Increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults in Europe over the last 25 years

2019878 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Fanny E. Vuik · Erasmus MC

Stella A. V. Nieuwenburg · Erasmus MC

Marc Bardou · Inserm

Iris Lansdorp‐Vogelaar · Erasmus MC

Mário Dinis‐Ribeiro · Universidade do Porto

María José Bento · Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil

Vesna Zadnik ·

Abstract

CRC incidence rises among young adults in Europe. The cause for this trend needs to be elucidated. Clinicians should be aware of this trend. If the trend continues, screening guidelines may need to be reconsidered.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 68, Issue 10, pp. 1820-1826

DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2018-317592

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