What's behind the increase in bowel cancer among younger Australians?
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Alcohol is thought to contribute to an increased risk of bowel cancer. Credit: shutterstock.com Bowel cancer mostly affects…
Alcohol is thought to contribute to an increased risk of bowel cancer. Credit: shutterstock.com Bowel cancer mostly affects…
The rise in obesity parallels the increase in bowel cancer. Highly processed foods and alcohol could also play a role.
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Mahady, Gastroenterologist
Bowel cancer mostly affects people over the age of 50, but recent evidence suggests it’s on the rise among younger Australians.