45 is the new 50 for colorectal cancer screening: Medical task force

The United States Preventive Services Task Force established new guidelines on Tuesday after an unprecedented rise in cases of colorectal cancer among young people.

Medical experts have now officially advised that individuals of average risk start getting screened for colon cancer at age 45, rather than 50, which was the prior standard.

The announcement that came on early Tuesday morning concludes prior draft guidance last fall, and goes along with the American Cancer Society’s stance.

It directs towards a united push for awareness, and emphasizes the urgency of better, more widespread screening amongst age groups that may not be aware that they’re at risk.

Insurance coverage is directly attached to the task force’s recent recommendations. Experts claimed that companies will now be needed to cover such screenings.

Millions of young Americans can now avail the facility of getting checked for the condition at no out-of-pocket expense.