A study found that eliminating racial disparities in colon cancer testing in the United States would significantly reduce colon cancer incidence and death rates among Black people. Despite improvements in screening rates, Black Americans still experience higher rates of colon cancer and lower survival rates compared to white Americans. The study showed that closing the gap in follow-up colonoscopy rates and colonoscopy quality between Black and white Americans could reduce colon cancer incidence and mortality rates, narrowing the racial gap in outcomes. The researchers emphasized the importance of improving the quality of care during screening and follow-up to achieve health equity.
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Eliminating racial disparities in follow-up colonoscopy rates would reduce colon cancer incidence and death rates: Study
