Smoking Increases Colon Cancer Risk in Men

Many studies have demonstrated that smoking increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer. Research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention added one more to the pile.

The study examined data from more than 22,000 Japanese men over a seven-year period and found that smokers were more likely to develop colon cancer. Specifically, risk increased as the number of cigarettes smoked per day increased. If you smoke, this study is one more reason to quit.

For more information regarding the link between smoking and colon cancer risk, please read Colon Cancer Prevention Tip: Don't Smoke.

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