The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all adults ages 45 to 75 years for colorectal cancer. The USPSTF notes that the risks and benefits of different types of screening tests vary.  Similarly, The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. For adults ages 76 to 85 years, the USPSTF and the American Cancer Society recommend individualizing the decision to screen for colorectal cancer based on a person’s overall health, history of screening, and preferences.

According to Healthy People 2030, in 2021, the most recent year for which colorectal cancer data is available, 58.7% of adults aged 45-75 years received a colorectal cancer screening. The same HHS initiative looks to increase the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cance ...