Ultra-processed food? Forever chemicals? Declining birth rates? What’s behind rising cancer in the under-50s?

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Early-onset cancer cases have surged by 79% since 1990, raising concerns about diet, environmental exposures, and lifestyle changes. Experts link rising colorectal, breast, and skin cancers to ultra-processed foods, forever chemicals, and declining birth rates. While smoking rates have dropped, factors like processed meats, artificial sweeteners, and hormone-disrupting chemicals may play a role. Read the full Guardian article here on the latest research and prevention strategies.