New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Breast and lung cancers have emerged as the leading causes of cancer related deaths in India, even as the country grapples with a sharp rise in overall cancer incidence and mortality, according to a new Lancet report.
In this otherwise grim scenario, a ray of hope emerges from the finding that nearly 40 per cent of cancer deaths are linked to modifiable risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, and elevated blood sugar levels.
Experts emphasise that targeted lifestyle changes and preventive interventions could significantly reduce the cancer burden in the years ahead.
As per the comprehensive global analysis published in The Lancet by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Cancer Collaborators, in 2023, India ...