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Cancer screening lower among adults with disabilities

adults with disabilities are considerably less likely than those without them to undergo routine cancer screening, according to an analysis of national survey data. Researchers observed the largest screening gaps among individuals with self-care disabilities, such as difficulty dressing or bathing.

Cancer screening lower among adults with disabilities

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adults with disabilities are considerably less likely than those without them to undergo routine cancer screening, according to an analysis of national survey data.

Researchers observed the largest screening gaps among individuals with self-care disabilities, such as difficulty dressing or bathing.

Screening prevalence also declined as disability-related difficulty levels increased.

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adults with disabilities are considerably less likely than those without them to undergo routine cancer screening, according to an analysis of national survey data. Researchers observed the largest screening gaps among individuals with self-care disabilities, such as difficulty dressing or bathing. Screening prevalence also declined as disability-related difficulty levels increased.

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  • For example, adults who reported "substantial" difficulties with self-care appeared 37% less likely to undergo cervical cancer screening and 31% less likely to undergo breast cancer screening than adults...

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