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BREXWHYDIS
Reason for most recent breast exam: Discharge
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Description

For sample females ages 40 and older who have had a breast physical exam in the past three years because of a health problem, BREXWHYDIS reports whether the health problem that led to the exam was discharge. Other possible reasons included follow-up tests/treatment, soreness, swelling, lumps, pain, complications related to breastfeeding, or an unrelated medical problem.

BREXWHYDIS 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 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 because of a health problem.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights