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Colorectal Polyp Prevalence According to Alcohol Consumption, Smoking and Obesity

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  • Kyujin Lee

    (Institute of Sports Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea)

  • Yong Hwan Kim

    (Department of Physical Education, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Korea)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze colorectal polyp prevalence associated with health behavior. Data from 1180 Korean men (young adult (YA), aged 40–49; middle age (MA) aged 50–59; old aged (OA), aged 60–79 years) were collected. Health behavior included alcohol consumption, smoking status, and obesity. Obesity was determined using body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Odds ratio (OR) was calculated by logistic regression. The prevalence of polyps increased for current smokers by 2.642 times in the YA group, 3.468 times in the MA group, and 3.104 times in the OA group compared to the never-smokers. The OR for WC increased in subjects with obesity by 1.514 in the MA and 1.451 in the OA group compared to normal. The prevalence of three or more polyps increased with WC obesity by 2.3 times in YA, 2.2 times in MA, and 1.9 times in OA compared to normal WC. Therefore, smoking cessation and obesity management may reduce the risk of colorectal polyps.

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  • Kyujin Lee & Yong Hwan Kim, 2020. "Colorectal Polyp Prevalence According to Alcohol Consumption, Smoking and Obesity," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:7:p:2387-:d:339613
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    1. Zahm, S.H. & Cocco, P. & Blair, A., 1991. "Tobacco smoking as a risk factor for colon polyps," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 81(7), pages 846-849.
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