ALB and colorectal carcinoma: Patients with CRC were older (54.5 vs. 41.3 years, p < 0.001) and had a later disease onset (50.7 vs. 38.5 years, p < 0.001) compared to those without; additionally, they had lower body mass index, red blood cell counts, hemoglobin levels, and albumin levels, alongside higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).