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Cancer
Research from G.D. Coronado and co-researchers in the area of cancer published
April 9th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine the relationship between age, race, ethnicity, education, insurance coverage, and income and use of cancer screening services. We used a population-based sample (N=1863) from a community randomized intervention study that took place in eastern Washington State." "Pap testing was directly associated with having public health insurance (vs private coverage), and having a high income (>$35,000 vs <=$15,000). Having Medicare coverage was predictive of having had a mammogram or sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy screening, but not an FOBT," wrote G.D. Coronado and colleagues. ...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-09)
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