Why are more adults than ever getting cancer younger? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service

Cancer cases among under-50s around the world appear to have risen sharply in the past 30 years. Studies show there are rising numbers of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. But what is driving the increase and can anything be done to stop it?

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

00:00 Intro
01:20 Natalie's story
02:24 When did we find this trend?
03:36 Types of cancer
04:53 Testing in younger people
05:54 Where is this happening?
06:29 Why is this happening?
07:45 What are the causes?
11:05 Cancer risk for women
13:26 What is being done?
17:18 Goodbye.

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