India is currently experiencing a period of transition in its economy, population, and epidemiology with regard to health. While we consistently are making efforts to enhance the healthcare system in India, the social and economic gap in accessing healthcare and early diagnosis still remains a challenge due to deep-rooted myths and beliefs. Moreover, drastic effects of climate change are only adding to the burden of prevalent diseases. In India, four non-communicable diseases namely cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic pulmonary diseases contribute nearly 80% of the deaths along with tuberculosis, an infectious disease, that accounts for more than a quarter of the global burden.
Cancer
