Why do medical bodies and Indian Cancer Society urge for making cancer a notifiable disease on World Cancer Day
Medical bodies and Indian Cancer Society advocate for classifying cancer as a notifiable disease.
- Cancer being a notifiable disease means that healthcare providers are required to report every case they diagnose to a central authority, allowing for better tracking and monitoring of cancer incidence.
- This would help in collecting accurate data on the prevalence, incidence, and characteristics of different types of cancer in the population.
- Early detection and timely intervention are crucial in improving cancer outcomes, and having cancer as a notifiable disease can facilitate early detection efforts.
- It would also aid in resource allocation for cancer prevention, treatment, and research by providing a clear understanding of the burden of cancer in the country.
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