The study predicts, if current trends continue, the number of CRC cases in adults ages 20 to 34 will double by 2030. The rate for adults 35 years to 49 years old could grow by 28 percent to 46 percent.
The lead study author said that, as of yet, it is unclear what is causing the rise in CRC in younger adults.
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