Doctor Warns of Colon Cancer Risks Linked to Five Daily Habits

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Dr. Jed Bunyongwiroj, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital (noted in source as Maharaj Nakorn Korat), warns that colon cancer can develop from small daily behaviors rather than just age or family history. He lists five specific habits to avoid: consuming processed meats and charred grilled foods, chronic constipation, high sugar intake with refined carbs, prolonged sitting lasting 6-8 hours daily, and accumulated stress combined with less than six hours of sleep. The doctor suggests immediate lifestyle adjustments including reducing processed meat, eating vegetables (400-600g daily), drinking water (6-8 glasses), walking after meals (10-15 minutes), sleeping 6-8 hours, practicing deep breathing for stress relief, and considering probiotics or colonoscopy if there is a family history.