Why Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Rising Among Young Adults

Why Is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise Among Young Adults?

Tim Spector, a British epidemiologist, medical doctor, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, a health science company specializing in personalized nutrition, spoke to Newsweek about the diets of Gen Z and millennials.

It seems that younger generations want to eat well. However, because 'wellness' has become fashionable, there's a great deal of misinformation on social media. This can make it difficult for people of any age to know how to eat healthily, he said.
Researchers have discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPF) raises the risk of several types of cancer, including colorectal, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Candy, fast food, and sugary drinks may instantly spring to mind when thinking of this food group, but there are products marketed as "healthy" that are heavily processed and contain artificial ingredients, such as protein bars, granola, and vegan "meats."

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