A large part of gastroenterology is the prevention of cancer. Bowel cancer is an extremely common cause of death in most non-smoking people and is largely preventable by simple screenings.
Complications of obesity and the associated metabolic syndrome are the most common causes of premature death in our society. This includes heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, many cancers and numerous other life-threatening conditions. We make up-to-date patient education a top priority to prevent premature deaths.