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Home > Cost of Chronic Disease > Cancer > Age--A Major Risk Factor
Incidence and death rates for colorectal cancer increase with age. 91% of new cases and 94% of deaths occur in individuals 50 and older and the incidence rate for this age group is 14 times higher than those younger than 50.
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American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures, 2008-2010. Atlanta, GA: February 2009. [ Permalink ]