Investigating FIT Kit Completion for CRC Screening in Younger Adults in Rural Areas

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Investigates demographic factors for 1,230 rural Nebraskans that influence the return of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit, a colorectal cancer screening tool that may be an inexpensive and convenient option for those with limited access to colonoscopies. Compares the study findings with national trends and discusses reasons and remedies for delays in return time for the kit.

Cheryl L. Beseler, Jungyoon Kim, Melissa Leypoldt, et al.

Discover Social Science and Health, 4(41)

09/2024

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Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Statistics and data · Nebraska