Author
JOHNSTON, CRAIG - Children'S Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) | |
MORENO, JENNETTE - Children'S Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) |
Submitted to: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Publication Type: Review Article Publication Acceptance Date: 3/30/2012 Publication Date: 5/1/2012 Citation: Johnston, C.A., Moreno, J.P. 2012. Lifestyle modification: A primary prevention approach to colorectal cancer. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 6(3):216-218. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Early detection of cancer through screening is an important step in decreasing both morbidity and mortality. Likewise, specific modifiable lifestyle behaviors are associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Lifestyle practices have also been shown to maximize health after the primary treatment of cancer. Both these roles for lifestyle interventions are discussed. |