The Volume and Capacity of Colonoscopy Procedures Performed at New York City Hospitals in 2002

• Main Authors: Jennifer C.F. Leng, MD, MPH (Author), Lorna E. Thorpe, PhD (Author), Gabe E. Feldman, MD, MPH, MBA, MHA (Author), Pauline A. Thomas, MD (Author), Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in New York City. In March 2003, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommended colonoscopy every 10 years as the preferred screening test for adults aged 50 years and older in New York City. To screen...