HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldHidden Factors Beyond Smoking Raise Cancer Risk in India
Cancer risk in India is influenced not only by smoking, alcohol, and family history but also by infections, air quality, workplace substances, and metabolic health changes. Recent WHO data estimate one in eight new global cancer cases in 2024 is infection-related. India faces a projected 67% rise in cancer cases by 2045, highlighting the need for broader prevention strategies involving healthcare, employers, and policy support.
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