Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, November 2010

Variable Details

VariableMBR_1M02
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 2
Responses
1 Lump/Swelling 93
2 Persistent unexplained pain 92
3 Bleeding 128
4 Cough/Hoarseness 37
5 Change in bowel/bladder habits 50
6 Difficulty swallowing 7
7 Change in appearance of a mole 68
8 Sore that does not heal 7
9 Weight loss 60
10 Tiredness/fatigue 59
11 Nausea/sickness 16
12 General unwellness 35
13 Bruising 3
14 Loss of appetite 12
15 Blurred vision 2
16 Feeling weak 12
17 Nothing 0
18 Don t know 0
19 Other (please specify) 32
98 Refusal 0
Sysmiss 272
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.