Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds (www.theguardian.com)

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A global study reveals a rising trend of bowel cancer diagnoses among adults under 50, with the highest annual increases in countries like New Zealand, Chile, Puerto Rico, and England.

Experts suggest potential causes include junk food consumption, physical inactivity, and obesity.

While rates are still low compared to older populations, the trend is concerning. Young women in several countries experienced faster increases than men.

Researchers emphasize the need for innovative prevention strategies and increased awareness of early symptoms to address this global health issue.

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[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago

Insurance only covers screenings after age 50.

[-] paraphrand@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago

Someone should do something about this.

[-] ylph@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

It's 45 in the US now

[-] yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Sadly applies to countries with "socialized" healthcare too.

Over here screenings will additionally only be paid for twice in your life.

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

Sure would be nice if data driven (data justified) decisions were ever in the favor of consumers.

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