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The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults
Oncologists are perturbed by the increase in early-onset tumors and the potential role of lifestyle, though this may not explain the entire phenomenon
Western diets, rich in carbohydrates and processed food that lead to obesity clearly contribute, as does a sedentary lifestyle, and toxic habits such as smoking and alcohol, explains David Páez, an oncologist specializing in digestive tumors at the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona. Pedro Pérez Segura, member of the Standing Committee of the ECO Foundation and head of Medical Oncology at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid, also advocates “educating” people about lifestyle: “We are witnessing a new boom in tobacco and alcohol consumption among the younger population. We must reinforce health education to avoid all this and also remember the importance of sun protection because the incidence of skin lesions is also growing.” In the UK, specialists have specifically flagged up the risks of processed foods, which includes ready-made meals and pizzas, which young people tend to consume more of.
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