Health
January 1, Surge in Cancer Rates Among Gen X and Millennials Alarms Health Experts
A rising trend of certain cancers has been identified among younger generations, specifically Gen X and millennials, according to a recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
This study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, delved into data from over 23 million patients – aged 25 to 84 – who had been diagnosed with one or more of 34 types of cancer over a span of two decades.
The study’s findings highlighted that cancers of the small intestine, kidney, and pancreas were two to three times more common in individuals born in 1990 than those born in 1955, affecting both genders. Notably, the rate of liver cancer was also higher in women. The prevalence of various other cancers, including breast cancer (estrogen-receptor positive), uterine cancer, colorectal cancer, non-cardia gastric cancer, gallbladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, anal cancer in men, and Kaposi sarcoma in men, was higher among younger groups. The trend of rising death rates from cancers such as liver cancer (in women), gallbladder cancer, uterine cancer, testicular cancer, and colorectal cancer was observed as well.
The lead author of the study, Dr. Hyuna Sung from the American Cancer Society, stated that these findings add to the mounting evidence suggesting that post-baby boomer generations are at an increased risk of cancer. However, the science community hasn’t yet reached a clear consensus on the cause behind the rising rates of various cancers amongst younger adults.
Historically, the occurrence of cancer has primarily been linked to aging, yet an “alarming trend” has been observed by medical professionals who are seeing a surge in cancer patients below the age of 50. Dr. Edward S. Kim, the head physician at City of Hope Orange County and vice head physician at City of Hope National Medical Center in California, states that understanding the reasons behind this trend is crucial, stressing on the need for advancing prevention and early diagnosis measures, as well as developing more effective cancer treatments.
Dr. Kim suggested that a wide range of environmental factors that have drastically changed in developed countries since the mid-20th century may be to blame. He emphasized the importance of changes in diet and lifestyle, like avoiding ultra-processed foods, maintaining a healthy level of physical activity to avoid obesity, and refraining from smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
The ACS study calls for accessibility to “affordable, comprehensive health insurance” for younger generations to enable increased cancer screening rates. The need for cancer research focused on younger individuals was also stressed. If no urgent interventions are implemented, the incidence of cancer among individuals younger than 50 could surge by 31% by the year 2030, according to projections from other studies.
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Weasler
August 8, 2024 at 10:42 pm
I’m sure that smoking “harmless” weed has absolutely nothing at all to do with it.
Emmie
August 8, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Perhap the reason is all the hormones, a steroids, antibiotics and toxins in our foods. All allowed by the Government. Bill Gates who knows all, wants 90% of the worlds population gone,because the earth can’t sustain more than 10% .I bet his family is the 10% worth saving.I read he is producing fruit that is easy to peel, problem is the coating , It has heavy metals and cyanide.
Yes I believe genetics and abusing your body adds o our chances of getting cancers. More so in adults although there have always been childhood cancer.. Not like now. I have a medical background and I believe our foods are the biggest source of this situation.
Emmie
August 8, 2024 at 11:26 pm
I posted a minute ago and you are moderating it. Is the truth not wanted on this site. everything i stated can be verified.
Fred
August 9, 2024 at 12:18 pm
Sounds like, vegan, or carnivore, we are screwed.
Caterina DiGiovanna
August 9, 2024 at 12:31 pm
what percentage of the younger population with new cancer diagnoses received the covid vaccine?