Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds

Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a part in rising bowel cancer rates among the young (PA) - (PA Wire)

Rates of bowel cancer in young people are rising more sharply in England than in many other countries around the world, a study has found.

Early onset bowel cancer in those aged 25 to 49 is increasing globally, but England is among the countries with the biggest rise, averaging a 3.6% increase every year, researchers calculated.