Young people are increasingly vulnerable to camouflage cancer, but researchers are not sure what causes the surge in the disease.
In a new study this week, scientists led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that the proportion of early onset GI cancer in those under 50 years of age is rising faster than other types of cancer. In particular, the case of colon rectal cancer has increased significantly, but the proportion of other types of diseases, such as gastric cancer, is also rising. The paper does not reach the decisive conclusion of why these conditions are more common, but researchers point to risk factors such as obesity, bad dietary risk factors, and sedentary behavior.
Dana-Farber’s Young Captain Cancer Center (Kimmie Ng) said, “Colon cancer is the world’s most common early GI cancer, but it is not the only GI cancer that rises in young adults. name.
“Unfortunately, the pancreas, stomach and esophageal cancer are also increasing to young people.”
NG and her colleagues reviewed the data collected in 100 studies, as well as past science reviews and cancer guidelines. We also analyzed three open cancer statistical databases that were available openly.
Since 2010, the incidence of early onset GI cancer has been increasing worldwide, especially in high -income countries such as the United States, especially between 2010 and 2019, the largest number of early onset cancer during that period, increasing by 2.16% every year. In 2022, there were at least 25,000 Americans who developed GI cancer by Americans under 50. There was the result of the team Post Thursday in Jama.
early, Separate review of data-In the same period, the proportion of GI cancer was tripled for young people between 15 and 19 years of age, and that it was almost twice in people between 20 and 24 years old.
NG said, “As the incidence of initial GI cancer increases, we emphasize the need for amazing preventive strategies and early detection methods.
As these cancer rises, there are some risk factors, including obesity and sitting time. Ultra -small foods are especially common in Western diets. Nevertheless, the researchers estimate that 30%of the initial GI cancer may be associated with genetic mutations. Other scientists insisted that other problems, such as general gastric infections, could lead to an increase in cancer rates.
Even if the cause is unclear, it is clear that more work should be done to catch this cancer early before treatment becomes impossible, researchers said. In 2020, public health experts mentioned that they recommended a daily screening test for colon cancer over 45 years of age, but less than 20% of people aged 45 and 49 were selected. Another outstanding question is whether the initial GI cancer is different from what is caught in life, and then it should be treated differently.
“We need to think about how to select, diagnose, and treat young people as well as the risk factors of these diseases.
