The fact that India has one of the highest mortality-to-incidence ratios for cancer worldwide is another cause for concern. Even more concerning is the finding of a 2022 FICCI-EY study, which suggests that the true incidence of cancer may be two to three times greater than the numbers reported.
Source: Apollo Hospitals Blog- AskApolloLast December, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya gave a troubling forecast in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the need for larger and better hospitals that are outfitted with oncologists and cutting-edge technology: cancer prevalence in the nation is expected to rise by 12.8%. The inability to quickly access specialized hospitals for early disease detection and affordable care is at the root of the issue. The government would do well to hasten construction of the promised 19 state cancer institutes and 20 tertiary care centers given that a sizable fraction of cancer patients cannot afford proper care. While private hospital care is quite expensive, the public healthcare system is already overcrowded.
Source: Only My HealthIn this situation, it is equally important to concentrate on public awareness-raising programs for cancer identification and prevention. Experts have identified a number of risk factors, including use of tobacco and alcohol, obesity, malnutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle. Preservative-containing processed and packaged food is also being linked to cancer. The secret to warding off the disease is to practice healthful behaviors.
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