Javier de Castro, head of the medical oncology department: "It is incredible that tobacco is still a health problem with everything we know. We continue to take control measures when we know about its problems."

Javier de Castro, Head of Medical Oncology: "It is strange that tobacco continues to be a health problem with everything we know. We continue with control measures when we know about its problems"

Javier de Castro, head of medical oncology, said: "It's incredible that despite everything we know, tobacco is still a health problem. We continue to take control measures as we are aware of the problems."

Cancer cases among people under the age of 50 are increasing at an alarming rate and there are several reasons behind it

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Autumn comes with a change in weather and, also, with news that invite you to reflect on health.A recent international study confirmed a worrying phenomenon: there are more and more cases of cancer in people under the age of 50.Experts warn that the modern lifestyle is behind this trend.

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“Los datos son claros: el cáncer aumenta entre los menores de 50 años”

El doctor de Castro confirma que los estudios científicos son concluyentes: “En los últimos años han aparecido datos epidemiológicos importantes que demuestran un aumento de la aparición del cáncer a edades más tempranas”.

Although the exact causes are not yet known, modern scientists indicate the priority reasons that could be behind their increase: "Many under the influence of bad food and other harmful habits," he pointed out.

Según las investigaciones, los tipos de cáncer más frecuentes en menores de 50 años son los de mama, tiroides, páncreas y riñón. “No se trata de alarmar, sino de concienciar”, insiste el especialista. “El objetivo es entender que los hábitos de hoy pueden tener un impacto directo en la salud del futuro”.

De Castro cannot hide his surprise at the persistence of some harmful behavior.

This oncologist reminds us that smoking is still the first preventable cause of cancer and one of the main reasons for the reduction of these statistics.

We continue to implement tobacco control measures even though we already know their devastating effects."This is an example of how society sometimes doesn't learn enough from scientific evidence."

In addition to tobacco, he talks about other known risk factors, such as prolonged exposure to the sun, industrial pollution or certain technologies with frequent contact with ordinary computers. But he emphasizes that the key lies in daily habits: "Young people believe that the occasional use of alcohol or tobacco has no consequences, and it is.

Prevention and early detection, the best tool against cancer

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Luis Chiva, Gynecologist: "Most gynecologists in Spain are consultants on the issue of abortion because, it is very difficult."

The specialist emphasizes the importance of preventive policies and screening programs."Epidemiological research will lead us to health policies based on prevention," he explains.

This protective royalty level: first, to make healthy activities from the same time;Second, get a speed of tumor.Let her beify into this: "When he treated damage to his first levels, the most excellent height.

That is why he welcomes the fact that some medical protocols are being reviewed."Now the age for mammography is reduced from 50 to 45, and this is an important step," he emphasizes.He also recommends periodic examinations if there is a family history or certain risk factors.

Despite the data, Dr. de Castro is optimistic: "I see that the new generations are more concerned about what they eat and exercise. This awareness is very positive."

However, he warns that digitalisation and a sedentary lifestyle will create new risks."We sit for hours in front of screens, with almost no movement. We need to reclaim the value of daily physical exercise," he explains.

Friends of hope and responsibility: "It's living in fear, but with knowledge today, we can avoid diseases tomorrow."

His last thought sums up the essence of the problem: "Cancer does not appear overnight. It is a result of the way we live. And the most important thing is that we still have time to change it."