How to prevent colon and rectal cancer

Among all human tumor diseases, rectal cancer is in third place. Most often, people who live in large industrial cities suffer from this oncological pathology. More than 60% of all rectal cancer patients are urban residents. In 80% of cases, colorectal cancer is preceded by benign adenomatous polyps, which means that if they are detected in time, the disease can be prevented. Smoking increases the likelihood of developing tumors of this localization by 2.5 times. If a person abuses alcohol and leans on red meat, the risks will also increase. Adults should do at least 150 to 300 minutes per week (2.5 to 5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as walking. Include more vegetables and fruits, whole grains and legumes in your diet. Also, as a regular check, a test for occult blood in the feces is used - it occurs due to polyps or directly to intestinal cancer.