Risk Factors for Stomach Cancer
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Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop stomach cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing stomach cancer. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk. In general, risk increases in people over 50 years old, but most stomach cancers are found in people aged 60-85 years old. Stomach cancer is twice as likely to affect men than women. Stomach cancer risk is also higher in people of eastern Asia, eastern Europe, and South American descent. Lifestyle FactorsStomach cancer has been strongly associated with lifestyle factors. The following factors may increase the risk:
Medical ConditionsSeveral medical conditions may increase the risk of stomach cancer. These include:
Family History and GeneticsStomach cancer tends to run in families. Other cancers with genetic factors may also increase the risk. These include
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