Have you ever done a stool blood test using a home kit?
[CC-05] A stool blood test, also known as a Fecal Occult Blood Test, is a test done to check for colon cancer. It is done at home using a set of 3 cards to determine whether the stool contains blood. Have you ever done this test using a home kit?
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Estimated U.S. Adult Population  |
Survey Respondents |
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Response
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Number
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Percentage
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Sample
Responses
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Sample
Percentage
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1
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Yes
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41,048,284
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39.8%
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1,608
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46.1%
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2
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No
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61,548,453
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59.7%
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1,863
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53.4%
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99
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Don't know
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414,120
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0.4%
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16
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0.4%
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Total
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-
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100%
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3,487
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100%
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Survey Notes:
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HINTS 2005 Survey Instrument (English): PDF
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Who was asked:
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People who are 45 or older
, People who have not had colon cancer
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Data collection method:
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Phone
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Question source:
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Revised from: NHIS 2000, Cancer Module, question NAF.620
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Dataset:
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2005
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 Briefs that use this question:
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None
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