Table 1.
Characteristics of BCBSNE members eligible for colorectal cancer screening by rural/urban residence (N = 58,774).
| Characteristics | Rural (n = 30,460) | Urban (n = 28,312) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 50–54 | 9,132 (30.0) | 9,381 (33.0) | <0.001 |
| 55–59 | 10,959 (36.0) | 9,988 (35.0) | |
| 60–64 | 10,369 (34.0) | 8,943 (32.0) | |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 16,052 (53.0) | 15,477 (55.0) | <0.001 |
| Male | 14,408 (47.0) | 12,835 (45.0) | |
| PCPs visits (2013–2014) | |||
| Yes | 23,122 (76.0) | 22,551 (80.0) | <0.001 |
| No | 7,338 (24.0) | 5,761 (20.0) | |
| CCI (2013–2014) | |||
| 0 | 20,948 (69.0) | 18,646 (66.0) | <0.001 |
| 1 | 5,657 (18.0) | 5,577 (20.0) | |
| ≥2 | 3,855 (13.0) | 4,089 (14.0) | |