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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348 FAX: (770) 488-4760 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Submit a Question Online |
What CDC is DoingCDC aims to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates among adults aged 50 years or older, an endeavor that furthers the agency's overarching goal of ensuring that people are healthy in every stage of life. CDC's colorectal cancer initiatives include: Programs CDC established a colorectal cancer screening demonstration program at five sites across the United States to increase screening among low-income men and women who have inadequate or no health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. The sites serve varied geographic areas and are funded from 2005 through 2009:
In addition to colorectal cancer screening, the program sites also provide diagnostic follow-up; conduct public education and outreach; ensure tracking and follow-up of clients screened; provide case management; establish standards, systems, policies, and procedures; develop partnerships; collect and track data; and evaluate the effectiveness of the demonstration program. Research CDC conducts a variety of colorectal cancer research activities:
Awareness and Education CDC's Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign is a multimedia effort promoting colorectal cancer screening. First launched in 1999, this campaign informs Americans, particularly men and women aged 50 years or older, about colorectal cancer and the importance of routine screening. Other Activities CDC also contributes to the fight against colorectal cancer by:
These and other public health efforts that address colorectal cancer support CDC's overarching goal of healthy people in every stage of life. They also address the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2010 goals of reducing the colorectal cancer death rate by 34% and increasing the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cancer screening examination. Ongoing WorkCDC promotes national colorectal cancer awareness, education, and screening nationally by:
Future DirectionsCDC plans to expand its colorectal cancer prevention and control initiative to:
Page last reviewed: March 31, 2009
Page last updated: March 31, 2009 Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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