Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Breast Cancer Leads in Chandigarh; Early Detection Key
In Chandigarh, breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women, according to a new health report.
Doctors say this is a worrying trend, but early detection through regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle can help.
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy foods are good ways to lower your cancer risk.
Regular mammograms (X-rays of the breasts) are recommended for women over 40.
The health registry, which gathers data from various sources, also tracks other diseases like heart problems and diabetes, helping experts understand and fight these illnesses.
Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in Chandigarh.
Report from Chandigarh Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Registry released this month.
The registry tracks various NCDs including cancer, heart attacks, and diabetes.
Experts emphasize the importance of screening, early detection, and lifestyle changes.
Around 20% of individuals are smokers, highlighting a risk factor for NCDs.
- Who
- Health officials and experts in Chandigarh.
- What
- Breast cancer is now the leading cancer among women in Chandigarh.
- When
- Report released this month, data from July 2018 to December 2021.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- To highlight cancer trends and the importance of screening.
- Leading Cancer (Women)
- Breast Cancer (36.3% of cases)
- Age-Adjusted Cancer Incidence (Men)
- 97.33 per 100,000
- Age-Adjusted Cancer Incidence (Women)
- 98.74 per 100,000
- Age-Adjusted Mortality (Men)
- 50.02 per 100,000
- Age-Adjusted Mortality (Women)
- 46.88 per 100,000
- Smokers (NCD Risk)
- 20%
- Fruit/Vegetable Consumption (Men)
- 54% daily
- Fruit/Vegetable Consumption (Women)
- 53% daily