A 44-year-old patient is concerned about colorectal cancer because of a change in bowel habits.Which of the following is a risk factor for colorectal cancer?

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Risk factors for colorectal cancer include: 1)over 50 years of age; 2)family history of colorectal cancer or polyps; 3)personal history of adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer; 4)personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease; 5)personal history of endometrial,breast,or ovarian cancer; 6)lack of physical activity; 7)low fruit and vegetable intake or high-fat diet; 8)obesity; 9)moderate to heavy alcohol intake; 10)tobacco use; 11)Ashkenazi Jewish descent; 12)family history of a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome.This patient has the risk factor of obesity with a BMI of 32.A BMI of 30 to 34.9 is considered obese.

A 44-Year-Old Patient Is Concerned About Colorectal Cancer Because of a Change