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Colorectal Cancer in Idaho 2002-2004

Colorectal Cancer in Idaho 2002-2004. November 2, 2006 Chris Johnson, CDRI cjohnson@teamiha.org. Colorectal Cancer in Idaho, 2002-2004. Fast facts: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Idaho and the U.S.

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Colorectal Cancer in Idaho 2002-2004

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  1. Colorectal Cancer in Idaho2002-2004 November 2, 2006 Chris Johnson, CDRI cjohnson@teamiha.org

  2. Colorectal Cancer in Idaho, 2002-2004 • Fast facts: • Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Idaho and the U.S. • It is largely preventable with screening and the removal of pre-cancerous polyps. • There is currently no program in Idaho to specifically address awareness, prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.

  3. Colorectal Cancer in Idaho, 2002-2004 • Presentation includes information on: • Risk Factors (BRFSS & YRBSS) • Screening (BRFSS) • Incidence (CDRI & SEER) • Survival (CDRI & SEER) • Mortality (CDRI & SEER)

  4. Risk Factors - Data Sources • YRBSS • Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System • School-based health survey of public high school students in Idaho. Conducted by the Idaho Department of Education with assistance from Idaho Division of Health and CDC. • BRFSS • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System • Phone-based health survey of adults aged 18+. Conducted by Idaho Division of Health under cooperative agreement with CDC.

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