Knowledge and practice of colorectal cancer screening in an urban setting: cross-sectional survey of primary care physicians in government clinics in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer (CRC) was the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide in 2008 (1.23 million cases, 9.7%). CRC screening was shown to be effective in reducing 70% of CRC mortality. However, the screening rate for CRC remains poor. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted a...
Main Authors: | Ooi, Chor Yau, Hanafi, Nik Sherina, Liew, Su May |
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Format: | Article |
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Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association
2019
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