Tag: bowel_cancer_screening
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New Zealand Lowers Bowel Screening Age to 56, Expanding Access and Saving Lives
New Zealand is lowering its free bowel screening age to 56 from September, expanding access to over 200,000 people. This $45.582 million investment aims to prevent 638 cancers and save 522 lives over 25 years, aligning with Australia's age.
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