Population-based data on melanoma survival are important for understanding the impact of demographic and clinical factors prognosis.We describe by age, sex, race/ethnicity, stage, depth, histology, site.Using Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results data, we calculated unadjusted cause-specific up to 10 years from diagnosis 68,495 first primary cases diagnosed 1992 2005. Cox multivariate analysis was performed 5-year survival. Data 2001 were divided into 3 time periods compare stage...

To assess beliefs and perceptions of risk about colorectal cancer (CRC) gaps in knowledge screening adults aged 65 to 89.A population-based survey.United States.A total 1,148 respondents with no history CRC, representing an estimated population 31.6 million persons, who were stratified according behavior (up date (n=457) vs not up (n=691)) age (65-74 75-89).The Health Information National Trends Survey (2003) questionnaire.An 25% 89 had heard the fecal occult blood test, 17% sigmoidoscopy or...

The type and quantity of information needed varies between patients who actively seek those tend to avoid information.We analyzed data from a longitudinal study adult cancer outpatient clinics for whom needs behaviors were assessed by survey before after treatment. We evaluated the relationships information-seeking style (active, moderately active, passive styles) demographics, type, health status pretreatment posttreatment periods overall. generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach was...

Recently, several state indoor tanning laws, including age restrictions, were promulgated to reduce among minors. We examined the effects of these laws on adolescent tanning.We used nationally representative data from 2009 and 2011 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (n = 31 835). Using multivariable logistic regression, we association between US high school students.Female students in states with less likely engage than those without any laws. observed a stronger female systems access,...

In the primary analyses, PPV23 vaccination did not substantially alter risk of CAP (hazard ratio [HR], 0.94 [95% CI, 0.80-1.12];P = .51),AMI (HR, 1.01 0.82-1.25];P .92),or ischemic stroke 1.03 0.83-1.28];P .81).After propensity and multivariate adjustments, remained unassociated with outcomes studied (Table 2).Discussion | Our data do support a cardiovascular protective role refute prior reporting effect in our interim analysis. 4Our findings show an increased short-term acute thrombotic...

Background: Cervical cancer screening guidelines were substantially revised in 2002 and 2003. Little information is available about primary care physicians' current Papanicolaou (Pap) test practices, including initiation, frequency, stopping. Objective: To assess Pap practices the United States. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Nationally representative sample of physicians during 2006 to 2007. Participants: 1212 physicians. Measurements: The survey included questions physician...

Abstract Background: Although evidence that prostate cancer deaths are reduced by screening for elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration coupled with early diagnosis and treatment is insufficient to advocate routine cancer, PSA testing has become more common in the past decade. We examined characteristics might influence compared test use between men ages 40 49 50 79 years. Methods: used data from 7,669 participants no history of 2005 National Health Interview Survey. Results:...

Indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, particularly among frequent users and those initiating use at a young age.1,2 While previous research has demonstrated that indoor is common youth,3 to our knowledge, this study provides first national estimates trends population.

Preventive health care services, such as cancer screening can be particularly vulnerable to a lack of paid leave from work since is not being sought for illness or symptoms. We first describe the prevalence sick by broad occupational categories and then examine association between access testing medical care-seeking in U.S. workforce.Data 2008 National Health Interview survey were analyzed using status other health-related factors proportion workers undergoing mammography, Pap testing,...

Indoor tanning and sunburns, particularly during adolescence young adulthood, increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Reducing indoor tanning is a Healthy People 2020 objective and an important strategy for preventing skin cancer.1 We examined changes in the prevalence frequency of factors associated with among US adults.

Abstract Background: It is strongly recommended that adults aged 50–75 years be screened for colorectal cancer. Recommended screening options include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, CT colonography, guaiac fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), immunochemical (FIT), or the more recently introduced FIT-DNA (FIT in combination with a stool DNA test). Colorectal cancer programs can benefit from knowledge of patterns use by test type and within population subgroups. Methods: Using 2018 National Health...

This study provides information about the public's familiarity with cancer prevention strategies and examines association between this actual behavior. Data from interviews 5,589 adults included in 2003 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) were analyzed. Most respondents able to cite one or two for reducing chances of cancer. On average, fewest number cited by Hispanics, aged 65 years older, those lowest levels education income. Avoiding tobacco eating a healthy diet most...

Abstract BACKGROUND: Since 2006, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been routinely recommended for preadolescent and adolescent girls in United States. Depending on uptake patterns, HPV could reduce existing disparities cervical cancer. METHODS: vaccination status reasons not vaccinating were assessed using data from 2008 National Health Interview Survey. Households with a girl aged 9‐17 years included (N = 2205). Sociodemographic factors health behaviors associated multivariate...

Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, and particularly dangerous for younger more frequent indoor tanners.To examine the prevalence (≥10 times during 12 months before each survey) their association health-related behaviors.A cross-sectional study examined data from 2009 2011 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, which used nationally representative samples US high school students representing approximately 15.5 million survey year. The...

To assess changes of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing following recent US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) prostate cancer screening recommendations using 2005 to 2013 National Health Interview Survey data.We calculated the percentage PSA among men ≥40 years by age group and age-adjusted race for each survey year. Differences between were assessed with linear contrasts after combining all years' data.The overall was highest in 2008 decreased significantly 2013. Compared 2008,...

Assessment of health-related quality life (HRQOL) can provide insights into cancer survivors' physical and mental functioning, their social relationships, perceptions health well-being. Understanding factors associated with HRQOL may help identify those who are at greater risk for diminished functioning improve targeted delivery promotion programs. This analysis sought to assess sociodemographic medical among colorectal survivors that put poor functioning. In addition, associations between...

Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is an important option for colorectal cancer screening that should be available in order to achieve high population coverage. However, results from a national survey of clinical practice 1999–2000 indicated many primary care physicians used inadequate methods implement FOBT and follow-up. To determine whether screen fecal have improved, including the use newer more sensitive stool tests. Cross-sectional physicians. Participants consisted 1,134 who reported...

Although adult survivors of childhood cancers have poorer health and greater limitations than other adults, substantial gaps remain in understanding the economic consequences surviving cancer. Therefore, we estimated burden productivity losses among cancers.We examined status, functional limitations, loss (n = 239) diagnosed at ≤14 years age compared with adults without a history cancer 304 265) by using 2004-2014 National Health Interview Survey. We from health-related unemployment, missed...

In Brief OBJECTIVE: To assess self-reported human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing practices by health care providers and clinics, including nonrecommended such as low-risk HPV testing, cotesting in women younger than age 30 years, reflex for high-grade abnormal Pap test results. METHODS: We analyzed responses to a cross-sectional survey of nationally representative sample Papanicolaou administered conjunction with the 2006 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Hospital Survey. Data...