Population Simulation for Healthcare Decisions

The Cancer Control Popsim (Population Simulation for Healthcare Decisions) team is comprised of academic public health researchers and practitioners who are focused on mathematically modeling the expected impact of evidence-based interventions (EBI) and health policy changes on population health outcomes, particularly within the context of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and outcomes. We represent the Modeling EBI Impact Workgroup within the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN), a national thematic research network funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer and addressing health disparities within cancer care.

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Colorectal Cancer Quick Facts

Approximately 150,000 new diagnoses and 50,000 deaths annually in the U.S.

While effective, colorectal cancer screening is underutilized nationally, with about two-thirds of age-eligible adults up-to-date with screening.

Colorectal cancer screening rates are especially low among uninsured, low-income, rural and racial/ethnic minority populations.