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What’s behind the global increase in bowel disorders

In Ireland, colorectal cancer in under-50s has almost doubled over the last 25 years. In the US,...

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10.30 1 Oct 2026


What’s behind the global increase in bowel disorders


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10.30 1 Oct 2026


In Ireland, colorectal cancer in under-50s has almost doubled over the last 25 years. In the US, it has become the leading cause of cancer death in men aged between 20 to 49, and the second-leading cause in women in that age group. 

What’s behind the global increase in bowel disorders? To discuss with Claire was Consultant gastro-enterologist at Beaumont Hospital, Professor Karen Boland. 


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