Clinical risk factors
Several official sources were analyzed to come up with a possible list of risk factors for colorectal cancer including:
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)
| Risk factor | Unit of measurement | UK Biobank Field ID |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Years | 21022 |
| Sex | Male/female | 31 |
| Height | Inches | 50 |
| Weight | Pounds | 21002 |
| Race | UK standards | |
| Ethnicity | UK standards | 21000 |
| Physical activity | No. of days/week | 884 |
| Red meat consumption | Yes/no | 1349 |
| Fruit/vegetable consumption | Yes/no | |
| Smoking habits | Current, previous, never | 20116 |
| Alcohol consumption | No. of days/week | 1558 |
| Has father had cancer? | Yes/no | 20107 |
| Has mother had cancer? | Yes/no | 20110 |
| Has a sibling had cancer? | Yes/no | 20111 |
| Personal history of polyps | Yes/no | 20002 |
| Personal history of Crohn's disease | Yes/no | 20002 |
| Personal history of ulcerative colitis | Yes/no | 20002 |