Today, CancerBro will explain what are various risk factors for colon cancer. To better understand watch the video and share it with your friends to spread the awareness.
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Video Transcription:
CancerBro, can you please discuss the risk factors for colon cancer in detail?
Prevalence of colon cancer is more in developed countries, more so in the obese population.
And migration to the developed countries also increases the risk of the disease.
But for the past few years, the incidence of colon cancer is decreasing in USA and Canada, whereas it is increasing in China and Japan.
Moreover, it's incidence in the population more than 50 years of age is going down, whereas, it is increasing in young population less than 50 years of age.
A diet that is rich in read meat and fats, and poor in fruits and vegetables, may also increase the risk of colon cancer.
Packaged or processed meat may also increase the risk of the disease.
Smoking is also risk factor for the disease, and risk increases with the duration and intensity of smoking.
Regular and heavy alcohol consumption also increases the risk of colon cancer.
Fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed regularly to decrease the risk of the disease.
Regular physical activity may also help in reducing the risk of the disease.
Intake of NSAIDs and calcium has also been found to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
A history of colon cancer in close relatives, specially at a young age, also increase the risk in other family members.
So these were the risk factors for colon cancer.
Thanks CancerBro for the important information. These risk factors if kept in mind, may help in reducing the risk of the disease.
Absolutely, prevention is always better than cure.
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