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What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer?

  • Age (50 and older)
  • Family history
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Physical inactivity
  • History of colorectal polyps (growths)
  • Ashkenazi Jewish heritage

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