Analysis by the Bowel Cancer Australia has noted an overall increase of more than 12.3% in the rate of bowel cancer.
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Doctors have been unable to explain the reason for this surge. Colorectal surgeon, Associate Professor Graham Newstead AM, Bowel Cancer Australia said, "Increased dietary fat and energy intake in the younger generation may also be related to their increasing rates of bowel cancer. Indeed, overall changes in the way in which our food is produced may also be a factor although the science is yet to be ascertained."
Even though bowel cancer is a preventable disease the mortality rate in Australia is as high as 4400 deaths per year as patients tend to seek medical help only with late-stage symptoms. Bowel cancer is Australia's second leading cause of cancer death.
Source-Medindia