Archive · 21 Sep 2025

India's Cancer Crisis: Higher Deaths for Men Despite Fewer Cases

India's Cancer Crisis: Higher Deaths for Men Despite Fewer Cases

In India, more women are diagnosed with cancer, but more men die from it.

This is because men are often diagnosed later, usually with aggressive cancers linked to smoking and drinking.

Women often get earlier screenings for cancers like breast and cervical cancer.

Lifestyle, like tobacco and alcohol, plays a major role.

Some areas like Mizoram have very high cancer risks.

To fix this, men need more help with early detection, like women, and more focus on reducing high-risk behaviors.

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