Description

For sample persons age 40 and over who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had a proctoscopic exam in the past 3 years, PROCTOLDHOW reports the way that the person was told the results of his or her last proctoscopic exam -- in person, over the telephone, through the mail, or some other way.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1987

Weights

• 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT