Why India Can Become The New Cancer Capital Of The World?
India has seen a meteoric rise in the number of cancer cases over the last few years. The Indian rise in cancer cases has surpassed the global average. Due to the rising cases, experts agree that India can soon become known as the ‘cancer capital of the world’. But why are the cases of cancer increasing in India? What is driving the increase in cancer cases as well as the increase in other chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions like depression in India? Let’s understand the underlying risk factors and socioeconomic factors that are currently fueling the increase of cancer cases in India. Health Risk Factors of Indians That Are Causing A Rise in Cancer Cases India currently has three major metropolitan cities in the world’s list of top 10 most polluted cities in the world. The rising number of petrol automobiles on Indian streets have increased air pollution significantly. These increases in air pollution has increased the incidence o...