Cancer incidence higher in urban areas in Punjab
Saizel S
November 5th 2018 03:40 PM --
Updated:
November 20th 2018 04:10 PM
Cancer incidence higher in urban areas in Punjab According to the reports by Population-based Cancer Registries (PBCR) by Tata Memorial Centre, the risk of cancer in Punjab is double in the urban areas than the rural areas. The report estimates the risk of getting cancer in Females is nearly 6% to 13%, and in males at 5% to 12%. The report also highlights the fact that the cancer incidence is higher in the urban areas than other rural areas of Punjab. Mansa, Sangrur, and Mohali have reported 1,015 cancer cases among males and 1,158 cases among females. If we talk about deaths, then there were 564 deaths among females and 638 deaths among males in these districts.
Kind of cancer | Area where it is predominant |
Uterus Cancer | Urban |
Esophagus cancer | Rural |
Breast cancer | Urban |
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