Colorectal Cancer: After Nearly Two Decades of Decline, the Trend Has Reversed
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According to an analysis of broad-scale morbidity data, the incidence of colorectal cancer declined for many years. At the beginning of the period, about 55 cases were recorded per 100,000 people, and in some years the rate reached a low of 36 cases.
However, in 2023 a sharp jump in the rate of cases was recorded. The sudden change is alarming, because for almost twenty years the numbers had fallen consistently. This is a significant reversal of the trend, and therefore the issue is receiving considerable attention.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and so readers in Israel too need to know about this change. Generally, early detection can improve the chances of successful treatment, and regular medical screening is especially important.
The data raise questions about the causes of the sudden increase, and the answers are still unclear. Continued monitoring of the data will show whether the new trend persists in the years ahead.
Sources: ice (אייס)
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