Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Risk Factors

Fatima A Haggar; Robin P Boushey

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1242458

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Table of Contents

Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2009; 22(4): 191-197
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242458

Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Risk Factors

Fatima A. Haggar¹ ^, ² , Robin P. Boushey¹

¹Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
²School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

Abstract

ABSTRACT

In this article, the incidence, mortality, and survival rates for colorectal cancer are reviewed, with attention paid to regional variations and changes over time. A concise overview of known risk factors associated with colorectal cancer is provided, including familial and hereditary factors, as well as environmental lifestyle-related risk factors such as physical inactivity, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

KEYWORDS

Colorectal cancer - epidemiology - incidence - survival - risk factors

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Fatima A HaggarM.P.H.

Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa

501 Smyth Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1H 8L6

Email: fhaggar@ottawahospital.on.ca