Younger Than 50 Years: New Research Reveals Trends Damian McNamara, MA July 23, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/colorectal-cancer-screening-adults-younger-than-50-years-new-2026a1000oxg?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_260724_etid8534150&uac=148436CN&impID=8534150 The proportion of Americans younger than 50 years getting screened for colorectal cancer has increased in the past 5 years since guidelines lowered the minimum age to 45 years. However, not all gains have been equitable, with screening rates varying by race/ethnicity, income, and age in two recent studies that examined the success of the recommendations for expanding screening.