Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2010

Variable Details

VariableMBR_1M03
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 3
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 44
2 Persistent unexplained pain 70
3 Bleeding 94
4 Cough/Hoarseness 51
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 69
6 Difficulty swallowing 9
7 Change in appearance of a mole 58
8 Sore that does not heal 11
9 Weight loss 52
10 Tiredness/fatigue 48
11 Nausea/sickness 34
12 General unwellness 45
13 Bruising 2
14 Loss of appetite 15
15 Blurred vision 3
16 Feeling weak 14
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (please specify) 56
98 Refusal 0
Sysmiss 430
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.