Gen-Xers have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with invasive cancer as they reach their 60s compared to previous generations, including Baby Boomers.
Factors such as early detection, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and exposure to pollutants like PFAS are believed to contribute to the increase in cancer rates among Gen-Xers.
While some cancer rates like lung cancer were decreasing due to anti-smoking campaigns, there's now a concerning rise in colorectal and other cancers among Gen-Xers and younger individuals.
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