Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Pollution Linked to Rising Cancer, Heart, and Gastro Disorders in South Bengal
Doctors in South Bengal say that pollution is making more people sick.
They found that cancer, heart problems, and stomach issues are becoming more common.
For women, cancers like cervix, ovary, and uterus are big problems.
The doctors think pollution and changes in how we live are causing these health issues.
They also said that dirty water is making stomach problems worse.
The number of cancer patients is very high, which was predicted by the World Health Organization.
Environmental pollution is a major cause of rising cancer, gastrointestinal, and cardiac ailments in South Bengal.
The ratio of cancer patients has reached 6:1, as predicted by the World Health Organization.
Common cancers in women include cervix, ovary, and uterus, often due to delayed diagnosis.
Cardiac disorders are increasingly affecting younger individuals due to pollution and lifestyle changes.
Water pollution is a significant contributor to severe gastrointestinal disorders in the region.
- Who
- Experts from Manipal Hospitals, Kolkata
- What
- Increasing cases of cancer, gastrointestinal, and cardiac disorders
- When
- Over the past few years
- Where
- South Bengal
- Why
- Due to rising environmental pollution and lifestyle changes
- Region Affected
- South Bengal
- Major Health Issues
- Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Cardiac Ailments
- Cancer Patient Ratio
- 6:1
- Common Cancers in Women
- Cervix, Ovary, Uterus
- Primary Causes
- Environmental Pollution, Lifestyle Changes, Water Pollution
- Expert Source
- Physicians from Manipal Hospitals, Kolkata
