India, July 13 -- A physician has highlighted a dietary habit that may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer amid growing concern over rising cases of the disease among younger adults.

Internal medicine specialist Dr Priyam Bordoloi wrote on X that ultra-processed meats remain a major food-related risk factor associated with colorectal cancer.

"Rates of colon cancer in young adults are skyrocketing globally. Science points to one massive DIETARY culprit driving this deadly trend," he wrote.

"THE ANSWER: B) Ultra-processed meats," he added, using his distinctive question-and-answer format to raise awareness.

Encouraging people to increase their intake of high-fibre, minimally processed foods, he wrote: "Risk is dose...