Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Korea
10.5124/jkma.2019.62.8.407
- Author:
Aesun SHIN
1
;
Doeun JANG
;
Sunho CHOE
;
Young Joo WON
;
Kyu Won JUNG
;
Ji Won PARK
;
Seung Yong JEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. shinaesun@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2019;62(8):407-415
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although colorectal cancer emerged as a major public health concern, its incidence as well as mortality are decreasing during recent years in Korea. Most important contributor for these reduction in disease burden is colorectal cancer screening. Besides screening, primary prevention through risk factor modification could reduce 10% to 54% of colorectal cancer incidence. These factors include limiting alcohol, processed and red meat consumption, and cigarette smoking, maintaining optimal weight, and engaging physical activities.
