Minorities Less Likely To Be Screened For Colon Cancer, Study Finds
Researchers found that 48% of blacks, 37% of Hispanics and 34% of Asian-Americans had received a colonoscopy or underwent diagnostic testing for colon cancer, compared with 57% of whites. The disparities between whites, blacks and Hispanics disappeared after adjusting for socioeconomic factors, such as access to health care and language barriers. Researchers said the reason for the finding remains unknown.
Still, even after the adjustments, Asian-Americans were less likely than others to be screened, which could mean that cultural factors are behind the lower rates, the study found. The study notes that Asian-Americans might have "core health beliefs and values that differ from those in the 'Western' health model, leading them to" forgo screenings until symptoms worsen (McCullough, Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/24).
An abstract of the study is available online.
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