What are the high risk factors of colon cancer

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We all know that colon cancer is a very serious disease, a serious threat to our health, many people do not know what high-risk colon cancer means, let me tell you.

What are the high risk factors of colon cancer

First, diet is a major risk factor for colon cancer. Epidemiological studies show that 70% - 90% of the cancer incidence is related to environmental factors and lifestyle, and 40% - 60% of the environmental factors are related to diet and nutrition to a certain extent. Therefore, diet is regarded as a very important factor in the incidence of cancer.

Secondly, occupational factors and physical activity are one of the high risk factors of colon cancer, and asbestos workers are more common, and animal experiments have confirmed that swallowing asbestos fiber can penetrate the intestinal mucosa. In addition, the metal industry, cotton yarn or textile industry and leather manufacturing industry. It has been proved that acrylonitrile, a compound substance often used in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers and rubber, has the effect of inducing stomach, central nervous system and breast tumors, and the incidence rate of lung cancer and colon cancer is higher among textile workers exposed to this substance.

It is estimated that genetic factors may play an important role in at least 20% - 30% of colon cancer patients, including 1% familial polyposis and 5% hereditary polyposis free colon cancer syndrome. 80% - 100% of patients with hereditary familial polyposis may develop malignant tumor after 59 years old. In addition, the majority of patients with familial polyposis were left colon cancer, while the majority of patients with hereditary nonpolyposis syndrome were right colon cancer.

matters needing attention

We must remember to pay more attention in life and do a good job in prevention. If we find that we are not well, we should communicate with doctors in time to avoid more serious symptoms and endanger the health of patients.