Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	118151
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Current colorectal cancer screening in developing countries: Identifying optimal approaches
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yan-Ping Wu, Min Chen and Lei Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Min Chen, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University, Medical School, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu Province, China. croweminchan@nju.edu.cn
Key Words	Colorectal cancer screening; Risk stratification; Microsimulation modeling; Fecal immunochemical test; Colonoscopy; Early-onset colorectal cancer
Core Tip	Socioeconomic transition and associated shifts toward unhealthy lifestyles are reshaping the global epidemiology of colorectal cancer. While many developed nations have benefited from healthier lifestyle adoption and screening implementation, numerous developing countries now face a rising burden of risk factors alongside scare screening programs. We herein discussed related factors and potential frameworks for implementing effective colorectal cancer screening in developing countries.
Citation	Wu YP, Chen M, Wang L. Current colorectal cancer screening in developing countries: Identifying optimal approaches. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-26 02:31
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-26 02:31
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-16 07:54
Return for Revision	2026-01-16 07:54
Revised	2026-01-30 04:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-05 11:04
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-08 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-08 11:22
Articles in Press	2026-04-08 11:22
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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