Background. Although effective screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) exists, only 37% of
incident CRC are diagnosed at a localized stage at which treatment is effective. We …

Background: This article describes the self-reported colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
adherence rates of adults, aged 50 years and older, living in five nonurban Minnesota …

Background: Developing effective programs to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
requires understanding of the effect of healthcare system factors on access to screening and …

Methods We analyzed data from the 2000 and 2003 National Health Interview Surveys
about the use of fecal occult blood tests, sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopies for adults …

Background. The evidence is now compelling that colorectal cancer incidence and mortality
can be reduced by screening, and medical organizations recommend regular screening …

Background: Studies exploring CRC testing prevalence and correlates within US
populations have provided limited and sometimes conflicting information. The most recent …

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to identify predictors of colorectal cancer screening in the United
States and subgroups with particularly low rates of screening. METHODS: The responses to …

Methods To determine the state-based prevalence of colorectal cancer screening among US
adults, CDC analyzed 2010 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System …

Background: Screening is effective in reducing colorectal cancer mortality. Recommended
colorectal cancer screening options include a home fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or …

Objective. To investigate factors associated with receipt of colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening among urban senior Chinese-Americans. Methods. Two hundred three men and …