2024-02-15 00:57:29
Overweight, obesity and alcohol consumption would be behind the increase, especially in men, although general mortality from this cancer is decreasing throughout Europe.
Overweight, obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to rising colorectal cancer death rates among people aged 25 to 49 in the European Union (EU), as well as in the United Kingdom, although mortality rates from this type of cancer are generally decreasing throughout Europe, according to what was published in a new study that includes Annals of Oncology.
The work provides data predicting cancer death rates in the EU and the UK by 2024, and for the first time has observed an increase in death from bowel cancer. The data confirms the trend of recent years, taking into account that the increase began to be noticed for the first time in 2021.
The research that has reached these conclusions has been directed by Carlo La Vecchia, professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology at the University of Milan (Italy) and it emphasizes that the greatest increase in mortality rates colon cancer among the youngest will be seen in the United Kingdom, where cases will increase by 26% in men and almost 39% in women in 2024 compared to 2018.
Increases will also be seen in Italy (up to 1.5% in men and 2.6% in women). In Spain and Poland it will be up to 5.5% and 5.9% respectively. In Germany, up to 7.2%.
FACTORS THAT CAN BE REVERSED
According to La Vecchia, key factors contributing to rising colon cancer rates among young people include overweight, obesity and other related health conditions, such as high blood sugar levels and diabetes.”
Other reasons include an increase in excessive alcohol consumption over time in central and northern Europe and the United Kingdom, as well as a reduction in physical activity. Alcohol consumption has been linked to colon cancer. early onset, and countries where there has been a reduction in alcohol consumption, such as France and Italy, have not experienced such marked increases in death rates from this cancer.
This type of early-onset cancer tends to be more aggressive, with lower survival rates, compared to that diagnosed in older people.
RECONSIDER EARLY SCREENING
La Vecchia believes that all governments should strengthen policies that encourage greater physical activity, a reduction in the number of overweight or obese people and a limitation in alcohol consumption.
“In terms of prevention, they should consider extending colon cancer screening to younger ages, starting at age 45. Screening programs vary across Europe, but a “The increase in the incidence of this cancer among young people in the United States has led the Preventive Service Working Group of this country to recommend reducing the age at which screening programs begin.” Raquel Serrano
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