Association Between Allostatic Load and Incident Colorectal Cancer—A Prospective Study in a Multiethnic Asian Population

Key Points

• This study investigates the relationship between allostatic load and the risk of developing colorectal cancer in a diverse Asian population.
• Prospective study design implemented in a multiethnic Asian population
• Assessment of allostatic load as a potential biomarker
• Analysis focused on incident cases of colorectal cancer
• Findings support allostatic load as a potential biomarker for identifying increased colorectal cancer risk
• Results align with previous Western population studies
• Implications suggest integration of allostatic load in health strategies for earlier detection