Screening for colorectal cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
KW Davidson, MJ Barry, CM Mangione, M Cabana… - Jama, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and
women, with an estimated 52 980 persons in the US projected to die of colorectal cancer in
2021. Colorectal cancer is most frequently diagnosed among persons aged 65 to 74 years. It
is estimated that 10.5% of new colorectal cancer cases occur in persons younger than 50
years. Incidence of colorectal cancer (specifically adenocarcinoma) in adults aged 40 to 49
years has increased by almost 15% from 2000-2002 to 2014-2016. In 2016, 26% of eligible …
women, with an estimated 52 980 persons in the US projected to die of colorectal cancer in
2021. Colorectal cancer is most frequently diagnosed among persons aged 65 to 74 years. It
is estimated that 10.5% of new colorectal cancer cases occur in persons younger than 50
years. Incidence of colorectal cancer (specifically adenocarcinoma) in adults aged 40 to 49
years has increased by almost 15% from 2000-2002 to 2014-2016. In 2016, 26% of eligible …
