@article{JGO26935,
author = {Yasara Manori Samarakoon and Nalika Sepali Gunawardena and Aloka Pathirana and Manuja N. Perera and Sumudu Avanthi Hewage},
title = {Prediction of colorectal cancer risk among adults in a lower middle-income country},
journal = {Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology},
volume = {10},
number = {3},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) is ranked as the third most common cancer in men and the second in women. Use of a simple, validated risk prediction tool will offer a low-cost mechanism to identify the high-risk individuals for CRC. This will increase efficient use of limited resources and early identification of patients. The aim of our study was to develop and validate a risk prediction model for developing CRC for Sri Lankan adults.
Methods: The risk predictors were based on the risk factors identified through a logistic regression model along with expert opinion. A case control design utilizing 65 CRC new cases and 65 hospital controls aged 30 years or more was used to assess the criterion validity and reliability of the model. The information was obtained using an interviewer administered questionnaire based on the risk prediction model.
Results: The developed model consisted of eight predictors with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.849 (95% CI: 0.8 to 0.9, P},
issn = {2219-679X}, url = {https://jgo.amegroups.org/article/view/26935}
}