In addition to early diagnosis, one of the best approach in the fight against cancer is prevention. In cases of colorectal cancer (colon), the evidence shows was largely because dietary factors.
Whatever your age, it's never too late to do anything that might prevent the occurrence of cancer. Here are some factors that cause colorectal cancer that we can still control:
1. Contact with certain chemical substances such as heavy metals, toxins, ototoksi, as well as electro-magnetic waves
2. Poor diet, such as eating too much red meat and fat but not matched to hear fresh fruits and vegetables that contain fiber.
3. Saturated fat. Those who like to consume high-fat diet with a greater risk of colon cancer. Every day your body requires only 30% of calories derived from fat.
4. Alcoholic beverages. The intestine can alter alcohol into asetilaldehida which increases the risk of colon cancer
5. Obesity. Research shows, overweight (obesity) is a risk factor for prostate cancer, colon, rectum, and breast cancer.
6. Working while sitting all day
7. Lack of physical activity such as exercise.
What about smoking? W dr.Aru Sudoyo, Sp.PD, faculty at the UI Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, said there was no direct relationship between smoking and colon cancer. However, smokers have a risk ranging from 1.5 to 3 times more likely to get colon cancer.
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