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Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in Korea compares fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) and colonoscopy. Colonoscopy offers better protection against CRC incidence and mortality, despite higher costs.

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Public Health
Gastroenterology
Oncology

Keywords:

Colonoscopy Colorectal cancer Fecal occult blood test Screening

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