Which patient has the lowest risk for colon cancer?
A) Patient A is 50 years old, is obese, and has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
B) Patient B is 60 years old, has alcoholism, and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
C) Patient C is 55 years old, has ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
D) Patient D is 45 years old and has diverticulosis.

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Patient D has the lowest risk of colon cancer. Ninety percent of colon cancers occur in adults older than 50 years of age. Although this patient does have a disorder of the colon, it is not linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. Patient A has three risk factors for colon cancer. Patient B has three risk factors for colon cancer. Patient C has two risk factors for colon cancer.

Which Patient Has the Lowest Risk for Colon Cancer