The deadliest disease across the globe is increasing at a fast pace, both in India and across the globe. In 2022, India reported over 14.13 lakh new cancer cases, which accounted for 9.16 lakh deaths (as per estimates released by the World Health Organisation) and the cancer cases amongst women have outnumbered men. While women have been suffering from different forms of cancer, the most common cancer were found to be those of breast, cervix, ovary, mouth and colorectum.
It is thus crucial to understand that various factors contribute to cancer. In today's fast-paced Indian lifestyle, unhealthy dietary choices, imbalanced living, work-life related stress, smoking are some of the prevalent causes. According to WHO, 30-40% of cancer cases can be avoided only by changing lifestyle habits. Increased awareness, informed choices, and adopting healthier habits can empower women to proactively mitigate the risk of developing different types of cancer, promoting longer and healthier lives.
