Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A study published in JAMA Oncology found that rising colorectal cancer deaths in younger adults (ages 25-49) are concentrated among those without a four-year college degree. Socioeconomic factors like lower income, poorer diets, and reduced medical care are linked to the disparity, with death rates increasing from 3 to 4 per 100,000 for this group, compared to stable rates for those with bachelor's degrees.