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Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in 2012. Experts at the Continuous Update Project of the World Cancer Research Fund have predicted that the number of new cases will rise to 1.36 million for men and 1.08 million for women by 2035. At this rate, approximately 5-6% of...

Adherence to a plant-based dietary lifestyle may significantly cut down atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk.

Generous intake of meat may increase inflammatory bowel disease risk.

Weight and foods may have more effect on colorectal cancer risk than genetic factors.

Individuals on diets rich in meat and devoid of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are highly susceptible to colorectal cancer.

Frequent consumption of vegetarian diets may protect individuals against cancer.

High ingestion of vegetarian diets may significantly cut down diabetes risk.

Generous intake of vegetarian and high-fiber diets may cut down diverticular disease risk.

Vegetarians are less likely to develop cataracts than frequent consumers of meat and fish.

Individuals on high fruit-low meat diets are less vulnerable to colorectal cancer compared to those on high-meat diets.

Generous intake of healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, may contribute positively to the prevention of stomach cancer.

High consumption of fatty foods, such as meat, milk, and cheese, may increase breast cancer risk.