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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, November 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 491
2 Persistent unexplained pain 35
3 Bleeding 47
4 Cough/Hoarseness 28
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 25
6 Difficulty swallowing 1
7 Change in appearance of a mole 56
8 Sore that does not heal 6
9 Weight loss 84
10 Tiredness/fatigue 39
11 Nausea/sickness 9
12 General unwellness 16
13 Bruising 6
14 Loss of appetite 2
15 Blurred vision 1
16 Feeling weak 3
17 Nothing 11
18 Don t know 97
19 Other (please specify) 20
98 Refusal 8
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, November 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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