New Cancer cases to rise by 2020 : ICMR

Q.  By what percent is the incidence of cancer estimated to grow in India by 2020 according to ICMR?
- Published on 20 May 16

a. 23
b. 24
c. 25
d. 52

ANSWER: 25
 
New cancer cases or its incidence in India is estimated to grow by 25% by 2020, according to the cancer registry released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
  • While new cases in Delhi have increased rapidly since 2008-09, the burden in northeastern states is also high. Cancer cases in India are expected to jump from around 14 lakh in 2016 to over 17.3 lakh by 2020.
  • Deaths due to cancer are projected to go up from 7.36 lakh to over 8.8 lakh in the next four years.
  • Breast, lung and cervical cancer have topped the list of new cases, the data show. Data also revealed that only 12.5% of patients come for treatment in their early stages.

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