Rising cancer cases in India due to lifestyle factors; preventive measures recommended
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Shefali Dhiman
May 7, 2024
WHO attributes 30-40% of cancer to lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol, poor diet, obesity, and inactivity. India's cancer burden is rising, with 14 lakh cases in 2020 expected to reach 15.7 lakh by 2025. Common cancers include breast, cervical (women), and lung, oral (men). Breast cancer tops female deaths.