Regional trends in colorectal cancer mortality in people aged 45-84 years in the US, 1999-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening via colonoscopy is now advised for most adults beginning at age 45 years, an update from the earlier recommendation of age 50 years. With the increase in CRC screening rates, it is crucial to examine how mortality rates have changed over time. The aim of this study is to identify trends and regional differences in CRC mortality over the last two decades, specifically in individuals within the CRC recommended screening age group.

Methods

This study used the Center for Disease Control's Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) system to collect data on CRC mortality for people ages 45-84 years in the United States from 1999-2022.

Results

During the study period, the overall age-adjusted mortality rate

SUBMITTER: Glisan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11732362 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature