Major study launched to investigate rising bowel cancer in young adults

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 00:18 · Archive

Researchers are recruiting 250,000 volunteers for a study into rising bowel cancer cases among under-50s.

Researchers are launching a major study and seeking 250,000 volunteers to help understand why bowel cancer is increasingly affecting younger people. Early-onset bowel cancer has increased substantially around the world since 1990, with the UK experiencing one of the fastest rising rates globally.

The study aims to identify the factors driving this trend among under-50s. Details of what the research will involve and how volunteers can participate were not provided in the available information.

How it is being reported

• More than 250,000 volunteers wanted for major study into mystery of soaring bowel cancer rates in under-50sDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 00:07
• Experts searching for 250,000 people for study on bowel cancer among young adultsSky News · 5 Oct, 00:01
• Major study launched to solve mystery of rising bowel cancer cases in young adultsThe Independent · 4 Oct, 23:31

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