Abstract
BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States of cancers that affect both men and women. Despite strong evidence that screening for CRC reduces incidence and mortality, CRC screening prevalence is below the national target. This report describes current CRC screening prevalence by age, various demographic factors, and state.MethodsData from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey were analyzed to estimate the percentages of adults aged 50–75 years who reported CRC screening consistent with the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.ResultsIn 2018, 68.8% of adults were up to date with CRC screening. The percentage up to date was 79.2% among respondents aged 65–75 years and 63.3% among those aged 50–64 years. CRC screening prevalence was lowest among persons aged 50–54 years (50.0%) and increased with age. Among respondents aged 50–64 years, CRC screening prevalence was lowest among persons without health insurance (32.6%) and highest among those with reported annual household income of ≥$75,000 (70.8%). Among respondents aged 65–75 years, CRC screening prevalence was lowest among those without a regular health care provider (45.6%), and highest among those with reported annual household income ≥$75,000 (87.1%). Among states, CRC screening prevalence was highest in Massachusetts (76.5%) and lowest in Wyoming (57.8%).DiscussionCRC screening prevalence is lower among adults aged 50–64 years, although most reported having a health care provider and health insurance. Concerted efforts are needed to inform persons aged <50 years about the benefit of screening so that screening can start at age 50 years.
Highlights
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the UnitedNursing Facility — Maricopa County, Arizona, July–November 2018 276 QuickStatsStates
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening prevalence is lower among adults aged 50–64 years, most reported having a health care provider and health insurance
The U.S Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults at average risk
Summary
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the UnitedNursing Facility — Maricopa County, Arizona, July–November 2018 276 QuickStatsStates. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United. Strong evidence exists that screening for CRC reduces incidence and mortality [2]. This report describes current CRC screening among U.S adults aged 50–75 years, by demographic characteristics and state. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States of cancers that affect both men and women. Despite strong evidence that screening for CRC reduces incidence and mortality, CRC screening prevalence is below the national target. This report describes current CRC screening prevalence by age, various demographic factors, and state
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