scholarly journals Epidemiology of colorectal cancer: incidence, mortality, survival, and risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashanth Rawla ◽  
Tagore Sunkara ◽  
Adam Barsouk
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Incidence

scholarly journals Urbanization Levels and Its Association with Prevalence of Risk Factors and Colorectal Cancer Incidence

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Enayatrad ◽  
Parvin Yavari ◽  
Hamid Vahedi ◽  
Sepideh Mahdavi ◽  
Koorosh Etemad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Incidence ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. This study aimed to determine the relationship between risk factors and the incidence of colorectal cancer in Urbanization levels in Iran. Methods: This was a population-based study. Urbanization levels were determined using the census data of the Statistical Center in 2012. Data on risk factors for colorectal cancer were obtained from the information provided by the Iranian Non-Communicable Disease Control Center and the incidence of colorectal cancer from the data from the National Cancer Registry System. Negative binomial regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between colorectal cancer risk factors and urbanization levels with colorectal cancer incidence. For statistical analysis, SPSS and Stata software were used. A significant level of P≤0.05 was considered. Results: The relationship between urbanization levels and risk factors with the incidence of colorectal cancer, nutrition Status, tobacco use, and body mass index were not significant. There was a significant relationship between physical activity and incidence at different levels and between levels of urbanization and incidence rate, indicating a lower incidence rate of colorectal cancer at lower levels of urbanization. Conclusion: Colorectal cancer incidence is higher at higher levels of urbanization than lower levels. The difference between regions in terms of urbanization can have in flounce on access to facilities, health service, and counseling opportunities to modify the risk factors and access to proper screening and follow-up care.

scholarly journals Geographic Variation in Colorectal Cancer Incidence and the Disparities in the Prevalence of Modifiable Risk Factors Across Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 15s-15s
Author(s):  
J. Tung ◽  
C. Politis ◽  
J. Chadder ◽  
J. Han ◽  
J. Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Geographic Variation ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Incidence ◽  
Incident Cases ◽  
Cancer Incidence Rates

Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. There is wide geographic variation in incidence with rates varying ten-fold between high- and low-income countries. This heavy burden can be mitigated given previous research has estimated that nearly half of all colorectal cancer cases could have been prevented through healthier diets and physically active lifestyles. In Canada, there is considerable geographic variation in age-adjusted incidence rates for colorectal cancer between jurisdictions, greater than that seen for many other cancers. These wide variations likely reflect differences in the prevalence of risk factors across provinces and territories. Aim: To describe the extent of the variation in colorectal cancer incidence rates across Canada and the disparities in the prevalence of modifiable risk factors across jurisdictions known to contribute to this burden. Methods: Colorectal cancer incident cases were obtained from the Canadian Cancer Registry; 2014 was used for provinces (except Quebec where 2010 was the most recent year available) and years 2012 to 2014 were combined to achieve more stable rates for the territories, which are much smaller in population. Data on four known modifiable risk factors for colorectal cancer (excess weight, physical inactivity, alcohol intake and low fruit and vegetable consumption) were obtained from the 2015-16 combined Canadian Community Health Survey. Results: Findings suggest that there is a north-south and east-west gradient in colorectal cancer modifiable risk factors in Canada. For instance, the percentage of adults with excess body weight ranged from 56.8% in British Columbia (west) to 73.1% in New Brunswick (east) and the percentage of adults not meeting physical activity guidelines ranged from 31.8% in Yukon (north) to 50.3% in New Brunswick (east). Generally, this pattern also reflects colorectal cancer incidence rates. The highest prevalence of modifiable risk factors and rates of colorectal cancer are typically in the northern (territories) and eastern provinces of Canada. Conclusion: The global burden of colorectal cancer is expected to increase by nearly 60% by 2030; therefore, targeted interventions are needed to ensure there is not a widening gap in colorectal cancer burden worldwide. Based on current knowledge, the most effective approaches to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer include: 1) adopting public policies that make healthy choices easier and create healthier environments where people live, work and play, and 2) continuing emphasis on screening and early detection. Strategic approaches to addressing modifiable risk factors, as well as mechanisms for detecting colorectal cancer before it develops, have the potential to translate into positive effects on population health and less people developing and dying from cancer.

Patterns of Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Risk Factors, and Screening in Kentucky

2004 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Hopenhayn ◽  
Derek B. Moore ◽  
Bin Huang ◽  
Jennifer Redmond ◽  
Thomas C. Tucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Incidence Risk ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Incidence
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