Sample Characteristics for Modified Colon Endoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Groups
| Characteristic | MCE† (n = 48) | FS‡ (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|
| Age* | ||
| <40 years | 2 (4.2) | 6 (17.1) |
| 40–49 | 6 (12.5) | 8 (22.9) |
| 50–59 | 16 (33.3) | 12 (34.3) |
| 60–69 | 17 (35.4) | 6 (17.1) |
| 70+ | 6 (12.5) | 2 (5.7) |
| Female | 16 (33.3) | 14 (40.0) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 22 (45.8) | 24 (68.6) |
| Black/African American | 4 (8.3) | 1 (2.9) |
| Latino | 14 (29.2) | 5 (14.3) |
| Asian | 5 (10.4) | 4 (11.4) |
| Other | 2 (4.2) | 1 (2.9) |
* P < .05.
† Mean, 59.6, SD, 12.5; range, 31.2–86.2.
‡ Mean, 51.3, SD, 13.4; range, 25.7–80.0.
All data shown as N (%). MCE, modified colon endoscopy; FS, flexible sigmoidoscopy.