The Economic Times

Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50 and is now their leading cancer killer; warning signs and risk factors younger people should know

Colorectal cancer has now emerged as the top cause of cancer mortality among Americans below fifty years old. This trend starkly contrasts with the decline of the disease in older populations. Existing risk factors fail to clarify this swift shift in younger demographics. Common symptoms often mimic typical digestive issues, resulting in later diagnoses.