> This is a bit of a surprise given how the prevalence of smoking and drinking in the younger generations is steadily declining. Yes, I'm shocked that cancer (

> This is a bit of a surprise given how the prevalence of smoking and drinking in the younger generations is steadily declining. Yes, I'm shocked that cancer (17 types) in young people is increasing as niche causes like smoking (lung) and drinking (liver, esophageal) is declining. I wonder what's happening to the #1 cause of cancer (all)? https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity-child-17-18/obesity-child.htm https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity-child-17-18/obe... Oh. Well, there it is. > apparently obesity is a huge contributing factor "Apparently". Ding ding ding. If you're fat post-adolescence, put down the fork. If you're fat because your parents/caregivers let you get that way and it's difficult to change, you're unarguably the victim of child abuse and you should cut those monsters out of your life and seek help to change the habits they instilled in you. It will be difficult, but it's possible. Look into GLP-1 agonists for a kickstart.