Colon And Rectal Cancer High Among Young U.S Adults: 90’s Born Risks Double

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The young U.S adults are prone to have a severe risk of colorectal cancer. In a recent study, it was proven that the people who are born around the year 1990 have doubled the risk of such cancer.

The New York Times reported the study by the American Cancer Society on colon cancer and rectal cancer among young people. Rebecca Siegel, the lead author of the study and an epidemiologist with the American Cancer Society comments that the people who are born in  the year 1990 have increased the chance for colon and rectal cancer. "Though the absolute risk is still small in younger people, she said, "They carry the risk forward with them as they age," says Rebecca Siegel.

Obesity is the major cause of colon and rectal cancer according to the American Cancer Society. In the United States, the rate of obesity is increasing drastically. From the year 1975 till 2010 more than 393,000 people has been diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. Timely screening tests like colonoscopies should be done for an effective cure for the disease.

The screening tests may have some side effects like anxiety, pain and likewise. Also sometimes the screening may miss out cancer itself due to the imperfection in screening. According to Dr. Richard C. Wender, MD, American Cancer Society Chief Cancer Control Officer, there are several measures to be taken by the individuals to reduce the chance and risk of colon and rectal cancer.

Having a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy body weight is utmost important to avoid colon and rectal cancer. It is always better to have a proper understanding of one's own family medical history for the early diagnosis of the disease. No symptoms of any health issue should be taken lightly.

The colorectal cancer is always considered as a disease of aging as the severity of the disease kept on increasing with age. The rate of such cancer seemed to decline with the emergence of screening tests. But still, it's not effective with the younger population.