Friday, 8th September, 2023, 7:09 pm
Rise of Cancer Among Young Adults Globally: Study
A recent study conducted by the oncology department (Oncology) revealed a concerning increase in cancer cases among individuals under the age of 50 worldwide. According to The Express Tribune of Pakistan, the study found that the number of people between the ages of 14 and 49 diagnosed with cancer has risen by almost 80% from 1990 to 2019, reaching 3.26 million people. The exact cause of this surge is still unknown.
While experts suggest that population growth may partially explain the increase, previous research has indicated that cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger adults. Alcohol consumption has been identified as a key risk factor for cancer in this age group, but the rising trend of early cancer onset remains unclear.
Main Cancer Types & Alarming Death Rates
The study further revealed that in 2019 alone, over one million individuals under the age of 50 lost their lives to cancer, marking a 28% increase since 1990. The most lethal cancers among this group include breast, bronchial, lung, colon, and stomach cancers. Breast cancer was the most frequently diagnosed over the past three decades, while nasopharyngeal cancer exhibited the fastest growth rate. In contrast, liver cancer has seen a decline of 2.9% per year.
Cautionary Factors & Regional Disparities
Researchers analyzed data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study and found that the detection of cancer is correlated with better healthcare systems in wealthier countries. This suggests that early diagnosis is more common in such regions. However, few countries currently screen for certain types of cancer in individuals under 50. Lifestyle factors, such as poor dietary choices, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, genetic predisposition, physical inactivity, and obesity, are believed to contribute to this trend.
Future Projections & Urgency in Investigation
Modeling predicts a further 31% increase in the global number of cancer cases among individuals under 50 by 2030, with the majority occurring in the 40-49 age group. The prevalence of cancer varies significantly across different countries, with developing nations potentially under-reporting cases and deaths. However, studies have shown that mortality rates among young adults have improved due to advancements in early detection and treatment.
Expert Perspectives
Dorothy Bennett, a researcher at the University of London, emphasized that the global population has increased by approximately 46% from 1990 to 2019, potentially accounting for some of the increased morbidity. On the other hand, two doctors from Queen’s University Belfast, Ashleigh Hamilton and Helen Coleman, stressed the importance of uncovering the underlying reasons behind the rising number of cancer cases in younger adults.
Moreover, the study acknowledged that the exact factors driving this concerning trend still remain elusive. While lifestyle choices are likely to play a role, emerging research has also explored the impact of antibiotics, gut microbiome, outdoor air pollution, and early life exposure.
Source: The Express Tribune
Friday, 8th September, 2023, 7.09 pm
On September 8, 2023, The Express Tribune of Pakistan reported on the rise of cancer among young people under the age of 50 worldwide, says a study. The oncology department (Oncology) published a study it found. The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer has increased worldwide over the past three decades. Where people aged 14-49 with cancer increased by almost 80 per cent from 1.82 million people to 3.26 million people between 1990 and 2019, but the exact cause is still unknown.
Although experts warn that the increase is partly explained by population growth. But previous research has also indicated that cancer is diagnosed more often among people under the age of 50. Alcohol consumption is the main risk factor for cancer in this age group. But the increasing trend of early cancer burden is unclear.
The study states that More than one million people under the age of 50 died of cancer in 2019, an increase of 28 per cent since 1990. The deadliest cancers are breast, bronchial, lung, colon and r stomach. according to research Breast cancer was the most frequently diagnosed in three decades, but the cancer that grew the fastest was nasopharyngeal cancer. where the back of the nose meets the upper part of the throat and the prostate Although liver cancer has decreased by 2.9 per cent per year.
Using data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study, researchers analyzed incidence rates for 29 cancers in 204 countries. The more cancer is detected, the more This could suggest that wealthier countries with better health care systems are able to detect cancer earlier. But only a few countries screen for certain types of cancer in people under the age of 50. The same goes for eating bad food. smoking and drinking alcohol genetic factor Physical inactivity and obesity can also contribute to this tendency.
Modeling predicts that the global number of cancer cases in people under the age of 50 will increase by another 31% by 2030, with the majority among those 40-49 years of cancer from different countries There is a huge diversity. Developing countries may under-report cases and deaths. A specialist who was not part of the study said the death rate was slower compared to other patients. This is likely a result of improvements in early detection and treatment.
Dorothy Bennett, a researcher at the University of London, England, pointed out that the world’s population increased by about 46 percent between 1990 and 2019, accounting for some cases of increased morbidity, while two doctors from Queen’s University Belfast said that they have trouble Northern Ireland’s Ashleigh Hamilton and Helen Coleman said it was important to uncover the reasons behind the rising number of cases.
reported in that research article. also states that A thorough understanding of the reasons driving this observed trend remains elusive. Although lifestyle factors are likely to play a role. and new research, such as the use of antibiotics Gut microbiome outdoor air pollution and early life exposure has also been explored
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