Health Indicator Report of Incidence of Colorectal Cancer
Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death.[https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/ ^1^] Increases in colorectal cancer screening (which can include the removal of precancerous polyps), have led to decreases in colorectal cancer incidence.
Notes
This is Healthy New Jersey 2020 objective CA-9. Data for White, Black, and Asian do not include Hispanics. Hispanic ethnicity includes persons of any race. 2016 data are preliminary.Data Source
New Jersey State Cancer Registry, Cancer Epidemiology Services, New Jersey Department of HealthDefinition
Age-adjusted incidence rate of cancer of the colon and rectum per 100,000 standard population ICD-O-3 codes: C18.0-C20.9 (excl. types 9590-9992)Numerator
Number of new cases of invasive colorectal cancer diagnosedDenominator
Total number of persons in the populationHealthy People Objective: Reduce invasive colorectal cancer
U.S. Target: 39.9 new cases per 100,000 population (age-adjusted)State Target: 39.7 new cases per 100,000 population (age-adjusted)
Other Objectives
'''Healthy New Jersey 2020 Objective CA-9''': Reduce the age-adjusted incidence rate of invasive colorectal cancer per 100,000 standard population to 39.7 for the total population, 39.8 among Whites, 41.2 among Blacks, 31.2 among Hispanics, and (revised) 21.6 among Asians.How Are We Doing?
Preliminary 2016 rates show that the original Healthy New Jersey 2020 targets have been met by Asians, Whites, and the total population.Evidence-based Practices
Screening can find precancerous polyps (abnormal growths in the colon or rectum) so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment often leads to a cure.[https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/ ^1^]Available Services
The [http://www.nj.gov/health/ces/public/resources/njceed.shtml New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection] (NJCEED) Program provides comprehensive outreach, education and screening services for colorectal cancer.Health Program Information
NJDOH Cancer Initiatives: [http://nj.gov/health/ces]
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Published on 01/29/2020
