Bowel And Ovarian Cancer Rates Are Only Rising For Under-50s, Study Finds

Usually, older age is a risk factor for cancers. That’s partly why most cases occur in over-50s. In fact, a third of cases are found in people aged 75 and over. 

But according to new research published in BMJ Oncology, two cancers have bucked that trend in England: ovarian and bowel cancers are rising only in younger adults (those under 50).

Meanwhile, multiple other cancers were rising faster among younger people than those over 50, though cases were still increasing for both groups.

Which cancers are rising among younger adults in England? 

Researchers looked at data from the  Read Entire Article