Geographic disparities in cancer screening and fatalism among a nationally representative sample of US adults.
Jennifer L MossRebecca EhrenkranzLilian G PerezBrionna Y HairAnne K JulianPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)
Similar to previous studies, breast cancer screening was less common in rural areas. Contrary to expectations, colorectal cancer screening was higher in highly segregated counties. More research is needed on the influence of geography on cancer screening and beliefs, and how access to facilities or information may mediate these relationships.