Examining the relationship between household wealth and colorectal cancer screening behaviors among U.S. men aged 45-75.

ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States (U.S.), particularly among men aged 45 years and older. Early-detection screening remains a key method of decreasing CRC-related deaths, yet socioeconomic barriers exist to planning and completing CRC screening. While accumulating evidence shows income disparities in CRC screening prevalence, a dearth of research has investigated wealth disparities. This study aimed to determine whether household wealth was associated with CRC screening uptake and future screening intent. In February 2022, we sent an online survey to potential participants; U.S. men aged 45-75 years were eligible to participate. We examined four CRC screening behaviors as outcomes: ever completing a stool-based or exam

SUBMITTER: Korous KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9464961 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature