As a result of this mistake, cases of colon cancer are increasing!

Colon cancer is a malignant tumor that affects the part of the intestine. Although it usually affects the elderly, colon cancer can occur at any age. It starts as small, non-cancerous clumps of cells called polyps that form inside the colon. Over time, some of these polyps can develop into colon cancer.

According to data from the WHO's specialized cancer agency, cancer prevention is a particularly important area because about half of all cancer cases are due to preventable causes and are therefore avoidable. Despite everything, the incidence of cancer is increasing. So much so that an increase of 47% is expected for the next two decades.

Although the average age at diagnosis is around 70 years old and most patients are over 50 years old, the truth is that the data shows an "explosion" of cases in people between 20 and 49 years old. Experts highlight a main hypothesis.

Abandoning the Mediterranean diet based on vegetables, legumes, fruits, olive oil and nuts increases the incidence of colon cancer. According to them, we are moving to an Anglo-Saxon diet and the consequences are already seen in the incidence of cancer, especially colon cancer, which is currently one of the leading tumors in the world. Experts reiterate the importance of limiting the intake of high-calorie and ultra-processed products, such as sausages.