Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
21
|
19
|
18
|
15
|
00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | I did | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | My doctor | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | Someone else | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · | · | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | · | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X | X |
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Comparability
Prior to 2019, this variable is completely comparable over time. 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
- 2000; 2015; 2018: Male sample adults age 40+ who ever had a PSA test.
- 2019; 2021: Male sample adults age 40+ who ever had a PSA test (PSAEV).
Availability
- 2000, 2015, 2018-2019, 2021
Weights
- 2000, 2015, 2018-2019, 2021 : SAMPWEIGHT
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