What are the risk factors for colon cancer? Is colon cancer hereditary?

Colon cancer is harmful to the health of patients. The inducing factors include diet, genetic factors, and the age of the patient. Age is directly proportional to the incidence of colon cancer.

1. Diet

The incidence of colon cancer is closely related to dietary habits. In recent years, the Chinese diet is mainly high in fiber and low in fat, and the incidence of colon cancer is relatively low. Therefore, increasing fiber intake can effectively protect the colon.

2. Genetic Factors

People with a family history of colon cancer are 3-6 times more likely to develop colon cancer than the general population. Genetic diseases can also have a great impact on the occurrence of colon cancer, such as familial polyposis, Turcot syndrome, juvenile polyposis, neurofibromatosis, etc.

3. Age Factor

Age factors have a certain relationship. Generally, people with colon cancer are older. According to statistics, the incidence rate is higher between the ages of 60 and 65. Age is directly proportional to the incidence of colon cancer.