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DRXLYHLTH

Health problem reason for last digital rectal exam

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Description

For sample persons ages 40 and over who have had a digital rectal exam in the past 3 years, DRXLYHLTH reports if the person's last digital rectal exam was because of a health problem.

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Universe

  • 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a digital rectal exam and have had exam in the past 3 years.

Availability

  • 1987

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