TY - JOUR
T1 - Epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention
AU - Smith, Radhika K.
AU - Maron, David J.
PY - 2016/12/1
Y1 - 2016/12/1
N2 - Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a significant burden of disease worldwide. It is the third most commonly diagnosed malignancy with an estimated prevalence of 1.1 million cases. Numerous factors have been linked to the development of CRC. Non-modifiable factors associated with risk include age, family history, race, and the presence of inflammatory bowel disease. There are many modifiable factors, which also affect risk such as dietary habits, level of physical activity, tobacco abuse, and the use of certain medications such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and hormone replacement therapy. Prevention of CRC through the removal of adenomatous polyp and the rapid diagnosis of early stage CRC remain at the forefront of disease management.
AB - Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a significant burden of disease worldwide. It is the third most commonly diagnosed malignancy with an estimated prevalence of 1.1 million cases. Numerous factors have been linked to the development of CRC. Non-modifiable factors associated with risk include age, family history, race, and the presence of inflammatory bowel disease. There are many modifiable factors, which also affect risk such as dietary habits, level of physical activity, tobacco abuse, and the use of certain medications such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and hormone replacement therapy. Prevention of CRC through the removal of adenomatous polyp and the rapid diagnosis of early stage CRC remain at the forefront of disease management.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84977521701&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1053/j.scrs.2016.04.014
DO - 10.1053/j.scrs.2016.04.014
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84977521701
SN - 1043-1489
VL - 27
SP - 176
EP - 180
JO - Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery
JF - Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery
IS - 4
ER -