Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Vital Signs: Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults Aged 50--75 Years --- United States, 2008

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause of cancer deaths among nonsmokers. Statistical modeling indicates that, if current trends in health behaviors, screening, and treatment continue, U.S. residents can expect to see a 36% decrease in the CRC mortality rate by 2020, compared with 2000.

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