Resumen de Risk factors for colorectal cancer, a present and a future
Doraimys Valido Valdes, Yosniel Benitez falero, Bárbara Junco Sena, Yanely Sánchez Rodríguez, Emma Gallardo Romero
Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most frequent malignant neoplasm that can occur in the digestive system, it is the tumor with the highest incidence in Europe if both sexes are grouped together. Objective: to provide updated information on the risk factors of colorectal cancer and its prevention from primary health care. Method: a search of the respective literature was performed in PubMed, Medline, Scielo and Google Scholar databases published during the period 2018- 2023, using the keywords: colorectal cancer, risk factors, genetics, diet, habits, mortality. Conclusions: The risk of developing this cancer is related to poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, inflammatory bowel disease, genetic factors and aging. Knowing the risk factors for colorectal cancer makes it possible to modify some of them, and thus improve the quality of life and mortality from this cause
