Why are young people increasing?

In recent years, a Continuous increase in colon and rectum cancer cases in People under 50 years old. Although this disease was traditionally associated with older adults, oncologists in Mexico and the world are Alert about a change in the epidemic file From the case.

According to oncologist Julieta Gomez Affalos, a digestive tumor specialist, this phenomenon generates this More and more patients come to consult with advanced stages From the disease, because There is no culture for prevention or examination In early ages.

“Before we see patients with this type of cancer in the sixth decade of life, now we see diagnoses in people from 35 and 30 to 27 years,” he said.

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The factors behind the increase in youth

Among the possible The reasons for the increase In young people, Stable lifestyle, food rich in super treatment From early ages and changes in intestinal microbes.

Recent studies have shown that a diet rich in sausage, processed red meat, refined sugars and industrial flour directly Associated with chronic inflammatory processes in the intestineWhich can prefer cancer.

In addition, genetic factors and ignorance of family history It also plays an important role.

“There are people who do not know that their grandmother or the father have colon cancer, and therefore, they are not considered dangerous patients,” said Dr. Gomez.

The lack of early detection is worsening the problem

One of the main problems is that Scarter protocols in Mexico They focus on people over 50 years old. This was born a vacuum for young people who can benefit from studies such as hidden blood test in stool or early diagnostic colonoscopy.

Los Symptoms as changes in intestinal habitsRecalin bleeding, frequent abdominal pain and weight loss should be a reason for immediate consultation, Although the patient is young.

The importance of increasing awareness

The oncology doctor recommends that the youth become familiar with Risk factors, and in the case of family historyThey go to the specialist to assess the need for early examination.

It also focuses on eating habits, Increased consumption of fiber, fruits and vegetablesAnd the performance of normal physical activity.

He concluded that “the most important thing is to understand that colon and rectal cancer can be prevented or discovered in time. But we need a healthy information and culture that includes young people.”

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