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Behind rising cancer rates in U.S. Millennials and Gen X

Season 2024 Episode 225 | 6m 49s

While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn more about the shift in demographics and what can be done to address it.

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