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Bayesian age-period-cohort models were to predict disease burden by 2050.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of early-onset colorectal cancer attributable to the three behavioral risk factors declined overall. The most decrease in disease burden caused by tobacco was in the high socio-demographic index regions. The decrease of burden was the most in Europe. Fractions of disease burden attributable to high alcohol use and tobacco were higher in males, whereas the opposite pattern was observed for low physical activity. The disease burden was increased with age, reaching the highest level in individuals aged 45\u201349 years. In addition, disease burden was positively correlated with socio-demographic index. Projections indicated that by 2050, the disease burdens attributable to high alcohol use and tobacco were expected to decline, while the burden associated with low physical activity was relatively stable.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Over the past three decades, the global burden of early-onset colorectal cancer attributable to three behavioral risk factors exhibits an overall downward trend. 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