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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative: Cancer Awareness Measure, 2008

Variable Details

VariableSymptomO2
LabelThere are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer.
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 196
2 Pain 229
3 Bleeding 253
4 Cough/Hoarseness 105
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 119
6 Difficulty swallowing 10
7 Change in appearance of a mole 169
8 Sore that does not heal 20
9 Weight loss 137
10 Tiredness/fatigue 96
11 Nausea/sickness 52
12 General unwellness 74
13 Bruising 9
14 loss of appetite 28
15 blurred vision 14
16 feeling weak 32
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 2
19 Other (code verbatim) 78
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 585
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative: Cancer Awareness Measure, 2008
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