Cancer Rates Climb in Millennials and Gen X, Study Shows

New research highlights a significant rise in 17 cancer types among younger generations, likely linked to lifestyle and environmental factors.

The study analyzed data from over 23 million patients diagnosed with cancer from 2000 to 2019.
Researchers found that cancer incidence rates are two to three times higher for some cancers in those born in 1990 compared to those born in 1955.
Obesity is suspected to be a major contributing factor, with 10 of the 17 rising cancers linked to it.
Mortality rates for certain cancers, including colorectal and uterine, have also increased among younger people.
Experts emphasize the importance of early detection and lifestyle changes to mitigate risks.