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Seven ways to prevent bowel cancer

16-Apr-2018

Key points from article :

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths.

One in twenty people in the developed world will develop it.

Mortality has decreased by 30% in the past 20 years.

Be aware of early warning signs (e.g. blood in stool).

Chemicals called nitrosamines in processed meats can increase the risk.

National screening programme in England kicks in aged 55.

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Cancer