Prevalence of Advanced, Precancerous Colorectal Neoplasms in Black and White Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are higher in black vs white populations. The reasons for these disparities are not clear, yet some guidelines recommend screening black persons for CRC starting at ages 40–45 years. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the prevalence of advanced adenomas (AAs) and advanced, precancerous colorectal neoplasms (ACNs) between asymptomatic black and white screen-eligible adults.

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