Overview

• American Cancer Society study finds increased rates of 17 types of cancer in Gen X and Millennials.
• Research analyzed data from nearly 24 million patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2019.
• Obesity identified as a significant risk factor, with higher body fat levels linked to various cancers.
• Improved diagnostic techniques may also contribute to higher detection rates.
• Experts call for targeted prevention strategies and better public health policies.