Risk Factors
Research shows that certain risk factors are associated with the disease, these include:
- Age: 50 or older
- Diets high in beef and fat, low in fiber
- Polyps (benign growths) in the colon and rectum (especially due to familial polyposis , an inherited condition)
- Personal history of colorectal cancer
- Family history of colorectal cancer, especially a parent, sibling, or child
- Ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lining of the colon) or Crohn’s disease
- Long-term insulin use in people with type 2 diabetes (associated with an increased risk)
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Other risk factors include:
- Obesity
- High body mass index (BMI)
- Physical inactivity
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Alcohol intake
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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