India is witnessing a troubling rise in cancer cases, especially among the youth. Understand the lifestyle, environmental, and healthcare factors driving this trend and learn simple ways to reduce your risk stated by experts. India is reporting a high rise in cancer cases in the country, what is more alarming is the numbers are fast increasing amongst the youth today.

Environmental factors stress lifestyle; unhealthy eating habits are increasingly becoming the leading causes of cancer country-wide. What is more surprising is, around 30-50% of cancer is preventable and simple changes in lifestyle can reduce the chances of cancer. Yet, the numbers are on the rise in the country.

Jyotsana Govil, Chairperson, Delhi Branch, Indian Cancer Society shares, "In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths (as per recent reports), and 1 in 5 people develop cancer over their lifetime. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), cancer cases in India are estimated to reach 15.

7 Lakh by 2025, with a significant portion affecting the younger population." "With around 65% of the population, under 35 years of age in India, let us understand why cancer is impacting the youth of the country," adds Ms Jyotsana. Factors Contributing to the Rising Cancer Rates Among India's Youth Change in eating habits: In India, a significant contributor to the rising cancer rates is the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits.

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