Does the Flemish colorectal cancer screening programme reach equity in FIT uptake?

Abstract: Background To investigate colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates by the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) according to sociodemographic characteristics and nationality. Methods Men and women, aged 56–74, invited to participate in the Flemish CRC screening programme in 2013 and 2014 were included in this study. We analysed the association between CRC screening uptake and sex, age, (first and current) nationality and several proxies for socio-economic status (SES). The statistical analysis was based on descriptive analyses and logistic regression models. Results A total of 1 184 426 pe... Mehr ...