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The Future Colorectal Cancer Burden Attributable to Modifiable Behaviors: A Pooled Cohort Study.

Claire M Vajdic¹, Robert J MacInnis^2,3, Karen Canfell^4,5,6

¹Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

JNCI Cancer Spectrum

|July 31, 2019

Summary

Modifiable behaviors like obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption contribute significantly to colorectal cancer (CRC) burden, especially in men and Australian-born individuals. Targeted interventions can reduce CRC incidence.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Public Health
Cancer Research

Background:

Previous colorectal cancer (CRC) burden estimates overlooked combined behavioral effects, competing risks, and subgroup variations.
Understanding the attributable risk of behaviors is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the CRC burden attributable to modifiable behaviors, considering their joint effects and subgroup differences.
To provide updated estimates for targeted public health strategies.

Main Methods:

Pooled data from seven Australian prospective cohort studies (n=367,058) linked to national registries.
Used parametric models to assess behavior-CRC risk associations, adjusting for confounders.
Calculated population attributable fractions for CRC, accounting for competing risks and behavior interdependence.

Main Results:

Overweight/obesity (11.1%), ever smoking (10.7%), and high alcohol intake (5.8%) significantly contribute to CRC burden.
Joint effects of these behaviors accounted for 24.9% of CRC burden, higher in men (36.7%) than women (13.2%).
Attributable burden varied by birthplace and was modified by other factors like education and age.

Conclusions:

Updated estimates reveal substantial CRC burden linked to modifiable behaviors.
Identified key subgroups (men, Australian-born) that could benefit most from behavioral change and early detection programs.
Findings highlight the importance of considering joint behavioral effects and subgroup differences in CRC prevention.