Risk Factors

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Cancer can occur at any age. Something that can increase the possibility of cancer is called a risk factor. The risk of colorectal cancer increases after age 50. Other risk factors associated with colorectal cancer include obesity, a sedentary life-style, diet high in fat, red and processed meats, increased alcohol consumption, body fat, abdominal fat, history of inflammatory bowel disease or polyps, and your family history.

Reference

Nystrom, M., & Mutanen, M. (2009). Diet and epigenetics in colon cancer. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 15, 257-263. http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.257