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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
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The NHS is urging people in their 50s to complete bowel cancer screening kits after observing low participation rates in this age group. Early detection through these free home-testing kits is emphasized as a life-saving measure.

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Bowel cancer is a leading cause of death, and increasing screening uptake is a critical public health priority for the NHS.

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Free test kits are sent to people aged 50 to 74 every two years

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