Cancer Rates Surge in Gen X and Millennials

New study links higher cancer incidence in younger generations to obesity and environmental factors.

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.