Saturday, 16 May 2015

CANCER- One of the major causes of death(s) in INDIA

Cancer has been accounted as the topmost cause of death after Heart Attack in India. 

Major types of cancer to affect people are  Gall Bladder, Cervical and Oral cancer.

80 % patients visit the doctors at a stage when recovery is difficult ( almost impossible).

71 % of deaths reported are from the age group of 29-70 years.

70 % of patients loose their lives within first year of diagnosis, owing to late detection.

15 % patients are children and young adults in India, as compared to the average of 0.5% worldwide.

60 % of cancers are  lifestyle related - obesity, tobacco, no exercise.

Love you, Papa!

No comments:

Post a Comment