Relentless Champions in Arkansas
Michael Keck
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Arkansas | michael.keck@cancer.org
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Arkansas
Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate
58.8%
50 – 64
AGE RANGE
77.7%
65 – 75
AGE RANGE
Average Annual Number of New Cases
170
<50
YEARS OLD
1,366
50+
YEARS OLD
Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage
NO
SCREENING AT 45
NO
FOLLOW-UP COLONOSCOPY
Arkansas is the 5th deadliest state for colorectal cancer in the U.S.
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References
Citation: Joseph DA, King JB, Dowling NF, Thomas CC, Richardson LC. Vital Signs: Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Use — United States, 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69:253–259. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6910a1
Citation: National Cancer Institute (2020). State Cancer Profiles > Incidence Rates Table. Accessed https://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/incidencerates/index.php on 6/5/2020.
Citation: National Cancer Institute (2020). State Cancer Profiles > Death Rates Table. Accessed https://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/deathrates/index.php on 6/5/2020.
