Historically, colonoscopy screenings for astronauts have been conducted to ensure that astronauts are in good health for space missions. This data has been identified as being useful for determining appropriate occupational surveillance targets and requirements. Colonoscopies in the astronaut corps can be used for: (a) Assessing overall colon health, (b) A point of reference for future tests in current and former astronauts, (c) Following-up and tracking rates of colorectal cancer and polyps; and (d) Comparison to military and other terrestrial populations. In 2003, medical screening requirements for the active astronaut corps changed to require less frequent colonoscopies. Polyp removal during a colonoscopy is an intervention that prevents the polyp from potentially developing into cancer and decreases the individual's risk for colon cancer.


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    Title :

    Colonoscopy Screening in the US Astronaut Corps


    Contributors:
    Masterova, K. (author) / Van Baalen, M. (author) / Wear, M. L. (author) / Murray, J. (author) / Schaefer, C. (author)

    Conference:

    2016 Human Research Program Investigators'' Workshop (HRP IWS 2016) ; 2016 ; Galveston, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2016-02-08


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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