# Early-onset cancer rising worldwide: Causes and prevention

https://mins.news/en/item/91457

- DW, 2026-10-08 13:26 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/early-onset-cancer-rising-worldwide-causes-risk-prevention/a-79597097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Early-onset cancer rates are rising across Latin America, with particularly rapid growth in Chile and Brazil, including bowel, breast and cervical cancers. Some rates have doubled in 20 years, but researchers say it remains unclear whether this reflects more cases or increased detection through greater awareness and improved diagnosis.

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