Risk factors for colorectal cancer – People who are inactive, obese, eat less vegetables, lots of red meat, smoke, drink alcohol, have a family history of colorectal cancer susceptibility.
Diabetes, digestive problems
Gastrointestinal health can affect the rate of cancer development. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
People with type two diabetes are also at high risk, regardless of other risk factors such as BMI and exercise habits.
The patient needs to see a doctor. High-risk patients will be screened regularly.
Adults should start screening at age 45 and younger if there are underlying pathologies.
Patients can prevent it by removing precancerous polyps before progressing to cancer.
