The major lifestyle risk factors for developing colon cancer!

The major lifestyle risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer (colon cancer) are: * Certain types of diets: Three types of diets may INCREASE the risk for colorectal cancer, including: 1 – red meat diets (beef, lamb, liver), 2 – processed meats (hot dogs, bologna, and luncheon meat), cooking meats at very high temperatures (frying, broiling, or grilling). Diets high in vegetables and fruits may DECREASE the risk of colorectal cancer. * Physical inactivity: In general, physically activity DECREASES the chance of developing colorectal cancer. More activity may help reduce your risk! * Obesity: Overweight INCREASES your risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer, especially in males. * Smoking: Long-term smokers have an INCREASED risk to develop colon cancer. * Heavy alcohol use: Heavy use of alcohol INCREASES the risk to develop colon cancer. Alcohol use should be limited to no more than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for women. * Type 2 diabetes: People who have type 2-diabetes have an INCREASED risk of developing colorectal cancer. * Night shift work: (actually, this is a controversial factor) Results of one study suggested working a night shift at least 3 nights a month for at least 15 years may INCREASE the risk of colorectal cancer in women. More research is needed to confirm or refute this finding. (Other factors – not related to lifestyle – that may increase the risk for colon cancer are: age, inherited syndromes, family history of colon cancer, and a personal history of: inflammatory bowel disease, colonic polyps or colon cancer).

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