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Cancer screening test use - United States, 2013
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
|May 8, 2015
Summary
Regular cancer screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers reduce deaths. However, overall screening use remains below targets, with no improvement from 2010-2013 and a decline in cervical cancer screening.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Cancer Epidemiology
Background:
- Regular screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers (CRC) significantly reduces mortality.
- Healthy People 2020 established screening targets based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess progress toward Healthy People 2020 cancer screening targets using the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
- To evaluate trends in screening use from 2010 to 2013 for breast, cervical, and CRC.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data.
- Monitoring progress towards established Healthy People 2020 cancer screening targets.
- Comparison of screening rates between 2010 and 2013.
Main Results:
- Overall screening use for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers remained below Healthy People 2020 targets.
- No improvements in screening use were observed between 2010 and 2013.
- Cervical cancer screening rates declined during the study period.
Conclusions:
- Current cancer screening levels are insufficient to meet public health targets.
- Increased public health efforts are necessary to achieve screening goals and reduce disparities.
- Addressing disparities in screening access and utilization is critical.
