BREXWHYUNREL
Reason for most recent breast exam: Unrelated medical problem
Codes and Frequencies
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, BREXWHYUNREL reports whether the problem that led to the exam was an unrelated medical problem. Other possible reasons included complications related to breastfeeding, soreness, swelling, lumps, pain, discharge, or follow-up tests/treatment.
BREXWHYUNREL 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
