30-year increase of 79.1% in EOC diagnoses and its link to lifestyle and environmental factors.

The incidence of early-onset cancers (EOC), diagnosed in individuals under 50, has surged by 79.1% over the past 30 years, raising alarms in the oncology community. Factors such as lifestyle changes and environmental influences, particularly obesity-related gastrointestinal cancers, are contributing to this trend. Experts emphasize the importance of healthy diets and reducing ultra-processed foods to mitigate cancer risks, alongside improved research collaboration for prevention strategies.

September 24, 2024
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