Why should cancer be made a notifiable disease, according to medical bodies and Indian Cancer Society
On World Cancer Day, medical bodies and the Indian Cancer Society have urged to make cancer a notifiable disease. Explain the importance and benefits of this step.
- Early detection: Making cancer a notifiable disease can lead to early detection through mandatory reporting of cases, helping in timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Epidemiological data: It enables authorities to collect accurate data on cancer incidences, which can help in understanding disease trends, planning healthcare resources, and implementing targeted prevention programs.
- Resource allocation: The data obtained through notifiable disease reporting can aid in allocating resources efficiently for cancer control programs and research.
- Public health response: Having cancer as a notifiable disease allows for a more robust public health response, including surveillance, monitoring, and implementation of control measures.
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