Participation in Faecal Occult Blood Screening for Colorectal Cancer in a Well Defined French Population: Results of Five Screening Rounds from 1988 to 1996

Abstract

In France, a participation rate of over 50% can be achieved in colorectal cancer screening by means of a faecal occult blood test. To achieve this, primary care physicians have to play an active part in the programme and the test must be mailed to non-consultants.