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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

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

Variable Details

VariableSymptomO5
LabelThere are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer.
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 23
2 Pain 37
3 Bleeding 26
4 Cough/Hoarseness 22
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 64
6 Difficulty swallowing 16
7 Change in appearance of a mole 38
8 Sore that does not heal 13
9 Weight loss 27
10 Tiredness/fatigue 36
11 Nausea/sickness 25
12 General unwellness 22
13 Bruising 7
14 loss of appetite 24
15 blurred vision 9
16 feeling weak 14
17 Nothing 1
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (code verbatim) 37
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 1767
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative: Cancer Awareness Measure, 2008
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