Multicenter retrospective study reveals low cancer screening in emergency department populations, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Many Americans, especially emergency department (ED) patients, are not up to date with routine cancer screenings. This multi-center retrospective study assessed adherence to U.S. Preventive services task force guidelines for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer screenings among 198,210 patients across 11 Indiana EDs. Results showed 33.0% were screened for colorectal cancer, 55.4% of eligible females for breast cancer, and only 3.1% of eligible patients for lung cancer. These findings highlight persistently low screening rates in ED populations. Targeted interventions are needed to improve adherence and reduce disparities in cancer prevention among high-risk groups.
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