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Article In Journal |
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Document Title |
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Distribution of Risk Factors in Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Saudi Arabia Distribution of Risk Factors in Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Saudi Arabia |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Objective: T(! identify the risk factors for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) at King AbdulAziz University Hospital (KAUH) in the western region of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Clinical, pathological and risk factors data of all patients with CRC managed at KA UH, over a 10 years period (1993-2002) were collected and analyzed retrospec¬tively. Risk factors, were then correlated with sex and race (Saudis vs Non- Saudis).
Results: Out of 90 patients evaluated, 5 were excluded because of incomplete data. Out of 85 patients, 45 (52.9%) patients were males, 40 (47.1%)females, 33 (38.8) Saudis and 52 (61.2%) were Non-Saudis. The Majority were Asians; 81 out of 85 patients (95.3%)and4African (4.7%). Comparisons between males and females revealed no dif¬ference for all the following risk factors; familial causes, polyps, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), High fat low fiber diet, Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAJDS) use and Obesity. Comparisons between Saudis and Non¬Saudis revealed no difference in all mentioned riskfactors except for familial causes which was found higher among Saudis versus Non-Saudis (15.2% vs 1.9%, Y= 0.031).
Conclusions: Risk factors for CRC are present in this study population especially dietary habits and obesity. Fa¬milial risk factors were higher among Saudis than Non Saudis. The relative high frequency of some risk factors calls for family screening and surveillance.
Key words: Colorectal Cancer, Riskfactors, Saudi Arabia |
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1110-5607 |
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Journal Name |
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QATAR MEDICAL |
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Volume |
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15 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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Publishing Year |
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1427 AH
2006 AD |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Friday, January 14, 2011 |
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Researchers
| محمود الاحول | AI-Ahwal, Mahmoud | Researcher | Doctorate | |
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