Participation and yield of a population-based colorectal cancer screening programme in China

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Authors

Hongda Chen · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Ni Li · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Jiansong Ren · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Xiaoshuang Feng · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Zhangyan Lyu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Luopei Wei · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Abstract

The diagnostic yield was not optimal using colonoscopy screening in high-risk populations given the relatively low participation rate. Our findings will provide important references for designing effective population-based CRC screening strategies in the future.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 68, Issue 8, pp. 1450-1457

DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2018-317124

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