Cancer Rates Rising in Gen X and Millenials Compared to Older Generations, Study Finds

Researchers have published a new study that takes a comprehensive look at the United States’ cancer rates. They aimed to measure and compare incidence rates of cancer diagnosis and mortality in different generations over time. The study concluded that the incidence rates of Gen X and Millennials were 2 to 3 times higher than those born in 1955. They are also more likely to develop 17 types of cancer. The researchers noted that the major contributing factors for this increase included environmental toxins, diet, and obesity. [1] However, more research is required to uncover the other factors involved in the rise in cancer rates.
The Rise of Cancer Rates in Gen X and Millennials