Colorectal Cancer Screening in Louisiana
Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate
64.4%
50 - 64
AGE RANGE
77.3%
65 - 75
AGE RANGE
Average Annual Number of New Cases
263
<50
YEARS OLD
2,103
50+
YEARS OLD
Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage
No
SCREENING AT 45
NO
FOLLOW-UP COLONOSCOPY
Louisiana is the 5th deadliest state for colorectal cancer in the U.S.
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Relentless Champions in Louisiana
Brittani A. B. Nelson, MPH
Program & Policy Coordinator
Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Programs
bnels5@lsuhsc.edu
Nakisha Singleton, MPH
Program Manager
Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Programs
nsing5@lsuhsc.edu
