Small time business employees can be less likely to get screened for cancers when compared to big companies with over 500 employees found a new study published in Preventive Medicine journal.
Background:
Cancer screening patterns according to occupation characteristics in the United States are not well known, but could be used to help inform cancer control efforts.
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‘People in food service, construction, production, and sales occupations were 13-26%, 17-28% and 9-30% less likely to be up to date with cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening’
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Study:
Investigators led by Stacey Fedewa, Ph.D. at the American Cancer Society examined screening rates for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer by occupational characteristics in 2010, 2013 and 2015 using National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS) among eligible US workers.
Results:
Cervical, breast and colorectal cancer screening prevalence among US workers was 84.0%, 68.9%, and 56.8%, respectively.
Screening rates were lower among workers in small (< 25 employees) compared to large organizations (? 500 employees). People in food service, construction, production, and sales occupations were 13-26%, 17-28% and 9-30% less likely to be up to date with cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening, respectively,
compared to healthcare professionals. After adjusting for socioeconomic factors and insurance status, most of the difference was eliminated.
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Conclusion:
Disparities in cancer screening by occupational characteristics were mostly attributed to lower socioeconomic status and lack of insurance.
The findings underscore the need for innovative public health strategies to improve cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
Source: Eurekalert
Cervical, breast and colorectal cancer screening prevalence among US workers was 84.0%, 68.9%, and 56.8%, respectively.
Screening rates were lower among workers in small (< 25 employees) compared to large organizations (? 500 employees). People in food service, construction, production, and sales occupations were 13-26%, 17-28% and 9-30% less likely to be up to date with cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening, respectively,
compared to healthcare professionals. After adjusting for socioeconomic factors and insurance status, most of the difference was eliminated.
Poor Monetary Support, Training Impede India's Health Workers
Nearly a million workers - forming the frontline of India's faltering public health system - are inadequately trained and are underpaid.
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Conclusion:
Disparities in cancer screening by occupational characteristics were mostly attributed to lower socioeconomic status and lack of insurance.
The findings underscore the need for innovative public health strategies to improve cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
Source: Eurekalert
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