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Screening colonoscopy in A ustralia
Author(s) -
Singh Rajvinder,
Mangira Dileep,
Kawano Hiroshi,
Matsuda Takashia
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1111/den.12419
Subject(s) - medicine , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , cancer , population , cancer screening , environmental health , family medicine
Colorectal cancer ( CRC ) is a global epidemic predominantly affecting Western countries. It is the second leading cause of cancer‐related deaths in A ustralia with one in 12 A ustralians affected by this condition by the age of 85 years. Appropriate preventive measures by screening followed by colonoscopy can detect cancer and precancerous lesions, which are potentially curable. The N ational B owel C ancer S creening P rogram ( NBCSP ) is a national screening program implemented by the A ustralian G overnment aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality from bowel cancer by actively recruiting and screening the target population. The long‐term goal of the program is to include the at‐risk population (50–74 years of age) in a biennial screening program. Newer technologies could have a potential role in screening programs by enhancing adenoma detection rates. However, until more evidence is available, improving screening uptake and bowel preparation strategies are the prime focus in reducing CRC ‐related morbidity and mortality.