Yogurt, whole grains, and fiber-rich foods can all contribute to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, studies find.
In the late 1990s, colorectal cancer was the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women younger than age 50; the American Cancer Society now reports it has taken the top spot as the leading cause of cancer death among such men and the second leading among such women, and with rates continuing to rise.
Medical professionals are also noticing that the forms of colorectal cancer found in young people are more aggressive, leading to rising deaths among younger adults who are diagnosed. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that people younger than 55 are almost 60% more likely than older adults to be diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer, which decreases the odds of survival.
Experts aren’t certain as to why these rates have jumped for Millennials and Gen Xers , the National Cancer Institute says, but they suspect—and studies show —it could be linked to higher rates of obesity, ultra-processed food (specifically processed meats ) and alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and environmental factors.
Other potential risk factors include: Smoking
Low fiber, high-fat diet
Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease
Genetics
It is clear, however, that diet plays a role in your overall cancer risk .“Your habits determine your health,” American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) VP of Research, Dr. Nigel Brockton previously told Fortune . 3 foods that may help lower your colorectal cancer risk 1. Yogurt and other calcium-rich foods Healthy breakfast of yogurt with banana, walnuts and cinnamon A recent study published in the journal Gut Microbes found that long-term yogurt consumption—two or more servings per week—was tied to lower rates of proximal colorectal cancer (on the right side of the colon) that were positive for Bifidobacterium . While the authors did not find a significant association between long-term yogurt intake and overall colorectal cancer risk, they did see an association with Bifidobacterium -positive tumors—there was a 20% lower rate of incidence of those […]
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