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Passive Smoking and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

High exposure to second-hand smoke may be a significant risk factor for colorectal cancer.

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Cigarette smoking and the risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

Cigarette smoking may raise the odds of acquiring colorectal cancer in both men and women.

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Three Colorectal Cancer Fighting Foods

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​One out of every twenty one men and one out of every twenty three women will get colorectal cancer at some point in their lives. In 2012, nearly 1.4 million cases of colorectal cancer were recorded globally. Over 130,000 persons are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2017, and more than 50,000 men and women will die from the diseas...

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A diet high in fruits and low in meats reduces the risk of colorectal adenomas.

Diets high in fruits and low in meat may protect individuals against colorectal adenoma and cancer.

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Well-done, grilled red meat increases the risk of colorectal adenomas.

A surge in colorectal cancer risk is associated with regular consumption of diets rich in well-cooked red meat and processed meat products.

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Meat subtypes and their association with colorectal cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frequent consumption of meat, such as beef and lamb, may increase an individual's susceptibility to colorectal cancer.

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Processed meat and colorectal cancer: a review of epidemiologic and experimental evidence.

High consumers of processed meat products may be at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to low- or non-consumers of these types of meat.

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Processed Meat Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk

Processed Meats Increase Cancer Risk

Colorectal cancer is a major public health burden, with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2012 and over 130,000 new persons expected to develop the disease in 2017 in the United States. Many factors have been attributed as possible causes of colorectal cancer, including poor dietary choices and chemical carcinogens. Generous intake of pr...

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Dietary patterns as identified by factor analysis and colorectal cancer among middle-aged Americans.

High meat eaters may have higher colorectal cancer risk than regular consumers of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat diets.

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Eat Fruits and Vegetables to Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk

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Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in 2012. Experts at the Continuous Update Project of the World Cancer Research Fund have predicted that the number of new cases will rise to 1.36 million for men and 1.08 million for women by 2035. At this rate, approximately 5-6% of...

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Dietary fiber in food and protection against colorectal cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC): an observational study.

Fiber-rich foods may offer adequate protecton against  colorectal cancer.

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Dietary fiber, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.

Generous intake of whole grains and fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and cereals, may help guard against the development of colorectal cancer.

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