Overview
- Researchers writing in The Lancet Regional Health Americas estimate about 127,000 colorectal cancer deaths in 2026–2030, nearly three times the 57,600 recorded in 2001–2005.
- Cumulative fatalities are projected to surpass 635,000 by 2030, with 12.6 million years of potential life lost and Int$22.6 billion in productivity losses.
- INCA reports roughly 46,000 new cases each year in 2023–2025, making colorectal cancer the country’s second most common malignancy excluding non‑melanoma skin cancer.
- About 65% of cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, and specialists highlight colonoscopy-based screening starting at age 45 for average-risk adults.
- Deaths are concentrated in the South and Southeast, while the North and Northeast are expected to see the largest relative increases as cases also rise among adults aged 30 to 45.