India could see 2 million cancer patients by 2040, warns MoS Jitendra Singh: Why India is at risk and what it means for you
India faces a looming cancer crisis, with projections suggesting 2 million cases by 2040. A growing elderly population, coupled with lifestyle factors like tobacco, unhealthy diets, and pollution, are significantly contributing to this rise. Common cancers like breast, cervical, oral, and lung cancer are prevalent, with new concerns emerging in urban areas.
India faces a looming cancer crisis, with projections suggesting 2 million cases by 2040. A growing elderly population, coupled with lifestyle factors like tobacco, unhealthy diets, and pollution, are significantly contributing to this rise. Common cancers like breast, cervical, oral, and lung cancer are prevalent, with new concerns emerging in urban areas.
