| Title | United States colorectal cancer screening practices among American Indians/Alaska Natives, blacks, and non-Hispanic whites in the new millennium (2001 to 2010) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Johnson-Jennings, MD, Tarraf, W, K. Hill, X, Gonzalez, HM |
| Journal | CancerCancer |
| Date Published | Aug 13 |
| ISBN Number | 1097-0142 (Electronic)<br/>0008-543X (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 25123695 |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: The objectives of this study were to describe, examine, and compare prevalence estimates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening practices and to determine whether disparities exist for American Indians/Alaska Natives (AIANs) and blacks compared with whites. METHODS: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2001-2010) data from respondents aged >/=50 years (n = 356,073) were used. The primary outcome was self-reported CRC screening according to US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for endoscopy (colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy), fecal occult blood test (FOBT), or mixed screening (endoscopy or FOBT). RESULTS: From 2001 to 2010, endoscopy screening increased in the AIAN population by 44.8% (P |
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