Higher Cancer Risk Found in Post-Boomer Generations, American Cancer Society Study Reveals

Approximately one-third of cancer deaths are caused by factors such as smoking, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low intake of fruits and vegetables, and lack of physical activity. Many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. Freepik

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society indicates that Generation X and Millennials in the United States face a higher risk of developing several types of cancer compared to older generations.

The study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal this week, analyzed cancer incidence and mortality data from 23,654,000 patients diagnosed with 34 types of cancer and mortality data from 7,348,137 deaths for 25 types of cancer from Jan. 1, 2000, to Dec. 31, 2019.