| Literature DB >> 21037809 |
Fatima A Haggar1, Robin P Boushey.
Abstract
In this article, the incidence, mortality, and survival rates for colorectal cancer are reviewed, with attention paid to regional variations and changes over time. A concise overview of known risk factors associated with colorectal cancer is provided, including familial and hereditary factors, as well as environmental lifestyle-related risk factors such as physical inactivity, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.Entities:
Keywords: Colorectal cancer; epidemiology; incidence; risk factors; survival
Year: 2009 PMID: 21037809 PMCID: PMC2796096 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242458
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681