Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2008

Variable Details

VariableMBR_1M04
LabelThere are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer.
Question text There are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer. Please name as many as you can think of. Response 4
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 26
2 Pain 42
3 Bleeding 29
4 Cough/Hoarseness 24
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 31
6 Difficulty swallowing 7
7 Change in appearance of a mole 34
8 Sore that does not heal 10
9 Weight loss 24
10 Tiredness/fatigue 33
11 Nausea/sickness 19
12 General unwellness 23
13 Bruising 1
14 loss of appetite 11
15 blurred vision 9
16 feeling weak 10
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (code verbatim) 21
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 743
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, October 2008
Interviewer InstructionsDo not prompt except 'anything else'. Code all that apply.
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.