2005 Georgia Data Summary: 
COLORECTAL CANCER 
 
In Georgia, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed among males and females. 
 
COLORECTAL CANCER 
 Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed among Georgia males and females. 
 Over 4,200 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2005. 
Age-adjusted Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rates, Females, by Health District, Georgia, 1999-2002 
 
 The East Metro (3-4) Health District has a significantly lower colorectal cancer incidence rate than the state average for females. 
 The Northwest (1-1), Cobb/Douglas (3-1), and East Metro (3-4) Health districts have significantly lower colorectal cancer incidence rates than the state average for males. 
 The North Central (5-2) and Southwest (8-2) Health Districts have significantly higher colorectal cancer incidence rates than the state average for males. 
Age-adjusted Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate, by Race and Sex, Georgia (1999-2002) and United States (1998-2002) 
 
Rate significantly higher than the state No significant difference from the state Rate significantly lower than the state Age-adjusted Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rates, Males, by Health District, Georgia, 1999-2002 
Rate significantly higher than the state No significant difference from the state Rate significantly lower than the state 
 
Rate per 100,000 
 
100 
 
90 
 
80 71 70 70 
60 
 
66 60 
 
50 
 
40 
 
30 
 
20 
 
10 
 
0 
 
Black W hite 
 
M ales M ales 
 
G eorgia 
 
U nited States 
 
53 54 
 
47 42 
 
Black W hite Fem ales Fem ales 
 
RISK FACTORS 
 Increasing age  Personal/family history of colorectal cancer or polyps  Smoking and alcohol consumption  Physical inactivity  High-fat and/or low-fiber diet  Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables  Obesity 
PREVENTION 
Colorectal cancer can be prevented by managing modifiable risk factors such as diet and physical activity, and by screening to enable detection and removal of precancerous polyps. 
Data source: Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry (1999-2002) Date updated: December 2005 Publication number: DPH05.118H Visit http://www.health.state.ga.us/programs/gccr/index.asp for more information about cancer in Georgia. 
 
Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health  2 Peachtree Street, NW  Atlanta, GA 30303  (404) 657-3103  gdphinfo@dhr.state.ga.us  http://health.state.ga.us