Brain tumours are most commonly diagnosed in people aged 45 to 64, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. However, they can occur at any age, from infancy through adulthood. The most common types of brain tumours are gliomas, which are tumors that start in the glial cells that support and protect neurons in the brain. Gliomas can occur at any age but are more common in adults.
In adults, gliomas are the most common type of brain tumour, accounting for about 70 percent of all brain tumours in adults. About half of all gliomas occur in people aged 45 to 64. Age is one of the strongest predictors of glioma risk, with the risk increasing with age.
In children, the most common type of brain tumour is a type of brain tumour called a medulloblastoma. In children, these tumours often occur in the cerebellum, a region of the brain that controls balance and coordination. These tumours are most common in children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Brain tumours can also occur in the elderly, but they are typically slow-growing and may not cause any symptoms until the tumour becomes large enough to press on other brain structures.
In conclusion, brain tumours can occur at any age, but they are most commonly diagnosed in adults aged 45 to 64 and in children aged 5 to 10. Risk increases with age, and the most common types of brain tumours differ between adults and children.