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Key Points Question Are individuals aged 75 years and older at a higher risk of 30-day postcolonoscopy complications compared with those aged 50 to 74 years? Findings In a cohort study of 38 069 patients who underwent outpatient colonoscopy between 2008 and 2017, the cumulative incidence of postcolonoscopy complications at 30 days was higher in individuals aged 75 years and older compared with those aged 50 to 74 years. The odds of postcolonoscopy complications were also significant for individuals with baseline comorbidities compared with those without comorbidities. Meaning The findings of this study suggest that the decision to perform colonoscopy should be considered carefully for older patients, particularly in the presence of comorbidities, given the higher risk of postcolonoscopy complications.