Variation in Receipt of Cancer Screening and Immunizations by 10-year Life Expectancy among U.S. Adults aged 65 or Older in 2019

ConclusionsDespite the long time-to-benefit from cancer screening, in 2019 many US adults age>65 with<10-year life expectancy reported undergoing cancer screening while many did not receive immunizations with a shorter time-to-benefit. Interventions to improve individualization of preventive care based on older adults ’ life expectancy may improve care of older adults.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research