<2>Colorectal Cancer Cases in Younger Adults on the Rise
<3>Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases Now Occur in Those Under 65, Study Shows
A recent study has found that half of all colorectal cancer cases are now occurring in individuals under the age of 65, a significant shift from previous years. This trend has left scientists scrambling to understand the underlying causes, with some suspecting that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine. It is typically associated with older adults, with the majority of cases occurring in individuals over the age of 65. However, the latest data suggests that this trend is changing, with a growing number of younger adults being diagnosed with the disease.
The study, which was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, analyzed data from over 150,000 individuals who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer between 2004 and 2014. The results showed that the rate of colorectal cancer in individuals under the age of 50 increased by 2% per year, while the rate in individuals over the age of 65 decreased by