Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Metis and Non-Metis Males and Females in Alberta, Canada.

ABSTRACT: IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) screening is an important strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer. However, evidence on CRC screening and outcomes among Métis people is limited and results are often conflicting.MethodsThis retrospective study examined CRC screening participation and retention rates, abnormal fecal test results, follow-up colonoscopy rates and wait times, and invasive CRC detection rates and distribution according to Métis status (Métis, non-Métis) and sex (male, female) from 2014 to 2022 among adults living in Alberta. Multiple administrative health databases were linked to investigate study outcomes. Adults aged 50 to 74 years who were eligible for CRC screening were included. Chi-square tests of independence and z-tests compared screening indicato

SUBMITTER: Aktary ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511693 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature