PROCSURGY
Had treatment or surgery after abnormal proctoscopic exam
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons age 40 and over who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had a proctoscopic exam with abnormal results, PROCSURGY reports if the person had surgery or other treatment because of the abnormal results.
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Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had exam with abnormal results.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
