Cancer cases in India up by 26%, deaths 21% since 1990
Cancer incidence in India surged by 26% since 1990, with deaths up 21%, contrasting sharply with declines in the US and China. This rise is attributed to high tobacco use, obesity, and inadequate early detection. Experts advocate for stronger prevention, expanded screening, and increased tobacco taxes to reverse this alarming trend.
Cancer incidence in India surged by 26% since 1990, with deaths up 21%, contrasting sharply with declines in the US and China. This rise is attributed to high tobacco use, obesity, and inadequate early detection. Experts advocate for stronger prevention, expanded screening, and increased tobacco taxes to reverse this alarming trend.
