Effect of Neighborhood and Individual-Level Socioeconomic Factors on Colorectal Cancer Screening Adherence

Effect of Neighborhood and Individual-Level Socioeconomic Factors on Colorectal Cancer Screening Adherence

Despite the effectiveness of screenings in reducing colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality, ~25% of US adults do not adhere to screening guidelines. Prior studies associate socioeconomic status (SES) with low screening adherence and suggest that neighborhood deprivation can influence CRC outcomes. We com...

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Main Authors: Kiara N. Mayhand, Elizabeth A. Handorf, Angel G. Ortiz, Evelyn T. Gonzalez, Amie Devlin, Kristen A. Sorice, Nestor Esnaola, Susan Fisher, Shannon M. Lynch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
colorectal cancer
screening adherence
socioeconomic status
neighborhood factors
disparities
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4398

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