India has become the world’s ‘cancer capital’ due to the rising rates of cancer among the population. The title has been coined for a variety of reasons ranging from lifestyle, environment and economic conditions.
Current statistics reveal that the cases of lung cancer, and the diseases of the mouth and throat related to tobacco use are increasing worldwide. As well, air pollution from cars and the factories is the type of carcinogenic pollutants, on the other hand, enhances the lethal cancer rates among the people.
Another factor linked to the in creasing levels of breast, colorectal, and endometrial cancers is urbanization. Thus, the lifestyle changes towards the artificial foods and a sedentary nature has been confirmed scientifically. In addition, there are the socioeconomic differences enabling disparity in access to healthcare, which undervalues the opportunities to identify and cure early plan at the right time.
While cancer growth rates are increasing in global estimates, India’s cancer incidence has escalated. To complement the lower risk of cancer under the age of 75 in India as in the US and Canada the death rate is almost equal and the consequent need for dispensable healthcare infrastructure and social programs is just as necessary. The war on cancer in India cannot be won by the single efforts of the administration and health sector. It must involve NGOs, the community, social workers, etc.
