Spatial Heterogeneity of Social Vulnerabilities Associated with Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in California

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and the American Cancer Society recommends CRC screening beginning at age 45. Despite its economic prosperity, California in 2022 reported the lowest CRC screening rates among adults aged 45 to 75 in the U.S.