Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Northeast India Sees Highest Cancer Rates, Study Finds
A new study looked at cancer cases and deaths in India from 2015 to 2019.
They found that many people got cancer during this time.
The study shows women had more cases, but men had more deaths.
Some areas in Northeast India had the highest rates of cancer.
This study helps to understand where cancer is most common so that we can find the causes and better ways to help people.
The study analyzed cancer data from 43 PBCRs across India.
7.08 lakh cancer cases were reported between 2015 and 2019.
2.06 lakh deaths from cancer were recorded in the same period.
Women accounted for 51.1% of cancer cases.
Northeast India had the highest cancer incidence rates.
- Who
- Researchers, population in India
- What
- High cancer rates and deaths in India, with a focus on regional variations.
- When
- Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019.
- Where
- India, specifically 43 PBCRs.
- Why
- To highlight cancer incidence and mortality across India.
- Study Period
- 2015-2019
- Cancer Cases Reported
- 7.08 lakh
- Cancer Deaths Reported
- 2.06 lakh
- Highest Incidence Regions
- Aizawl, East Khasi Hills, Papumpare, Kamrup Urban, Mizoram
- Women's Share of Cases
- 51.1%
- Men's Share of Deaths
- 55%
Sources
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