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Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against the routine use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent colorectal cancer in individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer.

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Developed By:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Cancer

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

C-5, C-9

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Aspirin/NSAIDs for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication recommendation statement [Internet]. 2007 Mar [cited 2014 Jan 8]. Available from: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf07/aspcolo/aspcolors.htm

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Effect Behavioral Change, Effect Health System Change, Public Health, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Healthcare Providers, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/routine-aspirin-or-nsaids-primary-prevention-colorectal
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 16:02:03.0