Colon cancer cases in US children and teens increased 500% for ages 10-14 between 1999 and 2020.

Colon cancer cases have significantly increased among children and teens in the US, with rates growing 500% for kids aged 10-14 between 1999 and 2020, according to a study due to be presented at Digestive Disease Week. The rate also increased 333% among 15-19 year-olds and 185% among 20-24 year-olds, indicating a concerning trend in younger populations.