#EmergingRisks

A surge of scientific research in 2024 is intensifying fears that Campylobacter, a bacterium commonly found in undercooked chicken, may be fueling a global epidemic of colon cancer—particularly among younger adults. Newly published findings show that infections caused by this foodborne pathogen not only trigger stomach illness but might also accelerate the onset and spread of deadly colorectal tumors, according to leading researchers. As Thailand grapples with rising cases of both campylobacteriosis and early-onset colon cancer, these revelations could reshape food safety policy and public health strategies nationwide.