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PROCWHYPROB
Health problem reason for last proctoscopic exam
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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, PROCWHYPROB reports if the person went for his or her last proctoscopic exam because of a health problem.

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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 in the past 3 years.

Availability

  • 1987

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