Cancer Rates on the Rise Among Young People
Doctors around the world are noticing a troubling trend: an increase in cancer diagnoses among young people, particularly in North America, Western Europe, and Australia.
Statistics
The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of individuals under fifty with cancer has risen by 12.8 percent in the last two decades. This challenges the commonly-held belief that cancer is primarily a disease affecting the elderly. Monique Gary, chief of oncology at Grand View Health in Pennsylvania, expressed concern over these statistics.
Potential Causes
One potential explanation for this increase, according to Dr. Andrea Cherchik of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, could be environmental degradation, changes in eating habits, or other unidentified phenomena.
Implications of Research
Researchers have proposed various hypotheses regarding the rise in cancer rates among young people, including sedentary lifestyles and the presence of microplastics in the air. Additionally, the link between cancer and dietary choices has been confirmed. Studies have shown that excessive consumption of sweets and sweetened drinks during adolescence increases the likelihood of developing cancer later in life. There is also a demonstrated correlation between cancer and obesity.
Source
Source: Vesti.Ru
