Cancer continues to affect mainly people in later years, but a new international study has revealed a trend that is disturbing scientists: Some types of tumors are increasingly being diagnosed in people under 50 years of age.
According to the German newspaper W ELT, analysis of the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) organisation has examined the data on 12 types of cancer in England, the United States and the Netherlands.
The results show that in England seven types of cancer have seen significant increases during 2001,2023.
What are the seven types of cancer?
According to W analysis CRF, the seven species that have seen increases in under 50 in England are:
1. Prostatic cancer, with increased relative growth.
2. Intestine cancer, with more than doubled cases of 100,000 people.
3. Kidney cancer, with significant growth.
4. cervical cancer, also with more than doubled.
5. breast cancer, with more moderate growth.
6. Pancreatic cancer, increasing cases.
7. liver cancer, where growth is also recorded.
Researchers point out that the results vary from place to place and cannot be automatically perfected for the entire world.
Prostatic and Intestine Cancer
According to data published by The Guardian, the diagnosis rate of prostate cancer in men under 50 in England increased from about 1 in 3.6 cases of 100,000 between 2001 and 2023.
Meanwhile, colon cancer rose from 3.9 to 8.4 cases per 100,000 people.
In the United States, cases of kidney cancer in people under 50 doubled during a similar period.
These figures show an increase in the diagnosis rate, not that most youths will be affected by cancer.
Why is this happening?
Scientists have not yet identified a single cause.
According to W CRF, overweight, lack of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, alcohol consumption, and smoking can contribute to increased risk.
Researchers are also considering the impact of environmental pollution, changes in intestinal bacteria, and other factors that can contribute to tumor development.
However, some of the increase in cases can also be linked to the earliest diagnosis and best methods of discovery.
The expert warns of a serious problem
Professor Mark Lawler of Queen's University Belfast, quoted by The Guardian, described development as a problem that requires quick intervention.
According to him, increased cases of youth should be treated as a priority for scientific research and prevention.
Meanwhile, W The CRF stresses that age remains the most important risk factor. The vast majority of cancer cases continue to be diagnosed in people over 50.
What can we do to protect ourselves?
Experts recommend maintaining healthy weight, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, avoiding tobacco, and limiting alcohol.
In addition, the inexplicable changes in the organism, such as unusual bloodshed, loss of weight for no reason, constant waste changes, or prolonged fatigue, should be discussed with the doctor.
These symptoms do not necessarily mean cancer, but medical assessment may help early identification of problems.
The study also produces a positive development: lung cancer cases in people under 50 have declined in all three countries surveyed.
Scientists ' main message is that increasing certain types of cancer in young people requires more research, without creating unnecessary panic.
