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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2010

Variable Details

VariableMBR_1M12
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 12
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 0
2 Persistent unexplained pain 0
3 Bleeding 0
4 Cough/Hoarseness 0
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 0
6 Difficulty swallowing 0
7 Change in appearance of a mole 0
8 Sore that does not heal 1
9 Weight loss 0
10 Tiredness/fatigue 0
11 Nausea/sickness 0
12 General unwellness 2
13 Bruising 0
14 Loss of appetite 1
15 Blurred vision 0
16 Feeling weak 0
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (please specify) 0
98 Refusal 0
Sysmiss 1101
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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