Diet as a Risk Factor for Early-Onset Colorectal Adenoma and Carcinoma: A Systematic Review.

Background: Colorectal cancer in adults 50 years old and younger is increasing in incidence worldwide. Diet may be a modifiable risk factor. The objective of this study was to examine evidence regarding the association between diet and the risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) and early-onset colorectal adenomas in young adults.