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Early-onset cancer rising worldwide: Causes, risk, prevention

Across Latin America, early-onset cancer rates have risen, but Chile and Brazil have seen the fastest growth, especially with bowel, breast and cervical cancers. But it is a worldwide trend.

  • Early-onset cancer cases worldwide are rising, with some rates doubling in 20 years
  • Colorectal cancer among under-50s doubled in England from 2001 to 2023
  • Experts advise healthy weight, regular exercise, fiber intake to lower cancer risk

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