Colon polyps risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

OR

The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Risk factors in the development of colon polyps may be genetic, lifestyle behavior, and nonmodifiable factors.

Risk Factors

• Risk factors in the development of colon polyps may be genetic, lifestyle behavior, and nonmodifiable factors.
• The most potent risk factor in the development of colon polyps is age. Other risk factors include family history, race, and cigarette smoking.

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of colon polyps include:
  • Non-modifiable
    • Age
    • Race
    • Past history of colon polyps
    • Family history
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Modifiable
    • Cigarette smoking
    • Alcohol use
    • Obesity
    • Lack of exercise

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of colon cancer include:
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus