{"id":90201,"date":"2024-12-16T09:10:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=45331"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:10:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:10:56","slug":"experts-suggest-main-reasons-why-certain-cancer-type-is-rising-in-young-people-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/experts-suggest-main-reasons-why-certain-cancer-type-is-rising-in-young-people-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts suggest main reasons why certain cancer type is rising in young people worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>A particular type of cancer is increasingly affecting younger people in the UK, and experts are shedding light on the reasons behind this concerning trend.\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to seek medical advice if you suspect your health is declining. But what happens when the issue involves a cancer that\u2019s hard to detect?\n</p><p>With new research from <em>The Lancet revealing recent data on this growing health challenge, it\u2019s time to reevaluate our habits to reduce the risks.\n<p>The study highlights a worrying rise in early-onset colorectal cancer among younger populations, with under-50s particularly affected.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-45343 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Anh-thumbnail-bai-dang-web-4-105-1.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1016\"' height='\"531\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>Colorectal cancer on the rise: What does the study say?\n</h3><p>According to the findings, colorectal cancer rates are increasing in 27 out of the 50 countries studied. In 20 of these nations, the rise is either specific to younger adults or happening faster in younger people compared to older adults.\n</p><p>The steepest increases in early-onset cases were observed in Chile (4%), New Zealand (just under 4%), Puerto Rico (3.8%), and England (3.6%).\n</p><p>Other countries, including Canada and Germany, have also seen a similar rise in cases.\n</p><p>The study stresses the need for urgent action: \u201cIntensified efforts are required to identify the factors driving these trends and to increase awareness to facilitate early detection.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-45339 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/462581646_955720279807518_5375462995235475545_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1440\"' height='\"810\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>What\u2019s driving the increase in colorectal cancer?\n</h3><p>Researchers from the American Cancer Society, who led the study, point to the Western diet as a major factor.\n</p><p>The spread of ultra-processed foods, often promoted by expanding junk food companies, is contributing to this rise, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. These diets have been linked to numerous serious health risks.\n</p><p>The study underscores the significance of colorectal cancer, describing it as the \u201cthird most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide, responsible for over 1.9 million new cases and nearly 904,000 deaths in 2022.\u201d\n</p><p>While more research is needed to fully understand why colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger people, many experts believe dietary habits are a primary cause.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-45340 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/462583163_502492692833228_628488203708136504_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1440\"' height='\"960\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>\u201cThe rise in early-onset colorectal cancer appeared to originate in Western societies and lifestyles,\u201d explained Dr. Marios Giannakis, an oncologist at the Dana-Farber Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. \u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing globally now reflects the spread of these lifestyles.\u201d\n</p><p>Lifestyle factors such as smoking and lack of exercise are also contributing to the trend.\n</p><p>\u201cWhen industrialised environments limit opportunities for physical activity, exercise levels naturally decrease compared to pre-industrial settings where people needed to work and grow their own food,\u201d said study author Hyuna Sung.\n</p><p>Sung added, \u201cEconomic development brings built environments and food systems that contribute to these changes, which we believe are partially responsible for the rise in colorectal cancer.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-45341 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/466875263_1264109684825615_1640304792454909942_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1440\"' height='\"960\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>How can you lower your risk?\n</h3><p>Adopting a healthier diet and making positive lifestyle changes are some of the most effective ways to reduce your risk.\n</p><p>\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s a need to panic,\u201d said Sung. \u201cThis is an opportunity to learn how we can improve our overall health.\n</p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about cancer. Adopting healthier behaviors will also lower your risk of other conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in the future.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-45342 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/462570188_566906149454409_6495287314394777640_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1440\"' height='\"974\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>Symptoms to watch for\n</h3><p>The NHS highlights several warning signs of colorectal cancer:\n</p><ul>\n<li>Changes in bowel habits, such as looser stools or constipation\n</li><li>Blood in your stool\n</li><li>Feeling the urge to use the toilet more frequently\n</li><li>Unexplained weight loss\n</li><li>Persistent fatigue despite not engaging in strenuous activities\n\n<p>If you experience any of these symptoms for three weeks or longer, it\u2019s important to see a doctor.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>A particular type of cancer is increasingly affecting younger people in the UK, and experts are shedding light on the reasons behind this concerning trend. 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