Cancer is on the rise in young people, and scientists believe that a new cause could be the reason

Formerly considered a disease affecting the elderly, colorectal cancer is now increasingly affecting young adults. In recent years, researchers have seen a worrying increase in cases among children under 50.

But what explains this trend? A recent environmental exposure? A lifestyle change? An unrecognized genetic predisposition?

Scientists are trying to answer these key questions in order to better understand this phenomenon and adapt prevention strategies.

A change in the causes of colorectal cancer?

Colectal cancer develops from polyps in the colon or rectum. These growths are generally benign, but some may develop into cancer over the years.

Historically, this disease mainly concerned older people, but today young adults are increasingly affected.

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