More than 60% of the population declines the invitation to participate

Prevention is better than cure. This quote is perfect for all those people who receive an invitation to participate in a colon cancer screening program. He Colonoscopy can save a person’s life After all, if the disease is detected in the early stages, it can be cured in 90% of cases.

Malaga was an Andalusian province in which More people will have colonoscopies in 2023, 844 in totalIn this way, they were able to detect 23 cases of cancer in the province where the most tumors were found.

On the other hand, this medical procedure also allows for the detection of high-risk lesions and their monitoring to avoid the development of colorectal cancer. In Malaga, 128 cases of this type have been diagnosed.

It should be noted that, according to the Department of Health of the Government of Andalusia, in Malaga people who received invitation There were 469,144 of them, but only It was accepted by 182,326 people.

Likewise, the Andalusian government stresses that prevention is the best way to take care of your health, and argues that early detection of colon cancer can make a big difference. This is because in the short term Such early detection reduces mortality by 30–35%.

He also points out that the letter that reaches Andalusian homes for colon cancer screening contains information and a test that could save lives. Reading and following the instructions may be the first step toward early detection of colon cancer.

Colon Cancer Cases in Malaga

The incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing in recent decades. According to the Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC), In 2023, 1,360 cases were diagnosed in Malaga.. This means that there are 78 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The increase is noticeable, since in 2013 the incidence was 68 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Colon Cancer Screening in Andalusia

Let us recall that since 2014 Colon cancer screening program now expanded to 99% target population of Andalusia. Currently, 50.4% of Andalusians invited have agreed to participate, of which 39% have completed the entire process.

Of the citizens who took part, In 5% of cases, the blood test was positive. hidden in the faeces and was cured. This represents a very important benefit for people who are prevented from developing colorectal cancer.

A total of 2,319,696 people have been invited by 2023.of which 1,186,734 people participated. In 2023 alone, this screening process resulted in 4,620 colonoscopies, resulting in the diagnosis of 57 cancers and 754 high-risk lesions for monitoring.

Risk factors

Along with early diagnosis, it is important to improve your lifestyle to reduce the chances of developing this disease. Among the risk factors that cause this disease are lifestyle factors such as overweight and obesity; alcohol and tobacco usered and processed meat; and diabetes. There are protective factors against this disease, such as moderate physical activity and a diet low in fat and rich in vegetables, fruits and fiber.

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