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New Delhi: Colon Cancer:: Nowadays the changing lifestyle of people is making them victims of many problems. Nowadays, serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer are affecting people at an early age. One of these serious diseases is colon cancer, which has become a cause of trouble for many people these days. This is a serious type of cancer, which is making young people its victims these days.
Recently, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) has released a study in this regard, which states that colon cancer is increasingly being seen in youth aged 31-40 years. Whereas earlier people above 50 years of age were at higher risk of colon cancer. In such a situation, today in this article we will learn about those lifestyle habits which are making people victims of colon cancer at an early age.
What is colon cancer?
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a disease caused by DNA mutations in the cells of the colon or rectum. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. The colon is the large intestine or intestine, while the rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus.
causes of colon cancer
Our eating habits and lifestyle have a direct impact on our health. Colon cancer is also a result of some of our habits. Poor diet, tobacco, smoking and excessive alcohol increase the risk. Hereditary syndromes and family history also increase the chances of developing this disease.
A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. According to the Global Cancer Observatory Report 2020, the disease is the fourth most common cancer among Indians.
colon cancer symptoms
Colon cancer is caused by small clumps of cells called polyps. Regular checkups help identify and remove these polyps. You can recognize colon cancer by the following symptoms-
bloom
anemia
weight loss
nausea or vomiting
fatigue and weakness
persistent diarrhea or constipation
rectal bleeding or bleeding during bowel movements
Habits that increase the risk of colon cancer
There may be several factors behind the increasing incidence of colon cancer in youth today. This includes family history, high cholesterol etc. According to the National Institute of Health, some of your habits also increase the risk of this disease, which include the following-
obesity
lack of sleep
unbalanced diet
tobacco use
excessive alcohol consumption
lack of physical activity
Colon Cancer Prevention
Making some important lifestyle changes can be beneficial to reduce the risk of colon cancer. These changes include the following-
consumption of fruits and vegetables
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Exercise regularly
maintain a healthy weight