Several risk factors contribute to the development of colon polyps. These include age (over 50 years), a family history of polyps or colorectal cancer, inherited syndromes like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Lynch Syndrome, lifestyle factors such as a diet high in red or processed meats, smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity. Chronic inflammatory conditions of the colon, such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, also increase the risk.
