Let me show you why colorectal cancer only affects Chinese people?

Colorectal cancer can be said to be the most easily prevented and treated tumor in the tumor family. However, the incidence of colorectal cancer in China is currently the highest. Why does China have such a high incidence? Today, the editor will give you a list of data.

1. Why does colorectal cancer only happen in China?

In fact, in the past few years, the country with the highest incidence of colorectal cancer was not our country, but the United States. However, in recent years, the number of colorectal cancer patients in our country has increased rapidly. Why is this? It is due to the increase in the aging population in our country. Colorectal cancer often occurs in people over 70 years old. The average age of our elderly was 69 years old before, which led to some elderly people dying before they got colorectal cancer.

2. Diseases caused by eating habits

The habits brought about by diet are more likely to cause damage to the stomach and intestines. Daily intake of more dietary fiber can effectively prevent colorectal cancer, and vegetables and coarse grains can make the stomach and intestines healthier. High-fat foods and excessive protein intake are one of the main factors causing colorectal cancer. Among them, excessive meat intake is likely to cause colorectal cancer. In addition, alcohol is also a factor causing colorectal cancer. People who drink alcohol regularly have a higher chance of getting this disease than those who do not drink. Changes in diet are one influence, but the current widespread obesity and lack of exercise are also a cause of the disease.

3. Screening should be done early

It often takes more than ten years for colorectal cancer to turn into cancer. In China, many people don’t know that colorectal cancer can be detected when it is just a small polyp. According to surveys, more than 90% of colorectal cancer patients have never had a colonoscopy. While we were still researching whether to do a colonoscopy, foreign countries discovered this characteristic of colorectal cancer a long time ago and responded accordingly. To date, the United States’ “National Screening Program” for colorectal cancer has been implemented for nearly 20 years, and Japan even launched a universal screening policy in 1992.

Here, the editor reminds us that we must go for colonoscopy in middle-aged and elderly people. We should prevent diseases in time. Although we are tired of hearing "no overeating, eat more healthy food and exercise more", it can play a key role in preventing diseases. If we can maintain a healthy lifestyle and do colonoscopy at the same time, we can stop polyps that have not yet become cancerous. If patients who are already sick are treated early, it can be effectively prevented. Don't delay things.