Early-Onset Cancer Cases Surge Globally, Raising Concerns for Younger Generations

Cancer cases among adults under 50 rose 79% worldwide from 1990 to 2019, with over 3 million new diagnoses in 2019 alone.
Breast cancer was the most prevalent cancer type, while windpipe and prostate cancers increased the fastest over the past 30 years.
Diet, lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol use, and improved screening are believed to be driving the rise in early-onset cancers.
Developed regions had the highest incidence, but lower-income countries suffered higher mortality, signaling issues with treatment access.
If trends continue, early-onset cancer cases and deaths are projected to rise substantially by 2030, signaling an emerging crisis for younger adults.