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Association Between Body Mass Index and Cancer Screening Adherence Among Latinas in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Maira A Castañeda-AvilaJonggyu BaekMara M EpsteinSarah N ForresterAna P OrtizKate L Lapane
Published in: Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) (2022)
The role of body size in cancer screening utilization among Latinas differs in women living in Puerto Rico versus in the rest of the United States and varies by cancer type. Understanding Latinas' experience can inform culturally adapted interventions to promote cancer screening.
Keyphrases
  • papillary thyroid
  • squamous cell
  • adipose tissue
  • pregnant women
  • lymph node metastasis
  • physical activity
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • childhood cancer