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Results of a random survey of Ontario residents 50 years old and older regarding their knowledge of fecal occult blood testing (FOBT): N = 1013.
| STAGE OF AWARENESS OF FOBT | MEN (N = 498) N (%) | WOMEN (N = 515) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Never heard of FOBT | 272 (55) | 235 (46) |
| Have heard of FOBT but not currently considering FOBT | 87 (17) | 135 (26) |
| Have heard of FOBT but undecided about FOBT | 52 (10) | 58 (11) |
| Have heard of FOBT and decided to have FOBT | 86 (17) | 87 (17) |
