Improving Awareness of Colon Cancer Screening in the Homeless Population of Burlington, Vermont

Authors

Alexis Nadeau, University of VermontFollow

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Date

2018

Abstract

Homeless populations are significantly less likely to access preventative cancer screening, yet this is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. In the general population, colorectal cancer affects 1 in 20 people and is the number 2 cancer killer. Rates of colorectal cancer screening are particularly low in homeless populations. A poster was developed and posted in the waiting room of Safe Harbor clinic, a homeless health care program center, in order to increase education and awareness about colon cancer screening and colonoscopy.

Clinical Site

Community Health Centers of Burlington, Safe Harbor Clinic

Keywords

colon cancer, colonoscopy, homeless, Vermont

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Nadeau, Alexis, "Improving Awareness of Colon Cancer Screening in the Homeless Population of Burlington, Vermont" (2018). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 383.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/383