Breast Cancer
This section provides data from the 2003, 2005 & 2007 HINTS surveys, including survey numbers, respondent characteristics, estimated U.S. population numbers, charts, and trends.
Breast Cancer |
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| A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? | |||
| When did you have your most recent mammogram to check for breast cancer? | |||
| How likely do you think it is that you will develop breast cancer in the future? | |
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| Have you thought about getting a mammogram? | |
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| Would you say that you plan to get one, you don't plan to get one, or you're undecided? | |
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| When do you expect to have your next mammogram? | |
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| At what age are women supposed to start having mammograms? | |
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| In general, once women start having mammograms, about how often should they have them? | |
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| Compared to the average woman your age, would you say that you are more likely to get breast cancer, less likely, or about as likely? | |
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| How often do you worry about getting breast cancer? | |
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| A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. During the past 12 months, did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional advise you to get a mammogram? | |
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| How long before your most recent mammogram was the last one? | |
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| Is there any particular reason why you haven't had a mammogram? | |
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