Spike In Cases 3-4 Times, Diet Patterns Allegedly Triggering Cancer In Young Age

Illustration of bowel cancer at a young age (quizexpo.com)

YOGYAKARTA - The case of comorbidities or apendical cancer is now a serious concern in the medical world. Experts found an increase in the diagnosis of this disease in people under 50 years of age. This phenomenon is surprising because previously bowel cancer was rarely found in young age groups.

A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine shows that the number of cases has increased sharply, especially in generations born after the 1970s. In fact, the case jumped 3-4 times in the younger age group compared to the previous generation. The researchers think this trend cannot be ignored.

A researcher from Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Justin Stebbing, said that previously doctors may have only found one or two cases of comorbidities throughout his career. Now, this case is more common in people in their 30s to 40s, with cancer that tends to be more aggressive. However, until now the exact cause is still a big question mark.

One of the theories that develops is the role of modern diets, especially consumption of ultra-processed foods. Food products such as fast food, packaged snacks, and sweetened drinks are considered to make a big contribution. Even so, the direct mechanism for how this diet triggers deadlock cancer is still unclear.

"I think the most likely increase in obesity is the cause of this increase. However, we don't really know," explained Stebbing.

Apendiks itself is a small bag-shaped organ connected to the large intestine. Although its function is not yet fully understood, this organ is thought to play a role in supporting the immune system. Unfortunately, cells in this organ can also mutate and develop into tumors.

Symptoms of bowel cancer are often vague and similar to ordinary digestive disorders. Patients may only experience mild stomach pain, bloating, or changes in bowel movements. As a result, many new cases were found after patients underwent apenditis surgery, when the disease was more severe.

Recent data shows that one in three cases of colon cancer occurs in people under the age of 50. In fact, at the age of 20 to 39 years, cases increased by an average of 2 percent per year. Even more astonishing, in the age group of 30'39 years, the increase reached 5 percent per year.

Globally, colon cancer at a young age has increased by 80 percent in the last 30 years. This figure confirms that modern lifestyle has a major impact on the health of today's generation. Therefore, early vigilance and detection are very important so that similar cases do not continue to soar in the future.