[Controversy on the age of initiation in colorectal cancer screening].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
; 42(6): 1113-1117, 2021 Jun 10.
Article
in Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34814517
ABSTRACT
Colorectal cancer is a significant public health issue all over the world. Screening has been shown effective in improving the survival rate and decreasing the deaths of colorectal cancer. Several organizations have released guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. However, detailed recommendations like the age to begin remain controversial. This paper summarizes the recommended different age groups in initiating the colorectal cancer screening program from a few guidelines and analyzes the reasons for the inconsistency, thus facilitating the drafting of colorectal cancer screening guidelines in China.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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Early Detection of Cancer
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China