India faces rising cancer burden, Bengaluru Women Most Affected: Study
A large cross-sectional study has revealed significant regional disparities in cancer incidence across India and an overall rising cancer burden. The findings offer crucial insights for policymakers to optimise resource allocation and strengthen cancer control strategies nationwide.
The study was published in the August 2025 issue of JAMA by the National Cancer Registry Programme Investigator Group of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The study aimed to assess recent patterns and trends in cancer incidence and mortality across 43 geographic regions in India (2015–2019) and provide projections for 2024.
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Cancer Burden Analysis Across 43 Cancer Registries in India: 5 Key Highlights
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