Colorectal cancer incidence has been declining for several decades in people over 55.
This is in part due to the increased use of screening for the disease, particularly with a colonoscopy which can find and remove polyps before they become cancerous.
Such screenings are generally not recommended for people under age 50.
But colorectal cancer rates have been increasing at nearly a 2% annual rate in people under age 55 since 2006.
There are many theories about why, including a rise in obesity, diabetes, and diets low in whole grains among younger people.
This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about the treatment and prevention of colon cancer.
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