Colorectal cancer screening is indicated for which group?

• A. Women aged 60-75 with risk factors/history
• B. Men aged 50-75 with risk factors/history
• C. Men and women aged 40-50 with no risk
• D. Children aged 10-18

Answer: (B)

Screening for colorectal cancer is recommended for adults in midlife who have factors that increase their risk. The group that best fits this is men aged 50-75 who have risk factors or a history that raise their likelihood of developing colorectal cancer. This age range aligns with when risk becomes substantial enough to justify screening, and it recognizes that having risk factors or a personal/family history elevates the need for evaluation.

The other options don’t fit because starting at 60-75 for women only narrows the group and misses the common midlife window, starting at 40-50 with no risk is earlier than generally indicated for average or moderate risk, and involving children shows screening when it isn’t recommended for that age.