What are the key factors contributing to the increasing cancer-related mortalities among females in India, as per ICMR analysis
ICMR analysis indicates a faster increase in cancer-related mortalities among females over the past decade and projections for the next two decades.
- Changing lifestyle factors: Factors such as increasing tobacco use, unhealthy diet choices, lack of physical activity, and obesity contribute to the rising cancer rates among females in India.
- Limited access to screening: Lack of awareness and limited access to cancer screening programs lead to later-stage diagnosis and poor prognosis among women.
- Delayed diagnosis and treatment: Limited healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural areas, and financial constraints may result in delayed diagnosis and treatment, impacting survival rates.
- Hormonal factors: Hormonal imbalances, early age of menarche, late age of menopause, and reproductive factors play a role in the development of certain cancers in women.
- Environmental factors: Exposure to pollution, radiation, and other environmental toxins contribute to the increasing cancer burden among females in India.
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