In Australia alone, there are 14,000 Australians who are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Currently, Australia has the largest number of cases of bowel cancer in the world. Over 3,000 Australians will have premature death due to bowel cancer. It is the second cause of death after lung cancer.

One the the biggest ways to prevent bowel cancer is by eating healthy, followed by regular exercise. According to major studies, the vast number of individuals who have a healthy diet and maintain this diet throughout their life, are least likely to be diagnosed with bowel cancer. It is important to understand that there are other factors that can put you at high risk, including whether you are fit and continue to have regular exercise in your lifestyle, stress levels, smoking consumption and even your family history.

Regardless, 90 percent of Australians who are diagnosed have been treatable cases, where they have lived at least 5 years after treatment. Early detection is also another key factor. It is advised to visit your doctor if you have symptoms and to have a check up every 2 years as you get older, particularly for individuals who are 40 years and older.