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India touted 'Cancer Capital' for fastest rise in cases: Report
Aside from increased cancer cases, the age of incidence has become significantly lower as well, the report by Apollo Hospitals found
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A recent report spotlighted the alarming rise of cancer and other non-communicable diseases in India, impacting the overall health of the nation. The report finds an alarming rise in the number of cancer cases in India compared to global rates, and touted India as the ‘cancer capital of the world.’
The findings were revealed in the fourth edition of Apollo Hospitals’ flagship annual report ‘Health of the Nation.’ It found that aside from cancer, diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues were all significantly impacting India’s overall health.
The Health of the Nation report offers insights into the prevalence and risk factors of non-communicable diseases, and spotlights diseases and risk factors that need immediate attention.
Key findings from Health of Nation 2024 report
A sharp rise in the number of cancer cases in India was observed. Additionally, the report found that the average age of incidence had gotten significantly younger.
Occurrences of cancer In the breast, cervix, and ovary were most common among Indian women, whereas for men it was lung, mouth, and prostate. The median age for cancer diagnosis in India was lower than other countries. The report found that the average diagnosis of breast cancer in India is 52, while it is 62 in the US and Europe. The average age for lung cancer diagnosis is 59 years, compared to 70 years in the West. 30 percent of colon cancer patients at Apollo are under 50 years of age.
The report voiced concern that despite the uptrend in cancer cases in the country, screening rates remained poor. Breast cancer screening in India is 1.9 percent compared to 82 percent in the US, 70 percent in the UK, and 23 percent in China. Cervical cancer screening in India is 0.9 percent compared to 73 percent in the US, 70 percent in UK, and 43 percent in China.
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