Risk factors for colorectal cancer, a present and a future

Doraimys Valido Valdes, Yosniel Benítez Falero, Barbara Junco Sena, Yanely Sánchez Rodríguez and Emma Gallardo Romero

Salud Integral y Comunitaria, 2024, vol. 2, 49-49

Abstract: Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common malignant neoplasm that can occur in the digestive system and is the tumor with the highest incidence in Europe when both sexes are grouped together. Objective: To provide updated information on the risk factors for colorectal cancer and its prevention from a primary health care perspective. Method: A search of the relevant literature was conducted in the PubMed, Medline, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases published during the period 2018-2023, using the keywords: colorectal cancer, risk factors, genetics, diet, habits, mortality. Conclusions: The risk of developing this cancer is related to poor eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, inflammatory bowel disease, genetic factors, and aging. Knowing the risk factors for colorectal cancer allows for modifications to be made to some of them, thereby improving quality of life and reducing mortality from this cause.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.62486/sic202449

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