Participation Rate, Risk Factors, and Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in the Screening Program Among the Population Covered by the Health Centers in Arak, Iran

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common and preventable cancers, incidence risk factors of which are different in various populations. Objectives: The present study aims at assessing rate, factors, symptoms CRC populations aged 50 to 70 years old covered by health centers Arak, as well evaluating participation rate screening program. Methods: cross-sectional was conducted from 2016 2019 all individuals old, who were referred rural, urban, suburban Arak for screening, their data recorded Sib system. (family individual history CRC, colorectal adenoma, inflammatory bowel disease), (lower gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation with or without diarrhea, weight loss), crude calculated age range. Results: mean (SD) 59.72 (5.56) years. In addition, individuals’ program about 44.2%, more women (55.5%) villagers (93.7%). Most subjects complained last month family history. rates 35.93 (95% CI: 25.55 - 50.54), 40.96 29.81 56.29), 43.76 32.22 59.43), 52.84 40.05 69.71) per 100000 during 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, respectively. Conclusions: low, trend increased Finally, informing recognition cancer, timely referral considered essential.