Abstract:Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is an effective secondary prevention method with an increased probability of diagnosing CRC at an earlier stage, and a consequent improvement in survival post-treatment. This is especially true for individuals who undergo guideline recommended screening at appropriate intervals. Studies have reported a consistent rise in long-term trends of guideline-adherent screen-up-to-date (SUTD) rates among predominantly White and insured individuals. Here we use longitudina… Show more
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