Navigation Links
Study finds colorectal cancer rates increasing worldwide
Date:6/9/2009

increased 70 percent among men and 28 percent among women. In Miyagi, Japan, rates rose 92 percent among men and 47 percent among women.

The researchers also observed substantial regional and ethnic variations in colorectal cancer incidence trends within countries such as Japan, Israel, and Singapore. The United States was the only country where colorectal cancer incidence rates declined in both males and females.

The authors say the increase in colorectal cancer in economically transitioning countries may reflect the adoption of western lifestyles and behaviors. Many of the established and suspected modifiable risk factors for colorectal cancer, including obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, a diet high in red or processed meats, and inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables, are also factors associated with economic development or westernization. The authors say male colorectal cancer incidence rates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Japan have not only exceeded the peak incidence observed in the United States and other long-standing developed nations, but continue to increase.

An accompanying editorial by Asad Umar and Peter Greenwald of the Division of Cancer Prevention of the National Cancer Institute calls the rising rates "alarming," saying "this increase points toward a failed early detection and prevention strategy as well as failure to address lifestyle and dietary challenges of urbanization that affect most of the globe."


'/>"/>

Contact: David Sampson
david.sampson@cancer.org
American Cancer Society
Source:Eurekalert

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2

Related biology news :

1. MU study finds connection between evolution, classroom learning
2. Study: Illegal fishing harming present and future New England groundfish fisheries
3. Jefferson receives $1.7 million grant to study stem cells in intervertebral discs of the spine
4. Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induced SIDS: Study
5. Tulane receives grant to study limb regeneration
6. CU-Boulder study shows 53 million-year-old high Arctic mammals wintered in darkness
7. New study finds lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players
8. International Serious Adverse Events Consortium announces initial study results in its global research collaboration to identify genetic markers related to drug induced liver injury
9. IFAR contributes to study that finds genes that influence the start of menstruation
10. Study suggests obese women should not gain weight
11. Study may aid efforts to prevent uncontrolled cell division in cancer
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email: