The effect of colorectal cancer screening on health status in a survey study.

Maija JänttiSirpa HeinävaaraNea MalilaTytti Sarkeala

Published in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2018)

CRC screening did not have any effect on health status measured using self-rated health, healthiness of diet, and physical fitness. Thus, screening for colorectal cancer can be recommended as a health policy.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
mental health
colorectal cancer screening
health information
physical activity
weight loss
health promotion
risk assessment
human health