India Now Declared As The ‘Cancer Capital’ In The World | Health Report

A recent health report on India, released on Friday, highlighted a significant increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) nationwide, particularly in cancer cases. The 4th edition of the Health of Nation Report by Apollo Hospitals, launched on World Health Day 2024, indicated that approximately one in three Indians are pre-diabetic, two in three are pre-hypertensive, and one in 10 are experiencing depression.

The report draws attention to the alarming rise of NCDs in India, encompassing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues, all of which significantly impact the nation’s health. India’s incidence of cancer is rising faster compared to global rates, leading to its designation as the “cancer capital of the world.”

Moreover, the report predicts a potential surge in healthcare burdens due to conditions like pre-diabetes, pre-hypertension, and mental health disorders occurring at younger ages. Stressing the importance of regular health screenings, the report underscores their role in reducing blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) levels, thus lowering the risk of cardiac-related ailments.

In India, the most prevalent cancers among women are breast, cervix, and ovary, while among men, they are lung, mouth, and prostate. Despite the lower median age for cancer diagnosis in India compared to other countries, cancer screening rates remain remarkably low, according to the hospital’s release.