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Is it unhealthy that my mom only poops once every 2 days? i've heard that the less often you poop, you have increased risk of colon cancer.is this true
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Pooping: Absolutely not true! normal range of human bowel motions is twice a day to once a week if not uncomfortable colon cancer is genetic and can be worse with diet if chronic constipation caused colon cancer millions would be dead!
Answered 11/24/2013
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