A decade of improved access to screening is associated with fewer colorectal cancer deaths in African Americans: a single-center retrospective study

摘要

BackgroundControversy exists as to whether disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes in African Americans (AAs) are best resolved by screening at age 45 or by proper use of existing guidelines. In 2004, an aggressive colonoscopy-based CRC screening program was implemented throughout New York City. Our goal was to determine the effect of that program on CRC outcomes in our mostly AA population.