Social Networks as Predictors of Colorectal Cancer Screening in African Americans

• Main Authors: Ernest Alema-Mensah (Author), Selina Smith (Author), Mechelle Claridy (Author), Victor Ede (Author), Benjamin Ansa (Author), Daniel Blumenthal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Georgia Southern University, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<strong>Background:</strong> Early detection can reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality by 15%-33%, and screening is widely recommended for average-risk adults beginning at age 50 years. Colorectal cancer mortality rates are higher in African Americans than in whites, while screening r...