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- Title
Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender.
- Authors
Fagan, Heather Bittner; Wender, Richard; Myers, Ronald E; Petrelli, Nicholas
- Abstract
The relationship between obesity and cancer screening varies by screening test, race, and gender. Most studies on cervical cancer screening found a negative association between increasing weight and screening, and this negative association was most consistent in white women. Recent literature on mammography reports no association with weight. However, some studies show a negative association in white, but not black, women. In contrast, obese/overweight men reported higher rates of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Comparison of prostate cancer screening, mammography, and Pap smears implies a gender difference in the relationship between screening behavior and weight. In colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, the relationship between weight and screening in men is inconsistent, while there is a trend towards lower CRC screening in higher weight women.
- Publication
Journal of obesity, 2011, Vol 2011, p218250
- ISSN
2090-0716
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2011/218250