Cancer is surging in under-50s – here’s how to reduce the risks

• Cancer cases among adults under 50 in England have risen sharply, according to major research by the World Cancer Research Fund.
• Seven types of cancer have increased in the under-50s bracket, including bowel, prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas, and breast cancers.
• Prostate cancer diagnoses in under-50s quadrupled from 158 in 2001 to 640 in 2023, while kidney and womb cancer cases also doubled.
• Experts state the rising figures reflect the obesity epidemic, poor diets and insufficient exercise, alongside earlier diagnosis rates.
• Health professionals recommend maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, stopping smoking, cutting alcohol, and attending screenings to reduce cancer risks.

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Experts give verdict on what under-50s need to do now to help avoid cancer as rates surge