Cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults worldwide, with a growing body of research linking this rise to obesity and modern lifestyle factors. A recent global study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine , spanning 42 countries and five continents, found that cancers such as thyroid, breast, colorectal, kidney, endometrial, and leukaemia are becoming more common among adults aged 20 to 49. In many countries, new diagnoses in younger adults are rising faster than in older populations, signalling a concerning shift. Research suggests that excess body fat, poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, and metabolic changes play a key role in early-onset cancers, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and research. A study titled Trends in Cancer Incidence in

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