A few risk factors for esophageal cancer include3:
- Age: The risk of esophageal cancer increases as you get older, and most people diagnosed are >55.
- Sex: Men are more likely to develop esophageal cancer than women.
- Personal Health History: People who have had certain cancers, such as lung, mouth or throat cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, injury to the esophagus that leaves scar tissue or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a higher risk.
- Lack of Physical Activity
- Being Overweight or Obese
- Tobacco and/or Alcohol Use
To learn more about esophageal cancer, please take a look through the resources we've curated for you by selecting the area you're interested in above.
