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Theoretical reduction of the incidence of colorectal cancer in Colombia from reduction in the population exposure to tobacco, alcohol, excess weight and sedentary lifestyle: a modelling study.

Esther de VriesMiguel Zamir TorresMartha Patricia RojasGustavo DíazOscar Fernando Herrán
Published in: BMJ open (2020)
In order to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer, it is important to take measures to halt the current trends of increasing sedentary behaviour and overweight in the Colombian population. Proportionally, alcohol and tobacco consumption are less important population risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • weight gain
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • body mass index