Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening
Vol. 2023 No. 3, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Vol. 2023 No. 3

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening: FCS3384/FY1523, 5/2023

Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-FY1523-2023
Published 2023-05-24
Melissa J. Vilaro
University of Florida
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3975-0274
Valeria Westring
University of Florida
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1163-008X
Rebecca M. Elliot
University of Florida
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3088-8075
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Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction
Screening
Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Prevention Guidelines
Physical Activity

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Vilaro, Melissa J., Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliot. 2023. “Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening: FCS3384/FY1523, 5/2023”. EDIS 2023 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-FY1523-2023.
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Abstract

This article is for adults at average risk of getting colorectal cancer. This article is meant to help readers understand primary prevention and risk reduction approaches. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.

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