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However, large-scale epidemiological data on colorectal polyps in this region is limited.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n OBJECTIVE:<\/jats:title>\n To characterize the detection rate, temporal trends, demographic distribution, and risk factors for colorectal polyps in Qinghai Province.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n DESIGN:<\/jats:title>\n Retrospective study<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n SETTING:<\/jats:title>\n A single tertiary medical center in Qinghai Province, China.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n PATIENTS AND METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n We enrolled 33059 patients who underwent colonoscopy at Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital (2021\u20132025). Data on demographics and endoscopic findings were collected. Temporal trends were analyzed using the linear-by-linear association LLA test, and independent risk factors were identified by binary logistic regression.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:<\/jats:title>\n Colorectal polyp detection rate and risk factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n SAMPLE SIZE:<\/jats:title>\n 33059 patients<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n \n The overall colorectal polyp detection rate was 31.82% (10519\/33059), with a slight upward trend over the study period. Rates were significantly higher in males (39.01%) than females (24.04%) and increased sharply with age. Multivariable analysis identified male sex (OR=2.493, 95 %CI:2.106\u20132.950,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001), age 41\u201364 years (OR=2.535, 95% CI:2.056\u20133.125,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001), and age \u226565 years (OR=4.379, 95% CI:3.328\u20135.761,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001) as independent risk factors. Tibetan and Hui ethnicities were associated with lower risk compared with Han (OR=0.611, 95% CI:0.448\u20130.833,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.002).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title>\n Colorectal polyp detection is high and rising in Qinghai. Male sex and advanced age are major risk factors. 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