S345 Gender Differences and Disparities in Non-Malignant Colorectal Polyp Surgery in United States

Abstract

Conclusion: CRC screening uptake decreased significantly in the pandemic across race/ethnicity, suggesting no exacerbation of racial disparities. Nevertheless, the large decrease suggests that transition to mailout FIT was insufficient to overcome pandemic effects in our opportunistic screening system. Additionally, lower ADI was correlated with lower screening uptake, demonstrating the need to incorporate ADI into health disparities assessments.[0343] Figure 1. Frequency of Attended PCP Appointments in Pre-pandemic/Pandemic Cohorts Grey5Pandemic Green5Pre-pandemic Notice the decrease in "no-shows" (those with 0 attended PCP appts.