THE NEWZ Vol.21 English Ver.
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Texas A&M University-Commercehad a significantly longer total colon length, with the combined length of the sigmoid colon and rectum averaging 61 cm, compared to 41 cm for Indians and 44 cm for Caucasians, indicating that Africans have significantly longer intestines. Colon Cancer Rates in Japanese and Americans Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, making it a very serious type of cancer. In Japan, colon cancer accounts for about 15% of all cancer cases. The likelihood of developing colon cancer in the U.S. is 4.4%, meaning the rate of colon cancer in Japan is about three times higher than in the U.S.Yuka OriharaDifferences Between the Bodies of Japanese and Americans..Major Functions of the Colon The colon absorbs water and minerals and forms stool. It usually takes 24-72 hours from eating to stool excretion. The colon is approximately 1.5 meters long and consists of the cecum, colon, and rectum.Hello、my name is Yuka Orihara, a graduatestudent at Texas A&M University-Commerce. I am currently studying abroad in Dallas, Texas, and this summer, I am staying in Houston for an internship. Houston is famous for its seafood, humidity, museums, and NASA. If you visit Texas, please also make a trip to Houston. Reason for Choosing This Topic Currently, I am managing my own health because it is very important for living a fulfilling life. Without good health, it is difficult to meet even the basic needs (physiological needs) as described in Maslow’s hierarchy. Without health, one cannot work, enjoy delicious food, talk with friends, travel, or exercise. Health management varies from person to person, and I aim to continue managing my health while understanding myself better. Additionally, I am learning with interest how my body, which was raised on Japanese food, adapts to American food. This is why I chose this topic.Differences in the Intestines of Japanese and Western People The intestines, which are major organs for digesting food, differ significantly among races. The average length of Japanese intestines is 154.7 cm, which is 4 cm shorter than that of Westerners at 158.2 cm. This study involved 1,300 people, with 650 Japanese and 650 Americans. In the Japanese group, there were 329 men and 321 women with an average age of 59.6 years, while in the American group, there were 315 men and 335 women with an average age of 58.9 years. The average age and gender composition were not significantly different between the two groups. Africans America

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