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 alarming statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noting that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and that individuals born in the 1990s are significantly more likely to develop this type of cancer compared to those born in the 1950s. In 2017 alone, there were 141,425 new cases and 52,547 deaths attributed to colorectal cancer.

The resolution also references the American Cancer Society's (ACS) recommendation to begin screenings at age 45, which is supported by evidence suggesting that earlier screening could lead to a reduction in colorectal cancer deaths. By urging the Task Force to adopt this change, the resolution aims to address the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults and promote earlier detection and prevention strategies. Copies of the resolution will be sent to each member of the Task Force for consideration.