Cancer is one of the growing serious health problems globally, causing millions of deaths every year. Even though the treatment of cancer has become easier due to modern medical methods, however, its mortality is still a big risk. Health experts say people of all ages and genders can get cancer. Due to many types of environmental problems along with lifestyle, the risk of this disease is seen to be increasing rapidly. In a recent report, health experts have alerted about the rapidly increasing cancer risk among those aged 40-50.
A new study into cancer risk has been released, with scientists raising concerns that people under the age of 50 are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. From 2010 to 2019, cancer diagnosis rates have been reported to increase in this age group. The rate has increased from 100 to 103 per 100,000 people over nine years, indicating that the risk of this deadly disease among youth is increasing rapidly.
The risk of cancer is increasing in youth
According to the study published in JAMA Network Open, this increase has been higher in cases of some types of cancer. Many types of environmental conditions along with lifestyle and dietary disturbances have been found to increase the risk of cancer, which health experts alert all people to avoid. Most cases of breast cancer are seen in young women. Researchers have also said that the risk of cancer may be higher in women.
Higher risk in women
Researchers included more than 5.60 lakh people in this study. It found that women are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, while there has been a 5% drop in cancer rates among men under the age of 50. Most of the cases are being seen in the age group of 30 to 39 years. One of the biggest concerns for young people with cancer is that it is not detected in time, which can lead to a higher risk of cancer spreading.
Increase in gastrointestinal cancer
The study reports that breast cancer remains the most common type of cancer affecting the young population, while gastrointestinal (GI) cancer has seen the largest increase. The rate of people with GI cancer (colon cancer and cancer of the appendix) has seen a 15% increase. Researchers say that while the rate of cancer is increasing among the youth, it is also seen decreasing in the older population.
What do researchers say?
The researchers say that keeping in mind the kind of figures being seen, it is very important to understand the reasons for the increase in cancer in young people. If we don't understand what causes this risk and don't act to change it, there are fears that the global burden of deadly cancer could be enormous. Cancer has always been a big concern, and the report of this study has increased its risks even more.
The study reports that it is not clear why cancer rates are increasing among young people, but scientists have found some possible reasons such as obesity, alcohol and smoking, lack of sleep, sedentary lifestyle, and pollution in the environment as major risk factors for it. Is. Health experts say, all people need to be alert about the risks of cancer, if you already have risk factors or have a family history of cancer, then it becomes even more important to meet a doctor to know about preventive measures.
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