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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase the proportion of adults who get screened for colorectal cancer — C‑07

This objective is a Leading Health Indicator (LHI). Learn about LHIs.

Status: Baseline only

  
Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
58.7 percent (2021) *

Target:
68.3 percent 1  *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
58.7 percent of adults aged 45 to 75 years received a colorectal cancer screening based on the most recent guidelines in 2021 2 *

*  Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Increase the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cancer screening based on the most recent guidelines

Target-Setting Method
Percentage point improvement

Data Source:  National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in the United States, and rates of colorectal cancer are higher in minority populations. Different screening methods can find colorectal cancer early and help prevent deaths. Interventions involving at least 2 approaches to colorectal cancer screening can help more adults get recommended screenings.

Topics:  Cancer, Health Care, Health Care Access and Quality, Preventive Care

Workgroup: Cancer Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.