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BSTHYNO1YR
Reason no home blood stool test in past year
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Description

For sample adults age 40 and over who have never had a home blood stool test or who have not had a home blood stool test in the past year, this variable reports the most important reason the person did not have a home blood stool test in past year.
Respondents were given a card that listed the following reasons:

  • No reason/Never thought about it
  • Didn't need it/Didn't know I needed this type of test
  • Doctor didn't order it/didn't say I needed it
  • Haven't had any problems
  • Put it off/Didn't get around to it
  • Too expensive/No insurance/Cost
  • Too painful, unpleasant, or embarrassing
  • Had another type of colorectal exam
  • Don't have doctor

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 2000; 2005: Sample adults age 40+ who have never had a home blood stool test or who have not had a home blood stool test in the past year.

Availability

  • 2000, 2005

Weights