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Rising Bowel Cancer in Young Adults: Doctors Share 10 Ways to Lower Risk

Globally, colorectal cancer remains one of the most common cancers. While overall cancer detection has improved due to better screening in older populations, the incidence among younger adults has been steadily climbing in many regions.

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News18•11-03-2026, 09:00

Rising Bowel Cancer in Young Adults: Doctors Share 10 Ways to Lower Risk

•Colorectal cancer, once primarily affecting older adults, is now increasingly diagnosed in younger individuals globally, including India.
•In India, 21-48% of cases are in people under 40, often diagnosed at advanced stages (III or IV) due to overlooked symptoms.
•Lifestyle factors like sedentary habits, processed foods, obesity, alcohol, smoking, stress, and gut microbiome changes contribute to the rise.
•Commonly ignored symptoms include rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and abdominal pain.
•Doctors recommend 10 ways to reduce risk: increased fiber, avoiding processed food/red meat, maintaining weight, regular exercise, limiting alcohol/smoking, hydration, gut health, stress/sleep control, body awareness, and early screening.

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