"Rising Trend: Colorectal Cancer Cases Surge in Young Adults"

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women under 50, with cases steadily rising by 2% per year since the mid-1990s. Factors such as genetic mutations, diet changes, decreased physical activity, imbalances in the gut microbiome, and exposure to toxic chemicals may contribute to the increase. Patients are being diagnosed at advanced stages, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early screening, with the new recommended age for colonoscopy screening being 45. Symptoms to watch out for include blood in the stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and changes in bowel habits.