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01/02/26

Colorectal cancer screening among people with intellectual disabilities.

Horsbøl, Trine Allerslev; Michelsen, Susan Ishøy; Sørensen, Trine Toft; Juel, Knud; Rasmussen, Morten; Gögenur, Ismail; Dalton, Susanne Oksbjerg; Banda, Amina; Cuypers, Maarten; Thygesen, Lau Caspar. JAMA Netw Open.

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Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Summary

Colorectal cancer mortality is higher in people with intellectual disabilities, possibly due to delayed diagnosis. This Danish cohort study finds that they are less likely to participate in screening and face more challenges with sample collection and colonoscopy than people without intellectual challenges. The results highlight the need for tailored strategies to enhance equitable access to colorectal cancer screening.

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Horsbøl TA, Michelsen SI, Sørensen TT, et al. Colorectal cancer screening among people with intellectual disabilities. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(1):e2557013.