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*The prevalence of colon polyps is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide. | *The prevalence of colon polyps is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide. | ||
*The prevalence of [disease/malignancy] is estimated to be [number] cases annually. | *The prevalence of [disease/malignancy] is estimated to be [number] cases annually. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of colon polyps is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals in the united states annually.
- The incidence of colon polyps is estimated to be 200,000 cases in the united states annually.
- The cumulative incidence of polyps in 3 years after normal flexible sigmoidoscopy is 7%.[1]
- The cumulative incidence of polyps in 3 years after normal colonoscopy is 27%.[1]
Prevalence
- The prevalence of colon polyps is 10% in sigmoidoscopy studies.[1]
- The prevalence of colon polyps is 25% in colonoscopy studies.[1]
- The prevalence of colon polyps is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
- The prevalence of [disease/malignancy] is estimated to be [number] cases annually.
Age
- The incidence of colon polyps increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 50 years.
- Colon polyps commonly affects individuals older than 50 years of age.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to colon polyps.
Gender
- Men are more commonly affected by colon polyps than women.
Region
- Colon polyps is a common disease worldwide.