Codes and Frequencies
Description
For half of female sample persons aged 18 and over who have ever heard of a Pap smear and have had a Pap smear, PAPEVYHLTH reports whether she has ever had a Pap smear, including her most recent Pap smear, because of a health problem.
Related variable PAPLYHLTH reports whether female sample persons aged 18 and over had their most recent Pap smear because of a health problem.
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Universe
- 1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of a pap smear test and have ever had a pap smear.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT