Bowel cancer is a malignant lesion occurring in the mucosal epithelium of the colon and rectum. It is one of the common malignant tumors, with the highest incidence in the age group of 40 to 50 years old, with about 8 million new cases each year globally, accounting for 10% to 15% of all malignant tumors. The incidence rate of bowel cancer is in various countries, and the gap is relatively large in various places.
At present, it is believed that the occurrence of intestinal cancer has a greater correlation with life style, dietary habits, genetic factors and other aspects:
1. Lifestyle: Smoking, emotional abnormalities and obesity are also risk factors for the occurrence of bowel cancer.
2. Dietary habits: high protein and high fat diet, low fiber diet, lack of micronutrients and vitamins are also the risk factors of bowel cancer, and methyl aromatic amine in fried and baked food is related to the occurrence of bowel cancer.
3. Genetic factors: People with a family history of colorectal cancer and intestinal polyps have a higher risk of developing the disease.
4. Gastrointestinal diseases: Patients with gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.) have an increased risk of developing bowel cancer at a later stage.
5. Parasites: Schistosomiasis is considered to be one of the causes of colorectal cancer.
People with the above high-risk factors should review their bowel condition regularly, improve their lifestyle and diet, and actively treat bowel diseases. Active prevention of bowel cancer.