A recent population-based study found that higher scores on life’s essential 8 (LE8), a cardiovascular health metric, significantly correlate with a reduced prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) among U.S. adults. Those with the highest LE8 scores experienced an 81% lower risk of CRC compared to individuals with the lowest scores. The inverse relationship appears linear, suggesting that promoting optimal cardiovascular health could be an essential strategy in lowering CRC incidence rates.
Journal Article by Ma X, Zhang X (…) Hou E et 5 al. in Medicine (Baltimore)
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