Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the United States in 2022. Over 52,000 Americans will die from it this year.
There is no sure way to prevent colorectal cancer. But there are things you can do that can help lower your risk of developing it, such as changing the risk factors that you can control. These include smoking, excessive alcohol use, a diet that is high in red and processed meat, a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight. Each of these factors is a lifestyle choice that you make.
A study completed earlier this year and published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum concluded that losing as little as 1.1 pounds every five years from age 50 through the mid-70s reduces your risk of developing colorectal cancer by 15%. Gaining more than 6.6 pounds increases your risk by 18%.
Weight loss in adulthood was associated with reduced cancer risk, particularly for those who were overweight or obese, whereas weight gain increased risk. These findings underscore the importance of healthy weight maintenance throughout adulthood in preventing colorectal cancers.
Are there seriously people who can not lose a little more than 1 pound every 5 years?
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