Early-Onset GI Cancers on the Rise Worldwide
A new study published in BJS by Oxford University Press has revealed a sharp global rise in early-onset gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, particularly among people under age 50. While overall colorectal cancer rates have declined in countries like the United States, early-onset cases, especially among those born after 1990, have surged significantly. In fact, people born in 1990 face twice the risk of developing colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950.