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Description
For female sample adults age 18 and over who have had a Pap smear/Pap test (PAPEV) with results that were not normal (PAPAB), PAPABSURG reports whether the respondent had surgery or other treatment because of the abnormal results.
Comparability
Other than a slight change in universe between 1987 and subsequent years, this variable is comparable over time.
Universe
1987: Female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of Pap smear test, have ever had a Pap smear, and have ever had abnormal Pap smear results.
2000; 2005: Female sample adults age 18+ who have had abnormal Pap smear results.
