Table 2.
Proportions Screened for Cancer by Race/Ethnicity and Birthplace*
| Pap Smear,†% screened | Mammogram,†% screened | Fecal Occult Blood Test,†% screened | Sigmoidoscopy,†% screened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 72 | 27 | 29 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||||
| White, non-Hispanic | 86 | 74 | 28 | 30 |
| Black | 88 | 70 | 24 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 66 | 18 | 20 |
| AAPI | 71 | 62 | 27 | 27 |
| Birthplace | ||||
| U.S.-born | 86 | 73 | 27 | 30 |
| Foreign-born | 74 | 66 | 21 | 23 |
All percentages are based on weighted analyses.
P < .005 for each type of cancer screening by both race/ethnicity and birthplace.