Nearly 4 out of 10 people aged 50–74 participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program in the last two years, new data reveals.
The report issues by the AIHW showed participation rates were higher for women than men and increased along with age.
Crude participation, by age and sex, 2013–2014
Source: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Register as at 31 December 2015.
Sixty six per cent of all participants came from Major cities; however, participation rates were higher in Inner regional (40%) and Outer regional (39%) areas than all other geographical areas.
Crude participation, by remoteness area, 2013–2014
Source: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Register as at 31 December 2015.
Analysis of invitees grouped into population‑based socioeconomic status groups showed invitees from within the lowest socioeconomic areas (the areas with the most disadvantage) had lower participation than for those living in all other socioeconomic areas.
Crude participation, by socioeconomic status area, 2013–2014
Source: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Register as at 31 December 2015.