Uncovering a dose-response relationship between positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer-related mortality

•Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) was used for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Positive FIT was referred for colonoscopy to identify CRC or adenomas and, so far, provided no other health implications.•Positive FIT (≥20 μg Hb/g) was associated with increased mortalities from all causes, all cancers...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of internal medicine 2024-02, Vol.120, p.69-79
Hauptverfasser:	Wen, Chi Pang, Tsai, Min Kuang, Lee, June Han, Chiou, Hung Yi, Wen, Christopher, Chu, Ta-Wei David, Chen, Chien Hua
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiovascular disease Colorectal cancer Fecal immunochemical test Life expectancy Mortality
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