Dealing with cancer is probably one of the last things on the mind of most young people as they prepare to take on the world, both physically and metaphorically.
However, understanding the risks and resulting later life outcomes surrounding cancer can become a life defining experience.
And for some people those outcomes are not so later in life, with cancer diagnoses among under-40s rising sharply.
So understanding how to connect with younger people and what can make their futures longer and healthier is vital.
Health & Protection’s roundtable in association with Perci Health discussed how addressing cancer among younger workforces, insured members or just the population in general does not have to be expensive – and it can be life changing.
Simple messages about screenings, vaccinations and a few key lifestyle changes can have significant, potentially life-saving impacts before even getting into the wider provision of healthcare and services.
Cost implications and outcomes for early diagnosed cancers are also vastly improved for all concerned.
So while some young people may like to avoid the subject of cancer, the reality is that it affects everyone else as well and we all need to take responsibility for that – whatever our age.
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