Cancer: Cases Increasing Among Under 50s According to WCRF – La Nouvelle Tribune
Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: England
Health

Cancer cases among adults under 50 are increasing in England, the US, and the Netherlands, with significant rises in colorectal, kidney, liver, prostate, uterine, and breast cancers. In England, colorectal cancer diagnoses in this age group rose from 1,289 in 2001 to 2,989 in 2023, and kidney cancer cases more than doubled. The causes of this trend are still unknown, but the WCRF suggests factors such as lifestyle changes, pollutant exposure, and improved screening may contribute.
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