60-year-old Gen Xers projected to have higher cancer rates than Baby Boomers, per a new NCI study.

Gen Xers, entering their 60s, are projected to experience higher cancer rates than the Baby Boomer generation, according to a new National Cancer Institute study published in JAMA Network Open. The study suggests current cancer trends may keep incidence rates high for decades, but the cause remains unclear. Early detection, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and pollutants may contribute to the rise in cancer rates.

June 20, 2024
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