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Hello, so we have this question right here that says the incidence of colon cancer in united states is 30 times higher than it is in india.
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The differences in diet and or genetic differences between the two populations may contribute to these statistics.
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How would you assess the role of each of these factors? so assess the role of diet and genetic differences in the incidence of colon cancer.
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Between the united states and india, one could conduct several types of studies.
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So first, dietary patterns.
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So dietary patterns in these two populations could be compared.
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So studies could investigate the differences in intake of specific nutrients, specific nutrients, such as fiber, fat, red meat, which have been associated with colon cancer risk.
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Researchers could also look at differences in food preparation methods, such as grilling or frying, which can create different type of carcinogenic compounds...