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Drinking and Smoking Linked to Higher Risk of Colon Cancer in Young Adults

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Drinking and Smoking Linked to Higher Risk of Colon Cancer in Young Adults

Colon cancer used to be a disease mostly seen in older adults. Now, more people under 50 are getting it. A new study looked at why this might be happening. It found that alcohol and smoking are both linked to a higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC).

Researchers reviewed data from multiple studies to find out if drinking or smoking increased the chances of getting colon cancer at a younger age. The answer was yes. Both habits raised the risk by nearly 40%.

People who drank more alcohol had a higher risk. Even small increases in daily alcohol use made the risk go up. Smoking also made a big difference, whether the person used to smoke or still smoked.

This means that lifestyle choices matter, especially for younger people. Many people may not think about colon cancer in their 30s or 40s, but this study shows that smoking and drinking can increase the risk earlier than expected.

If you’re under 50 and smoke or drink regularly, it’s time to take your health seriously. Cutting back or quitting may help lower your risk. Talk to your doctor about when to start screening, especially if you have other risk factors or a family history of colon cancer.

Making small changes now could protect you in the future.

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Dr. Harsh J Shah

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