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I'm caucasian am i more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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Polyps: Race is not a significant risk factor.
Answered 1/5/2013
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Colon polyps: Colon polyps due to generic conditions can be found more in caucasians but since most colon cancer is not due to genetic reasons then the answer is no.
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