Cancer rates in Australians under 50 rising at alarming pace
Australia is seeing an alarming rise in early-onset cancers in young adults, with bowel cancer increasing by 173% since 2000 in 30-39 year olds. Researchers are investigating potential causes, including environmental factors and lifestyle changes from the 60s-90s, like obesity, altered gut bacteria, and increased chemical exposures. Studies like the ORIGINS project are tracking children to understand developmental origins of disease.
