Factors Associated with the Use of Fecal Immunochemical Tests and Colonoscopy in the INSEF Portuguese Population

Introduction: The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing worldwide. However, the screening uptake is generally low. We analyzed the association between sociodemographic, economic, and access-to-healthcare factors and the use of exams that are the basis for colorectal cancer screening in Portug...

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Main Authors: Fábio Sousa Gomes, Irina Kislaya, Dulce Seabra, Eugénio Cordeiro, Baltazar Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2021-06-01
Series:Portuguese Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/516502