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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2008; 21(4): 247-255
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1089939
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Factors that Increase Risk of Colon Polyps

Sarah W. Grahn1 , Madhulika G. Varma1
  • 1Department of Surgery, University of California–San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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14 October 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Adenomatous polyps are common and factors that increase risk include race, gender, smoking, and obesity. This author summarizes the evidence supporting increased risk with these factors and describes how epidemiological data may be used to tailor screening programs.

KEYWORDS

Polyps - risk factors - epidemiology

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Madhulika G VarmaM.D. 

Department of Surgery, University of California–San Francisco

2330 Post St., # 260 Box 0144, San Francisco, CA 94115

Email: varmam@surgery.ucsf.edu

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