The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released data regarding the utilization of cancer screening tests (i.e., mammography, Pap smear and colonoscopy) by race/ethnicity. Here’s a direct quote from the report: “Screening rates for all three cancer screening tests were significantly lower among Asians than among whites and blacks.”
As an example, the rate of mammography within the past two years for Asian survey respondents was 64.1%. This compares to 72.8% among whites and 73.2% among blacks. Similarly, Asians received up-to-date colorectal cancer screening at a rate of 46.9%, as compared to 59.8% among whites and 55.0% among blacks. Data is also presented by Asian ethnic subgroups, including Chinese and Filipinos.
Early cancer detection greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. Clearly, Asian American health organizations and their partners must work to address this disparity in cancer screening rates. I would urge you to review this report. Click here for a link to the report.
-Doug Hirano, MPH, APCA Executive Director
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5 years ago
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