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Mobile Health Intervention Shows Promise for Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake — Hong Kong RCT Results

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28 Apr 2026

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A completed Hong Kong RCT demonstrates how WhatsApp-based interventions using behavioural theory can boost colorectal cancer screening uptake. Results offer insights for improving population screening programs across Asia-Pacific regions.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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