An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
10
0
NIU
X
1
Not mentioned
X
2
Mentioned
X
7
Unknown-refused
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8
Unknown-not ascertained
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9
Unknown-don't know
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Description
For sample adults over age 40 who had an abnormal home blood stool test result in the past three years, BSTHABSURG3Y reports whether the person had surgery after the abnormal home test result.
A blood stool test may also be known as a hemocult.
Comparability
There are no comparability issues with this variable.
Universe
2010: Sample adults age 40+ who had an abnormal home blood stool test in the past 3 years.
