The resolution urges the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to lower the recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45 for individuals with average cancer risk factors. It highlights the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, particularly those born in the 1990s, who are at a significantly higher risk compared to those born in the 1950s. The resolution cites alarming statistics from the CDC, noting that in 2017, there were 141,425 new cases of colorectal cancer and 52,547 deaths attributed to the disease.

The resolution also references the American Cancer Society's recommendation to begin screenings at age 45, which is believed to reduce colorectal cancer mortality rates. By urging the Task Force to reconsider its guidelines, the resolution aims to promote earlier detection and intervention for colorectal cancer, ultimately improving health outcomes for younger adults at risk. Copies of the resolution will be sent to each member of the Task Force to advocate for this change.