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- In Japan, cancer rates are rising, but the screening rates for cancer among child-rearing adults are relatively low compared to other countries.
- A survey of 2410 adults found that 57.3% had undergone cancer screening, with a significant gender disparity: 40.9% of men versus 74.3% of women were screened.
- Factors influencing screening included education, income, and family history, with income playing a key role in women's screening for various cancers and education influencing uterine cancer screening.
- The study highlights the need for strategies to enhance cancer screening rates, particularly for individuals with lower education and income.
Article Abstract
In Japan, although the incidence of cancer is increasing, the cancer screening rate is low compared to that in other countries. This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with cancer screening behavior in Japanese men and women of child-rearing age. The survey was conducted among 2410 child-rearing adults from a countrywide database in August 2018. Among the respondents, there were 1381 (57.3%) who had been screened for cancer and 1029 (42.7%) who had not been screened. When stratified by sex, 503 (40.9%) men and 878 (74.3%) women had been screened for cancer, and education, income, and family history were associated with cancer screening. Among the men, where they lived, age, and family history were associated with cancer screening. In women, annual income was associated with stomach, colon, breast, and uterine cancer screening. In addition, uterine cancer screening was related to the women's educational level. Our results suggest a need to improve the cancer screening rate among the child-rearing generation, especially for those with limited education and low income.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8950849 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10030508 | DOI Listing |
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