Colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis by socioeconomic and urban/rural status in California, 1988–2000

Rural residence has been associated with increased risk of late stage cancer diagnosis, but it is unknown if this is related to lower socioeconomic status (SES) of rural residents or to other factors. This study examined the impacts of SES and urban/rural status on colorectal cancer (CRC) stage at diagnosis in California.

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