In India, the number of cancer patients has increased rapidly in the last few years. Let us tell you which state is most at risk.

Cancer cases have increased rapidly in the last few years all over the world; India is also in its grip. From women to men, everyone is easily becoming a victim. At the same time, a study has been released by the National Cancer Registry Program regarding this, whose figures are quite surprising. According to this study, about 11 percent of the people of the country can get cancer. The most worrying thing in this is about the North-East. Cancer cases can be seen the most in Mizoram here. In Mizoram alone, the number of men affected by cancer is 21.1 percent, while this figure is around 18.9 percent in women. Let us tell you what has been revealed in the research?

This place has the highest and this place has the lowest risk

In this entire research study, the data of the last five years has been examined through 43 population based cancer registries. It includes data of 7,08,223 cancer patients and 2,06,457 cancer deaths. If we talk about the most cancer affected area, then it is Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. Here the probability of people getting affected by cancer is about 256 in 1 lakh men. Whereas, in women this figure is around 217 in 1 lakh.

If we talk about the area with the lowest risk of cancer, then Maharashtra is included in it. Here Osmanabad and Beed have the lowest risk of cancer. In this way, if understood in simple words, 6 districts of North East are on top and after that Kashmir Valley and Kerala have the highest rates. If we talk about metros like Hyderabad, then the situation of cancer here is such that there were 154 cancer patients among every one lakh women.

What is the condition of Delhi?

If we talk about the country's capital Delhi, the situation of cancer here is also quite worrisome. Here, out of every one lakh population of men, 147 people are likely to be affected by it, the average of which is 146.7. If we talk about the situation of cancer among women in Delhi, it has not been mentioned in the report. The situation in Delhi is also worrisome because the situation of cancer here is higher than the national average.

Why are cancer cases increasing?

According to Dr Vijay Anand Reddy, oncologist at Apollo Hospital, there are many reasons behind the growth of cancer. Let us tell you about them.

• Changing lifestyle (such as smoking, alcohol, junk food)
• Pollution and adulterated food
• Lack of physical activity
• Delayed testing of people and ignoring the disease
• Family history and genetic factors

How to reduce the risk of cancer?

Get regular health checkups

Get a full body checkup done at least once a year and cancer screening done as per your age.

Quit smoking and tobacco completely.

Tobacco poses the highest risk of causing cancer of the mouth, lungs, and throat.

Eat a healthy diet

Eating green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fiber-rich foods helps in preventing cancer.

Increase physical activity

Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. This keeps the hormones balanced and immunity strong.

 Stay away from alcohol

Alcohol consumption is linked to liver, breast and many other cancers.

Get vitamin D and sunlight

Taking sunlight in right amount increases the body's immunity.

Get vaccinated

Take timely vaccinations to avoid viruses like HPV and Hepatitis B. These can cause some cancers.

Take care of family history

If someone in the family has had cancer, then consult a doctor and start testing early. Experts believe that if people get regular health checkups and adopt a healthy lifestyle, the risk of cancer can be reduced to a great extent.