Opinion
Let's Talk About Colorectal Screening After 75
I'm concerned lack of knowledge about the latest screening guidelines, coupled with pervasive ageism, may lead to poor screening decisions for some older adults
April 24, 2024
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Mary C. White
Mary C. White, ScD, is an adjunct professor in environmental health at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and a Public Voices fellow at AcademyHealth, in partnership with The OpEd Project. She retired from federal service in 2023, after more than three decades as a senior epidemiologist developing data for disease prevention and cancer control.
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