Title: MMWR Vol. 59 / Early Release
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Early Release
Volume 59, Early Release
July 6, 2010
CDC Vital Signs is a new series of MMWR
reports that will announce the latest results
for key public health indicators.
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| Vital Signs: Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults Aged 50–75 Years — United States, 2008
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| Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause of cancer deaths among nonsmokers. Adults aged ≥50 years are considered up-to-date with CRC screening if they had a fecal occult blood test in the preceding year or lower endoscopy (i.e., sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) within the preceding 10 years. For 2008, the CRC
screening prevalence among U.S. residents aged 50–75 years was 62.9%. However, the prevalence was substantially lower for certain groups, including those with lower incomes, Hispanics, and those without health insurance.
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| Vital Signs: Breast Cancer Screening Among Women Aged 50–74 Years — United States, 2008
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States. Screening with treatment has lowered breast cancer mortality. Women aged 50–74 years are considered up-to-date with mammography if they had the test within the preceding 2 years. For 2008, the mammography prevalence among U.S. women aged 50–74 years was 81.1%. However, the prevalence
was substantially lower among certain groups, including those with lower incomes and those without
health insurance.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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