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Colorectal cancer in the American Indian and Alaska Native population, United States—2011–2015 (purchased/referred care delivery areas)
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May 2019
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Description:Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Areas (PRCDA) are counties that contain federally recognized tribal lands or are adjacent to tribal lands. Race classification for the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population is more accurate in these counties.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is cancer that occurs in the colon and rectum. Common risk factors include—
• Age over 50 years.
• Alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, lack of physical activity, a low-fiber and high-fat diet, a diet high in red and processed meats, and overweight and obesity.
• Inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, or a personal or family history of CRC.
The AI/AN population experiences excess CRC in many regions. Early detection of CRC through screening can help to reduce mortality.
USCS-DataBrief-No7-May2019-h.pdf
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