As people age, their chance of colorectal cancer rises.
In the United States, sporadic, or non-hereditary, colorectal cancer affects black people at the greatest rates.
If any close first-degree relatives have experienced colon cancer, then colorectal cancer may run in the family.
People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, which includes a lot of sitting and no regular exercise, as well as those who are overweight or obese, may be at higher risk for colorectal cancer.
More red meat and processed meat consumption are correlated with an increased risk of the disease, according to recent studies.
According to recent studies, smokers have a higher risk of dying from colorectal cancer than nonsmokers do. Find out more information on stopping smoking.