Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender
Joint Authors
Fagan, Heather Bittner
Wender, Richard
Petrelli, Nicholas
Myers, Ronald E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fagan, Heather Bittner& Wender, Richard& Myers, Ronald E.& Petrelli, Nicholas. 2011. Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fagan, Heather Bittner…[et al.]. Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender. Journal of Obesity No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fagan, Heather Bittner& Wender, Richard& Myers, Ronald E.& Petrelli, Nicholas. Obesity and Cancer Screening according to Race and Gender. Journal of Obesity. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455478