More #young adults, teens in #Singapore being diagnosed with #cancer
“Researchers hv identified a ‘birth cohort effect’ ..” Dr Poon said.. someone born in 1990 is 4 times more likely to develop colorectal cancer cf w someone born in 1950, she noted.. emerging evidence points to changes in the #earlylife #exposome as likely contributing #factors. These incl te rise in #ultraprocessed #foods, #obesity, sedentary lifestyles & alterations to the gut #microbiome" #health 🧐⚕️
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-young-adults-teens-in-singapore-being-diagnosed-with-cancer



























