Vinden C, Schultz S, Rabeneck L.  February 2004

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of death from cancer in non-smoking Ontarians. Of the four most common types of cancer (including lung, prostate and female breast), CRC has the highest number of hospital bed days, representing a significant societal burden in terms of mortality, morbidity and health care costs.

Despite a rise in the number of large bowel tests used to screen for CRC, only 7% of screen-eligible Ontarians (individuals aged 50 to 74) received a test in 2001. This research atlas examines procedure practice patterns and associated resources to inform current discussions about the feasibility of implementing a population-based CRC screening program in Ontario.

Exhibits available in PowerPoint format.