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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2010

Variable Details

VariableMBR_1M01
LabelThere are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer. Please name as many as you can think of
Question text There are many warning signs and symptoms of cancer. Please name as many as you can think of. Response 1
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 556
2 Persistent unexplained pain 52
3 Bleeding 53
4 Cough/Hoarseness 51
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 35
6 Difficulty swallowing 6
7 Change in appearance of a mole 51
8 Sore that does not heal 6
9 Weight loss 97
10 Tiredness/fatigue 36
11 Nausea/sickness 4
12 General unwellness 12
13 Bruising 0
14 Loss of appetite 1
15 Blurred vision 0
16 Feeling weak 3
17 Nothing 5
18 Don t know 84
19 Other (please specify) 36
98 Refusal 17
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, October 2010
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.
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