Gender Differences in Elders’ Participation in the National Cancer Screening Program: Evidence from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–12

摘要

Background:Cancer-screening programs are effective in reducing cancer prevalence and mortality; however, cancer remains the leading cause of death in elderly people in Korea. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with elders’ participation in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) and differences in screening rates by gender.