Why are more younger adults getting cancer?

Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50s

An episode of the The Global Story podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why are more younger adults getting cancer?" was published on February 26, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

February 26, 2025 ·25m · The Global Story

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The number of cancer cases among the under-50s around the world appears to have risen sharply in the past 30 years. Studies have shown that there are rising cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. But what is driving the increase in younger adults getting cancer and can anything be done to stop it?Presenter Jonny Dymond speaks to freelance health journalist David Cox about what scientists think could be driving this worrying trend.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via Whatsapp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts and Eleanor SlySound engineers: Mike Regaard and Phil BullAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins

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The number of cancer cases among the under-50s around the world appears to have risen sharply in the past 30 years. Studies have shown that there are rising cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. But what is driving the increase in younger adults getting cancer and can anything be done to stop it?

Presenter Jonny Dymond speaks to freelance health journalist David Cox about what scientists think could be driving this worrying trend.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via Whatsapp on +44 330 123 9480.

Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts and Eleanor Sly

Sound engineers: Mike Regaard and Phil Bull

Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

Senior news editor: China Collins

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