Title: Is It Possible to Reduce Cancer Burden in India?
Authors: Naveen Khargekar, Vandana Khargekar, Srivatsa H G, Nitin Khargekar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.22
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this article is to briefly review the risk factors of cancer in India and the ways to reduce the burden of cancer.
The incidence of cancer in India is rising and the rise can be attributed to lack of awareness, poor screening and lifestyle changes. More than 70 % of cancers are caused due to preventable risk factors. Tobacco consumption, HPV infection, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are the most important risk factors for cancer in India. Making people aware of the risk factors of cancer and reducing the exposure of risk factors in them can drastically reduce the incidence of cancer. Individuals who are already exposed to risk factors, they should be prevented from further exposure to the risk factors and regular screening for cancers in them can reduce the mortality and morbidity from cancer. It will also help in the reduction of other non communicable diseases as most of the risk factors are common among them.
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