| Literature DB >> 20011435 |
Sarah W Grahn1, Madhulika G Varma.
Abstract
Adenomatous polyps are common and factors that increase risk include race, gender, smoking, and obesity. This author summarizes the evidence supporting increased risk with these factors and describes how epidemiological data may be used to tailor screening programs.Entities:
Keywords: Polyps; epidemiology; risk factors
Year: 2008 PMID: 20011435 PMCID: PMC2780253 DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1089939
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681