Description

For sample adults over age 40 who have had an abnormal home blood stool test result, BSTHNOADDT reports that the person had no additional tests or surgery because of the abnormal result. For 2005 this variable pertains to the person's most recent home blood stool test.

Recognized responses were another fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, barium enema, and surgery.

Comparability

For 2005, BSTHNOADDT concerned any follow-up care from an abnormal home blood stool test that was the sample person's most recent test. In 2000, this distinction was not made.

Universe

Availability

• 2000, 2005

Weights

• 2000, 2005 : SAMPWEIGHT