238 Prevalence of Advanced Polyps at Age 45–49 Is Similar to 50–54 Years

INTRODUCTION: The American Cancer Society recommends that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening begin at 45 years. To further inform this issue, data on advanced adenoma (AA) and serrated polyp (SP) prevalence in this population are vital. We used the New Hampshire Colonoscopy Registry (NHCR) to examine age related prevalence of advanced findings in an average risk “screening” cohort <50. METHODS: Indications for colonoscopies in adults <50...