The growing incidence of of colorectal cancer among those under 55 years age in The United States

Principal Investigator

Name
Harrinique Deveaux

Degrees
B.Sc. in Biology minor in Chemistry

Institution
Florida State University

Position Title
Student

Email
hsdeveaux@gmail.com

About this CDAS Project

Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)

Project ID
PLCO-1727

Initial CDAS Request Approval
Nov 5, 2024

Title
The growing incidence of of colorectal cancer among those under 55 years age in The United States

Summary
Colorectal cancer is a kind of cancer that has an effect on the colon. This cancer is considered one of the most common types of cancer globally as it is extremely fatal. Risk factors that are associated with colorectal cancer are family history, age, medical history, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, high consumption of alcohol and smoking. The risk of developing colorectal cancer can be decreased by increasing healthy eating habits, being active, not smoking, little to no alcohol use and regular testing. Colon cancer is known as the second cause of cancer - related deaths globally. As of 2020, more than 1.9 million new cases of colon cancer and approximately 930,000 deaths were due to colon cancer (WHO). Therefore, increasing the amount of adults who receive colorectal testing each year can pose a solution to reducing the incidence rates related to colorectal cancer.

Aims

In this study I want to:
1. Examine ways to increase the number of adults who receive colorectal cancer screening each year
2. Look at policies that have tried to solve this problem
3. Propose health policies that can aid in increasing screening in adults younger than 55
4. Analyzing insurance companies and other healthcare organizations policies on colorectal cancer screenings

Collaborators

Harrinique Deveaux