Recent research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 in Washington, DC, highlighted a concerning trend of increasing colorectal cancer rates among Americans younger than 45. Colorectal cancer cases in the 15- to 19-year-old group rose by 333% from 1999 to 2020. While still relatively low in absolute numbers, experts are concerned about the rising rates. Symptoms such as rectal bleeding, stomach pain, and changes in bowel habits should not be ignored. Some risk factors for colorectal cancer, such as obesity and family history, can be modified through a healthy lifestyle. Early screening and awareness are crucial in addressing this alarming trend among younger populations.
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Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans
