Health fairs: An avenue for colon health promotion in the community.

摘要: Colon cancer is the number two cause of deaths in both men and women United States. 90% treatable if diagnosed early, yet only 41% Americans over age 50 who should be screened have been. Two reasons why so many people are not include lack public awareness about colorectal need for regular screening, social support discussion "disease down there." GI nurses can use hospital, community, university health fairs as an opportunity to educate their communities on prevention screening colon cancer. Suggestions given how to: included a fair, set up booth, obtain information distribute, develop display educational materials, "hook" audience, attendees diet exercise program. The American Cancer Society Screening Guidelines factors that increase risk listed. A questionnaire take home, complete, discuss with private physicians. fair presented fun way promote