Abstract:Background: The goal of the current study was to assess colorectal cancer (CRC)-related disparities according to geographic residency status, area-level socioeconomic status, and race (African American vs. white). Although numerous scientific endeavors have taken place to address the issue of cancer-related health disparities, especially racial disparities, less have focused on socioeconomic status and fewer still, disparities according to geographic residency (i.e., rural, suburban, urban). The health promoti… Show more
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