Interactive Graphs: Definitions

Screening (Healthy People 2010 Goals met)

This model run shows projected CRC mortality through 2020 if the Healthy People 2010 objectives for screening are achieved, while risk factors and chemotherapy continue at baseline (projected trends) levels.

• Screening tests included in the models are Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and Endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy).

See Projection Scenarios for the model inputs for 2010 for each scenario.