The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Center for Disease Informatics and Research conducted a study that reveals that cancer cases and deaths are likely to increase between 2022 and 2045 in India.
The study conducted in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) looked at cancer cases, deaths and quality of life and found that India and South Africa showed a similar trend in increasing cancer cases.
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India has witnessed a rapid rise in cancer cases, especially of the mouth. Men are mainly diagnosed with lip and mouth cancer, while women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the latest study revealed.
The highest cancer death rates for both men and women are recorded in South Africa, while Russia tops the list for cancer-related deaths among women and South Africa again led the most cancer deaths among women.
Among BRICS countries, except India, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. While in India, breast cancer was the leading cause of the highest number of cancer-related deaths.
The impact of cancers, especially in terms of years of life lost, was mainly due to lung-related cancers, such as trachea and bronchus cancers, in all countries.
India is also an exception here, where breast cancer had the greatest impact.
The researchers said that socioeconomic factors explain this phenomenon. They explain: “A previous review indicated that BRICS countries accounted for 33.6% of new breast cancer cases worldwide and 36.9% of global breast cancer deaths. Additionally, these countries experienced a significant upward trend in breast cancer incidence.”
“Although the BRICS countries anticipate sustained economic growth and have viable cancer control plans, it is essential to investigate the cancer risk factors and health systems that influence cancer incidence and outcomes,” the researchers wrote.
First published: October 15, 2024 | 13:02 IS
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