Burden of preventable cancers in India: Time to strike the cancer epidemic

Publication date: Available online 30 August 2016
Source:Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Author(s): Ajeet Kumar Gandhi, Pavnesh Kumar, Menal Bhandari, Bharti Devnani, Goura Kishor Rath
India has a rapidly growing population inflicted with cancer diagnosis. From an estimated incidence of 1.45 million cases in 2016, the cancer incidence is expected to reach 1.75 million cases in 2020. With the limitation of facilities for cancer treatment, the only effective way to tackle the rising and humongous cancer burden is focusing on preventable cancer cases. Approximately, 70% of the Indian cancers (40% tobacco related, 20% infection related and 10% others) are caused by potentially modifiable and preventable risk factors. We review these factors with special emphasis on the Indian scenario. The results may help in designing preventive strategies for a wider application.



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