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Description
For sample adults aged 18 and older, GENTCANDISC indicates whether the respondent had ever discussed genetic testing for cancer risk with a physician or other health professional.
GENTCANDISC was included in a section of the Cancer Control Module dedicated to questions on genetic testing, in all years that the Cancer Control Module was offered. Interviewers began this part of the survey by reading the following statement:
Comparability
Changes in the universe may limit comparability between the 2015 and earlier samples. In 2000, 2005, and 2010, this question was asked of sample adults who indicated that they had heard of testing for cancer risk (GENTCANHR). Beginning in 2015, this question was asked of all sample adults.
The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2000; 2005; 2010: Sample adults age 18+ who have heard of genetic testing for cancer risk (GENTCANHR).
- 2015; 2023: Sample adults age 18+
Availability
- 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2023
Weights
- 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT
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