Younger generations are facing a higher risk of cancer than their parents
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Younger generations are facing a higher risk of cancer than their parents Each successive generation born during the second half of the 20th century has faced a higher risk of 17 cancers, according to a US study. The team looked at the incidence of 34 cancers and death rate of 25 for people

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Younger generations are facing a higher risk of cancer than their parents. Each successive generation born during the second half of the 20th century has faced a higher risk of 17 cancers, accordi...

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Original Title: Younger generations are facing a higher risk of cancer than their parents. Each successive generation born during the second half of the 20th century has faced a higher risk of 17 cancers, according to a US study. 10 of these cancers are linked to obesity.

  • Runcible [none/use name]
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    3 months ago

    I think the argument is more that longer lifespans allow for cancer to develop, but I don't think you can say a given 80 year old is more likely to die of cancer than a heart attack or car accident so I don't know that it would artificially inflate the cancer numbers anyway