Figure 2.3
Participation rate in colorectal cancer screening programs in a 30-month period (%), by jurisdiction – 2013-14 screening years combined
“—” data not available.
Rate includes screens in the 30-month period January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015.
NL: The estimates were calculated using population weighting. Program was implemented in phases. Data represent approximately 40% of the total eligible population aged 50-74 years in the province for the eligible population of the specific health region where the program was offered. Program was not available to the remainder of the population using the reporting period.
PE: Participation denominator uses Statistics Canada population data, which include individuals meant to be excluded from the screening program (e.g., individuals who recently obtained a colonoscopy).
SK: Data include individuals completing a fecal test obtained through the program or opportunistically.
Data source: Provincial and territorial colorectal cancer screening programs.
Data Table
| Jurisdiction | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| SK | 53.0 |
| AB | 41.8 |
| NS | 25.8 |
| NT | 25.0 |
| PE | 20.4 |
| MB | 16.9 |
| NL | 8.6 |
| ON | – |
| BC | – |
| NB | – |
| YT | – |
| QC | – |
| NU | – |
“—” data not available.
Rate includes screens in the 30-month period January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015.
NL: The estimates were calculated using population weighting. Program was implemented in phases. Data represent approximately 40% of the total eligible population aged 50-74 years in the province for the eligible population of the specific health region where the program was offered. Program was not available to the remainder of the population using the reporting period.
PE: Participation denominator uses Statistics Canada population data, which include individuals meant to be excluded from the screening program (e.g., individuals who recently obtained a colonoscopy).
SK: Data include individuals completing a fecal test obtained through the program or opportunistically.
Data source: Provincial and territorial colorectal cancer screening programs.
