Numerous lifestyle factors have been implicated in colorectal carcinogenesis. These include
diet, inadequate physical activity, obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Epidemiologic …

The past two decades have provided a vast amount of literature related to the primary
prevention of colorectal cancer. Large international variation in colorectal cancer incidence …

Many studies suggest that Western lifestyle and dietary factors may be responsible for the
high incidence of colorectal cancer in industrialized countries. Consumption of high amounts …

Diet has been linked to the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC) and may explain some of
the differences in incidence and mortality among various populations. Evidence suggests …

Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide.
Epidemiological and laboratory animal studies have established a link between various …

Abstract In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death, and cancer of the
colon and rectum is the second most common cause of cancer mortality (1). It is estimated …

The most common neoplasm In the Western world and one that ranks among the leading
causes of cancer death—colorectal cancer—is strongly associated with dietary risk factors …

Epidemiologic, laboratory, and clinical research studies have provided strong evidence for
an environmental cause for colorectal cancer. Notably, the first investigations into the role of …

Since the early 1990s, there has been a slow but steady decrease (about 1% per year) in
total cancer incidence and mortality in the United States. Despite this trend, it is estimated …

Colorectal cancer has been strongly associated with a Western lifestyle. In the past several
decades, much has been learned about the dietary, lifestyle, and medication risk factors for …