Epidemiology and screening of colorectal cancer.
Fiche publication
Date publication
avril 2002
Journal
Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr BOUVIER Anne-Marie
Tous les auteurs :
Faivre J, Bouvier AM, Bonithon-Kopp C
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Knowledge of the descriptive epidemiology of colorectal cancer is essential to a better understanding of the aetiology of the disease and the development of screening strategies. Considerable research efforts have been launched over the last 15 years to evaluate the ability of screening tests to decrease the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. This chapter provides a worldwide update of the incidence of colorectal cancer and reviews the evidence for screening for colorectal cancer based on published studies.
Mots clés
Colorectal Neoplasms, diagnosis, Global Health, Health Behavior, Humans, Incidence, Mass Screening, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors
Référence
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;16(2):187-99