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Kathryn Wilkins1, Margot Shields
1Health Analysis Division at Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6. Kathryn.Wilkins@statcan.gc.ca
Health Reports
|October 10, 2009
Summary
In 2008, only 40% of Canadians aged 50+ reported colorectal cancer (CRC) testing. Participation varied by province and was linked to older age, higher income, and healthier lifestyle factors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is crucial for early detection and improved outcomes.
- Understanding testing rates in specific populations is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) testing in Canadians aged 50 and older in 2008.
- To identify factors associated with CRC testing uptake.
Main Methods:
- Utilized weighted data from the 2008 Canadian Community Health Survey.
- Estimated CRC testing rates (fecal occult blood test or endoscopy).
- Conducted bivariate and multivariate analyses to explore associations with demographic, socioeconomic, and health characteristics.
Main Results:
- An estimated 40% of Canadians aged 50+ reported undergoing CRC testing in 2008.
- Testing prevalence varied significantly by province, from 28% in Quebec to 53% in Manitoba.
- CRC testing was positively associated with being 65+, higher income, having a regular physician, being a non-smoker, and physical activity.
Conclusions:
- Organized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs were limited in Canada in 2008.
- Provincial variations in testing rates may be partly explained by differences in organized screening efforts.
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