Maliyat M. Matin

Comparative analysis of outcomes and sociodemographic factors in early- and late-onset colorectal cancer hospitalizations

Background The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), defined as diagnosis before age 50, is rising despite declining overall colorectal cancer (CRC) rates. EOCRC presents distinct clinical challenges, with emerging associations to obesity and sociodemographic disparities. This study compares hospitalizati...