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Young adult and teen cancer rates in Singapore rose 34% since 2019, driven by lifestyle factors and early-onset trends.
Cancer cases among young adults and teens in Singapore have risen 34% since 2019–2023 compared to 2003–2007, with the fastest increases in men aged 30–39 and women aged 40–49.
Colorectal and breast cancers are rising, especially rectal cancer in young men and breast cancer in women in their 30s and 40s.
This trend reflects a global increase in early-onset cancer, linked to lifestyle and environmental factors like processed foods, obesity, sedentary habits, and gut microbiome changes.
Experts say the rise isn’t just due to better detection, as many cases are diagnosed at advanced stages.
A “birth cohort effect” suggests each generation born after the 1950s faces higher risk.
While not all cases are preventable, healthy habits—such as balanced diets, physical activity, and avoiding smoking and alcohol—can reduce risk, along with regular screenings.
Las tasas de cáncer en adultos jóvenes y adolescentes en Singapur aumentaron un 34% desde 2019, impulsadas por factores de estilo de vida y tendencias de aparición temprana.