Rising Cancer Rates Alarming Doctors: Young Australians See Surge in Cases
A concerning rise in early-onset cancers is being observed in Australians in their 30s and 40s, with some types increasing dramatically since 2000. The rise is not limited to Australia and is raising questions about the causes, with scientists investigating factors such as environmental exposures. Research indicates that changes in the environment, including exposure to plastics and chemicals, coupled with lifestyle factors like obesity and altered gut bacteria, may be contributing to the increased incidence of cancer in younger generations. The ongoing ORIGINS project is aiming to study today’s children to understand the impact of their exposome, hoping to shed light on the causal pathways of these cancers.
John Q. Hosedrinker