Who gets colon polyps?

Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if

• you're over 50. The older you get, the more likely you are to develop polyps.
• you've had polyps before.
• someone in your family has had polyps.
• someone in your family has had cancer of the large intestine.

Find out if someone in your family has had polyps.

You may also be more likely to get polyps if you

• eat a lot of fatty foods
• smoke
• drink alcohol
• don't exercise
• weigh too much

source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/colonpolyps_ez/index.htm