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Millennials Face 79% Surge in Early-Onset Cancer Risk

11/7/2025

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Millennials face a rising risk of early-onset cancer, with cases increasing 79% from 1990 to 2019.
Childhood obesity is linked to higher cancer risks in adulthood.
Chronic stress doubles cancer mortality rates.
Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.
Projections show cancer cases could rise from 20 million in 2022 to nearly 35 million by 2050, especially digestive and gynecological cancers.

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Story summary

Millennials face a rising risk of early-onset cancer, with cases increasing 79% from 1990 to 2019.
Childhood obesity is linked to higher cancer risks in adulthood.
Chronic stress doubles cancer mortality rates.
Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.
Projections show cancer cases could rise from 20 million in 2022 to nearly 35 million by 2050, especially digestive and gynecological cancers.