a doctor's office, in a clinic, in a hospital, or some other place.
BREXWHERE 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 and had last exam in the past 3 years.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT