Demographics -
Colorectal Cancer
Section 1 of 7
Do you consider yourself to be
Hispanic
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Which of the following do you consider yourself to be? [
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Black or African-American
Asian or Pacific Islander
What is your
age
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NOTE: This tool calculates risk for men and women 50 to 85 years of age.
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What is your
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Note
When we first developed this tool, we tested it with white people and found it to be accurate in estimating their risk of colorectal cancer. If you are African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino, this tool can still estimate your risk. But, because there is not as much data available for these groups, your results may be less accurate.
In the future, we hope to make this tool more accurate for African Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics/Latinos, as researchers complete studies that will provide information to update the tool for these groups.
This tool does not yet apply to American Indians and Alaska Natives, but we are working to improve the tool for use by these groups of people.
This Web site can help you learn more about cancer risk, including colorectal cancer risk: Understanding the Puzzle from NCI.
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Age
As you get older, your risk of colorectal cancer gets higher. More than 90 percent of people with this disease are diagnosed after age 50. The average age at diagnosis is 72.
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Sex
The factors that can protect you from colorectal cancer or cause you to be at higher risk are different for men and women.
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Height
Height and weight are used to determine your body mass index (BMI). It can also be used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Obesity (a problem in which people have too much body fat) has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
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Weight
Height and weight are used to determine your body mass index (BMI). It can also be used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Obesity (a problem in which people have too much body fat) has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
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Hispanic
When we first developed this tool, we tested it with white people and found it to be accurate in estimating their risk of colorectal cancer. If you are Hispanic/Latino, this tool can still estimate your risk. But, because there is not as much data available for these groups, your results may be less accurate.
In the future, we hope to make this tool more accurate for Hispanics/Latinos, as researchers complete studies that will provide information to update the tool for these groups.
Although the tool is not perfect, the information you learn from using it can still help you and your doctor better understand your risk of colorectal cancer.
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Black or African-American
When we first developed this tool, we tested it with white people and found it to be accurate in estimating their risk of colorectal cancer. If you are African American, this tool can still estimate your risk. But, because there is not as much data available for this group, your results may be less accurate.
In the future, we hope to make this tool more accurate for African Americans, as researchers complete studies that will provide information to update the tool for this group.
Although the tool is not perfect, the information you learn from using it can still help you and your doctor better understand your risk of colorectal cancer.
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Asian or Pacific Islander
When we first developed this tool, we tested it with white people and found it to be accurate in estimating their risk of colorectal cancer. If you are Asian American or Pacific Islander, this tool can still estimate your risk. But, because there is not as much data available for these groups, your results may be less accurate.
In the future, we hope to make this tool more accurate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as researchers complete studies that will provide information to update the tool for these groups.
Although the tool is not perfect, the information you learn from using it can still help you and your doctor better understand your risk of colorectal cancer.
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