BREXWHYFEED
Reason for most recent breast exam: Complications from breastfeeding
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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, BREXWHYFEED reports whether the health problem that led to the exam was complications related to breastfeeding. Other possible reasons included follow-up tests/treatment, soreness, swelling, lumps, pain, discharge, or an unrelated medical problem.
BREXWHYFEED 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 because of a health problem.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
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