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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

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

Variable Details

VariableSymptomO4
LabelThere are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer.
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 62
2 Pain 78
3 Bleeding 63
4 Cough/Hoarseness 69
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 83
6 Difficulty swallowing 16
7 Change in appearance of a mole 83
8 Sore that does not heal 17
9 Weight loss 57
10 Tiredness/fatigue 59
11 Nausea/sickness 38
12 General unwellness 48
13 Bruising 8
14 loss of appetite 29
15 blurred vision 13
16 feeling weak 21
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (code verbatim) 54
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 1410
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative: Cancer Awareness Measure, 2008
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