Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Latinos and Non-Hispanic Whites.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinos in the U.S., but it is unclear, from previous research, whether Latinos have differing rates of colorectal cancer screening methods from those of non-Hispanic Whites.

Methods

This study used electronic health records from 686 community health centers across 21 states in the Accelerating Data Value Across a National Community Health Center of the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network. Records from English-preferring Latinos, Spanish-preferring Latinos, and non-Hispanic Whites aged 50-75 years were included. A total of 5 outcomes were compared between 2012 and 2017 to provide a comprehensive view of colorectal cancer screening: (1) any colorectal cancer screening, (2) stool-bas

SUBMITTER: Heintzman JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458137 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature