Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
08
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05
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03
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00
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | Part of routine physical exam/screening | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Because of a specific problem | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | Followup test of earlier test/exam | · | · | X | X |
| 4 | Family history | · | · | X | X |
| 5 | Other | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | · | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults age 40 and older who ever had a colorectal screening exam, CREWHY reports the main reason the person had her/his most recent colorectal exam. Please see Codes tab for details on possible responses.
Comparability
Response categories changed slightly between years. In 2005 and 2008, possible responses included: part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or other reason. In 2000 and 2003, possible responses included: part of a routine physical exam/screening test, because of a specific problem, follow-up test of an earlier test or screening exam, family history, or, other.
Universe
- 2000; 2003; 2005; 2008: Sample adults age 40+ who have had colorectal screening exam.
Availability
- 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008
Weights
- 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 : SAMPWEIGHT
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