Factors that Increase Risk of Colon Polyps

ABSTRACT

Adenomatous polyps are common and factors that increase risk include race, gender, smoking, and obesity. This author summarizes the evidence supporting increased risk with these factors and describes how epidemiological data may be used to tailor screening programs.

Polyps - risk factors - epidemiology

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