Study Reveals Rising Cancer Rates Among Gen X and Millennials Compared to Older Generations - NewzTimes21.com

Study Reveals Rising Cancer Rates Among Gen X and Millennials Compared to Older Generations

Researchers have released a comprehensive study analyzing cancer trends in the United States. The study compares cancer incidence and mortality rates across different generations, revealing that Gen X and Millennials face 2 to 3 times higher cancer rates than those born in 1955.

These younger generations are also more likely to develop 17 specific types of cancer. Researchers identified key contributors to this rise, including environmental toxins, diet, and obesity, though further research is needed to explore additional causes.

Earlier studies hinted at an increase in certain cancers among younger cohorts, but this new research is the first to analyze both cancer incidence and mortality rates by birth year. The study highlights how early-life exposure to carcinogenic factors significantly impacts cancer risk by age 50. With Gen X and Millennials carrying elevated risks, the number of cancer cases is expected to rise as they age.

17 Cancer Types Driving the Increase
The study analyzed data from over 23.6 million cancer diagnoses and 7.3 million cancer-related deaths between 2000 and 2019. Researchers identified 17 cancers with increased incidence among Gen X and Millennials, including:

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