The Wall Street Journal: “Cancer is striking more young people, leaving doctors racing to figure out why.”

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Cancer rates among young people have been on the rise, leaving doctors both alarmed and baffled. In the United States, diagnosis rates for cancer in individuals under 50 increased from 95.6 cases per 100,000 people in 2000 to 107.8 cases per 100,000 people in 2019. Researchers are actively investigating potential causes, including lifestyle changes such as reduced physical activity, consumption of ultra-processed foods, and exposure to new toxins. Factors like sedentary behavior, sugary drink consumption, and even birth via caesarean section have been associated with higher risks of certain cancers at a young age. While obesity and lifestyle play a role, many affected individuals are otherwise healthy, adding to the mystery surrounding this trend

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