A Retrospective Analysis of Gender-Based Difference in Adherence to Initial Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, despite being largely preventable and treatable. Improving overall screening rates among both men and women is considered an important and effective strategy toward reducing morbidity and mo...

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Main Authors: Jose Raul Valery, Andres Applewhite, Alyssa Manaois, John Dimuna, Taimur Sher, Michael G. Heckman, Danielle E. Brushaber, Fernando Stancampiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720931321