Colorectal cancer, it has long pondered as beset of the senescent. A disturbing rise among young adults and middle-aged adults in the United State is revealed in a new research.
An emerging record of almost half a million people age 20 and above was diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer between the year of 1973 and 2013. Last Wednesday, findings were reinforced by American Cancer Society. A 22 percent rise in numbers of younger Americans has occurred same period when an adult in their 50's was getting screened and have lessened up 32 percent since 2000.
A recent report by LA Times showed a study released last Tuesday, by researchers from the Americans cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute, found that Americans born in the 90's is twice likely diagnosed with colon cancer compared to those who are born in the 1950's.
Those in the 20 something age is four times as likely to have rectal cancer. Today, a rising number of about 135,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer diagnosed yearly in the United States dropped from 160,000 10 years ago.
Still, a dramatic increase in younger patients, what is driving those numbers is still unknown. The rise of diagnosis in younger patients have linked to obesity as the biggest factor in the Unites States. But also we are still considering other factors of its causes like lethargic lifestyle, unhealthy food intake, excessive alcohol intake and other infectious diseases that may also play a role.
There is still a way to reduce the risk. Research has suggested according to WEBMD a healthy diet and eating a lot of fibers, not smoking and healthy exercise can help. The National Cancer Institute advise that including 2 ½ fruits and vegetables each day.
Changing your eating and cooking habit will help you start reducing the risk. It has also suggested, based on studies, that increasing intake of Calcium, Vitamin D, and folic acid may help, but it is always better to consult a doctor first before taking any supplements or changing a diet.
Another way to keep track of your colon and rectal health is getting a screening test for colon and rectal cancer. It is always best to respond is early treatment or prevention.
