Colorectal cancer screening in Malaysia: a critical situation that must be addressed

Authors

  • Soo Huat Teoh Department of Community Health, Advanced Medical & Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  • Karen Christelle Klinik Kesihatan Sungai Dua, Butterworth, Penang, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
  • Hui Zhu Thew Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Mastura Mohd Sopian Department of Community Health, Advanced Medical & Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i1.70775

Keywords:

Colorectal cancer; screening; primary care

Abstract

In Malaysia, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer. Early detection through screening programmes is one of the most important public health initiatives in reducing cancer-related death. For decades, Malaysia has a colorectal cancer screening program in government-funded primary care facilities. However, screening uptake is minimal and numerous theories have been postulated. The aim of this article is to explore the possible reasons for low colorectal screening uptake among primary care physicians.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 278-280

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2024-01-01

How to Cite

Teoh, S. H. ., Christelle, K. ., Thew, H. Z. ., & Sopian, M. M. . (2024). Colorectal cancer screening in Malaysia: a critical situation that must be addressed. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 23(1), 278–280. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i1.70775

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024)

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Brief Communications

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