Exploring the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer in Our General Population Using Asian Pacific Screening Score: a Survey From Pakistan

Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation558 enrolled

Overview

In Pakistan, due to the lack of a National based cancer registry exact number of CRC cases is unknown. However, minimal data that is present in literature shows an increase in CRC cases with a concerning increase in incidence in younger age groups11. This makes it pertinent to understand current pattern of CRC and its risk factors from a local perspective. This will direct future strategies in an attempt to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with CRC in our general population.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

558

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Neoplasms

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals visiting SIUT as attendants to the patients visiting outpatient department or admitted in hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Attendants / whose patients visit GI, colon and oncology OPD outpatient department or admitted in GI wards.

Locations (1)

Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Risk factor

evaluate internationally validated risk factors for colorectal cancer in our general population using a questionnaire based on the modified Asian Pacific Colorectal Screening score.

Time frame: 1 year