Colorectal Cancer: A Rising Health Concern Among Younger Adults

In recent years, colorectal cancer has become an increasingly alarming health issue, particularly among younger adults in the United States. Once considered a disease that primarily affected older populations, new data from the American Cancer Society shows a striking trend: the number of people under 50 diagnosed with colorectal cancer has nearly doubled in the past decade. The average age of diagnosis has dropped from 72 to 67, suggesting that lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors may be influencing earlier onset. Researchers and oncologists are deeply concerned that this shift may signal broader changes in public health patterns linked to modern habits.