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Colorectal Cancer Deaths Surge Among Non-College Educated Under 50

4/21/2026

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Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50, per the American Cancer Society.
The analysis covered more than 101,000 deaths from 1994 to 2023.
Mortality for individuals without a college degree rose from 4.0 to 5.2 per 100,000.
Mortality for college graduates remained stable at about 2.7 per 100,000.
The American Cancer Society lowered the screening age to 45 and urged awareness of warning signs.

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Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50, per the American Cancer Society.
The analysis covered more than 101,000 deaths from 1994 to 2023.
Mortality for individuals without a college degree rose from 4.0 to 5.2 per 100,000.
Mortality for college graduates remained stable at about 2.7 per 100,000.
The American Cancer Society lowered the screening age to 45 and urged awareness of warning signs.