Colorectal cancer screening among obese versus non-obese patients in primary care practices
Background: Obesity is associated with increased colorectal cancer incidence and mortality.
Previous studies using telephone survey data showed that obese women were less likely to
receive colorectal cancer screening. It is unknown if this is true among patients in primary
care practices. Methods: Retrospective chart reviews were conducted in 2003–2004 of men
and women in 22 suburban New Jersey and Pennsylvania primary care practices. Data from
patients age 50 years and over (n= 1297) were analyzed using hierarchical logistic …
Previous studies using telephone survey data showed that obese women were less likely to
receive colorectal cancer screening. It is unknown if this is true among patients in primary
care practices. Methods: Retrospective chart reviews were conducted in 2003–2004 of men
and women in 22 suburban New Jersey and Pennsylvania primary care practices. Data from
patients age 50 years and over (n= 1297) were analyzed using hierarchical logistic …
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