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What Are the Risk Factors for Colon and Rectum Cancer? A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, unprotected exposure to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer and smoking is a risk factor for cancers of the lungs, larynx, mouth, throat, esophagus, kidneys, bladder, and several other organs. Researchers have identified several risk factors that increase a person's chance of developing colorectal cancer: • • • A family history of colorectal cancer; Familial colorectal cancer syndromes; A personal history of colorectal cancer; • A personal history of intestinal polyps; • A personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease; • Aging; • A diet mostly from animal sources; • Physical inactivity; • Obesity; and • Smoking. Source: American Cancer Society www.cancer.org Copies Compliments of the Employees Benefits Council State Wellness Program April is Cancer Control Month