Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
19
|
18
|
15
|
10
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For male sample adults aged 40 years and older, PSACON indicates whether their physician ever discussed the disadvantages of having a PSA test.
For more information on variables covering PSA testing, please see PSAEV.
Comparability
The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2010; 2015; 2018: Male sample adults age 40+.
- 2019: Male sample adults age 40+.
Availability
- 2010, 2015, 2018-2019
Weights
- 2010, 2015, 2018-2019 : SAMPWEIGHT
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