However, scientists believe the disease may be linked to western diets, which are typically high in fat and low in fiber.
A 2016 study published in Nature found linked high-fat diets to an increased risk of developing intestinal tumors.
Obesity, red meat alcohol consumption, tobacco use and lack of physical exercise have also been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for colon cancer starting at age 50 and continuing to 75.
People with inflammatory bowel disease and/or a family history of colon cancer should get screened earlier.
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