Colorectal Cancer Screening in Asia
Journal
Current gastroenterology reports
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
10
Pages
47
Date Issued
2017-08-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in Asia, especially in regions with higher levels of economic development. Several Asian countries have launched population CRC screening programs to combat this devastating disease because previous studies have demonstrated that either fecal occult blood test or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy can effectively reduce CRC mortality.
Subjects
Asia; Colonoscopy; Colorectal cancer; Fecal immunochemical test; Population screening; Screening
SDGs
Other Subjects
Asia; colonoscopy; colorectal tumor; early cancer diagnosis; human; mass screening; occult blood; Asia; Colonoscopy; Colorectal Neoplasms; Early Detection of Cancer; Humans; Mass Screening; Occult Blood
Type
review