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Emphasis is placed on understanding the difference between average risk and high risk individuals.
Risk factors including genetics, diet, environment, and coexistent diseases are discussed. The data regarding modification of risk via dietary, pharmaceutical, and prophylactic endoscopic and surgical interventions are reviewed. Screening and surveillance examinations are effective in lowering colorectal cancer risk. Screening tests have been demonstrated to reduce colorectal cancer mortality. Colonoscopic removal of adenomatous polyps has been determined to reduce colorectal cancer incidence.