A new study conducted by researchers at the American Cancer Society indicates a continuous rise in cancer diagnosis in post-Baby Boomer generations, particularly in breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. According to Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, senior author of the study, "the increase in cancer rates among this younger group of people indicate generational shifts in cancer risk and often serve as an early indicator of future cancer burden.."
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Study mentioned:
Sung H, Jiang C, Bandi P, Minihan A, Fidler-Benaoudia M, Islami F, Siegel RL, Jemal A. Differences in cancer rates among adults born between 1920 and 1990 in the USA: an analysis of population-based cancer registry data. Lancet Public Health. 2024 Aug;9(8):e583-e593. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00156-7. PMID: 39095135.
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